When dealing with disabilities, finding the right adaptive solution is crucial to a happier life.

1. Choosing the Right Adaptive
Solutions for You
Choosing the Right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Having the right tools for a job can make it much easier to complete. Like handiwork, driving
abilities and comfort can be dramatically improved by using the correct type of equipment.
People with one or multiple disabilities across the world have discovered the joys and
boundless freedom of adaptive vehicle equipment, making these items not only valuable
investments but also life­changing advantages.
Below are suggestions of appropriate adaptive equipment solutions for a variety of disabilities.
Because no two people are the same, it’s important to note that every person’s needs are
unique and may require the skilled attention of professionals.

2. Amputation:
● Left Arm Loss – automatic transmission, power steering, steering device,
directional cross over, electric turn signal and foot parking brake release
modification.
● Right Arm Loss – automatic transmission, power steering, steering device,
electronic ignition, crossover and/or gearshift extension, wiper control
modification, console parking brake modification, and secondary/dash
modification.
● Left Leg Loss – automatic transmission, parking brake extension and chest
strap.
● Right Leg Loss – automatic transmission, left foot accelerator, hand controls,
pedal block and chest strap.
● Loss of Both Arms – steering device, reduced effort steering, high­tech
steering, electric ignition, electric gear selector, electronic secondary controls,
modification to door opener and foot steering.
● Loss of Both Legs – hand controls, steering device, pedal block and chest
strap.
● Loss of Three or Four Limbs – reduced or zero effort steering,
complex/high­tech driving controls for gas and brake, steering and secondary
controls requiring detailed evaluation by a certified specialist.
● Cerebral Palsy: Wheelchair lift and/or transfer seat, lowered floor minivan or full
size van with a lift and any additional adaptive equipment as detailed after a
detailed evaluation by a certified specialist.
● Multiple Sclerosis: Transfer seat, wheelchair scooter transfer lift, lowered floor
minivan or full size van with a lift and any additional adaptive equipment as
detailed after a detailed evaluation by a certified specialist.
● Spina Bifida: Wheelchair stowage lift and/or transfer seat, lowered floor minivan
or full size and with a lift and any additional adaptive equipment as detailed after
a detailed evaluation by a certified specialist.

3. ● Spinal Cord Injury: Wheelchair stowage lift, transfer seat, lowered floor minivan
or full size van with a lift and any additional adaptive equipment as detailed after
a detailed evaluation by a certified specialist.
● Stroke: Wheelchair stowage lifts and/or transfer seat, lowered floor minivan or
full size van with a lift and any additional adaptive equipment as detailed after a
detailed evaluation by a certified specialist.
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