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Handicap Minivan Ramps: Side-Entry Vs Rear-Entry

When buying or renting a handicap accessible van, youʼll have to choose between a side-entry or rear-entry ramp. In the past, side-entry has been a top seller, however, rear-entry ramps are gaining in popularity. Both styles offer a power…

Top Ways to Prevent Handicap Van Theft

Safety Tips

This time of year, your handicap van may not be much of a handicap to criminals, but a tempting target. Like Santa’s sleigh, it will be full of gifts. And if crooks see them, they and your van may “disappear” in the twinkle of an eye. Here…

Random (But Important) Tips on Your Accessible Van

Wheelchair Accessible

An accessible van is your most important asset when you need to go somewhere. If your handicap van breaks down, you can’t borrow a friend’s van when you have a doctor’s appointment—most friends’ vans don’t have a lift or…

Full-Size Handicap Vans Get a Bad Rap

Wheelchair Accessible

“Handicap” vans have gotten a bad rap. Traditionally viewed as humble wheelchair accessible vehicles for people with disabilities, they now have new attitude with sporty exteriors, spacious interiors and all the top-of-the-line…

Is it Time to Get an Accessible Vehicle?

Wheelchair Accessible

Wrangling that wheelchair into the family sedan may not have been so difficult a year or two ago; but each year we put off switching to a handicapped or accessible van, we notice our strength decreases and our pain increases.…

Benefits of Buying an Accessible Vehicle from a NMEDA QAP Member

Wheelchair Accessible

Buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle isn’t like buying a car off the lot. Cars on the lot—even accessible ones—probably don’t have the exact equipment your disabilities call for; the dealership usually doesn’t have a salesman…

Types of Wheelchair Securement Systems: Safety Necessities

Wheelchair Accessible

Securing a person with disabilities and their wheelchair inside a van is no fun, especially if you do it several times a day, but it can be a lifesaver in the event of an accident or sudden stop. “Wheelchair tie-downs,” “docking systems”…

Don’t Give Up on Getting an Accessible Vehicle

Wheelchair Accessible

They can be pricey, but don’t give up on getting that accessible vehicle you need. Pre-owned vans are a very affordable option. If it is not already converted, most of them can be retrofitted with the adaptive equipment you need. Many…

What’s on Your Bucket List?

Living With a Disability

Updated: August 23, 2016 Used as a figure of speech these days, people make bucket lists because they’re exciting and offer goals for everyday life. Some include getting in touch with your values, conquering fears, getting creative, enjoying…

Tips on Test-Driving a New Vehicle for Comfort

Wheelchair Accessible

Test-driving any new vehicle before you buy is a significant part of the purchase decision, especially if you are a senior or have disabilities. Three top criteria are affordability, gas mileage and comfort. Affordability and gas mileage…

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Handicap Minivan Ramps: Side-Entry Vs Rear-Entry

Top Ways to Prevent Handicap Van Theft

Random (But Important) Tips on Your Accessible Van

Full-Size Handicap Vans Get a Bad Rap

Is it Time to Get an Accessible Vehicle?

Benefits of Buying an Accessible Vehicle from a NMEDA QAP Member

Types of Wheelchair Securement Systems: Safety Necessities

Don’t Give Up on Getting an Accessible Vehicle

What’s on Your Bucket List?

Tips on Test-Driving a New Vehicle for Comfort

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