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Funding Resources for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment
Consumer, Funding and Rebates, Mobility EquipmentAlthough purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be expensive, your NMEDA dealer can guide you to programs that may help you. Below are a few general options…
Best Cities for the Physically Disabled
Living With a DisabilityGreat care and consideration is taken to ensure that your home, automobile and other areas under your control are accessible for physical disabilities, especially if they require and use mobility equipment. Is the same consideration taken in your urban dwelling area? The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation recently looked at 100 of America’s largest cities and ranked them based on wheelchair access and quality of life for people using wheelchairs.
Tips on Test-Driving a New Vehicle for Comfort
Wheelchair Accessible
Test-driving any new vehicle before you buy is a significant part of the purchase decision, especially if you are a senior or have disabilities. Three top…
How to Select the Right Size Accessible Vehicle
Mobility Equipment
We hear a lot of talk about which accessible vehicle to buy. It all depends on your unique mobility needs and your lifestyle. (Do you tote around business…
Buyer Beware: Tips on Purchasing Used Products
Safety Tips
Buying used wheelchair parts or van parts may seem like a no-brainer. Just browse eBay or Craigslist. But if the part collapses or fails, you may end up…
Pros and Cons of Buying Used Adaptive and Accessible Equipment
Mobility Equipment
For almost every piece of equipment we see new, you can find pre-owned and/or refurbished for a lower price. Sometimes it’s a better piece than we could have…
Resources of Funding for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment
Funding and RebatesWheelchair 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.…
Tips on Buying Your First Accessible Van
Wheelchair Accessible
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 spiel and suggests…
How to Determine the Best Accessible Vehicle Dealer
Mobility EquipmentWhen you are in the market for a accessible vehicle, the dealership you choose can make the transaction a dream – or a nightmare.
A qualified dealer – one…
The 4 Steps to Driving Independence
Drivers With Disabilities
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 diagnose…