Here is my problem. When I worked I never earned enough to afford even the insurance. I worked 4 blocks away and it didn't make a big difference. I use public access to go to doctors and shop. I have lots of time out on these trips because public access is always late. Hypothermnia can be a problem so I can't recommend this to anyone that gets impatient. I have known C-3 quads that got completely converted vans from BVR. i was told I didn't qualify. I was never told why or how I could qualify. Now I'm told that if I buy a van thats less than 5 years old and excellent condition, I might qualify for modifications. I'm not allowed to own a vehichle worth over $2500 or have over $2000 in savings. Is there some assistance program? Am I simply screwed again?.
Best Wishes, john ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Thu, December 3, 2009 4:46:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and wheelchair John, just look for the motorized doors on the side of the van. And hope for a motorized ramp too. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/3/2009 3:40:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: What line do you guys get in to get these vans? Am I doing something seriously wrong? > >Curious, >john > > > > ________________________________ From: Don Price <[email protected]> >To: RONALD L PRACHT <[email protected]>; [email protected] >Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 12:05:35 PM >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and >wheelchair > > >I'm a c5-6 and drive from my powerchair. I have reduced effort braking and >steering, and mechanical hand controls [MPD.] > >My first vehicle was a full size van ['84 Ford Econoline,] with a Ricon lift. >After that I got a '90 Dodge Caravan minivan with a passenger-side ramp. >And my current vehicle is a '06 Honda Element, with a passenger-side ramp. > >All of the vehicles had dropped floor conversions to accomodate my height. >The full-size van was great for long trips, and the minivan was great for >short trips. >My Honda Element is the funnest to drive, and gets the best gas mileage of the >three. The Honda conversion was done by Freedom Motors: >http://www.fminow.com/?gclid=CK2l4ZGmnJwCFShRagod_FBPdg >They also convert Scions, PT Cruisers and Toyota Siennas. > >Mobility technology has improved dramatically over the years and from vehicle >to vehicle, but the more high-tech things become, the more difficult [and >expensive] they are to repair or replace. The EZ Lock system seems to be the >industry standard and is crash tested for saftey. > >With the side-entry vehicles I've learned to park 'defensively,' meaning park >at the ends of rows or in spaces that prevent others from parking me in. >Still, it happens from time to time, and that's a major source of frustration. > > >
