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Adaptive Driving Access Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Adaptive Driving Access supplies a big selection of new and used conversion wheelchair accessible vehicles that are manufactured to answer a disabled person's needs. They also offer handicap accessible vehicles for rent throughout Texas. Engineered for your disability conversion van requirements, the handicap van and other converted vans are extensively tested to ensure a quality end user experience.

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Handicap Parking Sign Redesign Time?

Braun Ability is one of the most well known handicap accessible van manufacturers in the country.  They make accessible minivan conversions like the Braun Entervan and Braun Rampvan.  These handicap accessible vans have helped countless individuals achieve greater independence.  However, Braun also has a pretty nifty blog that talks about their mobility products, the people who use them, and the everyday issues that handicapped people face.

One recent article that lots of people found interesting was their review of “the little blue sign”, the handicapped parking symbol.  Where did it come from?  Who designed it?  How long has it been around?

Back in 1969, the International Commission on Technology and Accessibility (ICTA) held a competition to design a symbol that would designate handicapped accessible areas.  Susanne Kofoed, a graphic designer from the Copenhagen area of Denmark, won the competition. (source)

The blog goes on to outline the need for an updated handicapped parking symbol.  Today, handicap accessible parking needs to accommodate a wider range of disabilities, not to mention the fact that there are quite a few more types of handicap accessible vehicles and accessible vehicle conversions on the road that require more space.

Rear Entry Handicap Vans From Viewpoint

Awhile back, we talked about a company called Viewpoint Mobility that converts rear entry handicap vans for wheelchairs to enter and exit via a handicap ramp located in the back hatch of the minivan. These accessible vehicles offer some unique advantages over traditional side entry handicap minivans. Obviously, they load from the rear of the van via a manual wheelchair ramp or powered handicap ramp. But the major advantages of this type of handicap conversion van is that the rear entry ramp system allows easier parking in traditional parking lots that may not have an abundance of handicap parking spaces. The rear entry ramp for wheelchairs in this mobility van also allows for some unique seating configurations, potentially even allowing for up to 6 passengers plus a wheelchair. If you haven’t seen one of these handicap van conversions, stop by your local mobility dealer and check it out.

MotorCycle for Handicap People

Handicap Accessible Trikes From Mobility Conquest

For years, disabled people have had to choose between several types of accessible vehicles:  full size vans with handicap lifts, handicap accessible mini vans, vehicles with handicap seating, and others.  As practical as these accessible products are–they do an excellent job of transporting people with disabilities–they aren’t very flashy.

A new mobility product has changed that.  Mobility Conquest handicap accessible trikes are a fun and exciting way to travel with a disability.  MobilityWorks is one of the first dealers in America to have display models available, and initial reports are very positive.  Wheelchair users will be able to choose between their handicap van and a handicap motorcycle that lets the wind blow through their hair.  This accessible motor bike is built around new BMW motorcycles capable of going 0-60 MPH in 7.6 seconds.

Said Brian Austin, General Manager at the MobilityWorks Akron consumer location, “We’re very excited to have this in our showroom. It’s such a unique solution for people in wheelchairs that we anticipate a lot of interest and traffic coming in as a result of it being here. We already have a special place laid out on our showroom floor for the public to come and view it, along with our wheelchair vans.”

In the coming months, MobilityWorks will be setting up dealerships around the United States who sell these Mobility Conquest handicap motorcycles.  Talk to your local mobility dealer about how you can test drive one and feel the rush of a motorcycle built for people with disabilities.

Including The Disabled In The Holidays

Disclaimer:  This post has little to do with handicap vans, handicap lifts, or accessible vehicles.

As the holiday season fast approaches–and may be over for some–it is important to remember to include people with disabilities and welcome them at any gatherings you may be attending.  All too often, disabled individuals can easily become shut ins for much of the year, and outcasts when they do venture out for holiday gatherings.

An interesting blog entry on another website gives some excellent advice:

Knowing how to react and feeling comfortable and making other people feel comfortable is always an issue. But can be handled well. So at this time hug, hope and love. Reach out to get to know the person.  Let them know of your concern and give an extra hug to them and to their child if that’s the case and then move on to a topic of mutual interest that you both can share.

In other words, treat them like you would any other relative or friend.  It is truly a wonderful time of year, make it wonderful for everyone involved.  Don’t be afraid to give a ride to a wheelchair user who doesn’t have a handicap accessible van.  Grab the cousins and make a human handicap lift to get your aunt up the front steps.  Happy Holidays!

