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

What is a rear-entry wheelchair van?

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What is a rear-entry wheelchair van?

A rear entry wheelchair van is a vehicle where the rear bumper and floor have been modified to allow ease of access for wheelchair users through the rear of the vehicle. This allows wheelchair users to easily enter and exit the vehicle safely, from virtually any parking spot. Wheelchair tie-downs and restraints are included with each conversion.

 


What vans can we convert into a rear entry mobility van?

We can convert the Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Toyota Sienna, and the Volkswagen Routan!

 


Where do I buy an rear entry  accessible van?


You can buy our vans directly from us at the VMi New England Mobility Center. Call us at 508-697-6006, or fill out the form. Live far from Bridgewater, MA we can deliver a rear entry van conversion directly to you house!

 


Do you sell used already converted wheelchair vans?

Yes! We stock pre-owned vehicles that have new conversions and we also take previously converted mini vans in on trade. These vehicles are not placed in our inventory until they undergo a series of rigorous safety, mechanical and cosmetic inspections. You can buy with confidence knowing you are purchasing a safe, dependable and appealing product!

 


How wide is the ramp?

The Chrysler, Dodge, and Volkswagen offerings come standard with a 34″ wide ramp that has 4″ side rails. Our Toyota vans are equipped with a 31″ wide ramp with 2″ side rails.

 


Will you convert a used van that someone brings you?

Of course! Call Jim Sanders @ 508-697-6006 for more information!

 


Doesn’t modifying the floor make the vehicle unsafe?

 

Quite the contrary.  Each rear entry wheelchair conversion is constructed with an ultra-strong metal alloy shell on a steel frame. This configuration provides a combination of strength and light weight economical features, which results in less maintenance and longer vehicle life. These lightweight alloys put less stress on the vehicle which gives AutoAbility vehicles their famous durability and longevity

Rear Entry wheelchair mini vans and transfer seats.

 
One thing our customers have always asked for was an easy way to get wheelchair passengers into the front seats. So our engineers went to the people at B&D Independence, Inc. and they came up with a very attractive and functional solution. With the second row sliding door open, the custom rear entry mini van transfer seat has a full 36″ of movement forward and back, and a full 100 degrees of rotation. The OEM seat also retains 100% functionality of the recline and sliding track features. The VMi New England Mobility Center transfer seat offers wheelchair passengers the ability to get in the drivers seat, or front passenger seat safely and easily.The transfer seat is controlled by two switches on the inboard side of the seat, for passenger and driver respectively. B&D Independence, Inc. also offers a handheld pendant to control the seat, which gives customers a choice when choosing their controls.

One of our core values at VMi New England Mobility Center is that quality mobility equipment shouldn’t be expensive. By providing accessible front row seating without lowering the front floor of the vehicle, we are able to not only save costs, but also maintain the strength of the front OEM vehicle frame. By intruding less on the vehicle frame, we are also able to offer a reliable mobility solution that will provide years of uninterrupted service.

Full specs on the Leadership L75 transfer seat by B&D Independence, Inc. can be found by clicking here .

Toyota Sienna Wheelchair Accessible Van Conversions

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There are so many ways to configure the Toyota Sienna to meet your individual transportation needs. Toyota’s expanding selection of partner conversion companies allows for confident choices based upon your lifestyle and preference.

These lowered-floor wheelchair accessible Siennas allow users to travel in the front, center passenger positions or rear. Removable seating can be configured to allow individuals to either transfer into the driver’s seat or drive from their wheelchair. Choosing the option that’s right for you means less compromise, greater mobility.

This conversion includes a complete reconstruction of the van’s floor by cutting out the original and replacing it with a purpose-built floor that adds inches to the height of the door opening for easy entry and exit. As the door opens, the vehicle also kneels to make the ramp angle as low as possible, making it easier for those in a manual wheelchair to get into their van. The fold-out ramp is an industry standard and has been proven safe over years of service. When deployed, the ramp is perfectly flat, then folds in half and stores against the curb-side door for travel.

Fold-out ramp Siennas are available from BraunAbility and Vantage Mobility International (VMI)

Siennas featuring an in-floor ramp represent an interesting twist on the traditional fold-out ramp by storing the one-piece ramp under the floor. Just like the fold-out, this conversion includes a complete reconfiguration of the chassis and has the kneeling feature. The in-floor configuration means the floor stays hidden until needed, allowing you to choose the style that suits your taste.

In-floor ramp Siennas are available from BraunAbility and Vantage Mobility International (VMI).

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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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An economical solution for many families is the rear-entry wheelchair accessible option. The front of the Sienna chassis remains intact and a path is formed into the rear of the van for access. Additional folding passenger seats can be added to the middle row position to accommodate larger families or for use in taxi service where the wheelchair accommodation may not be consistently used. The rear entry configuration allows entry and exit even when parked in a standard parking space or in a one-car garage.

Rear entry Siennas are available from VMi New England Mobility Center.

New Toyota Siennas converted for wheelchair access are warranted under the same terms and conditions as Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty; conversion-related modifications are warranted by Toyota’s conversion partner. Your wheelchair accessible Sienna also comes standard with Toyota Care, the complimentary car maintenance plan that includes 24-hour roadside assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Siennas converted for wheelchair access also qualify for Toyota Mobility Assistance; details on reimbursement submission are available through your local mobility dealer.

