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Adaptive Equipment for Handicap Vans

Article Category: Automotive

Author Name: IMED Mobility

If a wheelchair user plans on being the driver of a vehicle, this is not impossible. Today, there are handicap vans that cater to the needs of handicapped drivers and passengers. There are adaptive tools that can be installed on the vehicle's controls and peripheries so that they can be controlled by hand. A good example is for controlling the left foot gas pedal. Hand controls can be used to facilitate the vehicle's acceleration.

A National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) technician must be contacted to determine the type of adaptive tools to be installed. A driver rehabilitation specialist can also be consulted to train the driver with the customized controls. The modifications include the "EZ lock system" that fixes the wheelchairs in place when the vehicle is moving. The EZ lock is also equipped with lock and release buttons. Mini handicap vans can also be equipped with seat transfer tools for handicapped passengers.

The Wheelchair Lift

Perhaps, wheelchair lifts are the most essential parts of these vans. It will be inconvenient and uncomfortable to carry the wheelchair user every time they need to board the vehicle. These lifts can be mechanically powered or automatic. Lifts are chosen over ramps for larger handicap vans because they are more efficient for commercial use and multiple wheelchair passengers.

The side entry lift is the most popular choice. However, if there are issues with parallel parking, side entries can be disadvantageous. It needs at least 6 feet clearance for comfortable loading and unloading. Rear-entry lifts solve this parking problem. You can also choose UVLs or Under Vehicle Lifts. This is preferred for full sized vans, so that there will be no obstructions on the doorway. Its platform can easily be stowed under handicap vans.

Wheelchair lifts are should not be used interchangeably with scooter lifters. Scooter lifters are used to lift manual or automatic wheelchairs and other mobility devices to store and stow them in your vehicle. On the other hand, wheelchair lifts are used to carry the passenger while on the mobility device. The latter is preferred by many because of the convenience of not having to transfer seats.

Checklist for Safety and Best Value for Your Money

If you want to have your full sized vans modified to handicap vans, be sure that your dealer or service provider is a member of NMEDA. It is a non-profit association that works for the benefit and welfare of handicapped travelers and drivers. The association also conducts ADA or tests for the efficiency and safety factor of installed control modifications. Before installation, also check if the wheelchair lift is approved by NMEDA. Offers and perks from dealers may be appealing but, in the long run, safety will still save more money.

The Future of Travelling for the Handicapped

Every time, new products and technologies are being developed for comfortable and ergonomic travel for the handicapped. Computer-aided controls for the disabled are being developed for modern handicap vans. Manufacturers are gradually combining computers, GPS technology and voice recognition to improve driving-even for the disabled.

Keywords: handicap vans, wheelchair vans, wheelchair lift, handicap van, wheelchair van, accessible vans

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