| People with disabilities that are dependent on a | | | | then a ramp installed either in the side or the rear |
| wheelchair for their mobility face many obstacles | | | | which is automated and operated by push button. |
| that many people do not understand. Just getting | | | | Many models even kneel in the rear to lesson the |
| out of bed in the morning is monumental task. | | | | steepness of the ramp. This makes it much |
| Those of us that consider daily activities normal | | | | simpler for the wheelchair to enter the van. |
| are extremely difficult for physically challenged | | | | There are many options involved with wheelchair |
| individuals. Many business concerns and social | | | | vans. There are seating options to consider for |
| activity locations take little consideration for | | | | your family. These minivans with wheelchair |
| access for these people. The person in a | | | | conversions can seat as many as six people and |
| wheelchair requires access ramps to their dwelling | | | | the wheelchair occupant at one time. There is also |
| and to any location they wish to frequent. | | | | an option that allows the wheelchair occupant to |
| The power wheelchair and electric scooter have | | | | transfer to a special seat. They can then move |
| made everyday activities much easier for the | | | | forward to the steering wheel and drive the van. |
| occupant. Wheelchairs now have tight radius | | | | Most mobility specialists also offer many different |
| turning and fully adjustable seats. This makes | | | | types of hand controls. This permits the driver to |
| navigating their home and outside world much | | | | operate the vehicle with their hands. This |
| more pleasant. The most concerning issue with | | | | eliminates the need for leg control. The |
| the electric wheelchair is the weight. The lead | | | | accelerator pedal and brake pedal are operated |
| base batteries are extremely heavy and must be | | | | by the hand and arm. |
| recharged daily. Special concerns become | | | | Times have changed. Mobility vehicles are |
| apparent when attempting to transport the | | | | extremely safe and crash tested to meet Federal |
| wheelchair and the occupant at the same time. | | | | Highway Standards requirements. Every vehicle is |
| Wheelchair van manufacturers have been | | | | designed to be user friendly and committed to |
| converting the minivan for many years now. The | | | | customer satisfaction. There are many miles of |
| minivan has become the standard now for | | | | fun out in the world. Experience the world the |
| transporting wheelchair and occupant. The | | | | way it was meant to be. Get out and experience |
| manufacturers now make available models in side | | | | the freedom that wheelchair vans for the |
| entry and rear entry. The floors in the vans are | | | | handicapped can deliver to you. You deserve to |
| lowered on an average of ten inches. There is | | | | travel in comfort and be socially active. |