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We would
like to show the advantages of some flexible seating options that should be
considered before buying your handicap van. We have several scenarios in which
you could need handicap mobility equipment.
The first is someone with a handicap brought on by old age, such as arthritis, cardiovascular and circulatory problems, as well as breathing/ lung ailments. For most of these people a mobility scooter works to relieve the stress that walking would cause. We also find that a Companion Seat is helpful to these individuals. The seat aids them in entering and leaving the vehicle. The companion seat is pictured on the right and is available for most makes and models of Minivans. A second model called the Mobility Seat is available for most makes and models of automobiles
The next consideration is the scenario of a handicap person who is either to young to drive or to severely handicapped to be able to adjust to driving. In this case we need to provide adequate entry and wheelchair securing lockdowns for the handicap occupants safety. See our accessories page for details on this type of equipment.
The last
scenario is that of a handicap drive who must drive themselves on a daily or
almost daily basis. Their vehicle must be equipped to meet their needs. Some
The flexibility offered in seating is very broad and should be looked at in detail before configuring your handicap van.
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The
next scenario is that of a family member who can drive. In this case we would
want to purchase a vehicle with what would be referred to as Flex seating. To
further define flex seating, imagine that our handicapped family member might be
in the passenger seat one day, the drivers seat the next day, and in the middle
row on another occasion. For that reason most manufacturers offer flexible
seating arrangements that allow for the easy removal and installation of seats.
This allows a Wheel Chair to replace any one of these seats. Be sure to consider
this before buying your handicap van. 
may require that the front drivers seat be removed and they would drive from
their wheelchair which is locked into place behind the wheel. We offer
wheelchair lockdown equipment for just that purpose in our accessories page. Or
they may Drive from a normal drivers seat leaving their wheelchair in behind the
drivers seat. To aid them in gaining access to the drivers seat we can also
provide a Transfer chair which is designed to retract and swivel to allow
transfer from your wheelchair to the front drivers seat. Transfer chairs are
also available for the passenger side seat. We carry the full line of transfer
seat bases by BDI. Each one is designed for different applications from drop
floor minivans to full size vans with different specifications