Toyota Sienna Mobility Van

The Sienna minivan now has a first of its kind in-line factory installed rotating power lift up seat. We proudly call it the Toyota Auto Access Seat (AAS). Toyota is the not only the first manufacturer to offer a factory installed lift seat but we are the only North American automaker to offer this mobility option directly to our customers.

The ENC mobility vans are easy to operate and they offers the most interior space in the industry. This wheelchair accessible conversion features power kneeling system, custom ground effects, remote entry, power side passenger door, and removable front passenger and driver seats. Every one of ENC's models have been life-cycle tested at the FTA testing facility. And, then, they test them again on their track - the only manufacture-owned track in the industry - using even more rigorous requirements. All are front, side, and rear crash tested. Standard Sienna features:

• 14" Lowered Standard All Stainless Steel Floor,
• 31" Wide x 54" Long Automatic Folding, Swing Out Ramp System,
• ADA 56" High Entry Door, Lighting, and Grab Handles,
• OEM Load Leveling Height Control Rear Suspension,
• OEM Remote Control Entry,
• Custom Ground Effects,
• Removable Front and Passenger Seats.

Optional Features:
• Center Row Seat,
• Retractable Wheelchair/Passenger Restraint System,
• Non-Skid Flooring,
• Protective Carpet Mat.

The new auto access seat offers a new level of comfort and convenience to anyone who may need a little extra assistance getting in or out of a mobility van. The new Sienna with Auto Access Seat (AAS) provides a much needed transportation solution for caregivers of an elderly parent or spouse with a walking disability, disabled veterans, and parents of a child with a disability.

Detailed below is a video that highlights all of the features and benefits of the new factory installed auto access seat. The auto access seat is available on the LE or XLE grade Sienna mobility van manufactured Princeton Indiana assembly plant. It offers ease of use with one touch operation from a wireless remote control that minimizes the amount of effort to get in and out of the Sienna. Some of the features include:

• Seat rotation of 90 degrees with a lift capacity of 330 pounds,
• It lowers to within 19” from the ground with 4” of side travel and reclines up 24 degrees,
• Built-in safety features includes a system override that prevent the seat from functioning if the mobility vans is not in the “park” position, if the sliding door is not completely open or if an obstruction is detected,
• A single audible beep will indicate normal operation, while two audible beeps indicate an obstruction or other symptom has occurred and ceases operation until remedied,
• The all-new Sienna with Auto Access seat meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and comes with a comprehensive 3-year / 36K mile factory warranty from Toyota and can be serviced by your local Toyota dealership.

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Some Essential Questions on Mobility Vans

Mobility vans are designed and manufactured as ordinary passenger vans targeted at the mass market. A van conversion is the process where a van is customized with a wheelchair ramp or a wheelchair lift. The interior is also modified to provide easier and spacious access for disabled person on a wheelchair. When buying a mobility van you have to consider what you want from the vehicle, how much space you need in it, what colors you like, what wheelchair lift to put inside it, your preferences on interior color, brand, side doors, rear doors etc.

Safety

Safety is important for any vehicle. When it comes to safety all vehicles needs to be tested to see just how well they withstand in the event of an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sets specific standards to ensure a vehicle can endure impact from the front, back and both sides. While many are standard of regular vehicles, anytime a vehicle is modified, its best to ensure those safety measures are retained. In addition, when a vehicle contains a lift or ramp, it's important that safety issues surrounding those additions are considered. Any kind of modification made to the car will have an effect to it's rigidity and safety. Even though the original mobility vans have passed a crash test the converted van may not have been tested before. Please, choose only from manufacturers / seller that has passed the crash test for their conversion units.

When buying a mobility van

Like stair lifts, power wheelchairs or any mobility products, mobility modified vehicles have many options. It is important that you get the right vehicle for your needs. You should try vehicle before you buy. Not sure what you'll like best? Try renting vehicle first. Your dealer will reimburse rental fees if you end up purchasing the vehicle.

