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Will you buy me a van with a wheelchair lift please?

Help. The snow is too high to get out. Help. Will you buy me a van with a wheelchair lift? Oh, will you pay for the insurance too? Oh, will you also pay for the upkeep of it? Never mind. I just had to ask I am going nuts with this hard Michigan weather. Boo hoo.


Aw dear,i'm sure if we all pitch in we could get you one.

Wheelchair Lift made by Garaventa Inclined Platform Lift


Wheelchair Lifts made by Garaventa: www.garaventalift.com The GSL Artira is an inclined platform lift that travels on tubular rails mounted to the ...

What small stationwagon/van can we put a power wheelchair lift in easily?

We have a Rascal power wheelchair. We need to know what type(s) of vehicles we can put a power lift into. My mother, age 80, will be driving so would like as small a vehicle as possible.


I don't know where you live...but put in your search engine "carlift" and check the list.
Something will be in your area. and you can get more proper advice from experts.:)

How much does it cost to purchase a wheelchair lift for a conversion van.?

Just a ballpark figure will do. Installed price please.


Here's a link to a few used models which you might find interesting, they will also give you a quote for new installs.

http://hdsmn.com/useqforsa.html

Duro-Med Deluxe Seat Lift with Black Leatherette Cover, Black
Duro-Med

Price: $25.80 $25.80

Size 16" x 16" x 4"
Hardboard insert provides extra support to eliminate hammock effect when used in wheelchairs
Cover made of durable leatherette with 5" strap handles

will medicare pay for me a wheelchair lift?

my doctor gave me a prescription for a wheelchair lift will medicare pay for 80% of it?


The first link is to the Americans with Disabilities Act website. The second is to Medicare.

I am assuming you qualify for medicare - but with the new laws - I'd let ADA or the medicare site - or AARP, with a strong advocacy involvement - third link - these sites will have the most up-to-date info.

How much could I sell a used wheelchair lift for a Ford Econoline van for?


just the lift, not the van.


That depends if the van is included and in working condition.
the lift alone... not much.
Already installed in a vehicle that runs... a lot more.


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    News

    Community Works Together to Present Accessible Van to Deserving Family

    The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Mar 09, 2010

    with automatic entry, power entry doors, and an automatic chair lift, but was not originally build to support a child's wheelchair.
    Sheer grit pays off for wheelchair-bound student

    AsiaOne - Mar 08, 2010

    Sheer grit pays off for wheelchair-bound student TJC showed it welcomed him by installing a lift and ramps to make the school compound wheelchair-friendly. His teachers found him a joy to have in class.
    Sir Stirling Moss recovering in hospital after fall down lift shaft

    The Guardian - Mar 08, 2010

    Sir Stirling Moss recovering in hospital after fall down lift shaft The lift was also installed to accommodate Margaret Tebbit, confined to a wheelchair following the Brighton bombing in 1984. Moss began racing in 1948 and and more »
    Chair lift installed as part of Allen Chapel restoration

    Terre Haute Tribune Star - Mar 03, 2010

    Workers on Tuesday pushed and wiggled in parts of a wheelchair platform lift capable of hoisting 750 pounds up a 14-foot shaft constructed in the back of
    Fire totals disabled man's wheelchair-accessible van

    The Morning Journal - Mar 02, 2010

    Fire totals disabled man's wheelchair-accessible vanNORTH RIDGEVILLE — A 1994 Ford Econoline van retrofitted with a wheelchair lift was completely destroyed after catching fire about 9:45 am on and more »
    Wheelchair on the go | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/22/2010

    Philadelphia Inquirer - Feb 22, 2010

    The wheelchair rolls by itself to the back of the car, where it is picked up by a motorized lift and locked into place inside the vehicle - a process aided and more »
    Ellison creates large steel sculptures while battling ALS

    Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Mar 07, 2010

    He uses a motorized wheelchair as he deals with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. By DAN TAYLOR Following sculptor