if the van has a wheelchair lift already installed into it, then yes, it would be very easy. otherwise, it might be a little tricky to get the wheel chari in.
There are many places to find a wheel chair van. On the internet, www.mobilityvansales.com is a website where one can purchase a variety of used wheel chair accessible vehicles.
It depends on which year wheel chair van you prefer. According to amsvans.com a used 2009 wheel chair van will cost you anywhere from 24k to 36k. They have a older 2003 model for 19k.
The are multiple wheel chair van providers in the dallas area. You also buy used van and modify them at a local auto and body shop to be used by a handicapped driver.
There are a plenty of retailers who can sell you wheel chair van but it's difficult to recommend one without knowing where you live. To find a retailer near you take a look at www.mobilityvantrader.com or www.amsvans.com.
As long as your van has a rear or side door wide enough to accommodate the wheel chair, you can convert your van be installing a ramp on either door. The rear door models offer the easiest access. A wheel chair lift can also be installed.
The main advantage is that you can have access to the features of a wheelchair van if you can't get your own van to your location easily (e.g. you've flown to another country). If you can get your own van there, I would, just because wheelchair van rentals are so expensive.
You can contact National Car Rental, they usually have the best van rentals.
"When using a wheel chair lift into a van one generally backs their wheel chair into the lift, making sure that the wheel chair is locked so that it can't roll off. Then, pushes the button so that it lifts the wheel chair to the level of the floor."
NO A WHEEL CHAIR IS A WHEEL AND AXEL WHAT I WAS ASKING WAS: IS A CHAIR A LEVER ..stupid thing
Easy Med Online provides electric wheel chairs to Virginia, there are several brick and mortar electric wheel chair dealers in Virginia Beach listed in the online directory, or contact the social worker for the person the wheel chair is for and they can help with all the details.
No, there are many wheel chair vans available that have a wheelchair with them, although it depends on how modern/deluxe of a wheelchair you need. Most people who rent out wheelchair vans realize that if you only need the van temporarily, then you probably don't have your own permanent wheelchair.
Visit the following site for help on renting a handicapped van in your area: www.wheelersvanrentals.com/EauClair/