What Is the Ford Pro Upfitter Program?
You might be searching for your next wheelchair van or mobile medical van, and keep seeing the term Ford Pro Upfitter Program or Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier pop up. Maybe you’ve seen it floating around on spec sheets, quotes, and even in conversations with other programs across Canada. You want to make the right call […]
What Is Wheelchair Van Ridership and How Do You Determine the Need?
How many people in Canadian communities skip medical visits or stay isolated because there’s no easy way to get around? That’s what wheelchair van ridership is all about. In Ontario alone, over 1.85 million people live with mobility disabilities. Many face bigger health problems and feel cut off from daily life without the right transportation. […]
Universal Motion vs. MoveMobility
22% of Canadians live with a disability. If you’re leading an accessible transportation organization, you probably see the direct impact of this every day. You know the challenge of finding a wheelchair accessible van that actually works for your clients, your budget, and your team. That search might bring you to comparing Universal Motion and […]
5 Common Barriers to Accessibility (and How Wheelchair Vans Break Them)
Have you ever seen someone struggle to get to a doctor’s visit or the grocery store? Across Canada, barriers to accessibility stop people with disabilities from living full, independent lives. For groups like yours, it’s hard to see. You want to help people stay connected, but when transportation isn’t accessible, that’s tough to do. Missed […]
(Video) Manual vs Powered Ramps: What’s the Real Difference?
Choosing between manual vs powered wheelchair ramps isn’t about which option is newer or more advanced, it’s about reliability, safety, and how your vehicle is actually used. Transit-grade ramps are typically rated for around 10,000 cycles, but factors like climate, maintenance, and daily use can dramatically affect performance. In this video, we break down the […]
How Does Elders Transportation Support Dialysis Access in BC?
Did you know that kidney disease happens at much higher rates in First Nations communities right here in B.C.? When Elders need life-saving dialysis treatment, it often means a hard, exhausting journey. You’re worried about those long, long drives from your community on Vancouver Island or the Interior to the distant clinic. You likely feel […]
What Is the Dialysis Patient Transport Van?
Did you know that in 2023 alone, more than 50,000 Canadians were living with kidney failure, and many needed dialysis three times a week? That’s hours spent at clinics, with travel adding even more stress. If you help patients get there, you know the challenge. Many are seniors or people using wheelchairs. Without dependable rides, […]
Do High-Capacity Wheelchair Van HVAC Systems Cool Vans Better?
Ever stepped into a parked van in July in Winnipeg or Calgary? It feels like opening an oven door. Now imagine that heat inside a wheelchair van full of passengers. Standard wheelchair van HVAC systems can handle mild days, but in southern Ontario, Alberta, or Manitoba summers, the heat can quickly push those systems past […]
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