Finding The Right Adapted Vehicle For Your Needs

Having multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy can be a challenge, but needing a wheelchair shouldn’t be an obstacle to your ability to enjoy the freedom of getting out and about. But how do you pick the right wheelchair-accessible vehicle that meets your needs? Buying online, sight unseen could result in a vehicle that isn’t customized to your particular need. A great place to start is with NMEDA – the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. NMEDA dealers can perform an individual in-person evaluation and then recommend the types of vehicles and custom modifications that are exactly right for you.

NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. NMEDA dealers are Quality Assurance Program (QAP) accredited, a program that ensures quality, safety and reliability within the mobility equipment industry. QAP dealers are certified to be the best of the best. And only a QAP dealer will offer you additional advantages like:

• Expert advice and trained technicians
• Individualized in-person equipment evaluations
• 24-hour emergency service by a QAP accredited technician
• Brand names and quality products
• On-site local support for sales and service

Check out the accessible vehicle dealer locator – just type in your ZIP code to find local dealers.