Vans are produced with certain assumptions in place.   One of those assumptions is that people within a certain height range will be using the vehicle and that they’ll be using the seats provided with the van.   Those ass... Continue reading

Modifying a standard production model van for wheelchair use can pose a number of challenges.   Obviously, one of the biggest issues is making sure one can enter and exit the vehicle without undue difficulty.   Vans are made fo... Continue reading

Removable seating provides increased flexibility for the disabled drivers and his or her passengers.   Being able to remove and replace seats within a van allows its owner to create ideal layouts for managing his or her own nee... Continue reading

You need to be able to get in and out of your wheelchair van or handicapped-accessible vehicle.   For some people, that’s not a big issue.   For others, it’s a very significant problem. Those who struggle with tradi... Continue reading

We often think of vehicle accessibility in terms of providing the disabled driver with the equipment he or she will need to successfully navigate the roads from behind the wheel.   Obviously, that is an essential component to a... Continue reading

People tend to think of wheelchair van conversions simply in terms of providing easy entrance and exit.   While a good lift or ram can be an important part of a great modification, there are other considerations. One of them is... Continue reading

There are many different ways to devise a seating plan for a wheelchair van.   The decision of how to set up your seating will depend on a number of individual factors.   In some situations, that will make the choice of a cente... Continue reading

It can be challenging for many disabled drivers to successfully and safely steer their vehicles.   The process simply requires too much force and effort.   The fact that one may not have the brute force necessary to steer a veh... Continue reading

If you are using a rear door wheelchair ramp or lift with your van, you might discover than an other modification is in order.   You may want to consider raising the rear door to allow superior accessibility and space. Vans are... Continue reading

Getting in and out of a wheelchair van is every bit as important as having it modified for easier driving.   In order to hit the highways, you need to be able to climb behind the wheel–and you need to be able to exit the ... Continue reading

If you want to drive, you need a way to get behind the wheel.   You also need an easy way to exit the vehicle after you drive.   The “in and out” of driving is a real challenge for many disabled drivers.   They are... Continue reading

Van seating can be arranged in a number of different fashions.   While removable “captain’s” chairs have become popular for those seated directly behind the driver and front passenger, the bench seat is a sti... Continue reading

Not everyone drives while sitting on the driver’s seat that comes installed with every van that rolls off the assembly line.   Thanks to advances in modifications, many people are able to drive their vehicles from their w... Continue reading

Some drivers have difficulties depressing their vehicles’ brake pedals.   Drivers with prosthetics or other limitations may find “stock” braking systems inadequate to meet their needs.   Obviously, those chal... Continue reading

Does the most common passenger in your vehicle use a wheelchair?   Do you use a wheelchair? If you answered “yes” to either query, you may want to consider a removable passenger seat for your wheelchair van or mini... Continue reading

If you think of swivel seats as nothing more than cushy pivoting desk chairs for office use, it is time to expand your horizons!   A swivel seat can be used in vehicles and is often a tremendous help to the disable driver. In t... Continue reading

For years, there was a common theme to all of the tools people use to get in and out of wheelchair vans.   They all relied on moving the chair up or down, as the situation dictated.   Now, there is another component to the proc... Continue reading

When we think of handicapped-friendly vehicle modifications, we often consider changes to the equipment involved in operating the vehicle itself.   While those modifications can be extremely important, there is another facet to... Continue reading

You may have heard of the “hi roof top“ modification for wheelchair vans.   It’s an extremely popular way to deal with a common problem–the lack of headroom for those in a wheelchair.   You see, a wheel... Continue reading

Doors can be heavy and hard to operate.   Door handles can be almost impossible to reach if you’re in a scooter or wheelchair.   If you can reach them, pulling the latch or squeezing the handle may be difficult. It doesn&... Continue reading

Disabled drivers may struggle with traditional vehicle doors. They can be too heavy for some people to use and those who operate from a wheelchair, scooter or power chair may have a difficult time reaching or manipulating the h... Continue reading

In order for your vehicle to have any real value, people need to be able to get in and out of it easily and safely. When that involves the use of a wheelchair, you have several different options in that regard.   You can use ra... Continue reading