You need it to have a roomy interior, and an air powered lift.
Durability would perhaps be one of the most necessary features to look for when purchasing a used wheelchair van. Also look for accessibility for the indiviudal using the wheelchair.
You can look for a good used wheelchair accessible van at mobilityvansales.com.
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.
The following are the common safety features available in a handicap van * Roominess in the Handicap Van - The doors should be wide enough to comfortable provide for wheelchair access or allow a person using a walking aide to comfortably get into the van. * Easy to Reach Controls * Wheelchair Ramp or Lift Most handicap van will have all of the typical vehicle safetyfeatures like airbags. You will also find special storage to secure a wheelchair.
Hiring a wheelchair van can certainly help with transporting your mother during her recovery. I recommend you have a look at Wheelchair Getaways. They're a wheelchair van rental company that cater for customers in almost every US city.
Be sure that the door opening is wide enough to accommodate the wheelchair patient comfortably. Look for a lower wheelbase or be sure that a ramp can accommodate the elevation to the door.
In the research I have performed, wheelchair van rentals do not include a wheelchair. They offer a variety of van for all kinds of wheelchairs and scooters, but do not provide a wheelchair for you.
Buying any used vehicle is tough. You should have a mechanic with you too inspect the vehicle prior to purchase.
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Yes, you can have a wheelchair loader installed in the back of your van and then remove the back seats to accomodate. This should be done by a professional though, it's hard to install.
Type on google "wheelchair van service, your city and state" something should come up near you.
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.