Wheelchair Van Improvement In Past Years

Wheelchair vans for the disabled are not new. They have been in use for a long term. Often, these are converted vans. In the conversion, the floors are lowered and the side frames of the vans can be recut (for side entry vans) or a lift and ramp deployed to bring in the wheelchair (for rear entry vans). Even though most wheelchairs today have advanced features like electric motorized movement controlled with joysticks, when moving over a long distance vehicles are needed to transport both the wheelchairs and handicapped people. The commonest way to do this is get wheelchair vans. In the past, wheelchair vans were bulky and ugly to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing by any means. Additionally, models and makes were limited and customization truly altered the way that the vehicle looked. Some of the improvements in past years are:

1. Engineers have designed smaller means of converting them, like the popular VMI van conversions that take up much less space.
2. Newer makes and models of vehicles offer rear entry with two doors, making them much easier to convert into Wheelchair vans.
3. There are more vans and SUVs to choose from than ever before, presenting plenty of great options.
4. Thanks to efforts made in the engineering sectors, the cost of converting a vehicle have been drastically reduced, which means more interior features and higher quality vehicles at a more affordable price.
5. Customers can purchase the van or SUV of their dreams, inclusive of any options they wish to add to it, and then have it customized afterwards.
6. Specialty companies have been formed with a specific focus on designing better customization options for handicap accessible vehicles.
7. Outsourced parts used to make conversions have greatly lowered the costs, making these vehicles more affordable.
8. Thanks to innovations in engineering, it’s hard to even tell if a vehicle has been outfitted to be handicap accessible.
9. The demand for Wheelchair vans has skyrocketed as more people seek freedom with the vehicles they drive and don’t wish to be limited due to a disability.
10. The younger generation of physically challenged individuals has a strong taste for style and versatility, thus increasing the demand for more unique, hip and feature laden handicap accessible vans and vehicles.

These are only a few of the features that modern wheelchair vans can offer. However, perhaps the greatest gift they can give is freedom and more enjoyment in life.

Better Life Mobility, a family-owned business, was founded in 1997 on the premise that people, not profit, should take center stage – that people with disabilities deserve a better life, a life without limitations. Everyone at Better Life Mobility is dedicated to this vision. Our Promise: Quality and Service by People Who Know Mobility First – Hand. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs are met. Visit our stores in San Diego and Las Vegas if you need Mobility Lifts, mobility van rentals, hand control for cars, mobility scooter or other mobility products or devices.