| There are many reasons why a handicap vehicle may | | | | people who are still mobile enough to drive on their |
| be needed. An individual may have been in an accident | | | | own. |
| where he or she is temporarily unable to walk. People | | | | For people confined to wheelchairs, there are seat that |
| who have permanent limited mobility can also benefit | | | | can be installed into any van or other higher vehicle to |
| from the use of a handicap vehicle. The process of | | | | enable the handicapped person to be able to climb in |
| equipping vehicles for handicapped use can be difficult | | | | and out of the car on their own. The seats turn, dip, |
| if not researched properly. There are several different | | | | and rise so that the handicapped person has much |
| factors that should be considered before purchasing or | | | | less work to do to get inside of the car. However, this |
| outfitting a vehicle for handicap use. The research will | | | | is not for handicapped persons who have no mobility |
| save both time and money. | | | | at all. This is a great help for handicapped persons |
| There are several different types of vans and cars | | | | who do not have a constant companion. |
| that can be used as handicap vehicles. Mobility vans | | | | One of the greatest pieces of equipment available for |
| are the most popular option, because they provide the | | | | the handicapped is the motorized lift. These lifts create |
| most amount of room. Vans are most suitable for | | | | a retractable ramp that a wheelchair can drive up |
| people who have been confined to a wheelchair. Both | | | | inside the car. Some lifts are designed to help the |
| full-sized vans and mini vans can be used for | | | | occupied wheelchair into the car, while others are used |
| wheelchair access. An alternative to the traditional van | | | | to place the un-occupied wheelchair into the van. It is |
| is to use a large SUV to outfit as a handicap vehicle. | | | | possible to purchase a lift that is capable of working |
| For more temporarily disabled who do not need a | | | | with all unique situations. Some lifts are attached to the |
| wheelchair, such as those hurt in accidents, it is | | | | back of the van, while others attach to the side doors. |
| possible to purchase conversion equipment for cars so | | | | One of the most important decisions to make when |
| that the occupants can drive one-handed or without | | | | facing the need for a handicap vehicle is how long the |
| the use of feet. | | | | vehicle will be needed. If the accident is temporary, |
| Some of the equipment that is necessary to convert | | | | then it is a good idea to consider renting a conversion |
| cars and vans to use for the disabled is quite | | | | van or other handicap friendly vehicle for the time |
| interesting and very useful. There are different | | | | needed. However, if the handicap is permanent, then it |
| modifications that can be installed in any car or van to | | | | is a better idea to purchase the vehicle. Most |
| make it possible for nearly anyone to drive. There are | | | | insurances will help pay for any equipment that is |
| pedals and hand controls that enable amputees to | | | | designed to help a handicapped person. Make sure to |
| drive, as well as steering wheels that can be outfitted | | | | check with your insurance provider before purchasing |
| with brake, gas, and other controls that are otherwise | | | | or renting any equipment. |
| operated by feet. These modifications are best for | | | | |