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Tips for Buying Used Wheelchair Vans for Sale

1. Vehicle Conditions to Consider When looking for your first wheelchair van, it may be a surprise to learn the cost of purchasing one is going to be more than what was expected. That’s because the conversion process can add up to $30,000 to the cost of a vehicle depending on the equipment being added.

Foldout wheelchair ramp on minivan for wheelchair accessibility

Foldout Ramps vs. Infloor Ramps for Wheelchair Accessibility

The type of ramp installed on a wheelchair van is one of the most critical features to consider when making your purchase. When researching different wheelchair vans for sale for you or your family, you will soon discover there are many different makes, models, and conversions to choose from. One of the most distinct differences

NMEDA MQAP Accreditation for Manufacturers

National Mobility Equipment Association (NMEDA) Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program (MQAP) For manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vans, the NMEDA MQAP program provides additional assurance to their customers that the vehicles being built for physically challenged riders or drivers meet certain quality standards created by peer group experts in the mobility industry. Whether it’s a minivan converted

Wheelchair Van Conversion Conditions: Understanding Quality & Cost

There are two main factors that determine the quality of a wheelchair van conversion: the vehicle’s quality and the quality of the conversion. When it comes to selecting a wheelchair van, there are several options ranging from minivans like the Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Toyota Sienna, and Honda Odyssey to larger vehicles like the

Types of Wheelchair Van Conversions

Converting a wheelchair van for accessibility is an excellent way to maintain mobility and facilitate a broader sense of freedom. However, there are decisions you need to make in order to select the vehicle that best suits your lifestyle. In this article, the first in a four-part series on the subject, we’ll detail the types

Wheelchair Tie-Down Floor Anchors for Accessible Vehicles

How do you tie down a wheelchair in an accessible wheelchair.

In Accessible Auto News: The Future of the MV-1 is Unclear

Production of the Mobility Ventures wheelchair accessible vehicle, the MV-1, is currently unclear. It was announced that the Chinese-owned, Silicon Valley-headquartered company, SF Motors, purchased the AM General manufacturing plant in Indiana where it was produced.

Researching Your Wheelchair Van: Conversion Types

What kind of accessible vehicle meets your needs. This blog discusses entry, ramps, and accessibility features for people with disabilities.

Safety on the Road: Vehicle Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

For a person with a disability, creating a mobility emergency plan is critical for safety on the road. Megan Cutter shares tips to create an emergency preparedness plan.

LOOK: BraunAbility and West Coast Customs Unveil Concept SUV for Wounded Warrior

With its sliding double-door driver entry, military-inspired custom camouflage paint and the automatic raising and lowering of the body – the concept mobility SUV unveiled by BraunAbility and West Coast Customs is not your typical wheelchair accessible vehicle.