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Purchasing a wheelchair van or having your own vehicle modified for your disabilities is costly. To help our veterans and service members with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers financial assistance to purchase a new or used vehicle and/or have a vehicle adapted. To purchase a vehicle Service members...
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Although purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be expensive, your NMEDA dealer can guide you to programs that may help you. Below are a few general options to research: State Agencies – Every state has a Vocational Rehabilitation Program. These are state funded programs that assist people with disabilities to...
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Many of today’s leading automakers provide robust rebate programs for many of the factory parts and components they make. NMEDA is fortunate enough to be partners with some of largest auto manufacturers in the world. Below is a list of our trusted NMEDA Member Manufacturers, and how they can help...
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Purchasing a new or pre-owned handicap accessible vehicle can be a major financial responsibility. Luckily, there are financial institutions that offer auto loans that can help you cover the costs associated with purchasing a mobility vehicle. Here are some considerations you should keep in mind, though, before signing on the...
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Since 2006, the Special Kids Fund (SKF) has been dedicated to providing access to adapted mobility vehicles for those in need through the MagicMobility program. This program is designed to collect donated accessible vans and transfer them to families of individuals with disabilities. SKF also works to provide funding for...
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For most individuals seeking to increase their mobility and freedom through the use of an adaptive vehicle, financial struggles and worries can make the search a trying time. Luckily, there are a number of opportunities for those in need of economic assistance in the form of state grants, charitable...
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Funding an Accessible Vehicle For some people living with disabilities, purchasing handicap accessible vehicles seems only a dream. With the cost of medical equipment and treatments, raising the funds needed to add a van or truck to the family fleet can be challenging. However, there are a number of programs...
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With employment rates and costs of living with a disability at a constant high, we begin to see the necessity of financial assistance for people with disabilities. Limited physical mobility may make it difficult to find or even keep a job, and the financial burdens that come along with them...
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The number one reason people with disabilities don’t have access to adequate transportation is because they cannot afford it. The good news is there are a variety of options to consider when you’re looking for financing to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Don’t hesitate to do your homework and...
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We pay taxes, yet many of us find it difficult to ask for government help with our disabilities. We need to get over that mind set, especially if we want to get a job or go back to work. That’s why each state has a Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRFS)...
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