MODIFIED CAR FOR DISABLED

baliw1974

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Hello, I don't know if this is the right place to post or ask question but I will ask anyways. This is in regards to my mother who had a knee surgery and still won't be able to walk (it's been six months now since the surgery). Does anybody know any publication that pertains to getting a car modified to be able to have a lifter for wheel chair? If so how much money are they willing to give and what government agency?
Thank you so much in advance and any inputs will be greatly appreciated.
 
Hello, I don't know if this is the right place to post or ask question but I will ask anyways. This is in regards to my mother who had a knee surgery and still won't be able to walk (it's been six months now since the surgery). Does anybody know any publication that pertains to getting a car modified to be able to have a lifter for wheel chair? If so how much money are they willing to give and what government agency?
Thank you so much in advance and any inputs will be greatly appreciated.
The va has a program for that if I remember right. Is it a service connected problem that cause her to have problems? I'm on the iPad not easy to find info. If I remember tomorrow ill look for you.
 
Hello, I don't know if this is the right place to post or ask question but I will ask anyways. This is in regards to my mother who had a knee surgery and still won't be able to walk (it's been six months now since the surgery). Does anybody know any publication that pertains to getting a car modified to be able to have a lifter for wheel chair? If so how much money are they willing to give and what government agency?
Thank you so much in advance and any inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Dear baliw1974:

I just did a quick Google search and found a new company that builds new wheel-chair access autos in the USA for not only the disabled, but also for taxi companies, too! His autos are in use throughout the USA and can be specially designed to meet most disabled people's other special issues, too.

His company has received Congressional support and special legislative regulations so his company can build cars to US safety standards and reduce costs of production.

His website has pictures, product features of his new autos, and they are really KEWL!

The fellow that started up this company is himself, a wheel-chair fellow who has had to be in a wheel-chair since the 1980's. He saw a need in this specialty auto market, and took it upon himself to produce vehicles for people in situations like he has been in. Good on him!

http://www.vpgautos.com

The corporate number is: 1-877-681-3678

I placed a call to this number, but the corporate office is only open Monday through Friday (I THINK Eastern Time).

But I suspect his company has Veterans who are already driving his autos, so the company may already know the ropes on how to access funding of all types and may already know how to access VA grants for these great cars. (These are NICE looking autos - they blew me away on his website!)

Also, if you go to va.gov, there is a grant (free money) that allows certain medically qualified Veterans to receive funding for modified vehicles.

But for sure call that company as they may already know how to get funding - and HOW TO QUALIFY for funding. After all, they have a direct motivation to sell this specialty market-niche product and have already received government support for product production.

Hope this helps. And let us know what happens!

V/r,
nwlivewire
 
Department of Veterans Affairs
Automobile and Special Adaptive Equipment Grants

Can a Veteran Receive Financial Assistance From VA to Purchase an Automobile?
Yes. Financial assistance, in the form of a grant, is available to purchase a new or used automobile (or other conveyance) to accommodate a veteran or servicemember with certain disabilities that resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active military service. The grant may also be paid, if disabilities are a result of medical treatment, examination, vocational rehabilitation, or compensated work therapy provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The grant is paid directly to the seller of the automobile for the total price (up to $11,000) of the automobile. The veteran or servicemember may only receive the automobile grant once in his/her lifetime.

What Disabilities Must You Have to Qualify for the Automobile Grant?
A veteran or servicemember must have one of the following disabilities to qualify for the automobile grant:
loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both feet
loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both hands, or
permanent impairment of vision in both eyes to a certain degree

Does VA Pay to Adapt a Vehicle?
Yes. Those qualified for the automobile grant, and veterans or servicemembers with ankylosis (immobility of the joint) of one or both knees or hips resulting from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated by active military service may also qualify for the adaptive equipment grant.

Adaptive equipment includes, but is not limited to, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and special equipment necessary to assist the eligible person into and out of the vehicle. Contact should be made with your local VA medical center’s Prosthetic Department prior to purchasing any equipment.

The adaptive equipment grant may be paid more than once, and it may be paid to either the seller or the veteran.

How Can I Apply for an Automobile and/or Special Adaptive Equipment Grant?
You can apply for the automobile and/or the special adaptive equipment grant by completing VA Form 21-4502, Application for Automobile or Other Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment and submitting it to your local VA regional office. The instructions on the VA Form 21-4502 contain a list of adaptive equipment that has been pre-approved for particular disabilities.

Note: After you complete and submit Section I of the application, VA will complete Section II and return the original to you. You are responsible for obtaining the invoice from the seller, updating Section III, and submitting the form to your local VA regional office for payment.

If you are entitled to adaptive equipment only (i.e., service connected for ankylosis of knees or hips) you should complete VA Form 10-1394, Application for Adaptive Equipment – Motor Vehicle and submit it to your local VA medical center. Additionally, VA Form 10-1394 should be completed for approval of equipment not specified on the VA Form 21-4502.

For More Information, Call Toll-Free 1-800-827-1000
or Visit Our Web Site at HYPERLINK "http://www.va.gov" http://www.va.gov.
Compensation & Pension Service – July 2008


 
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