Wheelchair accessible van

MobilityWorks® Announces Launch of the A4A RE (Rear-Entry) With FlexFlat™ Conversion by Driverge® Vehicle Innovations: The First Flexible Accessible Vehicle

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Urban planning, Vans, Wheelchair accessible van, Transport, A4A, Wheelchair, Accessibility, Bus, Human activities

RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MobilityWorks, the nation's largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is pleased to announce the first flexible wheelchair accessible vehicle: the A4A RE with FlexFlat conversion.

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  • RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MobilityWorks, the nation's largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is pleased to announce the first flexible wheelchair accessible vehicle: the A4A RE with FlexFlat conversion.
  • The A4A RE with the FlexFlat conversion operates as an accessible van when it's needed, and as a standard minivan when it's not.
  • "We are always on a mission to find the newest innovations in adaptive equipment," said Chris Paczak, Chief Marketing Officer at MobilityWorks.
  • "This conversion gives us the opportunity to meet the ever-changing needs of busy families while giving them a reliable, flexible way to transport their loved ones."

NMEDA Celebrates National Mobility Awareness Month

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Urban planning, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Transport, Accessibility, Urban design, Articles, Wheelchair accessible van, Wheelchair, Disability, Driver rehabilitation

TAMPA, Fla., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2012, May has been recognized as National Mobility Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA).

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  • TAMPA, Fla., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2012, May has been recognized as National Mobility Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA).
  • As an advocate for mobility and accessibility for drivers with disabilities, NMEDA and its members continue to support National Mobility Awareness Month.
  • National Mobility Awareness Month is a great opportunity to highlight the variety of mobility solutions, safety features and wheelchair accessible vehicles available so that everyone can live their best life."
  • The goal of National Mobility Awareness Month is to continue to bring awareness and support education for seniors, veterans, caregivers, and people with disabilities regarding the many wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment options available for living an active and mobile lifestyle.

Global Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converter Market (2019 to 2027) - Featuring Kirchoff Mobility, Brotherhood Automobility & Vehicle Production Group Among Others

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Urban planning, Vans, Wheelchair accessible van, Transport, Accessibility, Wheelchair

The publisher's recent report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market, with the help of a comprehensive outlook, provides readers with an assessment of the global market landscape.

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  • The publisher's recent report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market, with the help of a comprehensive outlook, provides readers with an assessment of the global market landscape.
  • Presented in a clear sanctioned manner, this report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market gives readers an individual understanding of the market.
  • What are the essential strategies by key stakeholders in the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market to expand their geographic presence?
  • How regulatory norms affected the market for wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market?

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converter Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019 - 2027

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Monday, March 2, 2020
Urban planning, Vans, Wheelchair accessible van, Transport, Design, Accessibility, Wheelchair, International Symbol of Access

The analyst's recent report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market, with the help of a comprehensive outlook, provides readers with an assessment of the global market landscape.This study on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market analyzes the scenario for the period of 2019 to 2027, wherein, 2018 is the base year and 2017 and before is historical data.

Key Points: 
  • The analyst's recent report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market, with the help of a comprehensive outlook, provides readers with an assessment of the global market landscape.This study on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market analyzes the scenario for the period of 2019 to 2027, wherein, 2018 is the base year and 2017 and before is historical data.
  • Presented in a clear sanctioned manner, this report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market gives readers an individual understanding of the market.
  • How much revenue will the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market generate by the end of the forecast period?
  • Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converter Market: Research Methodology
    This report on the wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market is based on a complete and comprehensive evaluation of the market, backed by secondary and primary sources.Market volume is determined by country wise model mapping of vehicle through internal & external proprietary databases, and relevant patent and regulatory databases.

MobilityWorks Adds 7 More Locations with Acquisition of IMED Mobility

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Friday, January 3, 2020
Richfield, Wheelchair accessible van, Wheelchair

Richfield, OH, Jan. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MobilityWorks, the nation's largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is adding 7 new locations with the acquisition of IMED Mobility.

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  • Richfield, OH, Jan. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MobilityWorks, the nation's largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is adding 7 new locations with the acquisition of IMED Mobility.
  • The acquisition will add to MobilityWorks' presence in the state of Wisconsin and will add new locations in the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota.
  • Following the acquisition, MobilityWorks will now operate 92 total locations in 31 states.
  • Over the last two decades, IMED Mobility and MobilityWorks have shared a passion and mission to provide affordable, reliable wheelchair accessible vehicles to everyone.

Non-Profit Announces New Safety-Reviewed Wheelchair Vehicle Resource

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Transport, Electric vehicles, Vans, Road safety, Electric vehicle conversion, Wheelchair accessible van, Automotive safety, Vehicles, Land transport

www.nmeda.com/SafetyReviewedVehicles is an online listing of all vehicle conversions that have been reviewed for compliance to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by NMEDA's Compliance Review Program engineers.

