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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

Custom seating for help getting in a vehicle

Getting In and Out of a Vehicle Made Easier

Originally published in the Amputee Coalition’s magazine, InMotion in 2014, Reproduced with permission. Visit the Amputee Coalition to learn more about this great organization. Custom Seating Solutions for Drivers and Passengers For people who struggle with getting in and out of a vehicle, a little extra maneuverability is often all that’s needed to make daily

Getting Back Behind the Wheel

by Amy Lane, OTR/L, CDRS, and Guy A. Hanford Originally published in the Amputee Coalition’s magazine, InMotion in 2012, Reproduced with permission. Visit the Amputee Coalition to learn more about this great organization. Driving a vehicle is an independent living skill that we often take for granted. People who have temporarily or permanently lost 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.

10 Tips to Winterize Your Accessible Vehicle

Follow these top ten tips to winterizing your accessible vehicle to stay safe on the road during the winter months.

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.