Private Disability Transport and Paratransit Options: Publications and Documents
Summary
This Disabled World list of information on private disability transport offers articles and papers covering diverse topics such as purchasing or modifying vehicles, utilizing personal care attendants for transportation, and understanding various ride-sharing and taxi services designed for accessibility. These publications provide practical insights, helpful advice, and interesting perspectives that can assist individuals with disabilities and seniors in navigating their transportation needs and making informed decisions to enhance their independence and participation in the community. They include topics such as accessible vehicle modifications, insights into mobility-enhancing technologies like GPS navigation for those with cognitive impairments, and explanations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit eligibility. The articles and papers offer practical advice and information to people with disabilities, seniors, and anyone seeking ways to navigate transportation challenges.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Quirky Campers Debuts Accessible Iris Campervan UK's first wheelchair-accessible family campervan launches for hire, opening van life adventures to families with disabled children through Quirky Campers. | ✓ ✓ | |
| GEM ADA-Compliant Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle by Waev Waev launches GEM wheelchair accessible low-speed electric vehicle, featuring 800-lb ramp capacity and versatile seating. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ORA Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Rental at Major UK Airports Open Road Access provides UK travel for wheelchair users with airport-based WAV rentals, offering flexibility and independence for disabled. | ✓ ✓ | |
| 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Wheelchair Accessible Kneelvan Freedom Motors USA is now accepting pre-orders for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Wheelchair Accessible Kneelvan. | ||
| We-Can Flex Wheelchair Accessible Family Car The We-Can Flex accessible vehicle is designed for one wheelchair user plus a driver and two additional passengers. | ||
| Motability Scheme for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Information regarding the Motability Scheme for purchasing or leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle in the U.K.. | ||
| Grant Writing for an Accessible Wheelchair Van How to apply for wheelchair van grants from foundations, non-profits, and organizations that provide money for people with disabilities. | ||
| Raising Money for Accessible Van and Adaptive Driving Equipment List of steps for raising funds or finding resources to purchase a mobility van for a person with disability. | ||
| Adaptive Driving Options for People who Use Scooters Information regarding mobility vans for a person with disability using a scooter or wheelchair. | ||
| Wheelchair Accessible Van Rentals for Persons with Disability Kersey Mobility provides accessible wheelchair van rentals for different needs in the USA, and all rentals are ADA compliant. | ||
| Mobility Car Changing Lives for the Good A wheelchair accessible vehicle or WAV is a modified car or other vehicle allowing easy access on or off by a wheelchair user. | ✓ | |
| UK Disabled Vehicle Parking Guide U.K. blue badge disability parking scheme is a government run initiative designed to enable disabled vehicle users to park as closely as possible to their destination. | ||
| Rollx Accessible Van Rental at Selected Airport Rental Agencies Rollx Vans announces availability wheelchair accessible Dodge and Chrysler minivans at rental agencies located at selected airports. | ||
| Purchasing a Wheelchair Accessible Van If a person needs help paying for a wheelchair accessible van vocational rehabilitation will go through a bidding process with approved mobility dealers. | ||
| Disabled Youngsters Urged to Learn to Drive Get Going is a free event in Norwich for young people with disabilities and their families. | ||
| Selecting the Right Wheelchair Van In considering the right wheelchair van for your needs you should ask yourself these basic questions. | ||
| How to Choose The Right Mobility Van Reliability can be an aspect that makes or breaks the appeal of a mobility van. | ||
| MV-1 Is the First Factory Built Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle A new American car company and manufacturer of the MV-1, is launching a national road show, The MV-1 Wheels Across America Tour. | ||
| Rear or Side-Entry Wheelchair Van Conversion Options Accessible minivans are generally available in two different types of ramp entry options side-entry and rear-entry. | ||
| AMS Vans Heads to California for Ability Expo AMS Vans delivers to customers throughout the United States and offers a full list of their inventory online. | ||
| Successful Crash Testing Proves Excellence in Disability Conversion Van Industry AMS Vans is an Atlanta based company with the ability to serve and deliver handicap conversion vans nationwide. | ||
| Accessible Vans for Transporting Wheelchairs and People with Disability Discusses the merits of an accessible wheelchair van providing transportation and freedom for a person with a disability. |
Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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