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STEERING AIDS FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
Mobility Equipment
Steering Aids: Which to Choose?
Choosing the right steering aid for handicap accessible vehicles can make a driver’s experience behind the wheel safer and more comfortable. For those living with disabilities, these modifications may mean…
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Five Steps to New Handicap Accessible Vehicles
Wheelchair Accessible
1. Locate a Mobility Equipment Dealer.
A specialized Mobility Equipment Dealer will be able to provide you with information you may need regarding purchasing handicap accessible vehicles. From going over available options to financing, this…
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Help Comes in the Form of a Handicap Accessible Vehicles
Handicap Accessible VehiclesHandicap accessible vehicles are a vital part of living for someone with a physical handicap who has to use a wheelchair. It helps to increase their mobility and their freedom. If there was no way safely to transport the person in a wheelchair,…
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Don’t Miss a Minute of Summer
Living With a Disability
Summertime is here and contrary to popular belief, it promises a variety of indoor and outdoor fun for kids with disabilities. While kids are enjoying the thrill of being out of school, the myth that engaging activities for children…
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Life Benefits from Art – Part 1
Living With a Disability
Our hobbies have the ability to yield a positive influence by providing a healthy outlet to channel stress and employ creative abilities and resourcefulness. Assuming your interests are not harmful to your physical or mental health, the results…
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Save the Dates for Abilities Expo 2012
Living With a Disability
In 2012, the Abilities Expo has scheduled 6 exhibitions across the country for people with disabilities. The first will be in Atlanta Feb. 17-19.
This unique exhibition displays the latest accessible products and services to people…
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Top Ways to Prevent Handicap Van Theft
Safety Tips
This time of year, your handicap van may not be much of a handicap to criminals, but a tempting target. Like Santa’s sleigh, it will be full of gifts. And if crooks see them, they and your van may “disappear” in the twinkle of an eye.
Here…
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Benefits of Buying an Accessible Vehicle from a NMEDA QAP Member
Wheelchair Accessible
Buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle isn’t like buying a car off the lot. Cars on the lot—even accessible ones—probably don’t have the exact equipment your disabilities call for; the dealership usually doesn’t have a salesman…
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San Jose: Last Chance in 2011 to Attend an Abilities Expo
Living With a Disability
If you missed the other Abilities Expos this year, there’s still one more in 2011. It’s in San Jose, Calif. Nov. 18-20. This unique forum is devoted to wounded veterans, persons recovering from immobilizing accidents, seniors with age-related…
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No More Blind Spots and Other Good News
Drivers With DisabilitiesDrivers with disabilities can have enlarged mirrors on their vehicles to detect blind spots and even radar-enabled blind spot detection devices to enhance their driving safety, but on Dec. 3, 2010 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…