Limited mobility can make it just as difficult to move over long distances as it does short distances. Many parts of the U.S. do not have convenient public transportation. A wheelchair van is designed to meet your long-distance mobility needs, even if you cannot operate pedals.
A simple lift can be installed to almost any vehicle to lift your electric wheelchair or scooter into the trunk of your car or the back of your van or SUV if you are able to walk with a cane and drive a car without modification.
A vehicle at least the size of a minivan is necessary if you want to modify the vehicle to allow you to enter in your wheelchair. Vans and even large trucks can be modified with a ramp or lift to help you get in. You can get a customized van with a lowered floor, making it possible to put a shorter ramp in the car at the same angle of ascent.
You can get into the car using a side lift, an under vehicle lift, or an internal lift. Internal lifts do not leave much room for storage in the back of the van. Side lifts save space and allow the side doors to be opened with or without deploying the lift. A lift apparatus placed under the vehicle saves storage space and keeps the driver's side view mirrors unobstructed.
You can drive a van in your own wheelchair or in the driver's seat. You can install removable front seats or modify the seat with a device which rotates it completely to the side making it easy for you to transfer yourself from your wheelchair to the driver's seat. If you drive in your wheelchair, you can secure the wheelchair to the floor using an electric locking mechanism or you can bolt specialized hooks on strong rubber cords to the floor.
You have several options in driving control modifications. If you are able to use only one pedal, you can install a system which allows you to accelerate with your foot and brake with one hand. Pedals can be circumvented entirely and the vehicle can be driven solely by hand. A handle which twists to brake and accelerate can be installed, allowing you to operate the van like a motorcycle, or push/pull levers can be used. Driving classes are available where you can learn to operate this equipment and practice before you drive. You can also install a steering knob, which is used by stunt drivers to turn quickly and which you can use to steer with one hand.
You can travel anywhere completely independently with a wheelchair van. If you travel by plane, you can also find rental services which offer modified vans.
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