Milford Person Lift

The Milford Person Lift is a unique product made to give safety and peace of mind for any wheelchair user in the form of a lift for vehicles.  The company Autochair has over 30 years experience in the design and manufacture of vehicle adaptations to assist people with disabilities.  The Milford Person Lift is intended to make life easier.  It is lightweight and the driver or passenger can use the hand control to lift the person out of their wheelchair and then maneuver the passenger into the vehicle.  The sling that transfers from the wheelchair to the car is easy to fit while seated in the wheelchair.  Even the very smallest of cars can be fitted with the Milford Person Lift.  The lift is normally used for only the passenger side but in some vehicles can be installed on the driver’s side.   

This innovative Lift has the advantage of making the transfer from car easy on the person being lifted and prevents strain on the caregiver helping.  The lift is made from a light weight aluminum that weighs less than 18 pounds.  The warranty for the lift lasts for 12 months and guarantees against faulty parts or workmanship.  It will not weigh down small vehicles with its compact size and it is very easy to assemble and disassemble.  Mounted into the vehicle floor by a bracket that the Milford Person Lift fits onto, it provides you with endless opportunities to travel without discomfort, hassle, or worry for you or your partner.  The Milford Person Lift is safe, comfort and versatility from one lift.  Come see one today at our Denver Performance Mobility location or call one of our Mobility Advisors for more information! 

Fun and Ultimate Freedom with the GoShichi Wheelchair Pickup

When you think of wheelchair accessible vehicles, chances are good that you immediately think of minivans. That’s understandable – until recently, that’s been the most common choice for individuals dependent on a scooter or wheelchair. For years, wheelchair users have not had the option to drive a 4 x 4 truck. However, that’s no longer true. Today, individuals with limited mobility can actually get behind the wheel of a powerful, performance-oriented pickup truck. The GoShichi wheelchair pickup packs in the performance, as well as some other pretty impressive benefits.

One of the most impressive things about this wheelchair pickup truck is that it is available in both a 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive version.  The 4 x 4 truck is ready to take you where you want to go, whether it is safely navigating snow packed road, negotiating slippery boat ramps or driving up and down winding mountain roads, this is the truck that will get you there. Another immense advantage of the GoShichi wheelchair pickup truck is the fact that it’s built for carrying a payload. Whether you’re hauling the boat down to the lake, taking the family on a camping trip or moving firewood, this truck has all the payload capacity that you’ll need to get the job done. 

Another exciting design feature: the lift system requires less than 6 feet of clearance for full entry and exit.  Add to that the fact that the lift is built right into the door, and you can see the immense convenience here. All you have to do is drive your wheelchair into the lock-down position and the lift moves you up and in, right behind the steering wheel.  There is also a passenger version of the GoShichi that operates in the same fashion. 

Finally, the GoShichi requires a model that is either a crew cab or an extended cab.  The back seat remains in the vehicle so you’ll be able to safely carry up to 5 passengers. As you can see, the GoShichi wheelchair pickup offers a terrific new alternative for the driver or passenger looking for adventure.

Customer Appreciation Day at Performance Mobility - Denver

We at Performance Mobility pride ourselves on giving back to the community and one of the ways in which we do that is through our Customer Appreciation Day here in Denver. October 1^st was our latest Customer Appreciation Day, and it was a huge success. It was a day marked by laughter, information, great food and lots of fun. If you were able to attend, we’d like to extend a warm thank you. If you weren’t able to make it down, we’re giving you an invitation now for the next one!

We sent out an open invitation to all of our current and new customers to come down and see what all the fuss was about and it looks like most did! It was a tremendous turnout. The valet parking and the BBQ were a big hit with all attendees, of course, and so were the free prize drawings. We gave away a grand prize of a flat screen LCD TV along with loads of great gift cards to our loyal customers.

Of course, the stars of the show were the wheelchair accessible minivans. A wide range of different models were available for customers to take a peek at, including the brand new, redesigned 2011 Toyota Sienna, the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country and the 2011 Honda Odyssey, each of which were outfitted with wheelchair conversions from Vantage Mobility International and BraunAbility. The unique GoShichi pickup truck conversion was also enormously popular. The pickup features a wheelchair lift integrated right into the door to make getting in and out a simple, hassle free process. The Mobility Conquest wheelchair motorcycle turned more than a few heads as well, and the trike has definitely been well received.

Attending industry leaders and mobility equipment manufacturers were also on hand to provide in-depth information about wheelchair van conversions, BRUNO wheelchair and scooter lifts, new mobility equipment and much more. We were extremely gratified by the incredible turnout and look forward to the next one!

Performance Mobility Offers Help with Financing Handicap Vans

When you start shopping for handicap vans, you will notice a few things. One of these things is that these vehicles can be quite an investment when compared to a non-converted van. For many people, the fear is that they will not be able to afford the right mobility vehicle and that their dream of transportation freedom will be dashed. However, this does not have to be the case. If you have been avoiding purchasing a mobility vehicle because of cost, then you do not have to look any further than Performance Mobility.

