Category Archives: Wheelchair Vans

Wheelchair van and mobility needs for New England – Boston, MA

A wheelchair van is more obtainable than you realize.

A wheelchair van is more obtainable than you realize.

VMi New England Wheelchair Van MA

VMi New England your local Mobility Resource understands a wheelchair van is much more than a way to get around. It means independence, a higher quality of life and freedom. We also understand that people with disabilities often struggle with medical bills, limited income and other financial obstacles that can make owning a handicap van seem unrealistic.
A wheelchair van is more obtainable than you realize. Numerous grants and reimbursements are offered from varied sources. And now you’ve found the most comprehensive online resource for wheelchair van financial assistance options. Explore the links below to discover the available grants, rebates and reimbursements for buying a wheelchair van or modifying a car with adaptive driving equipment.
Learn about rebates offered by original equipment manufacturers. Vehicle manufacturer programs that give money back on new wheelchair vans or handicap van conversion equipment are a great way to cut your costs.
See a list of nonprofit organizations and associations that award grants to people with physical disabilities. Grants can significantly offset the expense of a wheelchair van or adaptive driving equipment.
Find sources of funding for veterans of the U.S. military. Most veterans are eligible for partial or complete aid for acquiring a wheelchair van.
Read about aid benefiting families of children with special mobility needs. Grants for physically disabled children help families afford a handicap van.
Search for grants given out by your state. Every state provides financial aid to the physically disabled. Your state government is an essential source to help make a wheelchair van, accessibility modification or adaptive driving controls more affordable.
If you work with or know of another agency or organization that should be listed here, please pass along any pertinent information to us:
info@VMiNewEngland.com

Come visit with VMi New England tomorrow at the Veterans Inc. 8th Annual Stand Down

Come and learn more about wheelchair van’s, Free wheelchair van service (Service for those Who have Served) along with Operation Independence tomorrow at

Veterans Inc.
59 South St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(800) 482-2565

Veterans Inc. has been serving Veterans and their families across America for 20 years, with an award-winning model that affirms dignity and re-establishes independence.

Their mission is to provide safe housing, hot meals, and a variety of services that address the causes of homelessness. We help veterans re-gain control of their lives and, ultimately, we save lives.

8th Veterans Inc Stand Down VMi New England

Service Provider Registration

More than 40 providers to participate: representing non-profits, for-profits, and government agencies offering veterans’ services, health & human services, and much more. Veterans at the event will be able to obtain FREE food, clothing, personal care items, haircuts, massages, acupuncture, counseling, legal services; and services and  advice related to employment & training, housing, healthcare, and a career fair  on Friday. Veterans should bring a DD-214 or VA card as proof of veteran status.

Hand Controls Offer Immense Freedom through Technological Innovation

Hand Controls Offer Immense Freedom through Technological Innovation

Ford Wheelchair Driver Van VMi New England

The world of mobility equipment has grown tremendously in the last few years. We’ve seen the rise of things like lowering suspensions, new innovations in wheelchair ramps and quite a bit more. However, few pieces of mobility equipment have affected users’ freedom in the way that hand controls have.

Hand Controls Massachusetts, RI, CT, VT, NH and Maine

Hand controls offer any individual with physical disabilities the chance to get back behind the wheel of their own vehicle. Here at VMi New England, we offer a range of the most advanced hand controls in the industry, designed to accommodate a variety of different needs.

For example, a servo gas brake includes options such as an accelerator lever that mounts directly next to  the existing steering wheel, which operates both the brakes and the accelerator from an easy-to-use lever mounted beside the steering wheel.

Of course, we also offer a steering wheel input system with a 2:1 turn ratio for easier maneuvering. The company’s gas/brake input lever is also a very convenient solution. MPD also manufactures a line of hand controls that can enable better control and convenience, even with limited hand mobility. For instance, their push/twist hand control solution lets drivers control the gas and brake by using pushing and twisting motions. They also offer a push/rock hand control system that works in a similar fashion.

Here at VMi New ENgland, we’re proud to bring our customers the highest quality hand control systems from the world’s top manufacturers. No matter what your driving needs might be, we have a solution that will give you the freedom and independence you deserve.

Father’s day Wheelchair Van Sale!

 Father’s day Wheelchair Van Sale!

2013 Toyota Sienna VMI Summit Silver VMi New England

Buy any VMi New England wheelchair van in stock for your father before 6/22/2013 and save a extra $1000

Can be combined with other rebates and offers.

Ring in 2013 with a NEW Wheelchair Van! Rebates available on Both 2012 and 2013 models – save over $5000 in some cases!!

Call us today to find out what rebates you qualify for (based on residence of end user and other qualifiers).    Call 1-508-697-6006 to be connected to your nearest Wheelchair Van indoor showroom.

2013 Toyota Sienna VMI Summit Silver VMi New England

Come in where its warm and dry to sit inside the vans and compare them side by side to determine your best option!

 ACURA

The Acura Mobility Program is proud to support the mobility needs of drivers and passengers with physical disabilities. When you purchase or lease an Acura vehicle, you will be provided with a cash reimbursement of up to $1,000 of the cost of aftermarket adaptive equipment that is installed on any eligible vehicle.

