subject: A Brief Guide to Wheelchair Vans [print this page] A Brief Guide to Wheelchair Vans A Brief Guide to Wheelchair Vans
You may have noticed that wheelchair vans come in a wide range of styles. For example, your local church, school, taxi service, or nursing home might have one of the oversized versions that has a very high roof, an electronic lift, and all kinds of specialized equipment inside. You may not have noticed, however, that one of your neighbors also owns one of the wheelchair vans too. This is because they are commonly made in the style of the average minivan too.
Does this mean that the smaller wheelchair vans don't have the same features as the larger units? Absolutely not! The owner of one of the minivan-style wheelchair vans will be able to enjoy access to a large cargo door, specialized safety features, and a lift or ramp that makes it amazingly easy to get a seated passenger in and out of the vehicle.
The minivans also have the dropped floors that give the interior compartment such a massive amount of extra space as well. This is essential in any sort of wheelchair van because it allows the passengers to be able to move safely and freely in order to secure straps and attend to the needs of anyone riding in the vehicle.
Generally, it is the massive cargo door at the side or rear of the vehicle that seems to characterize the wheelchair van. This is something that will usually be equipped with the ramp or the lift, and because most minivans are so low to the ground, consumers save a lot of money by ordering their vans with the ramps instead of the costlier lifts.
If you find that this is an essential feature, and yet you do not have the funds, you can always speak to your seller about the mobility grants and financing options so readily available. This could be the easiest way to get your hands on a safe and reliable form of transportation that is also equipped with all of the impressive features that you need.
Naturally, you don't have to purchase wheelchair vans new "off the lot" and can find an enormous number of high-quality used models available too. Just consider that taxi services, church groups, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, schools, and average consumers are always upgrading their own vehicles. These people tend to "trade in" the used ones in order to reduce their expenses, and this is another great way to acquire a certified and reliable vehicle too.
