There is a lot to consider when purchasing an accessible vehicle. What type of vehicle, cargo capacity, rear or side-entry are all things to keep in mind when shopping for a vehicle. Below is a list of helpful links to help you research purchasing an accessible vehicle.

Accessible Vehicle Vendors and Manufacturers

• AMS Vans
  New and Used Conversion Van dealer
• ATC Conversions
  SUV and Truck Conversion Dealer
  
• BLVD.Com
  Locator for finding an accessible vehicle dealer
• BraunAbility
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! BraunAbility is the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive mobility products. 
• EcoCentre
  Electric car company that makes a vehicle for individuals in a manual chair
• ElDorado Mobility
  Accessible vehicle manufacturer
  
• Ford Mobility
  Accessible vehicle and adaptive equipment dealer
  
• Freedom Motors
  Accessible vehicle dealer
  
• Freedom Mobility
  Colorado-specific Wheelchair accessible vehicle dealer
• GM Mobility
  Accessible vehicle manufacturer  
  
• Kenguru
  Manufacturer of electric accessible vehicles
  
• Mercedes Benz Sprinter
  Manufacturer of midsize and full-size accessible vans 
  
• Mobility SVM
  Accessible vehicle dealer
• Mobility Works (formerly Ride-Away)
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Through our national network of 67 sales centers, we have the largest inventory of vehicles, along with other products that improve mobility. And through our personalized approach, we work with each customer so that they receive the best solution for their needs. We believe every person deserves to be connected to who and what matters most in their lives.
• MV-1 Mobility Ventures
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! The world’s first purpose-built universally accessible vehicle is made in the U.S.A. by Mobility Ventures.
  
• National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
  Can help locate a dealer ‘What to Buy’ tool Section on ‘How to Buy’
• Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
  Accessible vehicle dealer
• Ricon Corporation
  Wheelchair vehicle lifts  
• Rollx Vans
  Accessibility conversions
  
• Toyota Mobility
  Accessible vehicle dealer
  
• United Access
  Accessible vehicle dealer 
  Rentals Services
  
• Vantage Mobility
  Wheelchair accessible vehicles, lift dealer

Drive Systems, Lifts, & Locking Systems

• Access NSM
  Home accessibility product retailer
• ACE Mobility
  Mobility systems manufacturer
• Adapt Solutions
  Vehicle accessibility products manufacturer
• AOI Electrical
  Airbag On/Off switch for passenger and side airbags
• B&D Independence Inc.
  Transfer seat base manufacturer 
• BraunAbility
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! BraunAbility is the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive mobility products.
• Bruno
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! Bruno Independent Living Aids is a global manufacturer of accessibility products.
• Driving Systems Incorporated
  Manufacturer of drive systems for accessible vehicles
• HighTower Docking System
  Side-mounted wheelchair securement system
• Electronic Mobility Controls
  Manufacturer of drive systems for accessible vehicles
• KEMPF
  Manufacturer of drive systems for accessible vehicles
• MPS Corportation
  Manufacturer of drive systems for accessible vehicles
• Mobility Works (formerly Ride-Away)
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Through our national network of 67 sales centers, we have the largest inventory of vehicles, along with other products that improve mobility. And through our personalized approach, we work with each customer so that they receive the best solution for their needs. We believe every person deserves to be connected to who and what matters most in their lives.
• Pride Mobility
  Mobility Equipment Manufacturer
• Sure Grip
  As seen at the Annual Connect Conference, Washington D.C. 2015! Sure Grip hand controls is the leader in the disabled driving aids market in both Canada and the United States.
• Veigel Mobility
  Manufacturer of accessible driving aids
• Q’Straints
  Wheelchair securement systems
• EZ Lock
  Wheelchair securement systems
• Sure-Lok
  Wheelchair securement systemshttp://sure-lok.com/

Vehicle Accessories

• AdaptiveMall.com
  Strollers, Bath lifts, Shower chairs, Adaptive Seating Retailer
• Diono
  Car seat & booster seat manufacturer
• Merritt Car Seats
  Manufacturer of car seats for children and adults with special needs
• Safe Ride 4 Kids
  “Wearable” carseat for children to use with or without a booster seat
• R82
  R82 produces technical aids and appliances for disabled children and young people throughout the whole world.
• Thomashilfen
  Special needs seating, mobility and sleep system manufacturer

Funding Assistance 

• Team Joseph
  • Duchenne Family Assistance Program assists families financially to help with equipment needs, home modifications, travel assistance, and accessible vehicles and modifications.

• Variety Children’s Charity
  • Application for the Freedom Program Grant can assist with funding for medical equipment not covered by insurance such as wheelchairs, accessible vans, etc.

• The Self-Sufficiency Grant
  • This grant from ModestNeeds.org seeks to offer support to individuals and families who need assistance but don’t qualify as being “low-income” households. Their goal is to help ensure that families living just above the poverty line don’t have to spend their last dollar on necessities like adaptable home repairs.

• Walking Strong
  • Walking Strong has an assistance program that helps Duchenne families with their over-bearing medical needs that are most often not covered by insurance. They have provided families with life-changing items such as a handicap accessible van, Hoyer lifts, in-home ramps, alternative therapies, medical travel expenses, and online training courses for older Duchenne teens to help provide them with a career.

• Jett Foundation
  • Application for the Accessible Vehicle Fund is available once a year
  • Helpful tips on what to consider when looking for vans here

• The Mobility Resource
  • Can search for accessible vans for sale around the country. They have new and used vehicles available.
  • List of State Grants available for funding assistance

• Special Kids Fund
  • Supporting special needs kids is the core of our organization. Our mission is to provide vehicles to families of these special children across the nation to give them a chance to have the normal experiences that every child has, growing up as a kid.
• Find a Local PPMD Connect Group!
  • PPMD Connect Groups are a great way to connect with other families and local resources in your area. Your local Connect Group may also be helpful in finding previously owned vehicles.

Looking for state-specific resources? Check out our state-specific page

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