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Mobility Scooter Lifts

November 04, 2011  Written by admin   Published in Mobility
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Mobility Scooter Lifts

Preserving mobility does not only focus on the mobility device, but the lift or carrier that makes transportation of such mobility device possible is also one very important aspect. In this article we are going to present two of them.

Bruno VSL – 900 Scooter Lift

This fully powered lift is ideal for raising and storing a fully-assembled scooter or wheelchair into the sliding side door of minivans, as well as the passenger side door of full-size Mobility Vans. Simply connect the docking device to your scooter or wheelchair, and effortlessly raise and store with the hand-held pendant. Here are some features:

• Ideal for raising and storing a fully-assembled scooter or wheelchair into the driver or passenger (sliding) side door of minivans, as well as the passenger side door of full-size vans.
• Requires very little arm strength, balance or effort to use. Compact that even when you use it in a minivan, there is still enough room for three passengers to sit comfortably in the rear seat. With the scooter removed, or when traveling without the scooter, entry and exit is easy since the door opening remains unobstructed.
• Features an optional installation assembly that eliminates the need to drill holes in the floor of the vehicle. This allows easier removal when it comes time to transfer the lift in and out of a minivan.
• Can be used for either three- or four-wheel scooters as well as manual-folding or power wheelchairs weighing up to 200 lb/90 kg. The hand-held controller makes this lift simple and easy to use.
• Powered by your vehicle’s battery and all lift operations are automatic – just help guide the scooter or wheelchair into place.
• Can be powered by the vehicle’s battery or the optional Bruno Pow’rPac (a self-contained power supply that is charged through the vehicle’s power port). Allows unit operation even if vehicle battery is inoperable. Recommended for hybrid vehicles with small accessory batteries.
• Up to $1200 is available to help pay for a vehicle lift through Mobility Reimbursement Programs

Bruno Out – Sider Meridian ASL – 250

This easy to use product lifts and stores your unoccupied scooter or power chair outside your vehicle at the touch of a button. Simply roll your mobility device on the platform from either side, hit a button, and let the Meridian do the lifting for you. Scooters and power chairs are automatically secured when lift is raised. Retractable belts are also available for securement. Features are:

• Fully Powered – Makes lifting and storing your scooter or power chair outside your vehicle virtually effortless – one button operation
• 350 lb/160 kg lifting capacity
• Safe/Reliable – Independently tested for rough road conditions, 100,000 mile life, and environmental operating extremes
• Drive on/off either side of platform – no reversing necessary
• Platform automatically folds up when not in use
• Automatically secures scooters and power chairs when lift is raised
• Retractable belts are also available for securement
• Optional Swing-Away available to access rear vehicle hatch
• Standard lighted license plate holder with 3rd brake light provides additional safety
• Bruno’s Back-Off™ backrest removal device allows someone to lift off the backrest part of the mobility device seat, allowing it to fit into shorter vehicle openings without having to remove the entire seat! Available for many different scooters and power chairs.

Need Mobility Scooters or scooter lifts? Buying or renting Mobility Vans,visit Creative Mobility Online .

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Various Hand Controls For Disabled People Part I

November 03, 2011  Written by admin   Published in Mobility
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Various Hand Controls For Disabled People Part I

For disabled drivers, the ability to get back behind the wheel is an important part of restoring the sense of freedom. Finding the right Hand Controls For Cars or handicap vans can help you get back on the road safely. With a little time spent shopping for handicap vans, you can end up with the ability to go where you want to, when you want to.
Menox Hand Controls

The Menox Hand Control is specifically designed to give physically limited drivers the benefit of control and ease when driving a vehicle. Driving becomes an easy and enjoyable experience with Menox. The Menox Hand Control is designed to be used by the right hand as in traditional shifting.

The Hand Control operates in one straight and ergonomic range of motion so that accelerating and braking are distinctive and easy to use in the flow of traffic. Pushing forward engages the brake and easing back accelerates.

Thanks to Menox’s advanced design, each control is ergonomic, conforming to a person’s natural hand-wrist arm motion. The function buttons are situated i a logical safe place and engineering has simplified the range of the Menox Hand Control; pushing forward to brake, pulling back to accelerate.

MPS Hand Controls

The MPS-1A is often recommended by rehabilitation driving specialists because it uses a natural method for brake and accelerator movement. It is almost a “must” for a person with severe hand and wrist weakness. The MPS Monarch-1A is a smooth operator, offering miles and miles of relaxed driving. The brake is applied by pushing the operating handle toward the brake pedal. Moving the handle toward the driver seat activates the accelerator. The brake and accelerator may be operated separately or simultaneously. Installation of the MSP-1A requires a minimum modification to the vehicle. It may be used for either right or left hand operation. It does require an automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes.

906GVQR Quick Release Electronic Accelerator Ring

The new Guido simplex Detachable Quick-Release Accelerator Ring hand control mounts easily over any steering wheel, and with a push of a button, detaches just as easily. Gently push the ring towards the steering wheel to accelerate. The pressure remains constant at any speed. The 906 Accelerator Ring allows you to keep your hands on the wheel in a comfortable and natural position requiring very little effort and will not interfere with airbag deployment. An incredibly convenient switch provides power to either the accelerator ring or the gas pedal, allowing able-bodied drivers to drive the vehicle. All installations are performed with minimal intrusion to the vehicle’s operating systems.

