handicapped vans

handicapped vans

Handicapped vans come in 2 basic form the first being van retrofitted with equipment can transport disabled people, The second is somewhat more complicated and contains handicapped hand controls which allow the van to actually be piloted by someone who's handicapped this may or may not have equipment to allow the transport of other wheelchair bound individuals.

handicapped conversion vans

Handicap driving aids generally come in the form of tool kits which can be attached to the inside of the van to allow it to be driven solely by using your hands. This means that the pedals which on most cars are presumably controlled using the feet, can be modified so that near the steering wheel are a number of levers controlling the pressure you can apply to them.

wheelchair lift van

wheelchair lift van

There are some that think that it's a rather dangerous way of driving because you're completely relying on your hands to carry out all of the car's functions. I personally don't agree with this, because although to you and me it may seem daunting to drive a car using only our hands.

I would also say that learning to drive in the first place was just as daunting, and that just like most things it only takes a certain amount of practice and sensible thinking. Handicapped vans provide a massive amount of freedom for those who previously constantly had to rely on people for transportation. One of the biggest things which upset disabled people is their lack of independence and the need to constantly rely on others. Handicap hand controls achieves this completely, and puts the steering wheel back into the hands of those who independence was taken away from them.

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