Handicap Equipment

Are you looking to rent or buy the RV?
Do you want a new or used handicap RV?
Will the lift fit your wheelchair or handicap scooter?
Does the handicap accessible RV have enough space so that you can easily maneuver a wheelchair or scooter inside?
Do you need a roll in handicap shower or a walk in tub?
Does it have a support grab rail for safe transfer?
Is the undercoating chip resistant and will it reduce noise from the outside?
Is the exterior finish UV resistant to prevent oxidation and fading?
Is it equipped with fabric protection?
If it is used, how many previous owners has it had and has it been involved in any accidents?
What kind of road hazard protection and physical damage insurance is offered?
Can the dealer offer you life, accident and health disability insurance?
Is there a 24 / 7 emergency roadside assistance program?
What about a toll-free technician hotline?
What kind of warranty is offered?
Can the dealer help you with the financing?

Do you need a stair wheelchair lift or a regular stair lift?
Does it have to be portable?
What kind of wheelchair do you own? Is it compatible with the model you have chosen?
Do you have a load bearing wall to mount the stair wheelchair lift on?
Will the lift be able to support your weight?
Is there enough space at the top and bottom of the stairs?
Do you need a model for straight or curved stairs?
Will it be used indoors or outdoors?
Do you need a enclosed model?
Do the stairs offer enough room for you and your wheelchair?
Will there be any reconstruction necessary and if so, how much will it cost?
Does it have a fail safe braking system?
If you buy a used lift, will there still be a warranty from the dealer or manufacturer?
Does the control panel have a alarm button and a emergency lowering switch?
Is it equipped with a grab rail?
Can the dealer offer it in a variety of colors?
Is the manufacturer ISO certified?
Will the government or your insurance company pay for the lift?
Can your dealer offer assist you with the funding details?
Does it comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Accessories For Your Manual, Transport Or Electric Wheelchair

• Wheelchair seat backpack
• Saddle bags that can be strapped to the armrest
• Clothes guards that will keep your clothes from being caught in the wheels
• Spoke guards
• Wheelchair drink holders, static and folding models
• Hands free drink holder with a tube
• Trays that can be used as tables
• Cane carriers
• Leather racing gloves to protect your hands
• Seat and back cushions with foam, gel or air
• Bariatric, Tempur or self cooling cushions
• Cushion and armrest covers
• Umbrellas and canopies
• Wheelchair covers
• Foldable handicap ramps
• Wheelchair lifts and carriers for handicap vans
• Clip on ashtray
• Laptop desk
• Footrest covers
• Single and dual foot support
• Fishing pole holder
• Push handle
• Shock absorbers for the tires
• Ergonomic hand rims
• Brake locks

Accessories that will make your handicap shower more accessible

• Angled safety grab rails
• Flip up / swing up grab bars
• Portable grab bar with suction cups
• Foldable handicap shower seat
• Floor mounted soft shower seat
• Sliding transfer bench
• Manual or battery powered handicap bathtub lift
• Shower doors without a bottom track
• Collapsible shower thresholds that will allow easy wheelchair access while keeping water from escaping
• Walk in tubs with with transfer ledges
• Removable fiberglass wheelchair ramp
• Convertible tubs that can be changed into showers
• Single handle chrome plated mixing valves with anti scalding function
• Height adjustable shower head
• Slip resistant handicap shower pans
• Non slip rubber mat

Accessories that will make your handicap scooter more pleasant to use

• Basket
• Rear basket
• Seat bag
• Drink holder
• Basket liner and cover
• Storage cover
• Control panel cover
• Seat cover
• Leg cape
• Rain cape
• Scooter canopy
• Foldable PVC garage
• Roll up ramp
• Telescopic ramp
• Threshold ramp
• Reflective sticker strips
• Reflective waistcoat
• Arm rest pouch
• Long life battery
• Puncture sealant
• Oxygen bottle holder
• Walking frame holder
• Walking stick holder
• Crutch / cane holder
• Personalized registration plate

• How much do you plan on investing in your walk in tub?
• Will the walk in tubs you are looking at offer easy accessibility for someone with your needs?
• Could it be easily installed in your bathroom without any expensive reconstruction?
• Is the dealer located near you so you can try the model before deciding to buy?
• Do you need a bath tub with a seat, a door, hydrotherapy, whirlpool or a jacuzzi function?
• Does the overall quality seem to be up to par?
• Does it have a anti scalding function?
• Do you need a oversized walk in tub?
• How long does it take to fill it?
• Does it have a outward swinging door thus making it easy to drain?
• Is it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) approved?
• Have already chosen which brand you prefer, Premier, Safety Tubs, DCE, MediTub, Comfort Bath etc?

According to the ADA (Americans With Disabilities) regulations you are supposed to provide designated handicap accessible parking spaces if providing those is readily achievable. An handicap accessible parking space must have enough space for a vehicle and an enough free space located on one of the sides of the parking space that can be used as an accessible path.

This extra space is there to allow a person using a mobility device for example a wheelchair or electric handicap scooter, to be able to exit their van. A handicap parking sign with the international standard symbol of accessibility must be placed in front of the parking space and mounted so high that it is not hidden by a vehicle parked in that space.

• Do you want a handicap shower chair in aluminum or PVC plastic?
• Does your shower have enough space for the chair?
• Will you need one of the models with height adjustable seats?
• Do you need leg support, adjustable footrests or flip-up arms?
• How about sturdy armrests for pushing yourself up from the seat?
• What is the maximum weight capacity?
• Do you want one with a padded seat?
• Does it have to be foldable?
• Will it suffice for you or do you need a heavy duty handicap shower chair?

• Does it specifically offer handicap accessible playground equipment?
• Does the playground offer activities for wheelchair bound kids?
• Does it offer activities that are safe for those who are visually impaired or blind?
• Is it easy to access for parents with disabilities so they can play with their children?
• Can it offer a pathway of steps or ramps thus making i easier to access the upper levels?
• Can it offer rehabilitative equipment for those in need of that?
• How long will it take to install?
• Does the playground comply with the ADA (American with Disabilities Act)?

In USA

• To be eglible for a handicap parking permit in the USA a persons medical condition must meet the legal definition of a disability.
• To apply you will need to send in a application to the county tax offices.

In Canada

• For someone to be eglible for a handicap parking permit their condition must be recognized by an Accessible Parking Permit program recognized health practitioner.
• A application can be picked up at any Drivers and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices.

In Australia

• For someone to be eglible for a handicap parking permit they need to be a person whose speed of movement is severely restricted because of that impairment, and who is unable to use public transport because of a permanent physical impairment.