
Tips on Properly Anchoring Wheelchairs in Mobility Vehicles
Living With a Disability, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleVehicles that are not accessible are designed with a safety bubble comprised of firmly anchored seats, seat belts and a belt restraint system to protect the upper and lower torso, and air bags to protect you in the event of a crash. This “cone…

Finding the NMEDA Dealer Who’s Right for You
Mobility EquipmentWhen you are in the market for a handicap accessible vehicle, the mobility dealership you choose can make the transaction easy going or a challenge. Considering the level of investment buying a car can be, choosing the most qualified dealer…

Car Insurance for Mobility Vehicles and Drivers with Disabilities
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility EquipmentFor drivers with disabilities, a handicap accessible vehicle can transform day-to-day life with added independence. To keep the freedom of the open road rolling strong, there are a few critical steps to take: finding and purchasing the right…

Tips on Preparing an Accessible Vehicle for Trade-In or Sale
Living With a Disability, Mobility EquipmentIf you’re trying to sell your wheelchair accessible vehicle by yourself, you should know the average mobility vehicle could take a few months to sell. The number of people with mobility challenges in one local area who are in the market to…

Safety Tips on 4-Point Tiedown Wheelchair Securement
Living With a Disability, Mobility Equipment, Safety Tips
For people with disabilities, it is vital to remember how to correctly fasten the wheelchair securements in an accessible van. The four-point tiedown secures a wheelchair with four straps attached to the wheelchair at four separate securement…

Accessible Parking Spots: Are They All the Same?
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility EquipmentFrom the grocery store to work, school and everywhere in between, accessible parking spots are something we see each and every day. But how closely have you looked at them? If you are a wheelchair accessible vehicle driver, maybe you have looked…

In-Floor vs Fold-Out Ramps in Mobility Vehicles
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessiblePerhaps the most important part of choosing a new (or used) wheelchair accessible vehicle is determining how you, or your passengers with disabilities, will enter and exit the vehicle. Wheelchair ramps are great, affordable, and flexible options…

What Hand Controls are Best For You?
Mobility EquipmentHand controls allow people with physical disabilities the ability to drive accessible vehicles independently using alternative methods. If you want to drive safely, hand controls may be an option for many people.
Hand controls allow the driver…

Wheelchair and Scooter Carriers
Mobility EquipmentBenefits of Wheelchair and Scooter Carriers
Increased freedom and mobility are two of the main reasons to purchase an accessible or customized vehicle. These benefits are even more pronounced when the liberating features of a converted vehicle…

NMEDA: Ensuring Quality and Safety Through Training
Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleAt NMEDA, quality and safety are of utmost importance—they are the founding premise of our association as a whole. Our Quality Assurance Program (QAP), the only nationally recognized accreditation program for the adaptive mobility equipment…