Driving around town in a wheelchair accessible vehicle custom-suited to your unique needs might seem a prize too steep to attain, but with more and more technologies and products entering the mobility equipment marketplace each day, your perfect ride might be closer than you could imagine. A NMEDA dealer can make the process run smoothly and ensure your every need is fully met, and a great place to start when designing the car of your dreams is with a lift to ensure easy entry and exit.
What are wheelchairs lifts and what types of lifts are available?
Lifts provide an easy way for people with wheelchairs or scooters to enter and exit an accessible vehicle. While there are many options and manufacturers providing lift options to drivers with disabilities, there are two basic types of wheelchair lifts—Platform lifts and the Rotary (or Swing) lifts. Each of these is available in a variety of models that include hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, gravity and those that combine hydraulic and electrical.
What are the differences between platform and rotary lifts?
Platform lifts require two doors or a sliding door on the side of a van, and are seamlessly stored, as the lift is folded while the van is [...]