Category Archives: Mobility

Mobility needs for wheelchair users including wheelchair vans, ramps, foot and hand controls.

Freedom Mobility – Three Axis Extended and Lower Mobility Seats

3100

The 3100 mobility seat is intended to be installed in pick-up trucks. When activated, the Freedom Seat smoothly rotates, extends, and ascends/descends in-to or out-of the vehicle so you are perfectly positioned on the ground or behind the wheel. It has a weight capacity of 350 lbs as well as multi-access programmability for optimal axis movement.

3200
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The 3200 has all the same features of the 3100, except it is designed for a passenger set-up and can be installed in SUV’s, sedans, and minivans.

3300 & 3400
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The 3300 & 3400 mobility seats offer you the flexibility to enter from the front passenger position using an after-market seat, or from the mid-row using the original or after-market seat.

Freedom Sciences has a complete line fully-powered articulating mobility seats. After years of meticulous development and research, Freedom Sciences brings to market multiple seating applications for Passenger Vans, Mini-vans, Trucks, and Full-Sized Sedans. Our multi-axis movement allows us to fit our Freedom Seat into tighter applications hence providing more flexibility and span more vehicle applications than was previously available. With the patent pending Freedom Seat base, the end users seating pathway is custom programmed to their specific needs, optimizing every inch in and around the door opening – this maximizing feet and leg room while entering and exiting the vehicle. The Freedom Seat also offers seat products which are driving or passenger applications that exit the vehicles from the second row bay door. This innovative design allows for easy transfer in and out of vehicles by providing greater space outside of the vehicle for larger power chairs, wheelchairs, or scooters.

Retaining the OEM/factory seat should always be explored as it preserves the safety and comfort functions initially designed into the seat. Retaining the OEM/factory seat requires a series of client measurements that your Freedom Seat dealer is trained to perform, and if the OEM/factory seat requires adjustments for final fitting, either your local dealer or Freedom Sciences can provide this service. Alternatively, you can choose from one of our premium, aftermarket seats if the OEM/factory seat can not be used in conjunction with the Freedom articulating seat base. Either way, the Freedom Seat’s state-of-the-art articulating base has no equal in providing superior pathway seat performance, safety, and comfort.

Specifications: Lifting Capacity: 350 lbs. Total Seat Extension at 90 degrees Rotation: 50-7/16″ Elevation Travel: 14-3/4″ Vehicle Clearance at 90 degree Rotation: 21-5/16″ Footrest Extension: 0-7″ Seat Maximum Recline: 15 degree Maximum Seat Rotation: 120 degrees

We specialize in lowered floor minivans and stock the best in the industry. Dodge Chrysler Honda Toyota Chevrolet Silverado Mobility conversions. Select a modified van from our inventory or choose a non-modified van and let our certified technicians modify it for you at our (Quality Assurance Program) QAP service facility.

We were the first NMEDA QAP certified dealer in MA and have been designing, engineering, selling and installing mobility equipment like hand controls, zero effort steering, servo steering, servo gas brake left foot gas pedals and installing them in GM vehicles for close to 25 years.

We don’t just mount hand controls with hose clamps like the other guys, we fabricate custom brackets for each application and take the time necessary for a quality installation that will out last the vehicle.

We offer a lifetime warranty on our installation. If you ever feel there is something wrong with your hand controls (even if we didn’t install them) please come in for a free inspection by a certified mobility craftsman.

We have more money invested in one piece of equipment than most shops have in all there tools combined.

We have individual craftsman with more experience than all the technicians combined at other local mobility dealers, with a better equipped shop and a higher attention to detail I doubt you could get a higher quality Chevrolet installation anywhere in the New England area.

Do you want your hand controls installed by someone who just completed a two hr online course on hand control installation or a certified master craftsman with 25 years of experience?

How Do I Know Which Hand Controls, Left foot gas pedals and or Mobility Driving Equipment is Right for my Chevrolet?
We give you a number of tools that will help you find the perfect GM accessible hand control or left foot gas pedal for in the New England area. We need your help to make us the top seller of hand controls in the Chevrolet New England area, we can provide handcontrol General Motors safety information as well as additional information about extra features of our Chevy mobility products.

All you have to do is think about your ideal Chevrolet hand control, make a list of features, and look to Automotive Innovations for the installation of your General Motors mobility products at Chevrolet Massachusetts Automotive Innovations .We will find the one that fits the custom requirements of your Chevrolet.

