Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and wheelchair
And/or where does everyone get the $$$,$$$ to purchase these vans? Especially those, but not limited to, those who are receiving Medicaid or the waiver system and can only have X-number of dollars in your checking account/savings account, etc.? Lori On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, John S. alcibiat...@yahoo.com wrote: What line do you guys get in to get these vans? Am I doing something seriously wrong? Curious, john -- *From:* Don Price donpric...@yahoo.com *To:* RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com *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. -- Lori Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, nearly 30 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and wheelchair
OVR will help in PA, if you are being employed. You must buy the van and they pay for modifications. OVR pays for education too. They paid for 4 years of education for a man from Jamica who was shot and paralyzed. Not sure how he got to PA and was able to get the benefits. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: John S. ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and wheelchair And/or where does everyone get the $$$,$$$ to purchase these vans? Especially those, but not limited to, those who are receiving Medicaid or the waiver system and can only have X-number of dollars in your checking account/savings account, etc.? Lori On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, John S. alcibiat...@yahoo.com wrote: What line do you guys get in to get these vans? Am I doing something seriously wrong? Curious, john From: Don Price donpric...@yahoo.com To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com 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. -- Lori Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, nearly 30 years post Tucson, AZ
[QUAD-L] vans and voc rehab
Vocational rehab will help modify a van but you have to go through an interview process and testing. If they get the impression you arent dedic cated to schooling and finding a job they wont help. So my advice to anyone going to Voc rehab to get helphave you plan all layed out for them and mention the van last. They are not about adapting vans to cruise to the mallthey are about employment. If getting you employed requires a van modification they may help. I wish someone would of told me this info b4 I went. Ron c7
Re: [QUAD-L] vans and voc rehab
My first vehicle, a full-size van, was purchased with funds raised through a charity dance my church held for me after my accident. We had 5 bands, food, raffles--all donated! The whole town turned out, and raised close to $20 grand. It was amazing! Just one of the advantages of living in a small town. VR did not help. My second vehicle, a Dodge Caravan Minivan, I got for a steal. The own, a quad, died and his family wanted to sell it to someone who could use it. The vehicle fit me so well I barely had to adjust the mirrors! Paid $2,500 cash [with help from parents.] It lasted 13 years, I believe. Toward the end I was throwing a lot of repair money into it. Never did get the A.C. to work properly [a BIG deal in Arizona!] I financed my current vehicle, a Honda Element. Bought it used through a buddy that works at an auto dealership. Because I am employed, and need transportation to remain so, Vocational Rehabilitation [VR] paid for the conversion. Due to the economy many states have frozen or cut their VR funding. Still, I suggest giving VR a try, you just never know. Don,
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