Big question also is to decide whether you'll buy directly from the dealer and get it converted at your local licensed adaptive equipment dealer, or buy a van from a mobility manufacturer, secondary modifier, a factory direct seller, or online. In a case of online shopping, be sure to try them out too. Different people have different needs and requirements. Also make sure you have a local service arrangement for your mobility van.

Full size van or mini van

The big difference between mobility converted full size and mini vans is that these firs one require a wheelchair lift, while a Mini Van uses a wheelchair ramp. Most of the disabled people feel more secure on a wheelchair ramp and there is always the very small chance that a wheelchair lift will fail leaving you stuck on your lift. Almost everyone who will drive the vehicle from their wheelchair will need to lower the floor of their vehicle. When seated in a wheelchair you are almost higher than a standard vehicle chair, so in order to see out of the vehicle properly the floor will need to be lowered. 6 to 10 inch drops are common for converted vehicles. Raising the roof has the advantage of making the vehicle easier to enter for the user and passengers.

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Luxury Mobility Vehicles

Although minivans are a popular choice among mobility vans users, a full size van can provide more interior space and headroom. For those that have specialty equipment or just want extra space, the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon Denali, Mercedes Benz or Cadillac Escalade full sized mobility van could be the perfect option. These mobility vans are considered luxury vehicles due to its customization, maximum space and variety of interior options. The Chevrolet can be equipped with leather seats, overhead cabinets, sofa, walnut dash trim and other features to meet your stylish needs.

Luxury transportation is not something you should have to give up when it comes to purchasing a mobility van. It is important that you keep your style. These stretch conversion vehicles are known for their extravagant features sparing no expense. They are completely customized for those who like to indulge. Some of the many optional features include moon roofs, captain chairs, satellite TV, special lighting, Xbox 360, granite counter tops and the list goes on. You don't need to give up the leather seats, tinted windows, or superior performance to have wheelchair accessibility. Live a life without limitations.

The customized features aren't the only things that make them unique they also come with a variety of lift options to make your life easier. The Ricon Slide-Away Lift is known for its strength, safety and accessibility. When not in use the lift travels to the back of the vehicle providing optimal interior space and prevents obstruction from the side doors. The mobility van can also be equipped with the Ricon Uni-Lite. This is one of the lightest, smoothest and quietest lifts on the market. Its ease of use also makes it one of the most popular. The Ricon Reliant and Ricon KlearVue are other options suitable for the luxury mobility van. While the Ricon Reliant is known for its compact design and reliability the KlearVue offers a unique folding design that eliminates blind spots and obstructed views leaving them both excellent additions to the mobility vehicles.

What about mobility trucks? Your mobility dealer should understand that a wheelchair accessible van may not be for everyone. They can provide both trucks and SUV's which have already had a conversion or we can modify your existing Truck or SUV to make it fully wheelchair accessible. Why would you drive a mini-van when you could drive a truck? For years, wheelchair users have not had the option to drive a 4 x 4 truck. GoShichi LLC has changed the playing field and it is not level. Now you can have a rugged vehicle that can take you comfortably down the road or across an open field. We have engineered a lift system that will put you behind the wheel of one of the most capable, adaptable vehicles on the road today. Whether you need to haul a load of rock, tow a boat, or just feel safe driving down a snow covered road, a GoShichi pickup truck is for you. 

You need to pay attention when it comes to safety all vehicles are crash tested to see just how well they withstand in the event of an accident.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sets specific standards to ensure a vehicle can endure impact from the front, back and both sides. Mobility vans needs to be rated with the highest score on the front and side crash car test rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Mobility Scooter Lifts

Preserving mobility does not only focus on the mobility device, but the lift or carrier that makes transportation of such mobility device possible is also one very important aspect. In this article we are going to present two of them.

Bruno VSL - 900 Scooter Lift

This fully powered lift is ideal for raising and storing a fully-assembled scooter or wheelchair into the sliding side door of minivans, as well as the passenger side door of full-size mobility vans. Simply connect the docking device to your scooter or wheelchair, and effortlessly raise and store with the hand-held pendant. Here are some features:

·         Ideal for raising and storing a fully-assembled scooter or wheelchair into the driver or passenger (sliding) side door of minivans, as well as the passenger side door of full-size vans.

