Mobility equipment for wheelchair minivans: There are many types of equipment available for wheelchair vans that make life easier for wheelchair drivers. Categories of mobility equipment:
Driving aids for wheelchair minivans
 Pedal extensions for brake and gas pedals: Pedal extensions decreases the distance between gas or brake pedal and your foot.
 Handy bar disability aid: its main principle is to help drivers to get in and out of their vehicles so it prevents the risk of falling. It offers two safety features: seat belt cutter and a window striker. Driver who needs support to get in and out of his vehicle has to hold this lightweight handy bar.
 Power pull: it is a cable that is electronically controlled. It attaches to the left and right of the wheelchair and helps the driver to go up and down the handicap van ramp. The cable is operated by a remote control which is of pocket size.
 Wireless rear camera: This offers extra safety to the drivers while driving wheelchair minivan. It not only provides visual assistance but also an audible assistance that warns the driver of any hindrances in the rear path of the vehicle.
 Wireless rear back up sensors: These sensors help wheelchair drivers know of any vehicle, person, or other object that enters the rear path of the vehicle. Unfortunately, these sensors don’t operate with the metal bumpers as metal affects the functioning of the sensors.
 Parking brake: These are designed for drivers who find hard to operate hand and foot brake.
Wheelchair drivers can easily and effectively operate the parking brakes.
Wheelchair electronic docking system and tie down straps
These provide safety to the wheelchair users while a wheelchair minivan is in motion. There are many options available for electronic and manual wheelchair docking system, keeping in mind the needs and preferences of the drivers.
 EZ lock wheelchair dock: this safety system positions and locks a wheelchair in place thereby allowing the driver to ride in a wheelchair.
 Q’Straint M-series wheelchair tie downs: it is a manual safety belt system.
 Adjustable straps for wheelchair safety: it provides safety to a wheelchair in a van. These don’t require manual tightening as they self-tighten. These straps automatically lock for ease and safety of the wheelchair user.
Portable ramps
These are an ideal choice as it resists dirt and wear. Portable ramps simply fold and stow using less space. Following are the types of portable ramps:
 Single fold portable ramp
 Multi-fold portable ramp
 Extenders for portable ramps
Transfer seats
Transfer seats are mainly designed to help wheelchair users to transfer from their wheelchair to a driver’s seat. Getting it installed will help you to remove your daily struggle. There are many manufacturers that make power shifting self-propelled seating easy and simple. Wheelchair users can finally get in and out with ease as transfer seats are safe and comfortable. Seats can be customized to suit your needs and your budget.
All questions you have about handicap minivans can be answered at Better Life Mobility Center http://www.betterlifemobility.com/ saloons in California and Nevada. To see whole vehicle inventory visit Better Life Mobility website at this link http://www.betterlifemobility.com/Accessible-Vehicles/Inventory-List .
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