It’s Time For a Road Trip
There was a time when wheelchair users were confined to their homes or immediate surroundings. Families with a disabled member found leisure travel or mandatory trips difficult and inconvenient. Boy have times changed!
With the evolution of accessible vehicles - vans, SUV’s and modifications, travel is now easier and enjoyable for everyone. Even folks with the largest power wheelchairs or children with extreme disabilities may travel comfortably and safely.
There are five automakers that manufacture handicap vans and wheelchair SUV conversion options. The BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica Foldout Wheelchair Van, BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica Rear-Entry Wheelchair Van, Dodge Companion Van, Ford BraunAbility MXV Wheelchair Accessible SUV, Honda Manual Rear-Entry, Honda Power Van, Toyota Manual Rear-Entry Van and the Toyota Power Rear-Entry Van.
Handicapped Vehicle Services is the largest dealer in the Southwest of these accessible vehicles, we sell, finance and service these vehicles locally. We also stock an inventory of pre-owned vans www.hvsu.com
Once you’ve chosen the right vehicle for your needs let the travel planning begin. The end of summer is the perfect time to see what you’ve been missing. Kids go back to school. Vacation travelers have come home. Highways are less congested. Oklahoma boasts some of the most beautiful and scenic routes, many within an hour or so from your home. Should you choose to spend the night somewhere, prepare a list of of hotels or other lodging that offers accessible necessities www.barrierfreetravel.com has many tips and information for wheelchair travel!
If all this sounds like something you want to do, but you don’t have the transportation at this time… you can still GO! Handicapped Vehicle Services offers a fleet of accessible wheelchair vans that may be rented for purposes like this. Call (918) 855-8500 for more information and reservations. Rentals are available by the hour, day or weekly. We will help you on the road to FREEDOM.
