Wheelchair Vans & Crash Testing

The mobility industry is an interesting one, for many reasons, but mainly because it’s somewhat elusive.  What I mean is that information is sometimes difficult to gather.   For this post, I will concentrate on crash testing because it is interesting to look at differences between buying a regular vehicle and buying a converted van for wheelchair accessibility.  
When you [...]

Two Wheelchairs in a Wheelchair Accessible Minivan?

Yes, this is possible; getting two wheelchairs in an accessible minivan.   I always recommend however, that you get into many different wheelchair vans and see which will work for you and your family.  Not all side-entry lowered floor minivans are equal.  Each manufacturer and conversion is different, with different dimensions and features that may or [...]

Cash For Clunkers & Wheelchair Vans

I can’t begin to count the number of calls I’ve received over the past couple of weeks from people inquiring about the cash for clunkers government program and wheelchair accessible vans.    The official program title is Car Allowance Rebate System and all the latest information, rules, guidelines, etc. are all available on the Web site, www.cars.gov. 
All of the [...]

MDA Summer Camp

I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon at the Arizona MDA Summer Camp last week.  VMI as a corporation gives all charitable donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and has been for over 10 years.  VMI employees work closely with the local Phoenix MDA office for special events and fund raising activities.  When they [...]

VMI Launches the New Summit Ramp on the Chrysler/Dodge Minivans

VMI has announced it has begun sales of their Summit fold-out ramp on the 2008-2009 Chrysler/Dodge minivans.  VMI has passed all state and federal requirements for safety and emissions and has been producing the new Summit conversion since April, 2009.  VMI has been modifying the Chrysler/Dodge line of minivans since 1987 and it has been [...]

VMI and the MDA Stride and Ride

On Saturday March 27th, 2009 VMI was a proud sponsor in the MDA’s 11th Annual Stride and Ride in Tempe, Arizona.  The MDA is trying to make STRIDES to find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy.  For over a decade, VMI has focused all our fund raising dollars to the MDA because we believe in their [...]

Open House – Check One Out!

Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending an open house at Access Options in Sunnyvale, CA.  An open house at a Mobility Equipment Dealer is great event and a worthwhile for anyone in a wheelchair/scooter, or for any caregiver or family member with someone who has limited mobility.  Whether you are in the marketing for a [...]

Take 10 Minutes… Ask 10 Questions…

In this wonderful era of technology, there is a plethora of information at our fingertips, anytime we want or need it.  Simply type in any keyword phrase into Google or Yahoo and information overload hits us like a slap in the face. 
Let’s take for example the term wheelchair van.  After typing that into Google, there [...]

Side-Entry & Rear-Entry Wheelchar Accessible Minivans – What’s the Difference?

First, let me begin by stressing the importance of doing research and due diligence when purchasing a handicap van.  Not only is it an expensive purchase, but for safety purposes, there are many other important factors that need to be addressed.  So, take your time and do your research, it will pay out for you [...]

VMI Launches the 2008 Chrysler/Dodge Wheelchair Minivan

Phoenix, AZ – August 2008 – Vantage Mobility International (VMI) has announced it has begun sales of the wheelchair accessible 2008 Chrysler and Dodge minivan.  VMI has passed all state and federal requirements for safety and emissions and has been producing on a limited basis this summer and will ramp up through the summer and fall.  [...]