I don't know which van "the" van is, but in general, the most common handicap features on vans are a wheelchair lift that lifts you up and down, and for the driver, hand instruments that can be used if the feet are immobile.
Many manufacturers offer discounts and rebates for handicapped accessible vehicles.You cannot get one for free.You can try veterans associations or any organization that deals with the handicapped.
It can be a lot of work. Here is some basic info What is involved in converting a normal van into a wheelchair accessible van
Oh, absolutely, friend! There are grants available to help make homes more accessible for those with disabilities, even on a fixed income. You can reach out to local organizations, community centers, or government agencies for guidance on how to apply for these grants. Remember, there's always a way to make things easier and more comfortable for everyone.
With cash or a bank check.
A whell chair accessible van will have a loading device for wheelchairs. There will also be special storage in the van to accomadate wheelchairs. Most wheelchair vans have a motorized lift for the wheelchair beside the door. They also have extra space in the back for the wheelchair.
A search of the Web will give you several good leads. Here is one good site to use: http://www.wheelchair-accessible-vans.com/used-handicapped-van.htm
The law states that standard car handicapped parking spots must be at least 96 inches wide and have access to a loading area that is 5 foot wide. Van accessible spots, which every lot is required to have, must have an 8 foot loading area, be marked with a "Van Accessible" sign and have 98 inches of vertical clearance. Two spaces can share a loading zone as long as it is an 8 foot, van accessible space.
There are currently no companies that specialize in converting a van into a wheelchair accessible van.
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.
http://www.mobilityvansales.com/ :- would have dontees of handicapped van AMS Vans has a large section of handicap van grants,loan opportunities, and an online mobility classifieds section if you want to check that out. http://www.amsvans.com/Financing_Your_Handicap_Van.article
You can look for a good used wheelchair accessible van at mobilityvansales.com.
Perform a search on Ebay for a ood used wheelchair accessible van