When my father-in-law had a stroke, the right side of his body was paralyzed. He cannot move his right arm, hand, and legs so he had to use a wheelchair. This has affected his self esteem. He no longer wants to go with us on family outings and preferred to stay at home. We asked him why and he said this is because he doesn’t want to cause us the trouble of getting him into the car and finding space for his wheelchair.
I had a talk with my spouse and decided that we should find a way to improve his mobility. We have decided to purchase a wheelchair van. We want him to enjoy life to the fullest. He should not limit himself at home just because he’s bound in a wheelchair. So we didn’t waste any time. We searched the internet to find dealers that offer wheelchair vans. We compared prices to find one that offers the best rates and services.
It was not easy to select a specific vehicle because the dealer carries a wide selection of new and used wheelchair vans from reliable and established manufacturers with different features and equipment. They have wheelchair vans with scooter and wheelchair lifts. We opted for a wheelchair van with a fully automatic wheelchair lift.
The wheelchair lift was installed in the side door of the vehicle. We have to make sure that the lift is strong and dependable so we chose one with dual hydraulic lifting arms. The lift can fold in and out of the wheelchair van so it will only require a small space. We can operate the lift easily with a remote control so my father-in-law will not feel that he’s causing us trouble because all it takes is a simple press of a button on the remote control.
Of course we did not forget his safety when we travel so we made sure that the wheelchair van is equipped with a reliable locking and restraint system. We choose a system installed to the floor of the wheelchair van that will lock the wheelchair into place inside the vehicle and can release it with just a touch of a button. This is more convenient than a tie-down system.
We’re lucky to find a dealer that offers good services like repairs, maintenance, and regular check ups. We can even arrange for pick up and delivery. They have a 24-hr hotline so we could call their trained technician anytime we need some help or assistance. The wheelchair van comes with an extended warranty so we don’t have to worry about the quality of the vehicle and their services.
The wheelchair van really is a big help to us and to my father-in-law because now we could all go together on an outing and even to the mall. The features and equipment of the vehicle really made traveling in a wheelchair so easy for him. We’re sure that he’s having a great time every time we go out with the whole family and we’ll do everything we can to keep him happy.
