Description
Shortly before I received my power chair, we purchased our mobility van. We worked with the vocational rehabilitation team from the Commonwealth of Kentucky because I was still working at team. They agreed to cover the cost of the accessibility upgrades if we bought the vehicle. We worked with Superior Van & Mobility in Lexington, KY, to purchase and configure our vehicle.
Side or rear ramp?
We ultimately chose a side entry. The rear entry option’s main advantage is finding a parking space. Side entry vehicles have the primary advantages of the rear seat and additional storage. We wanted the rear bench and the storage.
Locking pin?
The locking pin allows you to lock your chair into the van without needing the tie downs. We chose not to do this because the pin on the chair tends to get caught on things and can dig into the dirt and grass. The convenience in the van wasn’t worth the limitations outside of the van.
We are happy with our van. Always explore your options before finalizing any purchase whether new or used, from a dealer or an individual. We have had a good experience working with Superior and recommend them if they service your area.
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Parking with a side entry accessible vehicle can be challenging and sometimes downright frustrating. Often the few van accessible handicap spaces that are available are taken, if they exist at all.
The ramp needs 8 feet to operate and use safely. This is the width of a standard parking space.
When no space is available, we seek out spots that are in not prime and sparsely used. For example, there are rarely handicap spaces available at our clinic. We will go up a few floors in the parking garage looking for a bunch of open spaces together. Having many open spaces around us minimizes the likelihood that someone will block the ramp.
I added a couple of pictures of bad parking at the Mall of America while we were at the Walk to Defeat ALS which was hosted there.
We also bought stickers from Amazon to let people know we need the space.
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We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
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