CHRYSLER
Conversions to Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country models may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000. Conversions to all other eligible Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge models qualify for a maximum reimbursement of $750. Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter models qualify for a maximum reimbursement of $500 on wheel chair lifts. Running boards qualify for a maximum reimbursement of $400. Alerting devices qualify for a maximum reimbursement of $200. These reimbursements will not be reduced or affected by any additional outside funding.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Wheelchair Van

FORD
The Ford Mobility Motoring Program provides up to $1,200 of reimbursement toward the cost of installed adaptive equipment on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle and up to $200 on aftermarket alert hearing devices, lumbar seats and running boards (when not available as factory options). Total reimbursement is not to exceed $1,200.

GENERAL MOTORS
Get up to $1,000 in reimbursement ($1,200 for eligible Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans, including cutaways) for the cost and installation of eligible adaptive equipment. Plus get two additional years of standard OnStar service at no additional cost on all eligible, new OnStar-equipped vehicles. That’s a retail value of $400 or more, depending on the level of standard service on the vehicle.

HONDA
The Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program is proud to support the mobility needs of drivers and passengers with physical disabilities. Honda will provide a reimbursement of up to $1,000 to each eligible, original retail customer for expenses incurred to purchase and install qualifying adaptive equipment on any eligible purchased or leased Honda vehicle.

Honda Wheelchair Van New England MA, RI, CT, VT, NH and Maine

HYUNDAI
Hyundai Mobility Program program will assist Hyundai owners with up to $1,000 toward the cost of installation of new adaptive equipment in a new Hyundai vehicle purchased by an authorized Hyundai dealership.

LEXUS
Lexus Mobility Assistance Reimburses the vehicle owner up to $1,000 cash for after-market adaptive equipment for drivers and/or passengers when installed on any eligible Lexus vehicle purchased or leased new.

TOYOTA
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will provide a reimbursement of up to $1,000 to each eligible, original retail customer, for the exact cost they paid to purchase and install qualifying adaptive driving or passenger equipment for transporting persons with physical disabilities.

Toyota Hand controls New England MA, RI, CT, VT, NH and Maine

VOLKSWAGEN
Volkswagen of America will provide up to $1000 towards the purchase and installation of lift equipment, carriers, hand controls, or pedal extensions on any eligible Volkswagen model.

VOLVO
Mobility by Volvo provides up to $1,000 in financial assistance toward the cost of adding adaptive equipment to an eligible new Volvo and up to $200 on alert hearing devices.

All of these programs have a number of qualifications, limitations, and restrictions that are subject to change at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you contact the manufacturer for complete and current program rules to verify rebate amounts and eligibility before making any purchase.

General Allison Hickey’s Visit to VMI

General Allison Hickey’s  Visit to VMI

VMI’s Operation Independence continues to gain momentum. Jeff Weston, VMI vice president of business development and a former US Army Captain has been establishing relationships and raising awareness with high ranking officials about the program. His effort recently resulted in a visit by retired Air Force Brigadier General Allison Hickey, the Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veteran Affairs, who was in the Phoenix area during a visit to the VA regional office there. 

Gen Hickey, Doug Eaton, Capt. Jeff Weston

Gen Hickey, Doug Eaton, Capt. Jeff Weston

Under Secretary Hickey oversees more than 20,000 employees in VA’s Veterans Benefits Administration, which is responsible for administering VA programs that provide financial and other forms of assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors. Major benefits include veterans’ compensation, veterans’ pension, survivors’ benefits, rehabilitation and employment assistance, education assistance, home loan guaranties, and life insurance coverage.

General Hickey in the VMI Factory

General Hickey in the VMI Factory

Under Secretary Hickey toured our Phoenix factory on June 4 and met with the management team.  Veteran employees and customers joined Weston and the Under Secretary on a factory tour and then shared ideas in an open town hall format.    

General Hickey with VMI Veteran Employees and Customers

General Hickey with VMI Veteran Employees and Customers

“Even though we have provided more benefits to Veterans over the last three years than at any other time in our history, we’re transforming our processes to better deliver the benefits they’ve earned and deserve,” said Under Secretary Hickey. “I always enjoy visiting with fellow veterans and particularly like seeing what other organizations are doing to improve the lives of our veterans.”

Hal Wochholz, General Hickey and Mike West

Hal Wochholz, General Hickey and Mike West

Access, in all forms, is a priority at the VA because of the enormous impact on the life of a veteran. Mobility is critical for access to medical care and employment opportunities.

VMI continues to pioneer programs that improve the buying experience for customers and improve dealer profitability,” noted Weston. “Since my time in the military, I’m particularly interested in programs that benefit fellow veterans. During the meeting with Under Secretary Hickey, VMI pledged to support the goals of VA’s transformation by improving awareness of mobility benefits for veterans through Operation Independence.”

General Hickey and Hal Wochholz

General Hickey and Hal Wochholz

Weston is a graduate of West Point, as well as the Army’s Airborne, Air Assault and Helicopter Flight schools. He was one of the few dual rated pilots (helicopter and airplanes) in the Army.  After leaving the military, he helped companies nationwide develop and grow their sales strategies and teams.

General Hickey with VMI Employees/Veterans

General Hickey with VMI Employees/Veterans

“Raising veteran awareness of their benefits is a top objective of Operation Independence;” commented Weston. “By educating veterans and then working closely with VA, we can help expedite the delivery of the vans. VMI’s approach will result in a better life with greater job opportunities for our veterans, as well as better business processes for our dealers.”

VMI Honda Odyssey Patriot Edition Van

VMI Honda Odyssey Patriot Edition Van