Where to buy

For wheelchair accessible vans, visit your local Toyota Mobility Dealer to select the Sienna model grade, color combination and equipment you like best, the Toyota mobility sales professional will assist you in locating the Sienna you prefer.

Massachusetts Wheelchair Accessible Transportation Services

 

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Massachusetts Wheelchair Accessible Transportation Services

Contact our certified mobility consultants at the mobility center with any questions about purchasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Links to ADA Paratransit, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services available in Massachusetts.

 
– ADA PARATRANSIT –
– REGULAR & WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXI SERVICES –

Beverly – Tri-City Taxi – Peabody, Danvers, Beverly, Salem, Marblehead

Boston – Boston Cab Dispatch – Boston
Boston – Brain Tree Taxi – Boston
Boston – Charlestown Taxi – Boston
Boston – Chelsea Taxi – Boston

Boston – East Boston Taxi – Boston
Boston – Hello Taxi – Brookline, Allston, Brighton, Boston
Boston – Hyde Park Taxi – Boston
Boston – Malden Cab – Boston
Boston – Massachusetts Cab – Boston

Boston – Metro-Cab – Wheelchair accessible vans available
Boston – Sharon Taxi – Boston
Boston – Somerville Cab – Boston
Boston – South Cab – South Boston
Cambridge – Cambridge Cab – Cambridge

Cape Cod – Cape Cab – Provincetown, Wellfleet, Chatham, Orleans
Cape Cod – Mercedes Cab – Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham
Falmouth – Falmouth Taxi – Falmouth
Hudson – Sunshine Taxi – Hudson, Westborough, Concord, London Black Cabs
Ipswich – Ipswich Taxi – Ipswich

Newton – Veterans Taxi – Newton, Needham, Weston, Wellesley, Waltham
Newton – Yellow Cab – West Newton
Plymouth – Mayflower Taxi – Plymouth
Quincy – Yellow Cab – Quincy
South Yarmouth – Barnstable Taxi – South Yarmouth

Waltham – Checker Cab – Waltham
Waltham – Patriot Taxi – Waltham
Watertown – Watertown Taxi – Watertown
Worburn – Checker Cab – Worburn
Worcester – Worcester Red Cabs – Wheelchair accessible vans available
Worcester – New Worcester Yellow Cab – Worcester
 

– NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION –

AMR – Attleboro/Taunton/Dartmouth, Brockton, Dedham, Haverhill/Hampstead, Milford, Newburyport, Plymouth, Springfield, & Worchester
CRT Cabulance – Pittfield, Berskhire County
LifeLine Ambulance Service – Arlington, Brighton, Concord, Framingham, Milford, Needham, Norwood,  Peabody, Woburn, Worchester + New Hampshire Locations
People Movers STS – Throughout New England – Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

 

Contact our certified mobility consultants at the New England mobility center with any questions about purchasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.

history of toyota mobility solutions

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History of Toyota Mobility:
Toyota began providing mobility solutions back in 2001 by introducing the Tundra pick-up truck with a wheelchair lift installed by local mobility centers like VMi New England. Since then they have continued to expand our vehicle lines that offer mobility assistance products and partnered with some of the best conversion companies in the market today: Vantage Mobility International has been converting Sienna ramp vans and VMi New England has been installing hand controls, spinner knobs, left foot gas pedals and lift-up seats in just about every popular sport utility vehicles including RAV4 and Highlander models. Wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts and hand controls are can be installed in most Toyota models.

Our commitment to you is to continue to provide some of the best mobility solutions on the market today.

Fold-out ramp Siennas are available from Vantage Mobility International and BraunAbility

Siennas featuring an in-floor ramp represent an interesting twist on the traditional fold-out ramp by storing the one-piece ramp under the floor. Just like the fold-out, this conversion includes a complete reconfiguration of the chassis and has the kneeling feature. The in-floor configuration means the floor stays hidden until needed, allowing you to choose the style that suits your taste.

In-floor ramp Siennas are available from BraunAbility and Vantage Mobility International (VMI).

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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.

newenglandwheelchairvan.com Toyota Sienna Wheelchair Van New England

An economical solution for many families is the rear-entry wheelchair accessible option. The front of the Sienna chassis remains intact and a path is formed into the rear of the van for access. Additional folding passenger seats can be added to the middle row position to accommodate larger families or for use in taxi service where the wheelchair accommodation may not be consistently used. The rear entry configuration allows entry and exit even when parked in a standard parking space or in a one-car garage.

Rear entry Siennas are available from VMi New England Mobility Center.

New Toyota Siennas converted for wheelchair access are warranted under the same terms and conditions as Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty; conversion-related modifications are warranted by Toyota’s conversion partner. Your wheelchair accessible Sienna also comes standard with Toyota Care, the complimentary car maintenance plan that includes 24-hour roadside assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Siennas converted for wheelchair access also qualify for Toyota Mobility Assistance; details on reimbursement submission are available through your local mobility dealer.

Where to buy

For wheelchair accessible vans, visit your local Toyota Mobility Dealer to select the Sienna model grade, color combination and equipment you like best, the Toyota mobility sales professional will assist you in locating the Sienna you prefer.