Without ALS I'd likely never have learned:
- Just about anyone can safely park in a handicap space
- Doctor and dentist offices aren't ready for nonambulatory people
- How expensive wheelchair vans are
- The obscene profit margins on durable medical equipment
- How to eat with my left hand
-...
let me preface with I've done research on vans but i have a couple questions I need sorted asap because I'm supposed to put down a deposit tomorrow.
The van we are going to purchase pretty much has power everything, side entry, removable front passenger seat but the van doesn't "kneel". How...
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Excellent condition! Was used by my father-in-law who had ALS. Very low mileage - used primarily as a way to get from the house to our handicap van, then back to the house, etc.
Located in the Atlanta, GA area
Features:
- SureStep Suspension (automatic system that ensures you're safe...
Hello, I am a Mobility Consultant in Spokane WA. I know people have a lot of questions about mobility and vehicles and how they can work together, so I would like to answer questions for anyone how may have a question. No sales pitch, no leading just Q&A.
Thanks Dave
I just need to write this for me and to share with someone but don't feel that I can do it on my general blog so I have to share with my ALS/FTD family. I know I am safe to have my pity party here.
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Hello,
I am confused about what type of van is okay to use with my husband's power chair. His is a Quantum. The manual says that it shouldn't be ridden in when in a van. We don't want to transfer my husband from his powerchair to a chair in the car/van. Does anyone have any knowledge of why he...
We have a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 with hi-roof that has been converted into a handicap accessible van, as well as a mini-RV. The van has approx 16,600 miles on it. I do have pictures available that I could email. Custom equipment includes:
- Braun Model #NV055 wheelchair lift
- Horcher...
My mom was diagnosed back in Fall 2008, but only recently has it become extremely necessary to pursue a different mode of with transportation. She has limited upper body strength at this point and the conventional entry/exit from a vehicle is either very time consuming and/or dangerous.
I have...
Not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but I was curious about rear-entry van conversions.
Backstory: My mom is still walking, driving and generally mobile... eventhough she's compltely lost her ability to talk. I just moved her in to a guesthouse on our property. I don't know...