Tips When Shopping for a Handicap Van

One of the most useful items for the disabled who require mobility equipment and have trouble entering and exiting vehicles is a handicap van. Handicap vans have special features that make getting from point A to point B a lot easier. One of the most useful features is the wheelchair lift. The lift automatically extends to the ground so the wheelchair occupant can embark, then is lifted into the vehicle. It is literally an effortless way for anyone in a wheelchair to get in a van.

Handicapped lifts are not the only reason to buy a handicap accessible van. Vans for the disabled are spacious enough for equipment like wheelchairs and walkers. If you don't need the space of a full size van, there are handicap minivan choices available. If you already own a van or minivan there are conversion kits that work with some makes and models. Whether you want to buy a van that is already made for the disabled or convert one that is not is up to you. It depends on your preferences and how much you have to spend.

When it comes to names you'll recognize, Dodge and Honda are just two car manufacturers for which there are disabled conversion kits for their vans. If you compare the price of a brand new van or minivan with one that is identical except it has been customized for the handicapped, you'll find the second choice more expensive because of the effort that goes into the design and build of the vehicle. Many people opt for a used van, which can be a much more affordable choice. In some cases disabled individuals can get assistance in acquiring a van.

The handicap van is possibly the most expensive piece of equipment a disabled person can own, but also the most useful. Whether the disabled individual is able to drive themselves or must be driven, the freedom of having a vehicle to use that is made for their needs can be very liberating. A vehicle for the disabled allows them to travel, socialize, shop, dine out, go where they want rather than being confined to their home. Before you make a purchase, it is a good idea to comparison shop. This will ensure you choose the right van for your budget and needs.

 

News for the Physically Challenged:

 

Lake Charles man arrested on charges of forcible rape
On Jan. 26, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office received a complaint regarding the sexual assault of a 19-year-old mentally handicapped girl. The girl stated Hillory J. Guillory, Jr., 24, Smith Road in Lake Charles, who is an acquaintance of the victim, forcefully raped her...


Hellertown limits handicapped parking spaces to one per household
Council tells family it has to draw the line somewhere. With a son that has a blood clotting disorder and a husband who had two knees replaced, Front Street resident Lori Martin hoped Hellertown Borough Council would give her a second handicapped parking space...


Ordinance aids disabled drivers at gas pump - Tbo.com

Ordinance aids disabled drivers at gas pump
Tbo.com
But for Poindexter and other disabled drivers, a trip to the gas station is inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst. Some relief arrived Jan. 1 for the more than 63000 drivers in Hillsborough County who, like Poindexter, have permanent handicap .

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ODA volunteer reaches out to disabled - Oman Tribune

ODA volunteer reaches out to disabled
Oman Tribune
By David Solomon MUSCAT Fatima Jaan Al Zedjali has the desire and passion to reach out to people with love and compassion and help the distressed and disabled in whatever way she can. She has been working with the Oman Disabled Association (ODA) for .

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Scranton City Hall entrance not so handicapped-accessible
An automatic door at the only handicapped-accessible entrance leading to Scranton City Hall may not be as automatic as it seems...


Barrie Chi: Why are handicapped spots paid?
On a recent volunteer shift at For Pets Sake thrift store in Breckenridge, I parked in the handicapped space in the Wellington lot. I had my handicapped placard in place, and when I returned to my car I found a citation. I had no idea Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Barrie Chi ...


 

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