Wheelchair accessible vehicles- An overview

Travelling for disabled people has become easy with the availability of wheelchair adaptable vehicles. Other than buying new mobility vehicles which are expensive in nature, people can opt for either rented vehicles or buy used vehicles. The important thing one should remember while choosing a vehicle is his or her comfort level. There are many charitable functions which help the needy to have his or her, own vehicles without paying.

Why should one rent a vehicle?

Renting handicap vehicles are a good option for the people with disabilities. Every size, shape and proper modified vehicles are available for renting purposes. An individual going for a family vacation can opt for modified minibuses as these have a number of normal seating options along with the wheelchair accommodation. Single users can opt for small mobility vans or scooters for their daily usage. The modifications available include lowered flooring and raised tops, manual assistance with chauffeur facilities and self-driven options, manual assistance modifications and automated mobility assistance and various hiring rates depending of the vehicle chosen. The rental systems varies from companies to companies with some of them working within state boundaries and other permitting travels outside one’s states.

What to look for in used vehicles?

While buying a used vehicle, a disabled person should check if that vehicle is solving his disability purpose and if it is adaptable to his comfort level. The papers should be in place and the condition of the vehicle good. One should buy vehicles of their worth. The transfer papers and the car registration should be up to date and one should compare the vehicle price and equipment’s before buying. Used vehicles are budget friendly and the individual can put in money for the extra modifications required. Used vehicles are available in every size and one can choose between them depending on their requirements.

Comfort while driving/riding

People with disability while choosing a handicap vehicle should choose the modifications which serves their purposes. Unnecessary expenses should be avoided as the vehicles themselves are very expensive. The things one should look at while buying should be for his comfort and easy driving or riding. One should choose between side entry or rear entry openings depending on his or her mobility preference. People with higher degree of disability should choose hands free control and fully automatic control panels for easy accessibility, while people with lower degrees of disability can go for manual assistance vehicles. Seating comfort is the first priority of the people bound in wheelchair. Seating can be made comfortable by putting extra padding, head rest and proper safety hooks.

Charitable programs

There are many charitable events that are organized by different companies and non-profitable organizations which sells wheelchair accessible vehicles at rebate prices, they also organize lucky draw competitions where the lucky person can win a free wheelchair vehicle or parts related to it. They also organize charitable auctions and fun fairs, the money from which are donated to the people who are in need of buying these vehicles for their daily conveyance. The money donated is non-repayable.

Used handicapped minivans from Better Life Mobility Center are vehicles at great shape. To see vehicle inventory visit some of saloons or check at new website http://www.betterlifemobility.com/

Todd Dawson Is a freelance writer