Did you know that technological mobility advancements might now allow you to drive your Chevrolet, even if you need to drive with hand controls? If you are interested in this Chevy Mobility technology, or any other specialized GM features, please contact us about you Chevrolet mobility requirements.

Automotive Innovations Bridgewater Massachusetts’s sells and or services brand new, hand controls for your Chevrolet, manufactured by top companies.

Rust Proof you Vehicle Today

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Vehicles today are subject to rust and corrosion due to moisture, humidity, tons of road salt and other airborne pollutants that can cause rapid deterioration of your wheelchair van. If neglected, the damages can make your mobility investment of little value. The thousands of yearly miles, environments and exposure to the elements of larger vehicles means they are a lot more likely to suffer from the effects of corrosion. Correct rust proofing on a regular basis can ensure that your vehicle does not suffer from corrosion related vehicle downtime and keep your van from falling apart.

If you consider that new vehicles undergo thousands of spot welds and numerous bends and folds during assembly; this process damages the automobile coating systems, exposing these panels to corrosion. Besides body-panel damage, certain mechanical parts are also at risk – suspension mounts, hood-locking mechanisms, door hinges, brake cables – which are all susceptible to the damaging effects of rust on your wheelchair van.

To protect your vehicle against corrosion our rust proofing formula does more than just cover the metal required. A rust proofing product must be applied as a high-pressured spray, ensuring protection to your vehicle’s most critical areas by penetrating, displacing existing moisture and protecting the many vulnerable crevices of your automobile.

Benefits of rust treatment
Prevention is better than a cure. There are a number of products that can offer prevention against rust. Products are available either as oils, waxes, fluids and coatings. The range is vast. Our rust prevention processes, products, plan and application have been found to be very effective and developed over more than 25 years and still remain affordable.

We are the only mobility dealer in New England to offer this service.

Our rust proofing processes is ever evolving and has been for more than 25 years.

Above is a picture of a van that has heavy rust and metal fatigue due to a lack of maintenance, once it’s this bad there’s not much we can do other than replace the van.

Service and Repair for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles and/or Accessible Ramp/Lift?

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Are you having trouble with your wheelchair van, ramp van, braun ability van, vantage mobility van, eldorado, amerivan, ricon lift, braun lift, grey market van, ams Legend, Edge, Edge II, Freedom, FR ?

No Worries We Can Fix It!

Even if you have had other Toyota dealer, Dodge dealer, Ford dealer, Honda dealer or a different adaptive mobility equipment dealer try and fix it. Call us, we can help.

Almost all wheelchair van and lift problems can be attributed to three main things. I would like to talk a little about each one and what you can do to be proactive in preventing problems that could stop your lift from operating.?

Reason Number 1: Operator Error. It may not be P.C. to bring it up, but many issues are caused by the user hurrying, not taking the proper precautions, or simply attempting to operate the van or lift in a situation it is not designed for. Let me expand on this a little.

We all know the obvious things an operator can do wrong. Lowering a lift on to extremely uneven ground or folding a platform into a van door that is not fully opened, if you have manual doors. The things that you need to think about are the issues that aren’t so obvious, but can still cause damage. Things like making sure you fully fold the platform when you are putting it in the stowed position. A lot of times people tend to release the fold switch too soon because the lift makes excessive noise when it cinches tight. Far from being a problem, that noise is a good thing What you’re hearing is the electric actuator “ratcheting,” which tells you that the lift is fully stowed and will not rattle as much while you’re driving. A tightly stowed platform will prevent certain lift components from wearing out prematurely, so be sure to keep the fold button pressed!

Another not-so-obvious issue is to make sure the outer roll stop deploys fully before you exit the platform. Think about it. If you are in a hurry and the roll stop is not completely down on the ground, your weight when rolling off of it is going to put excessive stress on those parts and you could cause problems that are easily avoidable. Even if the tip of the roll stop is up just a little bit, take the time to lower it completely before you exit the platform.?

Reason Number 2: Lack of Maintenance. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance – I can’t say those words enough! Your dealer should set up a maintenance program for you and your lift should be in their shop for a regular check up at least twice a year. Every lift built after 2005 has a cycle counter on it that will tell us the total number of times you’ve used your lift, and all lifts should be maintained every 750 cycles. This is a short point. All you need to know is that if you don’t maintain your lift, something will eventually stop working!