Why is Performance Mobility the right place for you to look in order to find the best handicap vans in an affordable manner? Performance Mobility has a wide selection of wheelchair accessible vans at many different prices - everything from brand new 2011 model year vans to pre-owned vans spanning the last decade. In addition, the people at Performance Mobility will assist you in finding the best financing options for people who are in need of a handicap van. These financing options make it much easier for anyone to find and purchase a handicap accessible vehicle while financing it with a bank.

When you begin shopping at Performance Mobility, you will find that the credit application process is quite easy. You will not spend hours filling out forms. In addition, since they work with many different finance companies, you will find that they are able to get financing for you at the best rates and terms. Financing terms are available for up to ten years for qualified buyers, simplifying the process of choosing a handicap van that will include an affordable monthly payment.

If you have been avoiding shopping for handicap vans because you thought the investment was out of your reach, now is the time to explore your options to finance a van. Performance Mobility will assist you in finding, choosing and financing the vehicle that you need at affordable monthly payments.

Performance Mobility Offers Help with Financing Handicap Vans

When you start shopping for handicap vans, you will notice a few things. One of these things is that these vehicles can be quite an investment. For many people, the fear is that they will not be able to afford the right mobility vehicle, and many people fear that their dream of transportation freedom will be dashed. However, this does not have to be the case. If you have been avoiding purchasing a mobility vehicle because of cost, then you do not have to look any further than Performance Mobility.

Why is Performance Mobility the right place for you to look to find the best handicap vans in an affordable manner? At Performance Mobility, financing options are designed just for people who are in need of a handicap van. These financing options make it easy for anyone to find and purchase one of these vehicles.

When you begin shopping at Performance Mobility, you will find that the credit application process is quite easy. You will not spend hours filling out forms. In addition, since they work with many different finance companies, you will find that they are able to get financing for you at the best rates and terms. Financing options are available for up to ten years, making it easy for you to choose a handicap van that will include an affordable monthly payment.

If you have been avoiding shopping for handicap vans because you thought the investment was out of your reach, then you do not have to avoid it anymore. Performance Mobility will make it easy for you to find, choose, and finance the vehicle that you need at affordable monthly payments so that you will not have to deal with budgetary strains.

Handicap Vans Improve Veterans’ Lives

Veterans of our armed forces have sacrificed the quality of their lives in the service of our country. For many, this also means injury in the line of duty and a return to civilian life with disabilities, some that require a new dependence on a wheelchair for mobility. With the use of handicap vans, it is possible for many people to get out and enjoy life, or to live a higher quality of life than they would otherwise. Conversion vans are typically available with and automatic wheelchair ramp and automatic door which makes it ideal for easy entry and exit from the vehicle. Cost can be quite a hurdle yet there are benefits available from the Veteran’s Administration that makes it possible for most veterans to enjoy the accessible features of a handicap van.

Performance Mobility can help with those veterans requiring handicap vans by offering expert certified Mobility Consultants to assist in the evaluation of the equipment needs for these men and women to enable them to enjoy more of their freedom and independence. Factory trained and certified Service Technicians ensure that all of the installed equipment is properly fitted and serviced according to manufacturer requirements. The Mobility Consultants are also able to assist with accessing veteran benefits with a complete referral list of veteran advocates.

When it comes to obtaining handicap vans, Performance Mobility will work hand in hand with the veterans to get them the accessible transportation that is right for them. It can also mean working with care providers, such as therapists, physicians, care managers and adaptive driving instructors, to find the right type of vehicle for the veteran. Mobility Consultants are also able to assist with lenders for funding of any portion of the accessible van purchase that is not covered under veteran’s benefits.

With the use of handicap vans, veterans can get around better, do the things they want to do and live more independent lives with more personal freedom.

Should You Buy a Wheelchair Accessible Van?

What are the benefits of purchasing a wheelchair accessible van? It may sound obvious that the real benefit in purchasing this type of van is that it makes mobility easier to manage. While this is true, it is not the only benefit to having this type of van available for your loved one. In fact, being able to move from place to place is just one of the first benefits of using these vans. Look at a few of the others.

• For some people, it means independence again. Being able to convert a van into a drivable machine makes it easier for those with some disabilities to be able to go to the store on their own or just take a drive, even work again without relying on others to drive them to and from a location.
• Providing a wheelchair van for your loved one is also good for their emotional well-being. Those who remain homebound are less likely to get out into the sun or to interact with other people. This plays an emotional toll on their health as a direct result. By having the ability to socialize, individuals remain more confident.
• For some, it means living longer. How does having a wheelchair accessible van really help to make a person live longer? They are more likely to be physical active. They are socially more active, which encourages a healthier lifestyle. They can get to and from doctor's appointments easier.

In many ways, the use of a handicap accessible van can change a life. Performance Mobility can help to make that happen. The company offers a wide range of products and services to help you to get active again and to improve the quality of your life. After all, you have the ability to be healthy and to live a better life.