Intense Handicap Van Experience

The biggest reason disabled people buy handicap vans is to allow them to have the same lifestyle experiences others take for granted.  For some people, that means taking a trip to a baseball game, to the mall, or to visit family.  A handicap accessible van empowers people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.  But one organization has taken empowerment to a whole new level with off road adventures:

Disabled Explorers is an… non-profit organization run by volunteers and supported by donations.   Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the disabled through independent 4wd backcountry travel.  We are disabled ourselves and we are here to help with advice and inspiration.  Learn More

An accessible handicap van can help individuals go about their day to day activities.  But it takes an extreme handicap vehicle to go on off road adventures.  Many accessible vehicles have raised roofs, lowered floors, and sensitive equipment that may not work well in back country travel.  It takes an intense accessible conversion van from top to bottom to achieve the durability required on these excursions.

Accessible Vehicles in South Dakota – SD

Handicap Vans in South Dakota – SD

If you’ve been trying to find handicap van conversions and handicap accessible vehicles in South Dakota, you have probably come to the conclusion that they are few and far between.  MobilityReport has compiled a partial listing of handicap accessible van dealers in South Dakota.

Some of these SD handicap van conversion dealers sell mobility products besides handicap accessible vans, and they may have scooter lifts for cars, SUV’s, trucks, minivans, and crossover vehicles.  Handicap driving aids and hand controls may also be purchased at many of these Arkansas dealers.  They will be able to assist you with advice on what products could meed your specific needs, lifestyle, and budget.

IMED Mobility

• IMED Mobility offers handicap van conversions and handicap accessible vehicles for sale.  They also sell lifts for full size vans, driving controls,  and scooter lifts for all types of vehicles.
• In Tea, SD 57064

Black Hawk Vans

• Black Hawk Vans specializes in vehicle modifications for handicap individuals.  They sell full size vans with handicap lift, scooter lifts, and handicap driving devices.
• In Rapid City, SD 57701

Dothan Brace Shop

Dothan Brace Shop of Dothan

Dothan Brace Shop of Dothan AL provides a wide variety of products for the disabled community in Alabama.  This puts them in the unique position of being able to help customers with all sorts of physical disabilities obtain the mobility they seek while helping them with home accessibility and lifts and braces.

Handicap Lifts For Vans and Handicap Van Conversions

Dothan Brace Shop is a VA approved source for any mobility product you can think of in Dothan, Alabama.  They offer driving aids like hand controls, power doors, and power seat bases.  They can also sell modified full size vans for handicapped use with raised fiberglass tops and handicap lifts.  Handicap accessible minivans with lowered floors are the crown jewel of the accessible vehicles they offer.  In short, whatever your handicap accessible vehicle needs, Dothan Brace Shop can help.

Wheel Chairs

Dothan Brace Shop sells and services standard wheelchairs, power wheel chairs, scooters.  They have a parts department that can make repairs on any product purchased through their sales department, and even offer wheelchair and scooter rentals.

Much More

In addition to handicap vans and wheel chairs, Dothan Brace Shop of Dothan also offers prescription shoes, limbs and braces, prosthetics and orthotics, and other services for your convenience.

Dothan Brace Shop is located at:

1240 East Main St Dothan, AL 36301

Accessible Vehicles in Arkansas – AR

Handicap Vans in Arkansas – AR

It can be hard to locate a handicapped equipment dealer in Arkansas or wherever you live.  MobilityReport has assembled partial lists of handicap accessible vehicle dealerships in different states to help people find the mobility products they need to make their life easier.  These lists include Arkansas.

Even if you’re looking for products besides handicap van conversions,  a lot of the mobility dealers in Arizona sell more than handicap accessible vehicles.  Whether you are looking for handicap lifts, scooter lifts, or mobility products for cars, trucks, suv’s, and minivans, these dealers are a good place to start.  They can also give you information on other mobility equipment products like hand controls, driving aids, and platform lifts.

Presidential Conversions

• Presidential Conversions sells handicap accessible minivans, full size handicap vans, handicap vehicle lifts, and more.
• in Jonesboro, AR 72401
• in Fayetteville, AR 72703

Accessibility Specialists, Inc

• Accessibility Specialists sells and services Ricon handicap lifts and scooter lifts.
• Little Rock, AR 72204

Medical Mobility Equipment

• Accessibility Specialists offers service and sales of scooter lifts and Ricon handicapped lifts.
• Jonesboro, AR 72401

Medisav Homecare

• Sells scooter lifts in Fort Smith, AR 72903

Accessible Vehicles in Minnesota – MN

If you are searching for handicap vans in Minnesota, you may have noticed that it can be hard to find a handicap equipment dealership wherever you live. MobilityReport is committed to helping you by keeping a list of handicap accessible van dealers in Minnesota. Many accessible handicap van dealers in Minnesota have handicap products other than accessible handicap vans. They might sell handicap vehicle lifts for full size vans, minivans, cars, and trucks. Handicap driving aids and hand controls may also be for sale at many of these Arizona mobility dealers. You can also get sound advice on which handicap vehicle products will meet your lifestyle, needs, and budget.

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