Benefits For Disabled Veterans

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits are legislated in Title 38 of the United States Code. The Veterans Administration may have programs that cover all or part of your expenses, depending on the nature of your disability. Disabled Veterans grants are available for veterans who have been given a power/manual wheelchair by the VA and are in need of transportation of their mobility equipment. Ask today about disabled veteran mobility equipment grants! The following grants are available for those who qualify:

·         One time vehicle grant (4502) of $11,000 to be used towards a vehicle.

·         Vehicle mobility equipment grants to help with the cost of vehicle conversion for adding a wheelchair lift and/or lowered floor handicap accessible ramp van…

If you are a disabled American veteran, you have even more options:

·         One time vehicle grant may be available,

·         Exclusive lending program for veterans with credit problems or outstanding medical bills,

·         Trade in your van every two years with VA adaptive mobility equipment grants,

·         Mobility dealer should process all bank and VA paperwork and handle VA inspections for you.

Automobile Adaptive Equipment Program

This program provides equipment and training necessary for certain service-connected patients to enter, exit and operate a mobility vehicles, once they have been awarded an Automobile Grant by VBA (Form 4502) and completed Driver’s Training with an approved driver’s evaluator. If a patient does not meet the service-connected criteria to operate a vehicle (loss of or loss of use of a limb or alkalosis of one of both hips and knees), they can still be approved for equipment to enter and exit a vehicle. There are further criteria and exceptions. Please see your local prosthetics Chief for more information.

Home Improvement & Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant Program

Home Modification Grants up to $60,000 to make your home accessible, convenient and enjoyable. The HISA grant is provided for the improvements and structural alterations a veteran needs to access his or her home and essential bathroom facilities. Examples include ramps, railings, lowered countertops, flooring, widened doorways and handicapped accessible bathrooms. The one time monetary limit ($1,200 for non-service-connected patients and $4,100 for service-connected patients) is dependent upon the veteran’s service-connected rating. You may qualify for additional equipment:

• Wheelchair (manual & powered)
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Patient Lifts (wheelchair, seat, etc.)

Dealer must help you figure out what equipment you need with a personal mobility assessment and match you with the right handicap vans, wheelchair, and mobility equipment. What's more, they should make it all work together seamlessly right here on site, and provide repairs and service when you need them. For more information please call your local VA Prosthetics office. Remember you'll need service and repair. Make sure your mobility center offers service by technicians who are trained and certified in the wheelchair brand you prefer. Also ask that they have parts on hand, so you don't have to wait long for repairs.

For more info on mobility vehicles like handicap vans visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs on wheelchair and other products are met.

Home Accessibility

For people who are disabled, a typical home layout can be challenging, from getting up and down the stairs to simply using the bathroom. With a few home mobility adjustments, you should be able to fully enjoy your home with ease. Ceiling mobility lifts are indispensable accessibility tools for people who need assistance transferring safely from bed, a chair, or the floor to your wheelchairs. The variety of slings available provides a safe solution for virtually everyone. Without pulling, tugging, or struggling, you can transfer from one area to another with dignity.

Voyager Ceiling lift

A track lift system that gives you all the versatility and flexibility you will ever need. Whether you are transferring a patient from a bed, chair or floor, the portable Voyager will always give you the same dependability and reliability. Wide range of slings will help you in all types of situations. Here are some features:

·         Weight: 5.5kg (12lb),

·         Vertical display speed: 4cm/sec (1.6in/sec),

·         Lifting capacity: 200kg (440lb),

·         Up to 30 transfers with load of 80kg (180lb),

·         Soft start & stop movement,

·         Strap length: 2.2m (88in),

·         Emergency lowering device,

·         Automatically stops if the strap is twisted,

·         Emergency stop of the mechanism,

·         Aluminium frame,

·         Current limiter,

·         Fire retardant plastic cover.

VPL-3100 Home Platform Lift

Porch lift works like a house elevator. It is comprise of a square or rectangular platform, which serves as the flooring of the lift. The wheelchair is rolled on the platform piece, locks it in, and there you go. Sometimes called a porch lift, Bruno's rugged and reliable wheelchair lift is a residential lift that provides efficient access to a raised deck, porch, or even floor to floor access inside your home. Designed and built by Bruno's master artisans, a Vertical Platform Lift offers safe, dependable service that reflects the unit's simplicity of design and operation. Here are some features:

·         Weight: 5.5kg (12lb),

·         Vertical display speed: 4cm/sec (1.6in/sec),

·         Lifting capacity: 200kg (440lb),

·         Up to 30 transfers with load of 80kg (180lb),

·         Soft start & stop movement,

·         Strap length: 2.2m (88in),

·         Emergency lowering device,

·         Automatically stops if the strap is twisted,

·         Emergency stop of the mechanism,

·         Aluminium frame,

·         Current limiter,

·         Fire retardant plastic cover.

Bath Lifts

A steamy bath or shower is not only an essential part of life, but it can help you forget the stresses of everyday life — especially if it is easy to get in and out of without worry or assistance. A Bath Lift: A padded, reclinable bath lift, such as the Bellavita Bath Lift, can help you sink into a warm tub of bathwater independently. Be sure your lift is easy to install and operate and the controls are waterproof and float.

When you are planning to purchase mobility lifts, it is better to take a research first of the company that you are going to deal with. Make sure that their products comply with the safety standards of the government. Need help customizing your home for optimal mobility? Find a dealer who will help you to identify mobility solutions, compare brands, and find the home mobility solution that fits your budget. Whether you need a chair lift, a stair lifts, or any other mobility device, ask for professional advice.

For more info on mobility vehicles like handicap vans visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs on wheelchair and other products are met.