907FV Mechanical Brake

This new Long-Arm 907FV brake lever incorporates a new revolutionary ergonomic system of mechanical braking. Made entirely of aluminum and coated with embossed rubber the 907FV brake lever perfectly integrates with the Mobility Vehicles interior without altering the look of the car. The forward braking functionality movement was ideally designed not to encumber and/or touch the legs of the driver. The rods to the brake pedal follow the contour of the console with no intrusion on the ingress or egress from the vehicle. This innovative design also features a “slide button” that will automatically lock the brake so hands are free to operate the gear lever. The additional two buttons on top of the lever are for the horn and for the adjustable idle parking navigation system.

For more info on like Mobility Lifts or Wheelchair visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs are met. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality mobility product.

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Affordable Home Owner Insurance

November 02, 2011  Written by admin   Published in Insurance
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Affordable Home Owner Insurance

Homeowners Insurance is a guarantee, which pays the cost of your house if it gets damaged in some natural or manmade disasters like fire, floods, storms etc. Everybody who owns a home should get insurance on their property, and everyone who has a mortgage on their home must get an insurance policy.

First, in the case of home contents insurance, it is rarely the case that your mortgage provider is going to insist that you have this type of insurance as part of your mortgage agreement; Second, regardless of whether you own or rent the property you are currently living in, you should still be looking to insure the contents of your home – as these are your personal possessions. Here are some tips for affordable home insurance:

• Buy online (because there are less administration costs you can get 15 % discount),
• Combine your buildings and contents policies (insurers will give you a discount if you take out both types of home insurance with them),
• Pay upfront ( if you can afford to pay a full year’s premium in advance, then this will work out cheaper in the long run),
• Don’t claim for small amounts ( Making many small claims can increase your insurance costs),
• Voluntary excess (Insurance policies feature something known as ‘excess’, which basically means that the policy won’t pay out on claims below a certain value),
• Increase your home security ( with better door locks, window locks, outdoor lighting, and alarm systems can lower insurance premiums),
• Reduce your cover (look through policy and see what parts of it you really need – by cutting your cover down to size you may be able to reduce your premium).

Many insurance companies will base the price of home owner insurance on the home owner’s credit history. Your credit history isn’t something you can change, but you can make efforts to improve it. Many people find they are able to get affordable home owner insurance if they make some changes to their homes. For example, if you live in a high risk area for floods, storms, or crime, you may consider investing in a new roof, stronger windows, and a reliable security system. Insurance laws may vary widely from state to state, different kinds of property require specialized coverage, and collections of art, antique cars, and other unique items may be difficult to protect fully.

Unfortunately, nothing is free, including any type of insurance; however, you can take steps to increase your odds of finding affordable home owner insurance. Compare the coverage and rates of several insurance companies before deciding on one that’s right for you. You don’t want to be sucked in by a company that promises but doesn’t deliver, only to find that you’ve wasted time and money. Take some time to explore insurance plans, policy, stipulations, clauses, premiums, deductibles and so on when searching for home insurance. Use the quote systems online to compare companies, policy, and cost and so on.

You have many options with insurance, so go online and check out the variety of packages and plans. San Diego Home Insurance offers you a variety of ways to save money. For more visit San Diego Home Insurance

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Hand Controls For Mobility Vehicles

November 01, 2011  Written by admin   Published in Mobility
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Hand Controls For Mobility Vehicles

For disabled drivers, the ability to get back behind the wheel is an important part of restoring the sense of freedom. Finding the right Hand Controls For Cars can help you get back on the road safely. With a little time spent shopping for handicap vans, you can end up with the ability to go where you want to, when you want to.

Like everything else in Handicap Vans, the hand controls are not one-size-fits-all items. Sometimes, an accessible vehicle is perfect where the wheelchair lift and the other equipment is concerned but it needs a little bit of modification on the hand controls to make sure that it is safe and comfortable for the driver to operate. These are a great feature for those who have no mobility in their lower body but who still have the need or desire to drive. The hand controls make operating the vehicle easy, although it can take some time to become accustomed to this unique way of driving. Once you learn the controls though, you will find that the Mobility Vehicles are quite easy to operate.

There are various push pull hand controls available for installation in to cars. These devices can be for a single control use or can multiple controls for example integral indicator switches. There are devices that operate secondary functions at the touch of a button can also include:

• Indicators & hazard lights
• Headlights
• Horn
• Windscreen wipers (front and rear)
• Windscreen washers (front and rear)
• Fog lights
• Other functions may be possible, example radio on/off, heated windscreen, etc.

Should a person not be to operate the foot pedals in an automatic car then there are push pull systems that can be fitted which enable them to do so. The rods connecting the controls and the pedals are fixed within the steering column for safety and ease. Other devices that can be fitted are steering wheel balls for one handed steering, easy release mechanisms for handbrakes and one that enables the switching of the accelerator operation from left to right.

When you are choosing your dealer, you will want to make sure that they have all of these options and more. Since a handicap vehicle is a large investment, it is important that you have everything that you need and that you don’t settle for less than you deserve. From hand controls to transfer seats, you can make your mobility vehicle as luxurious as you want it to be!

For more info on mobility products like Mobility Lifts or wheelchair visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs are met. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality mobility product.

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