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  • www.nmeda.com/SafetyReviewedVehicles is an online listing of all vehicle conversions that have been reviewed for compliance to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by NMEDA's Compliance Review Program engineers.
  • The site contains a comprehensive list of all known vehicle conversion companies and the individual conversions that have been reviewed, including make, model, year and conversion type.
  • "NMEDA is delighted to be able to offer a free, easy-to-use resource for helping folks make informed choices about the conversions they are considering," said Danny Langfield, NMEDA CEO.
  • When shopping for a wheelchair accessible vehicle, safety is definitely not the corner you want to cut.

Westlake Partners with MobilityWorks to Finance Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Finance, Aftermarket, Automotive, Professional services, General Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, Vans, Wheelchair accessible van, Wheelchair

Westlake Financial Services announces partnership with MobilityWorks, a national wheelchair accessible van provider, to offer financing to customers looking for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

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  • Westlake Financial Services announces partnership with MobilityWorks, a national wheelchair accessible van provider, to offer financing to customers looking for wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Westlake will finance the vehicle plus the cost of making it more wheelchair accessible at competitive loan structures with low down payment and low rate options.
  • With Westlakes extensive finance program, we are able to offer a variety of loans that fit the financial needs of customers at MobilityWorks, stated Ian Anderson, Westlake Technology Holdings Group President.
  • Chris Paczak, VP of Business Development at MobilityWorks commented, Our partnership with Westlake Financial gives our customers access to financing solutions that help support the MobilityWorks mission of Accessibility for All.

BraunAbility Rolls Out 3D Access Aisles Nationwide on ADA Anniversary

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Urban planning, Architecture, Visual arts, BraunAbility, Aisle, Vans, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Accessibility, Wheelchair accessible van, Wheelchair, Braun

The 3D access aisles will be installed in parking lots of businesses that sell mobility products, including BraunAbility wheelchair accessible vehicles, to mark the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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  • The 3D access aisles will be installed in parking lots of businesses that sell mobility products, including BraunAbility wheelchair accessible vehicles, to mark the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • This nationwide 3D painting event is part of a larger movement by BraunAbility called Drive for Inclusion.
  • The first-ever 3D access aisle was revealed by BraunAbility to launch the initiative on May 1 in Speedway, Ind.
  • Another 3D access aisle was installed in Edison, N.J. later the same month.

Vantage Mobility International Announces New Fundraising Round

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Health, Other Health, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Companies, Transport, Automotive industry, Fiat, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Vans, Wheelchair accessible van, Chrysler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Fiat Automobiles, Accessibility

Vantage Mobility International (Vantage Mobility or VMI), a market leader in the manufacturing of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), and its affiliates announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with its investors and financial lenders to accept a new round of funding designed to strengthen the companys balance sheet and accelerate the growth of its business.

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  • Vantage Mobility International (Vantage Mobility or VMI), a market leader in the manufacturing of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), and its affiliates announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with its investors and financial lenders to accept a new round of funding designed to strengthen the companys balance sheet and accelerate the growth of its business.
  • The funding will enable VMI to invest in several longer-term strategic projects, including product development, supplier relationships, and customer partnerships.
  • Mark Shaughnessy, Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Mobility, commented, I am delighted to announce this news, which will help VMI realize its vision of improving the customer experience of renting, leasing, buying and owning a WAV.
  • Vantage Mobility International (VMI) is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles built on Toyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) chassis.

North America's Wheelchair-Accessible/Mobility Vehicles Market to 2023 - 40,000 Vans & Buses Converted/Upfitted into Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles for a Combined Annual Value of $2+ Billion in 2018

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Friday, May 3, 2019
Motor vehicles, Vans, Minibuses, School buses, Wheelchair accessible van, Bus, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Paratransit, Cutaway, Wayne Busette, Cutaway van chassis

This market research report examines the business of converting/upfitting vans and fabrication of cutaway buses into wheelchair-accessible and ambulatory vehicles, also known as paratransit or mobility vehicles, for personal and commercial use in North America.

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  • This market research report examines the business of converting/upfitting vans and fabrication of cutaway buses into wheelchair-accessible and ambulatory vehicles, also known as paratransit or mobility vehicles, for personal and commercial use in North America.
  • The report examines three segments that are converted into wheelchair-accessible vehicles-minivans, Euro-style ready vans such as the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and buses on cutaway chassis.
  • Of note is the increasing use of full-size Euro-style passenger vans relative to ADA-compliant cutaway buses.
  • Sixty-two companies converted/upfitted more than 40,000 vans and cutaway buses into wheelchair-accessible vehicles in 2018, for a combined annual value of over $2 billion.