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Ability Center
Ability Center has locations in San Diego, Orange County, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Sacramento. Their site offers a “One Stop Shop” for Sales, Rentals and Service for a variety of mobility equipment, including scooters, wheelchairs, lifts and wheelchair accessible vans. www.abilitycenter.com
Accessible Vans of America (AVA)
Accessible Vans of America (AVA) rents and sells vans with adaptive equipment through a national owner-operated dealer network. www.accessiblevans.com
AdaptedVan.com
At AdaptedVan.com there is extensive information on how to purchase the best modified vehicle to fit your needs, from the necessary equipment, to the van itself. They also provide information about conversions, wheelchair lifts, mobility dealers, NMEDA, funding options and pros and cons of purchasing a new or used vehicle. www.adaptedvan.com
AMSVans.com
Adapted vans sold at wholesale prices. Modified new or used minivans – all with new wheelchair conversions. Rear and side entry accessible vehicles available. Front door delivery available nationwide. www.AMSVans.com
Associated RollX Vans
RollX sells new and used wheelchair vans and will deliver a completed handicapped accessible van directly to the buyer. In some areas they also offer an At Home Service program for convenient repairs at the home or office. www.rollxvans.com
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
ADED was established to support professionals in the field of driver training, education and transportation equipment modifications for individuals with disabilities. They have evaluators available to aid people in the purchase of their modified vehicle to ensure it will meet their needs. www.driver-ed.org
CarFax
CarFax provides vehicle history reports on all used cars and trucks dated from 1981 on. They are able to obtain information on title, flood damage history, total loss accident history, odometer readings, number of owners, etc. This is designed to aid individuals in ensuring they are purchasing a safe and well maintained used vehicle. www.carfax.com
Digital Federal Credit Union
The Digital Federal Credit Union offers Mobility Vehicle Loans and Access Loans to credit union members only. Individuals belonging to the American Association of People with Disabilities are eligible to join the credit union. www.dcu.org
Freedom Motors Inc.
Freedom Motors Inc. (FMI) sells wheelchair vans that meet safety standards and converts some existing vans. www.freedommotors.com
The Liberty Motor Company
The Liberty Motor Company sells safe rear and side-entry accessible minivans that can be shipped directly to your home. Rear-entry vans have a lifetime warranty; side-entry vans have a 3-year/60,000 km warranty. They can also modify some existing vans. www.libertymotorco.com
MobilityVan Sales USA
MobilityVan Sales USA offers a free classifieds service for modified vans. Although based in Australia, this site also serves the United States. www.mobilityvansales.com
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
”NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to broadening the opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment.” Their site offers a consumer resource center, information on mobility rebate programs, a member directory, as well as a consumer guide to purchasing an adaptive vehicle. www.nmeda.org
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Wheelchair Transportation Safety
The mission of RERC WTS is to improve transportation safety, usability and independence for wheelchair users. Their website has extensive information on adaptive equipment, devices used for wheelchair restraint in vehicles, wheelchairs being used as seats in motor vehicles and general transportation safety. www.rercwts.pitt.edu
Wheelchair
The Wheelchair website offers comprehensive articles on adaptive equipment for vehicles and homes, including ramps and lifts. There are also additional articles on wheelchairs and related equipment, as well as wheelchair sports and assistive technology. www.newdisability.com
Mobility Programs General Information
Many automobile manufacturers offer "Mobility Programs" designed to offer cash incentives to disabled individuals for the installation of adaptive equipment in any new vehicle.
Acura Mobility Program
The Acura Mobility Program provides up to $1,000 of the cost of aftermarket adaptive equipment that is installed on any eligible new or leased vehicle. www.acura.com
Chrysler Mobility Program
The Chrysler Mobility Program provides cash reimbursement to assist in covering the installation of adaptive equipment on a vehicle. The majority of Chrysler cars and trucks qualify for a maximum reimbursement of $750, although some full-size van ramps and ram wagons/minivans may be reimbursed up to $1000. www.automobility.daimlerchrysler.com
Ford Mobility Motoring Program
The Ford Mobility Motoring Program provides financial assistance of up to $1000 on the installation of adaptive equipment in a vehicle on new Ford vehicle purchases or leases. Additional reimbursements may be available depending on equipment and vehicle. www.mobilitymotoringprogram.com
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
The GM Mobility Reimbursement Program offers to customers up to $1,000 reimbursement on adaptive equipment installed on eligible purchased or leased new vehicles through GM. www.gm.com
Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program
The Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program provides a reimbursement of up to $1,000 for expenses incurred in purchasing and installing qualifying adaptive equipment on any eligible purchased or leased Honda vehicle. www.automobiles.honda.com
Lexus Mobility Assistance Program
Lexus provides up to $1,000 on the cost of the purchase and installation of qualifying adaptive equipment on all 2001 and later purchased or leased vehicles. www.lexus.com
Saturn Mobility Program
Under the Saturn Mobility Program, buyers will be reimbursed for up to $1,000 for the installation of aftermarket mobility equipment. Additional reimbursements may be available depending upon equipment required. This is available on an eligible new, used, or leased Saturn. Saturn will also reimburse the cost of reinstalling adaptive aids from a previous vehicle into a new Saturn. www.saturn.com
Toyota Mobility Program
The Toyota Mobility Program offers cash assistance of up to $1,000 of the cost of adaptive equipment, as well as extended-term financing of up to 84 months for the vehicle and the adaptive equipment. www.toyota.com
Volkswagen Mobility Access Program
Volkswagen will refund up to $1000 on the purchase or lease of a new Volkswagen vehicle if certain adaptive equipment is installed. www.vw.com