Various Hand Controls For Disabled People Part II

Here is the second part of previous article various hand controls for disabled People. We are continuing with some other types of stationary brakes.

 911FST "F1" Stationary Mechanical Brake

The F1 stationary mechanical brake lever is the latest addition to the progressive technology of Guido simplex's hand control devices. It is an ingenious and brilliant solution unlike other mechanical floor levers, only the handgrip part of the lever moves and the main body of the lever remains stationary. There is no friction on the legs of the driver and moving the seat to different positions will not interfere with the functionality of the lever. The F1 lever is mounted on top of the vehicle's floor allowing free space under the steering wheel giving easy ingress and egress for the driver. The telescopic and tilt functions of the steering wheel remain unchanged. The F1 stationary mechanical brake lever comes in 4 different colors of leather and can be combined with the 898B secondary function device (horn, lights and directional switches).

1094FR Square Control

The Guido simplex 1094FR hand control uses infrared technology to manage your vehicle's secondary controls by interfacing directly with the vehicle's electrical system. The illuminated key pad rotates, allowing personalization of key functions and position. Running on lithium batteries, this easily removable unit can either be charged through the vehicle's battery system or can be charged in any standard outlet with a battery charger. Adaptable to both sides of any steering wheel and all vehicles types. To remove the device, simply push the button at the center of the wheel knob. The dusk sensor automatically activates the headlights. Accessory: Car battery charger; enjoy the comfort of recharging your battery without leaving the car. Standard battery charger, recharge your battery at home from any electrical outlet.

• Secondary control on the steering wheel,
• Illuminated key pad,
• Removable,
• Can be installed on the right/left side of the steering wheel,
• Dusk sensor activate the headlights,
• Can be charged in the vehicle or in any electrical outlet.

1094FV Fan Control

The Guido simplex 1094FV hand control uses infrared technology to manage your vehicle's secondary controls by interfacing directly with the vehicle's electrical system. The illuminated key pad rotates, allowing personalization of key functions and position. Running on lithium batteries, this easily removable unit can either be charged through the vehicle's battery system or can be charged in any standard outlet with a battery charger. Adaptable to both sides of any steering wheel and all vehicles types. To remove the device, simply push the button at the center of the wheel knob. The dusk sensor automatically activates the headlights. Accessory: Car battery charger; enjoy the comfort of recharging your battery without leaving the car. Standard battery charger, recharge your battery at home from any electrical outlet.

• Secondary control on the steering wheel,
• Illuminated key pad,
• Removable,
• Can be installed on the right/left side of the steering wheel,
• Dusk sensor activate the headlights,
• Can be charged in the vehicle or in any electrical outlet.

The hand controls make operating the vehicle easy, although it can take some time to become accustomed to this unique way of driving. Once you learn the controls though, you will find that the mobility vehicles are quite easy to operate.

For more info on mobility lifts or wheelchair visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs on Hand Controls For Cars are met.

Various Hand Controls For Disabled People Part I

For disabled drivers, the ability to get back behind the wheel is an important part of restoring the sense of freedom. Finding the right hand controls for cars or handicap vans can help you get back on the road safely. With a little time spent shopping you can end up with the ability to go where you want to, when you want to. 

Menox Hand Controls

The Menox Hand Control is specifically designed to give physically limited drivers the benefit of control and ease when driving a vehicle. Driving becomes an easy and enjoyable experience with Menox. The hand control is designed to be used by the right hand as in traditional shifting. The Hand Control operates in one straight and ergonomic range of motion so that accelerating and braking are distinctive and easy to use in the flow of traffic. Pushing forward engages the brake and easing back accelerates. Thanks to Menox's advanced design, each control is ergonomic, conforming to a person's natural hand-wrist arm motion. The function buttons are situated in a logical safe place and engineering has simplified the range of the Menox Hand Control; pushing forward to brake, pulling back to accelerate.

MPS Hand Controls

The MPS-1A is often recommended by rehabilitation driving specialists because it uses a natural method for brake and accelerator movement. It is almost a "must" for a person with severe hand and wrist weakness. The MPS Monarch-1A is a smooth operator, offering miles and miles of relaxed driving. The brake is applied by pushing the operating handle toward the brake pedal. Moving the handle toward the driver seat activates the accelerator. The brake and accelerator may be operated separately or simultaneously. Installation of the MSP-1A requires a minimum modification to the vehicle. It may be used for either right or left hand operation. It does require an automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes.

906GVQR Quick Release Electronic Accelerator Ring

The new Guido simplex Detachable Quick-Release Accelerator Ring hand control mounts easily over any steering wheel, and with a push of a button, detaches just as easily. Gently push the ring towards the steering wheel to accelerate. The pressure remains constant at any speed. The 906 Accelerator Ring allows you to keep your hands on the wheel in a comfortable and natural position requiring very little effort and will not interfere with airbag deployment. An incredibly convenient switch provides power to either the accelerator ring or the gas pedal, allowing able-bodied drivers to drive the vehicle. All installations are performed with minimal intrusion to the vehicle's operating systems.

907FV Mechanical Brake

This new Long-Arm 907FV brake lever incorporates a new revolutionary ergonomic system of mechanical braking. Made entirely of aluminum and coated with embossed rubber the 907FV brake lever perfectly integrates with the mobility vehicles interior without altering the look of the car. The forward braking functionality movement was ideally designed not to encumber and/or touch the legs of the driver. The rods to the brake pedal follow the contour of the console with no intrusion on the ingress or egress from the vehicle. This innovative design also features a "slide button" that will automatically lock the brake so hands are free to operate the gear lever. The additional two buttons on top of the lever are for the horn and for the adjustable idle parking navigation system.

For more info on mobility lifts or wheelchair visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego and Las Vegas. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs on Hand Controls For Cars are met.