How Do You Operate the Manual Backup System on Wheelchair Lifts?

Ever had a wheelchair lift stop working at the worst time? You’re trying to help someone into a wheelchair van, and the lift just… doesn’t move. You’re stuck, they’re stuck, and everyone’s stressed. That’s a rough place to be. If this has happened more than once, you might even be asking, “Why isn’t there a […]
(Video) How Much Does A Wheelchair Van Cost?
The cost of a wheelchair van is not a single number but a wide range. Prices can be anywhere from $103,000 for a minivan up to $259,000 for a P-series van. This final price depends on two main components: the vehicle chassis itself and the accessible conversion you choose. This video breaks down what features […]
How Fast Can You Move Wheelchair Van Seats?

Ever wonder how fast you can move wheelchair van seats? Maybe you’re running a day program in Manitoba or a non-profit in Vancouver that depends on tight schedules. It’s normal to feel anxious about slow seating shifts. Delays can frustrate staff, and you could risk making clients feel like an afterthought. That’s the real gap: […]
Do You Push a Wheelchair Into the Van Forwards or Backwards?

If your organization is considering purchasing a wheelchair van, you’ve likely asked this: Do you push a wheelchair into the van forward or backward? It sounds simple, but getting this task wrong can mean the difference between a safe and an unsafe wheelchair transfer. We get why you’re wondering. You care about keeping your clients, […]
Is It Smart to Switch Wheelchair Van Companies?

Ever feel like your wheelchair vans are holding you back? Maybe you’ve faced constant breakdowns, surprise delays, or long waits just to get simple service. That’s enough to make any healthcare team, non-profit, or transit program sweat. Because when your vans don’t show up, people miss appointments, sit alone at home, or go without care. […]
Which Is Better: Front or Rear Wheel Drive Wheelchair Van?

Having trouble deciding between a rear-wheel drive wheelchair van or a front-wheel drive van for your program in Canada? You’re choosing for people, not parts. In 2017, nearly 30% of collisions in Canada happened on wet, snowy, or icy roads. Icy hills in North Shore BC, drifting snow in Manitoba, slush in the GTA. The […]
Where Is the Best Place To Buy a Used Wheelchair Van for Sale?

Ever feel like finding a used wheelchair van for sale in Canada is about as easy as spotting a moose on Yonge Street? You’re not the only one. Many health networks, non-profits, and community programs worry about buying a dud. And for good reason. Picking the wrong used wheelchair accessible van can mean breakdowns, safety […]
What Are the Top 3 Wheelchair Vans for Medical Transportation?

Across Canada, many organizations like yours struggle to find the right vans for medical transportation. People count on you to get them to appointments, dialysis, or community care. But old vans, repairs that never seem to end, or layouts that don’t fit your riders make things stressful. When patients miss care: Their health suffers Staff […]
What Are the Colour Choices for Accessible Vans?

Did you know that even the colour of a wheelchair accessible van can change how people feel about using it? Colour choices for accessible vans might seem small, but they can make a big difference. Picture this: You’ve worked hard to set up safe, reliable transportation, but you’ve chosen the wrong colour of your van, […]