Wheel Chair Lift -

Question : I need a wheelchair accessible (with lift) van but I can't afford one. Where can I go to get financial help?
I already know about Vocational Rehabilitation but are there any other agencies I'm unaware of?

Answer:
Call Paul Mcartney.

Question : After-market wheelchair lift?
I recently got married, and my wife is in a wheelchair. She cannot transfer into a car, so she has a Chevy van with an aftermarket wheelchair lift installed. Frankly, neither the van nor the lift are in great shap. In fact, I've been told that her lift - a Ricon - is a bottom-of-the-barrel brand. Obviously, when the time comes to replace the vehicle and/or lift, it's going to be a major expenditure. So that I can start planning for it, how much does an aftermarket lift usually cost, what is a good brand/model to get, and what factors should I consider in deciding which one to get? Also, any experience on which vans might be better than others for installing such a lift? Richard - thanks, but I'm trying to *not* spend $25-$45k on a completely modified van. I just want to buy a standard minivan or whatever and add a lift onto it.

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I am car salesman in Virginia. I have dealt with several different companies that install wheelchair lifts. I have liked working with The Mobility Center the best. Their phone number is 800-231-7774. Which Chevy van does your wife have? Is the lift on the inside, or just holding the chair behind the vehicle? Out of the Chevy vans the Express is better than the old Astro, Venture, or the new Uplander to add an inside lift to. It can handle the added weight of the lift because its a fullsize van instead of minivan. If you do decide to buy a new van I would get a full size for that reason. I have sold every brand of van there is, and I think the Express is the best fullsize van out there. Dodge quit making a fullsize passenger van. They still make the Sprinter, but its more of a delivery vehicle. The Ford Econoline is the most popular, because businesses buy them. They are the cheapest one that will get the job done. However, the Express is a more technologically advanced van. The Ford has not been updated in years. It will cost around $500 more to install a lift into an Express over an Econoline because of the way the floor is raised up in the Chevy. I forget the details of why, but it makes it harder to install the lift. I can't remember if Ford does, but Chevy gives an additonal $1500 mobility rebate for stuff like wheelchair lifts. Keep in mind rebates are only on new vehicles though. As for the lift itself, I think Braun makes one of the better lifts out there. Check www.braunlift.com. Their website will locate the dealer nearest you. Check with several of them to get price quotes, make sure you give them all the details and they give you an acurate install price so you can compare apples to apples. Some will leave out details that will become extra charges later on. If you wanted to put a lift in a minivan, I have seen more of them in Dodge Grand Caravans than anything else. But that could just be because Dodge sells more minivans than all the other brands put togather. I hope this helps. Email me with any questions.

Question : Question about a van with a wheelchair lift?
I am looking to get a van with a lift but, I don't really want one of those big bulky ones. Can a lift be installied into one of the smaller vans we have now days.

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I am looking to get a van with a lift but, I don't really want one of those big bulky ones. Can a lift be installied into one of the smaller vans we have now days.

Question : Is there any funds available for installing a wheelchair lift in a church?
Is there any funds available for installing a wheelchair lift in a church?

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No funds for that specific purpose since it is a very rare necessity. You can however write a grant proposal, have it signed by at least 500 people within you community and submit it to the charity organizations in your area.

Question : 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?

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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.

Question : Where can I find replacement parts for a Braun wheelchair lift?
Where can I find replacement parts for a Braun wheelchair lift?

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http://www.ai1.com/liftawdc.htm http://www.specialservices.ucr.edu/swd/wrr.html http://asearchfor.com/search.php?said=586&id=re&qq=lift%20chair http://www.lift-aids.com/default.asp?PF=1 http://www.seekful.com/indx.cfm?q=Wheelchair%20Parts

Question : What are different types of wheelchair lifts that can be installed into a minivan? Please include cost options
I need to find out more information on purchasing a wheelchair lift for my minivan. I have a handicapped 5 year old daughter and I know nothing about wheelchair lifts, the cost etc. I need something that I can use a long time (as she grows, the wheelchair will also). Please give me a good local (Portland OR) resource, information, or just your experience/knowledge on the subject. Specifics... #1 What are the different types? #2 Where (Portland, OR) can I get one within a week? #3 What is the range in cost?

