Living with a physical disability poses great challenges for many - and gaining independence is essential to living life fully. A key area for independence is transportation and while many people are able to take for granted the comparative ease of buying an automobile, those using a wheelchair or living with a physical handicap have to work harder especially because the needs of each individual is different.
Questions such as will the person be driving and if so is he/she ambulatory lead to a further set of questions. But who is going to ask these questions: the mobility dealer, the driver evaluator, the doctor? These questions and more are the primary focus of Adaptedvans.com. This website seeks to inform and provide valuable resources to those looking to buy a handicap van. Topics discussed include: How to choose a handicap accessible van dealer; buying a new or used van (pros and cons); who is NMEDA and why is this organization important; and types of van conversions.
Adapted vans will continue to explore relevant and important information to its visitors and will be including special features such as videos and article. With the desire for greater independence those with physical handicaps are far more inclined to seek means to keep them mobile. A generation ago the technology behind van conversions for wheelchair users was in the dark ages compared to today. Modifications such as lowered floor conversions for wheelchair users, ramps and lifts are very accessible today.
However, this is a competitive business and buying a big ticket item like an adapted van needs to be purchased first from a legitimate mobility dealer, not a “fly by night” company that won’t be around to service and maintain the vehicle (or with resources like partner shops) when it breaks down.
Non Car Owner Tips: Car Rental and Car Share
Living in a rural area and not owning a car sounds impossible – living in an urban area and not owning a car sounds sensible. You know what we mean if you’ve ever tried to park in a busy neighborhood or had your car broken into. Urban car ownership can be a huge hassle and expense. But what about those occasions when you want to buy in bulk, like that annual trip to Costco, or when you want to get out of town where no bus or train will take you? The answer: rent a car and/or join a car share company.
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