Tag Archive for: safety tips

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…

Winter Driving Tips
Drivers With Disabilities, Featured Posts, Safety TipsAlthough winter is traditionally known as a time to cozy up to warm fires and spend time with family and good friends, it can also bring its own collection of seasonal…

Safety Tips: Transporting Children with Disabilities
Living With a DisabilityAutomotive conversions are often completed to meet your exact accessibility needs; there are additional factors to weigh out if you plan on using the handicap van…

Safe Driving Tips for Daylight Saving Time
Accessible Vehicles, Mobility Equipment, Safety TipsBefore you pack up your vehicle to go to the beach or other spring break destinations, it’s a good idea to make sure your vehicle is ready for the journey. Handicap…

Tips on Choosing Automotive Features for People with Arthritis
Drivers With Disabilities, Living With a Disability
Wheelchair accessible vans are not just for people with disabilities. An accessible vehicle can ease the pain of driving if you suffer from arthritis or…

Is Your Driving Normal or Severe? You’ll Be Surprised
Safety Tips
Did you know there’s a “normal maintenance schedule” and a “severe schedule” for maintaining your vehicle? How you drive, where you drive and…

Seniors: Is There a CarFit Event in Your Area?
Senior CitizensOlder drivers are more likely to wear their seatbelts and less likely to speed or drink and drive, according to car-fit.org. However, according to a survey taken…

Safety tips: Why Anchor a Wheelchair in Accessible Vehicle?
Safety TipsVehicles right off the line that have no accessible or adaptive equipment are designed with a safety bubble comprised of firmly anchored seats, seat belts and a…

Tips on Finding Roadside Assistance to Fit Your Needs
Safety TipsWhen your vehicle dies on the road or you have a flat tire or dead battery, you need help, especially if you are a person with disabilities. Thank goodness for roadside…

Reminder: Wheelchair Safety While Driving or Riding
Wheelchair AccessibleIf 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 know the rules.…