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Hello, in my experience the lift depends on the make/model of the minivan and the model of the wheelchair. There are an assortment of lifts out there as you might have noticed and most places have them in stock and ready to ship. For a lift that will be able to accommodate a growing child you're probably looking at around $1000+ installation. I pulled the pricing information from: http://www.discountramps.com/wheelchair_lift_page.htm . On a side note those lifts (the Harmar) come with 3 year manufacturer warranty which is longer than most. Also, here is a little more helpful information about those lifts: http://www.discountramps.com/articles/requirements-harmar-lifts.htm . I hope this helps you on your mission to find the best wheelchair lift for your daughter. :)

Question : Installing a wheelchair lift in a van.?
Where in the Charleston, WV area could I get a wheelchair lift installed in a van. Anywhere in say 100 mile rang would be fine.

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Where in the Charleston, WV area could I get a wheelchair lift installed in a van. Anywhere in say 100 mile rang would be fine.

Question : How do I search for:for-hire taxi's or vans with a wheelchair lift only in Clinton, MS or nearby other towns?
I've tried google-ing various combinations, but I keep getting info on buying wheelchair lifts or info on Hillary Clinton etc., tell me where to put "quotes" or other chacaters, so that the answers that come back are for my specific question and needs.

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Did you search the online yellow pages? Or dexonline for your area?

Question : Where can I buy a "Hoyer" lift to help patient to get up from bed and move to the wheelchair?
A "Hoyer" lift is a machine or gadget that is used to help lift the patient from his/her bed to get to the wheelchair. If you have other lift machines that you can suggest, please do so. If you can give me website of companies who sell these products, I will appreciate it very much.

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Hoyer Lift? Here are some web sites you may want to look into: 1) Patient Lift Buyers Guide http://www.just-patient-lifters.com Learn about the 4 styles. Compare features and buy factory direct 2) Hoyer Lift on Sale http://www.SpinLife.com Save 30% on patient lifts. Manual & power. Choose Invacare or Hoyer. 3) Hoyer Lift Supply http://www.phc-online.com/PatientLifts Patient lifts and accessories Slings, chains, electric lifts. 4) Battery-powered Hoyer Lift Patient Lifts - $1,799.05 - MedicalSupplies4All Comfort Seat for Original Hoyer Lift, 2 point Hook Up ... - $110.00 - Medical Products Direct Battery-Powered Hoyer Lift - $1,879.41 - GrabCart.com 5) Hoyer Lifts - Patient Lifts Handicap LiftHoyer Lifts - Patient Lifts Handicap Lift. ... Free Shipping On All Patient Lifts! <<<. View Our Main Menu Directory Here! Planet Mobility Main Menu. ... http://www.planetmobility.com/store/paitentlifts/index.html - 66k - Cached - Similar pages 6) Hoyer LiftsHoyer Lifts, Hoyer Lift Slings, Hoyer Lifts aka Patient Lifts ... Battery - Operated Hoyer Lifts » Bariatric Hoyer Lifts » Standing Hoyer Lifts ... http://www.rehabmart.com/2003/hoyers/index.html - 10k - Cached - Similar pages 7) Hoyer LiftsManual Hoyer Lift - The C-HLA Sunrise Medical Classic Hoyer® Lift has proven to be ... Hoyer Lift Digital Scale - This model fits with lifter models HML400, ... http://www.rehabmart.com/category/Hoyer_Lifts.htm - 25k - Cached - Similar pages 8) hoyerlift.comFor Hoyer Lift Information Contact: Guardian Products Inc. 4175 Guardian Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 800-255-5022 For the better alternative ... http://www.hoyerlift.com/ - 15k - Cached - Similar pages 9) Patient Lifts & Hoyer LiftsOur vast on-line catalog carries the best inventory of patient lifts and hoyer lifts designed to meet the needs of your home and healthcare environment in ... durable-medical-equipment.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/PPF/page_ID/128/article.asp - 30k - Cached - Similar pages Thanks for caring. Cordially, India.Magica

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