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Hand controls for wheelchair van and vehicle users in New England, Boston MA

What is Toyota Mobility?

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Toyota mobility is a program designed to address the transportation needs of people who have a disability or who have a family member with a mobility issue. The program provides both financial assistance and a variety of mobility solutions to meet your needs. Financial assistance includes customer cash assistance up to $1,000 to supplement the cost of required adaptive equipment and extended-term financing up to 96 months for the vehicle and adaptive equipment through Toyota Financial Services. Toyota Mobility solutions fall into different categories: Like Wheelchair accessible Sienna Northstar and Summit Rampvans, and other adaptive mobility equipment which can be installed on other Toyota Cars, SUVs, and Trucks. Please contact the Mobility Center @ 508-696-6006  for more information.

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Toyota Mobility ramp vans are sold through specialized mobility facilities like the VMi New England Mobility Center.

They are not sold through local Toyota dealerships.

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Are mobility ramp vans available at Toyota dealerships?

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Are mobility ramp vans available at Toyota dealerships?

No

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Toyota Mobility ramp vans are sold through specialized mobility facilities like the VMi New England Mobility Center.

They are not sold through local Toyota dealerships.

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Subaru Mobile-It-Ease Program: subaru mobility program

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The Subaru Mobile-It-Ease™ Program* provides reimbursement of up to $500 on new Subaru vehicles from authorized Subaru dealers in the United States to help qualifying owners get necessary vehicle modification due to medically recognized physical disabilities.Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, Forester and Tribeca models can be modified to provide added features, including but not limited to:

  • Left-hand gear shifter
  • Hand and foot controls
  • Servo-assisted controls
  • Steering devices
  • Pedal extensions
  • Turn-signal modification


We are proud to bring the active safety and reliability to as many drivers as possible     

Subaru Vehicle Modification Reimbursement Program
HELPING TO GIVE YOU THE FREEDOM TO GO ANYWHERE. 
 
 
Overview
Subaru designs vehicles with active safety in mind that sets it apart from all the competition. Every Subaru features a boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that gives drivers a strong sense of control, maneuverability and security. No matter the challenge, Subaru is the vehicle for an active lifestyle, getting you where you need to go.In order to provide the benefits of active safety to those who most appreciate the freedom of driving, we have developed the Subaru Mobile-It-EaseTM Program. This pro-Program Qualifications Applies only to the purchase of new Subaru vehicles from authorized Subaru retailers in the United States.
 The Mobile-It-EaseTM program covers only necessary equipment to adapt an eligible Subaru vehicle for persons with disabilities. The adaptations require a prescription or letter from a medical doctor. (Subaru factory optional equipment is not reimbursable under this program.)• Subaru will reimburse up to $500 of vehicle modifications.

Program provides reimbursement assistance up to $500 for necessary vehicle modifications due to medically recognized physical disabilities.
An award-winning combination of exhilarating driving performance, engineering excellence, go-anywhere capability and uncompromising safety. That’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
Vehicle modifications must be made within six months of vehicle purchase. A properly completed Claim Form for reimbursement along with all necessary supporting documentation must be submitted to the Subaru CDS Department within 180 days of installation

• The decision on eligibility from Subaru of America, Inc. is final.

Typical Vehicle Adaptations
The following items are considered obvious adaptations that would qualify for this program, though they may not apply to your vehicle. If your adaptation is not on this list, or if you have any questions in new england, please call 508-697-6006.
  • Reduced effort brakes
  • Driving consoles
  • Elbow switches
  • Emergency back-up brake system
  • Foot control steering
  • Gear selector lever for left hand
    • Parking brake – electric• Parking brake – extension lever

    • Quad key holder/turner • Servo assisted controls• Hand controls
    Left foot accelerator

    Steering system -emergency back-up

    Turn signal lever for right hand

  • Wheelchair and/or scooter lifts or ramps• Wheelchair carrier on top of vehicle• Steering devices(Factory option power seats are not eligible for reimbursement) To find a vehicle modification installer in your area, please contact VMi New England Mobility Center @
  • Do you need specialized adaptive equipment in order to drive?  Exclusively at VMi New England Mobility Center, through a Specialized Mobility Program, Subaru will pay for your adaptations, up to $500, when you buy any new Subaru on the planet.     To learn more about the best specialized mobility program on the planet, contact New England Mobility Center at:  508-697-6006.

 Guidelines
Required Documents:
  • A letter from your doctor describing the condition and modification necessary, or a doctor’s prescription.
  • Paid receipt from the installation facility (if you decide to coordinate your own installation).
  • Complete the claim form, which we will provide to you at purchase and assist you with completing.


Examples of Adaptations:

The following items are adaptations that would qualify for this program, though they may not apply to your vehicle. If your adaptation is not on this list, or if you have any questions, please contact the Mobility Center @ 508-697-6006.
  • Reduced Effort Brakes
  • Driving Consoles
  • Elbow Switches
  • Emergency Back-Up Brake System
  • Foot Control Steering
  • Gear Selector Lever for Left Hand
  • Hand Controls
  • Left Foot Accelerator
  • Parking Brake – Electric
  • Parking Brake – Extension Lever
  • Quad Key Holder/Turner
  • Servo Assisted Controls
  • Siren Detectors
  • Steering System – Emergency Back-Up
  • Steering System – Reduced and Zero Effort
  • Turn Signal Lever for Right Hand
  • Wheelchair and/or Scooter Lifts or Ramps
  • Wheelchair Carrier on Top of Vehicle
  • Steering Devices


Wheelchair Accessible Van Conversion Options New England Mobility Center

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Wheelchair Accessible Van Conversion Options

We know that each individual person has their own personal desires and requirements in a wheelchair accessible van. At VMi New England Mobility Center, we offer a variety of conversion options in order to best fit your individual needs. Whether you need hand controls or an under vehicle lift (UVL), our highly trained Mobility Center Consultants are here to listen to your needs, educate you on the safest/best products available, and deliver the highest quality service in the vehicle modification industry.

VMi New England Mobility Center has access to hundreds of new and used wheelchair accessible vans ready for immediate delivery. We carry everything from minivans, to full-size vans, to commercial paratransit vans and ambulette vans, in Dodge, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Buick, Toyota, Honda, and Ford models. Our large inventory and unmatched mobility facility enables our customers to get the wheelchair accessible van they want, when they want it.

If you want to learn more about our wheelchair accessible van conversion options, contact us for a free in house consultation.

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