Reason Number 3: Broken Parts. No matter what the product, we’ve all encountered that unexpected broken part that seems to go bad for no apparent reason. This actually represents a small percentage of wheelchair lift failures, and it can usually be avoided if the van or lift is maintained on a regular basis (see reason #2 above!). A typical situation might be a wiring harness that gets cut by component. This type of issue rarely happens out-of-the-blue, and with routine maintenance your dealer should be able to see the problem starting to occur and fix it before it gets worse.

That about sums it up The bottom line is that a properly operated and maintained wheelchair van or lift should give you years of reliable service. Read your manual and work closely with Automotive Innovations to make sure your lift is ready to go whenever you are. If you have any questions or are having an issue with your wheelchair van or lift feel free to call us at 508-697-6006.

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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March is recognized as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. If you or a friend, co-worker, loved one or client has a developmental disability, this month is for you!

Thanks to the advocacy efforts of The Arc in the 1980’s, February 26, 1987 President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with developmental disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives. March is recognized by groups across the country as a time to speak up about the challenges facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

Most people have disabilities of one kind or another. The differences lie mostly in degree and whether our disabilities are seen or unseen. We can help remind others of this important celebration during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by sharing these important facts:

Spread the word to your friends and family!

Developmental disability is a natural part of the human experience and affects about 4.6 million Americans.
All people with developmental disabilities can be productive, contributing members of their communities!
Many people with developmental disabilities rely on publicly funded services and supports in order to fully participate in community life.
During times of economic decline, essential services and supports for people with developmental disabilities are often threatened.
The power of people with disabilities is strongest when their voices are united with each other and their friends, families and other allies.
Policy makers can only make good public policy when they hear from the people directly affected by their decisions!

What can you do to advocate for individuals with special needs?

Spread the word about Development Disabilities Awareness Month through email, blog, and website updates.
Contact local, state, and federal legislators to “Don’t Cut Our Lifeline” – The Arc.
Get involved to protect Medicaid services for people with special needs.
Learn about essential services for your loved one with special needs.

Everyone wants, and deserves, to enjoy life, feel productive and secure. But in March, we take extra steps to raise awareness about the needs and rights of the people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our communities and society as a whole!

President Reagan’s personal invitation
“I invite all individuals, agencies, and organizations concerned with the problem of developmental disabilities to observe this month with appropriate observances and activities directed toward increasing public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities.

I urge all Americans to join me in according to our fellow citizens with such disabilities both encouragement and the opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.”

Wheelchair Accessible Pick-Up Truck – Ryno

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Wheelchair Accessible Pick-Up Truck The Ryno wheelchair Pickup truck is a product that Automotive Innovations Inc. is truly proud to showcase. This modified pickup truck retains its rugged good looks and powerful towing capacity, allowing you to haul loads of gravel, even tow boats or other vehicles.

Ryno Mobility is the Leader in Accessible Truck Conversions
Much like Automotive Innovations in Bridgewater, Massachusetts Ryno Mobility has been the leader in accessible conversions for many years. Automotive Innovations is pleased to offer the newest truck conversion the RYNO MEGA. Functionality of a Mini Van, but the personality, hauling capacity and towing capacity of a truck!

Automotive Innovations Inc. offers many options to personalize your vehicle. Whether it be a contractor, farmer, rural area or someone that is tired of the same conversions, with a Ryno Mobility conversion Automotive Innovations Inc. has a solution for you! So contact their staff today, they are always there to advise and help you with your RYNO conversion. Their goal is to assist you and with close to 25 years in the mobility field they most certainly can get you on the road to freedom.

We Deliver Freedom
Automotive Innovations is the preferred New England NMEDA QAP accredited wheelchair accessible pickup dealer.

They are a family business that has has a combined experience of over 73 years in the adaptive mobility equipment industry and provide adaptive mobility solutions for customers all across New England. Select a mobility vehicle from their inventory or choose a non-modified vehicle and let their certified technicians modify it for you.

Automotive Innovations Inc. has been designing, engineering, selling and installing mobility equipment such as hand controls, zero effort steering, servo steering, servo gas brake left foot gas pedals and installing them in GM vehicles for over 25 years.