·         Requires very little arm strength, balance or effort to use. Compact that even when you use it in a minivan, there is still enough room for three passengers to sit comfortably in the rear seat. With the scooter removed, or when traveling without the scooter, entry and exit is easy since the door opening remains unobstructed.

·         Features an optional installation assembly that eliminates the need to drill holes in the floor of the vehicle. This allows easier removal when it comes time to transfer the lift in and out of a minivan.

·         Can be used for either three- or four-wheel scooters as well as manual-folding or power wheelchairs weighing up to 200 lb/90 kg. The hand-held controller makes this lift simple and easy to use.

·         Powered by your vehicle's battery and all lift operations are automatic - just help guide the scooter or wheelchair into place.

·         Can be powered by the vehicle's battery or the optional Bruno Pow'rPac (a self-contained power supply that is charged through the vehicle's power port). Allows unit operation even if vehicle battery is inoperable. Recommended for hybrid vehicles with small accessory batteries.

·         Up to $1200 is available to help pay for a vehicle lift through Mobility Reimbursement Programs

Bruno Out - Sider Meridian ASL - 250

This easy to use product lifts and stores your unoccupied scooter or power chair outside your vehicle at the touch of a button. Simply roll your mobility device on the platform from either side, hit a button, and let the Meridian do the lifting for you. Scooters and power chairs are automatically secured when lift is raised. Retractable belts are also available for securement. Features are:

·         Fully Powered - Makes lifting and storing your scooter or power chair outside your vehicle virtually effortless - one button operation

·         350 lb/160 kg lifting capacity

·         Safe/Reliable - Independently tested for rough road conditions, 100,000 mile life, and environmental operating extremes

·         Drive on/off either side of platform - no reversing necessary

·         Platform automatically folds up when not in use

·         Automatically secures scooters and power chairs when lift is raised

·         Retractable belts are also available for safety

·         Optional Swing-Away available to access rear vehicle hatch

·         Standard lighted license plate holder with 3rd brake light provides additional safety

·         Bruno's Back-Off backrest removal device allows someone to lift off the backrest part of the mobility device seat, allowing it to fit into shorter vehicle openings without having to remove the entire seat! Available for many different mobility scooters and power chairs.

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Battery Powered Stair Lifts

Do you have stairs inside your home? A stair lift, like the Bruno Stair Lifts, can raise or lower you smoothly to the next floor or landing. This particular stair lift has a weight capacity of 350 pounds, and uses 12-volt batteries — good thing in the event of an electrical outage. There are three basic varieties of stair lift or chair lifts available in the market which is straight stair lift, curved stair lift and the outdoor stair lift. Numerous models and styles of electric stair lifts are out in the market today.  Each one has its own special features over the others.  One model or brand can be cheaper but it does not necessarily follow that it is the best for you. The Electra-Ride LT Straight Rail Stair lifts is one of them.

Safety

With adjustable seat height and low footrest height, you will be totally at ease on your Electra-Ride LT. Carrying up to 275 lb (125 kg), the unit moves without hesitation when stopping and starting. The standard swivel seat makes it easy to exit when you reach the top or bottom of the stairs. The Electra-Ride LT meets all ANSI A-18.1 residential equipment.

Affordable

Electra-Ride LT offers a long list of standard features at a price that will please even the most budget minded consumer.

Quiet & Smooth Operation

The rack and pinion drive provides a smooth ride which is exceptionally quiet, while the covered gear rack gives you a clean and attractive rail.

Compact

The seat, arms and footrest all flip up for a tight park position, making your stairway completely accessible for family and guests. The arms, seat and footrest flip up, creating plenty of space for others to walk up the stairs. The Electra-Ride LT's soft start/stop feature provides the smoothest ride without hesitation.

You don’t have to be limited by stairs anymore, so enjoy the home you love, upstairs and down! Using two 12-volt batteries that are powered by an unobtrusive battery charger plugged into a standard

House hold outlet, the Electra-Ride LT features strip charge contacts for more flexibility when parking.

