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March 23, 2011

Resources of Funding for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment

Wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment prices can run from $5,000 to $60,000+. Thankfully there are ways to help pare that down to an affordable figure. […]

March 23, 2011

Tips on Buying Your First Accessible Van

You’ve been admiring a van at the local auto dealership and decide it is time to buy your first accessible vehicle. The salesman has a great […]

March 23, 2011

How to Determine the Best Accessible Vehicle Dealer

When you are in the market for a accessible vehicle, the dealership you choose can make the transaction a dream – or a nightmare. A qualified […]

March 23, 2011

Get Back on the Road with a Wheelchair Motorcycle!

If your disability has prevented you from feeling the wind on your face from atop your favorite motorcycle, you can have the bike converted or get […]

March 22, 2011

Reminder: Wheelchair Safety While Driving or Riding

If you use a wheelchair, you probably know how to get into and out of a car safely. You’ve seen a certified driver rehabilitation specialist and […]

March 22, 2011

The 4 Steps to Driving Independence

If you have recently become a person with a disability or you’re a senior and realize your driving skills have declined over the years, don’t self […]

December 7, 2010

The Best Source for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities […]

December 7, 2010

Putting You In The Driver’s Seat

To lead the most active life you can, you probably want a conversion van or vehicle; when purchasing you have three ways to go about it. […]

November 29, 2010

Safety First – Are You in the Right Hands?

To ensure consumer and public safety, the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues specific safety regulations (FMVSS) that all motor vehicle and mobility manufacturers […]

October 29, 2010

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