Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycle

Mobility Conquest Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycles

Does driving a wheelchair van sound exciting?  Wheelchair accessible minivans, vehicles with disabled seats, and full size vans with wheelchair lifts are practical but somewhat boring ways for a disabled person to get around.  They are very practical, but most people would rather drive a vehicle of their choosing.

A recent development from Mobility Conquest and MobilityWorks has changed everything for individuals who enjoy letting the wind blow through their hair.  Wheelchair Accessible Trikes from Mobility Conquest are a breath taking way to get around with a disability.  Initial reports of these motorcycles for the disabled are outstanding, and they will quickly become a popular way of disabled transportation.  And it doesn’t just look nice.  These wheelchair motorbikes are built around brand new BMW motorcycles that go 0-60 in 7.6 seconds flat.

Said Brian Austin, General Manager at the MobilityWorks Akron consumer location, “We’re very excited to have this in our showroom. It’s such a unique solution for people in wheelchairs that we anticipate a lot of interest and traffic coming in as a result of it being here. We already have a special place laid out on our showroom floor for the public to come and view it, along with our wheelchair vans.”

MobilityWorks will soon be setting up mobility dealers who will sell these wheelchair motorcycles nationwide.  If you would like to see one of these Mobility Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycles, visit with you local mobility dealer and have them contact MobilityWorks about a possible dealership opportunity.

Portable Wheelchair Lifts

A portable wheelchair lift is specially made for simple, convenient accesssibility for disabled individuals using wheelchairs. A disability may mean accommodations are needed for stairways, porches, elevated platforms, and stages. A sturdy portable wheelchair lift is possible in many models which are usable in commercial or in-home applications.

Wheelchair lifts that can be moved wherever you go are an affordable solution for mobility device users. The cost is nowhere near as high when compared to traditional handicap stair lifts and elevators that are traditionally used. Portable wheelchair platform lifts are possible for indoor or outside applications, and will work with most of the current models of wheelchair on the market. Whether you use a manual wheelchair, power chairs, sports wheelchairs, or sometimes even a mobility scooter, there is a mobility lifting solution. Electric wheelchair lifts have battery backups, so they work even when the power goes out. Hydraulic wheelchair lifts have more options, but can also be more expensive.

Safety is a big concern when dealing with portable wheelchair lifts, and features to watch for include seatbelts, easy controls, and automatic braking systems.

Wheelchair Accessible Parking Courtesy

Many times, the public isn’t concious of the disabled parking lines painted in parking lots across America.  Often, especially with recent snow falls, wheelchair accessible parking spaces are hard to see, and parking lots are already extremely full.  All too often, this leads to crowding wheelchair vans and their drivers or passengers, creating impossible situations for them.  Many people with disabilities drive customized vans for wheelchairs that include ramps or mobility lifts that need room to extend.  And once extended, these wheelchair ramps and lifts could be too close to an adjacent vehicle to allow for easy access by a mobility device.

This dilema causes the person with disabilities to have to wait for the offender to move their car.  Cold weather can complicate some disabilities, and wheelchairs and other mobility equipment do not do well in frigid temperatures.  So the person driving a wheelchair van or accessible vehicle has to wait in the cold, or wait in the store and try to see when the car blocking their access moves (hard to do when sitting in a wheelchair with shoppers walking in and out of a store)  Often the police become involved.

In short, be considerate when parking.  If there is a spot open right next to the front door of the store, think twice.  It might be a wheelchair accessible parking space, or the additional reserved space needed for wheelchair accessible vans.

Wheelchair Stair Lift | Wheelchair Stair Lifts

Is getting up and down stairs a problem for yourself or a family member?  Consider installing a wheelchair stair lift.  Built specifically to assist individuals who find it difficult to climb stairs, stair lifts for disabled people are motorized seats with a track mounted to the wall that will safely take you or your family member with a disability up a stairway.  Lifts for stairs can be battery operated, plug in, or be hardwired to your home’s electrical system, and they usually don’t require any structural changes to the steps other than fastening hardware.

A lift for stairs can be a good idea for homeowners who have a hard time getting around without a wheelchair, or have other physical disabilities that make it difficult or unsafe walking up stairs.  A professional local mobility dealer can typically install a wheelchair stair lift without damaging the walls of your home, and there may be colors to match your home’s decor.  A wide variety of stair lifts are available, but the biggest factors to consider are the seat wideness and weight limit or load capacity.

