Entries from August 2008

August 29, 2008

Fold-Out vs. In-Floor Ramps?

In the mobility industry there is a debate that we have over and over, what is better, the in-floor ramp system or the fold-out ramp system on a lowered floor minivan?
At VMI, we make both products however we are known for our superior Northstar in-floor ramp.  Intuitively, I assume that buyers would gravitate to this [...]

August 4, 2008

What is Important When Shopping for a Wheelchair Accessible Van?

Shopping for a wheelchair accessible vehicle can seem overwhelming and daunting, but if you do a little bit of homework, you can save time, frustration and money.  
You should know how tall the wheelchair user is in their mobility device.  Why is this important, you may ask?  How tall the wheelchair user is, will determine what [...]