Getting a vehicle that can accommodate a power chair is a big step toward independence, and there are several ways to make it happen!
Here are some options to explore:
- Vehicle modifications – The Department of Rehabilitation can adapt a vehicle with hand controls and other features to make it accessible. Some Show Full Answer
Getting a vehicle that can accommodate a power chair is a big step toward independence, and there are several ways to make it happen!
Here are some options to explore:
- Vehicle modifications – The Department of Rehabilitation can adapt a vehicle with hand controls and other features to make it accessible. Some modifications can also include ramps or lifts to load a power chair.
- Financial assistance – Costs can vary widely, but programs exist to help. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center can connect you with a mobility manager by calling (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) (weekdays, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. ET).
- Alternative transportation – If getting a modified vehicle isn't immediately possible, options like Paratransit, Dial-a-Ride, or Medicaid nonemergency medical transportation can help in the meantime.
It's also worth reaching out to an MS Navigator through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, as they can help identify funding sources for mobility equipment and vehicle modifications.
A MyMSTeam member shared that vehicle modifications, while costly (around $5,000 in their case), were absolutely worth it for the independence they provided.
May 31
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