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Handicap Driving Controls

If you are searching for handicap driving controls, AbilityTrend.com has an interesting article about these unique accessible mobility products.

A handicap driving control for individuals with a disability can usually be installed into most vehicles–whether you drive a car, truck, SUV, or mini van. Many disabled drivers like to have a set of mechanical hand controls and steering aids installed into a lowered floor minivan (Handicap Accessible Van) for a fully accessible vehicle.

There are several basic types of handicap driving controls: hand controls, steering controls, steering aids, left foot accelerators, and reduced effort steering. A higher level of driving handicap controls are electrical and will require a more extensive evaluation and training period. Check with a local mobility dealer for more information about financing, funding, or grants that may be available in your area. A local mobility dealership can also help answer your questions on pricing as these will vary regionally.

Handicap Conversion Vans

Handicap Van Conversion

A handicap van conversion is much different from a traditional conversion van.  When most people think of a conversion van, they think of a fancy, finished full size van.  A family van.  Maybe it has a raised roof for extra headroom.  Handicap conversion vans cover a much broader variety of vehicles.  Handicap van conversions can have a lowered floor, a raised roof, both, or neither.  Confused?

Lowered Floor Minivans

One of the most popular conversions is the lowered floor minivan.  These vans are wheelchair accessible either through the back hatch or sliding passenger door.  The lowered floor means more headroom, a better line of sight through the windows, and a reduced ramp angel for easy wheelchair transition.

Full Size Van with a Lift

Less popular than a lowered floor minivan, a Full Size handicap van with a lift is still a good choice for many people who want wheelchair accessibility in a vehicle.  Full size van can have a raised roof or lowered floor, and are generally a good choice for people who sit taller in their wheelchair.  Full sized handicap conversion vans will typically have a handicap lift installed in either the side passenger door or back doors.

What Are Handicap Vans?

There are many distinctive types of handicap accessible vans. Full sized conversion vans will usually have a handicap lift installed. Handicap accessible minivans usually have a wheelchair entrance at either the back hatch or side passenger door.

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Handicap Van – Handicap Vans

Handicap vans are available in almost any shape, size, color, and variety.

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