You have access to your upstairs and downstairs, even if electrical service in your home is interrupted. Folding rail option allows full clearance to doorways or hallways without rail obstruction. The two wireless call/send controls make installation simple and clean with no wires running along the wall.

·         Locking swivel seat at the top and bottom of the stairway. Seat swivels 67° in each direction (adjustable to 90°) at top and bottom of stairs for convenient exit/entry angles.

·         Two remote, wireless call/send controls.

·         Generous seat size – 17 3/4" (451 mm) between the arms.

·         Footplate and carriage safety sensors.

·         On-board diagnostics make service easier and more precise.

·         Meets all ANSI - A18.1 residential requirements.

·         CSA/C-US listed.

·         Seat belt with buckle.

·         Bruno's Gold Warranty – Five years for major components and two years on parts.

It is very helpful if at least one person in your home understands the basic information about electric stair lifts such as lifting capacity, fold up dimension, drive system, operator controls and many more. If you are thinking of purchasing from a non-manufacturer, check that the company is an approved supplier, otherwise they may not be able to obtain spare parts.

You deserve a better life: a life without limitations. Better Life Mobility can help. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality mobility products. Whether you need handicap vans, mobility van rentals, wheelchair accessible service and repairs, home stair lifts, wheelchair lifts or disabled driver hand controls, we have either used it personally or our family or friends have. In fact, 40% of us are disabled or have an immediate family member who is, so we know mobility first-hand.

Mobility Vehicles And Accessories

Mobility vehicles truly make life easier for individuals suffering from a physical ailment. The basic idea of accessible vehicles is to make them more usable and equipped with powered lift or ramp to permit access to the vehicle in wheelchairs. The basic concept of these vehicles is that these are altered in a way so that it can accommodate wheelchair inside to give the required comfort to the disabled person.

As there are differing needs and requirements of individuals that varies with the form of disability they are dealing with, it obvious that the requirements would not be the same. These are mainly some big cars or regular vans or mini vans that are converted into accessible vehicles. Purchasing the wrong minivan for your needs will not only hold little promise for making your life easier; it might make getting around even more of a hassle. You've got to do some research of the available wheelchair vans in order to determine the one that would best suit your individual needs and the needs of your family.

Full size wheelchair vans have comfortable seating for up to seven passengers combined with a spacious "trunk" for all the things you take on the road are important to you a full size mobility van is the only solution. Full size mobility van offer many optional accessories that make accessibility and comfort a seamless part of your everyday transportation routine. A full size wheelchair accessible van used to be the only viable option for drivers with disabilities, but this is no longer the case. 

There are wheelchair accessible conversions available from wheelchair van dealerships for a minivan you might already own, but you can also buy a pre-owned minivan with a conversional ready installed. A reputable wheelchair van dealership will both sell and perform conversions on minivans from big name manufacturers like Dodge, Chrysler, Volkswagen and Honda. They are regular vehicles that have been converted to make transporting wheelchairs and scooters easier on the disabled.  

What about equipment? Many of them will come equipped with electric wheelchair and scooter lifts, as well as mobility accessories such as hand controls and seat transfers. Wheelchair ramps are quite popular to help you get in and out of the vehicle, but they can be quite expensive.  There is nothing wrong with looking around a bit to see just which ramp models are the most affordable.  If there's not enough room for a ramp, you may find a lift works just as well.  A lift can help you get from the ground to the inside of your car in no time at all.  Some lifts attach to the back of the vehicle and keep your wheelchair safe as you drive.

There are a variety of hand controls that help disabled drivers to access a vehicle's pedals and steering wheel with relative ease. Some hand controls are installed on a more permanent basis. You can also purchase hand controls that can easily be installed and taken off in a matter of seconds. This is convenient for disabled individuals who share their vehicle with a non-disabled person. You might also opt for lightweight hand controls that can be easily carried when traveling.

Renting or buying mobility vans like Honda, Mercedes or Dodge can make your life easier If you need mobility vehicles like mobility scooters for you or loved one visit Better Life mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. Contact us for more information.