Wheelchair Vans Have Changed Lives

For generations, people with physical disabilities had to rely on the help of their family and friends to go anywhere

. A simple trip to the grocery store or to catch a movie could quickly become a series of logistic details that were not worth the effort. Finding someone willing and able to lift them and their wheelchair in and out of a car was not only difficult, but oft times impossible. The net result was that many found themselves confined to their homes and became virtual shut-ins.

This led to an outcry regarding the need for transportation solutions that did not have to rely on someone strong enough to handle the lifting involved in getting a wheelchair bound person into the vehicle and back out again.

From this outcry, the first handicap vans were developed. These early wheelchair vans were built using full size vans that were modified to allow the installation of an electric wheelchair lift that could be folded up inside the van for the specially designed doors to close. Some of these vans featured conversion roofs for more headroom, others did not. In general, even those with standard roofs had plenty of room for the person to remain in their wheelchair and be secured safely in place for the trip.

The development of these early handicap vans meant that for the first time, people confined to a wheelchair could far more easily get out and about. No lifting of any kind was required. In many cases these vans could be fitted with a swiveling driver's seat and a series of hand controls that made it possible for someone in a wheelchair to lift themselves into the driver's seat and drive themselves anywhere they needed to go.

However, as much as these early wheelchair vans gave mobility back to thousands of people with disabilities, they were not without their drawbacks and problems. In our modern world, size becomes important as we drive narrow streets and work our way through smaller parking spaces. While these full size vans were stepping stones in providing transportation, they were cumbersome and expensive. The initial cost was quite high and adding the needed wheelchair lifts and accessories put it out of the reach for many people. Also, operating a van that gets less than 20 miles per gallon became even more difficult to afford.

The early full size handicap vans were only a stepping stone to better things to come. Over the past quarter of a century, the minivan has evolved into the preferred vehicle of choice for the next generation of wheelchair vans. They are much more affordable today with smaller engines, better fuel economy, lower insurance rates, and overall operating cost.

Today, you can choose an affordable wheelchair van with an array of options to suit you. With fold-out or slide-out ramps, lowered floors, side-entry or rear-entry wheelchair vans and manual or power options, you can find the right solution to ride your power scooter or wheelchair right up into the van and be secured in place.

Wheelchair vans from The Mobility Resource have brought a level of independence and freedom back to the physically challenged person that was unheard of just 25 years ago. Call today and learn about the handicap van and options that will enhance your day-to-day mobility.

by: The Mobility Resource

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