[QUAD-L] Assistance for a mobility van

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Hold your horses, Partner! You just might be buying the horses before you've seen the cart, kart or van.  With a post injury of only 6 months, he is more interested in regaining his strength, stamina and his confidence.  I'd wait atleast 3 years before you decide on a new van that may cost in excess of $43,000 dollars.  Now if you are merely looking for a used transporter to haul him to physical therapy... that is one thing.  But if you want to place him in the driver's seat at 6 months post-injury, I ask that you reconsider... at this time.   Voc Rehab is one agency.  But they won't consider him... or her for atleast 2 years post. Voc Rehab pays for the modifications, but not the base van.   Tell us a little about your son and how he was injured.  We will then have alot more credible info for you. Best Wishes W         In a message dated 9/7/2006 4:14:12 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, my son has just recently got out of the rehabilitation hospital. He had  a brake  at c1-c2, c6-c7... they said he is more a c5-c6 complete .. his injury was in march 06. he is 23.. I have a question about mobility vans and if there is any type of help or grants that someone could get to assist financially for a van. we dont have the money to buy one outright at this time and its hard to see him staying home all the time. i am so full of questions. this is an elite group we joined.  thank you very much for any info provided........ dennis  [EMAIL PROTECTED]