Wheelchair Accessible Vans
Wheelchair accessible vans can increase the independence of a wheelchair user. The van can be rented, purchased, or leased. They can be vans that were modified to be wheelchair accessible vans or manufactured as wheelchair accessible vans.
A person who owns a van and would like it to be converted to a wheelchair accessible van, the van company will do an inspection of the van to make sure it meets safety requirements to be converted. If there are safety concerns, the van company may be unable to do the conversion.
In that case, it may be better for the van owner to use the van as a trade-in towards the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van. The van manufacturing companies often offer leasing options.
The van company may offer several financing options. The prospective owner may need to give a deposit towards the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van.
Wheelchair accessible vans can have lifts or ramps on the rear or side of the van. The floor plan of the interior of the van can be made to suit the desired position of the wheelchair user. For example, the passenger seat can be removed if that is the desired position of the wheelchair user.
If the wheelchair user is to drive, the drivers seat is removed. The driving controls can be modified if the wheelchair user is to be the driver. The steering, gas, and brake controls can be designed to be easy hand controls for the wheelchair user.
Entry into the van can be made easier with power doors. The power door feature can be installed for rear or side doors of the van.
Renting a wheelchair accessible van is an option for people to who do not want or need to own a wheelchair accessible van. The cost of renting wheelchair accessible vans is calculated by the length of time used, the mileage, and any delivery charges.