Used wheelchair stair lifts are hard to come by, as these mobility devices are typically custom installed to fit each staircase they are needed.  Some mobility dealerships may be able to make modifications on a used stair lift to allow it to work in you home.  These mobility stores may also have additional mobility equipment you might find helpful like wheelchair vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, hand controls for driving disabled, and more.

Wheelchair Vans and Cold Weather

As we are in the dead of winter with another round of snowstorms approaching, now would be a decent time to talk about wheelchair vans and cold weather.

• Use the garage, if you have one.  For wheelchair lifts that are mounted underneath the vehicle, a night in the garage can let the ice and snow thaw out.  A lot of lifts for full size vans are powered by hydraulics.  The oil used in the hydraulic cylinders tends to sludge up when the temp is really cold, and allowing the accessible wheelchair van warm up will help performance.  A lowered floor minivan with a wheelchair ramp can also benefit from being inside and out of the elements.
• Wheelchair vans should be winterized, just like any other vehicle.  For as long as people have been driving, they’ve been winterizing their vehicles.  Its no different with a wheelchair accessible van.  Many wheelchair van manufacturers recommend 6 month service appointments at a local mobility dealer for lubrication and checking for wear and tear.  A mobility dealer can also catch potential problems before they happen and make the necessary repair.  The half hour appointment can save big bucks later, not to mention the hassle of being stuck out in the cold when your accessible wheelchair van decides to quit.
• Write down the emergency numbers for your local mobility shop.  Many offer 24 road side emergency service, but that won’t do you any good if you can’t contact them.
• The battery is one of the most crucial parts of any accessible wheelchair van conversion, so get it changed if you even suspect it is on its last legs.  A trickle charger can also be a great investment if you drive you van less than 1 time per week, as it will keep the battery performing well.
• Keep an eye on the weather.  It it is totally lousy, you might want to think about staying home.

Buying Used Mobility Scooter Lifts On Ebay

If you’re in the market for used mobility scooter lifts for your car, truck, SUV, minivan, or crossover vehicle, you’ve probably learned that prices vary by type, manufacturer, and what region in the country you are located.  It is tempting to save some money and buy a used mobility scooter lift.  There are usually a few available for sale on ebay, craigslist, and a variety of other classifieds sites, and you might even find a local mobility dealer with a used vehicle lift for your scooter or mobility device.

However, there can be drawbacks to purchasing a used lift for wheelchairs or scooters through a classifieds site.  Carefully consider the following questions:

• Is the scooter lift in good working order.  Meaning, did it work when it was taken out of the last mobility vehicle it was in.  Will it need repairs before it will work properly?
• Are all the parts and pieces necessary for installation with the mobility lift?
• Who will install your used scooter lift into your current vehicle?  Although it would seem like a simple undertaking, sophisticated computer controlled electrical systems in modern automobiles mean that a spliced wire could cause damage to safety or other electrical systems.
• Will the used mobility lift even work with your car or scooter/wheelchair?  Every mobility device and vehicle have certain criteria that make them unique, and scooter lifts for vehicles are not a one-size-fits-all piece of machinery.

If you still feel comfortable purchasing a used mobility scooter lift on ebay craigslist or other classified website after answering these questions, proceed with caution.  If not, talk to a mobility dealership in your area about the different scooter lifter options they have available.  You might find the cost savings isn’t that great, and the warranty and peace of mind you will find may be worth the difference in cost.  You might even find that a new scooter lift is more affordable than you thought.

Extreme Wheelchair Van Adventure

The whole point of wheelchair accessible vans or vehicle is to allow people with disabilities to experience the fullness of life that able bodied individuals have.  Maybe that means taking the wheelchair van to the mall, to a ball game, or out for a night with friends.  For one non profit organization, it means off road adventures:

Disabled Explorers is a non-profit organization that exists to enhance the lives of disabled people through independent four-wheel-drive backcountry travel.

The Wheelchair Accessible Van for Expeditions (WAVE) is an off-road capable, four-wheel-drive recreational vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift and hand controls. It is designed to be driven by a wheelchair user, taken into remote areas, and lived in while traveling. Disabled guests on the Desert Solitude Series of trips will drive the WAVE on remote roads and trails and experience independent adventure travel.

An accessible wheelchair van is one thing.  But it is entirely different to take a fully accessible vehicle offroad in rough terrain.  Most mobility vans have lowered floors or raised roofs and don’t exactly do well on back roads.  But these beefed up vehicles for wheelchair users are specifically designed to withstand the demanding nature of off road activity.

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