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Caregiver Vehicle Buying Tips

Caregivers: Consider These 5 Things Before Buying a Mobility Vehicle

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Earlier this month, we talked about how caregivers can provide even better care by taking time to tend to their own needs. To continue our focus on caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month, today we're covering five useful things to…
Mobility Vehicle Safety Checklist

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Checklist

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As we settle into the fall and holiday season, people are starting to plan those yearly road trips to visit family and friends around the country. The miles you put on your handicap accessible vehicle from daily use can take a toll on its overall…
Fall Accessible Road Trip

Preparing for an Accessible Road Trip this Fall

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The leaves have already started to change, pumpkin patches are all around, Halloween is just around the corner and the fall season is in full swing. This cool, refreshing weather can be a great time to go on a road trip through the states with…
Low speed vehicle

Low Speed Vehicles are an Option for In Town Drivers

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Now is the time that many high school and college students are starting to enjoy their summer. It’s the time of year that your children are getting ready for a milestone in their life as well as more freedom and responsibility. If your son…
choosing a wheelchair van

Choosing a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Your Family

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Shopping for a vehicle can be a day-long hunt, no matter what specifications you’re looking for. As a mother or father of a child that uses a wheelchair, the endless options are no exception. Depending on what your child’s needs are, how…
driving your mobility vehicle in inclement weather

Mobility Vehicle Prep for April Showers

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The start of April can be a time of tricks and pranks, but April showers are no joke. This year, it’s predicted to be a strong El Niño season, so the wet season could be stronger and more dangerous. Even though this time of year is marked…
wheelchair carrier

Wheelchair Carriers: What Type is Right for You?

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For individuals with disabilities, having access to a handicap accessible vehicle can be life changing and the key to gaining independence. However, purchasing a new or used wheelchair accessible vehicle may not be feasible for everyone. Wheelchair…
Daylight Savings Driving Tips

Safe Driving Tips for Daylight Saving Time

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Before you pack up your vehicle to go to the beach or other spring break destinations, it’s a good idea to make sure your vehicle is ready for the journey. Handicap accessible vehicles are subject to more wear and tear due to the added weight…
Vans for Children with Disabilties

Wheelchair Accessible Vans: 4 Things Parents Should Know

Any parent of a child or children with disabilities will tell you, life after kids can be a bit unpredictable, yet incredibly rewarding. The spills and screams can be quickly forgotten with the flash of a smile from your little (or not so little…
Funding Mobility Vehicles

How to Find Funding for Your Mobility Vehicle

Once you’ve made the decision to buy an accessible vehicle from one of our many NMEDA mobility dealers, you might think your job is done. But in fact, your road to independence has just begun. It starts off with choosing the type of vehicle…