Get into the driver’s seat
If you are a wheelchair user who plans to drive, the most common choice is a fully lowered floor (to the front firewall of the vehicle) side entry minivan. A fully lowered floor side entry van is also a good choice if the wheelchair user wants to sit in the front row passenger seat. A lowered floor minivan – where the floor is lowered from behind the front row seating area – can also include options and adaptations to make the vehicle wheelchair driver-ready. There are other less common choices, including many types of vehicles that can be adapted for drivers such as pickup trucks or SUVs.Multiple options for wheelchair passengers
If the wheelchair user does not plan to drive, there are additional choices including a half floor (short floor) side entry minivan or a rear entry minivan. Both of these vehicles include a lowered floor inside, but the floor is not lowered into the front row seating area. The wheelchair passenger therefore sits in the area of the second or third row of the vehicle.Family-friendly wheels
If the vehicle is for a family with a child in a wheelchair, a lowered floor minivan is a great solution, offering space for other family members to ride together. It also enables a caregiver to be seated nearby to provide assistance when needed.Maximize your funding sources
The staff at Silver Cross Automotive is also well versed with local funding agencies so you can maximize applicable funding sources to ease the cost burden of an adapted vehicle.Our experienced consultants are here to help!
At Silver Cross Automotive, our team of accessible automotive consultants take the time to understand your needs – both for today, as well as for the future. They will meet with you and with your health care professional if applicable, take measurements to ensure you have room to maneuver and have the easiest access possible, and will review your home parking and typical travel to understand any limitations you may have for equipment and ramps. They will also show you options to consider for ease of operation, and coordinate any additional adaptation equipment including driving controls or transfer seating.
We conduct ourselves with integrity and passion for what we do – mobility for life. Speak to your local consultant today to discuss your needs and find your perfect ride!