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 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, […]
How Does Indigenous Services Canada Support Mobile Startups?

Did you know Indigenous people make up about 5% of Canada’s population, yet many still struggle with basic healthcare and transportation? You’ve likely seen this first-hand if you’re part of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis community. Maybe elders miss appointments because there’s no patient transfer van. Maybe people who use wheelchairs can’t get to […]
What Safety Features Are in a Wheelchair Van?

Are you looking for a wheelchair van but unsure what safety features it should have? It’s a big decision. If the van isn’t safe, your clients could get hurt, and your organization could face serious problems. Without the right safety features, you risk: Injuries: Clients in wheelchairs could slide, tip, or fall during transport. […]
What Are the Hidden Costs of Poor Patient Transport Services?

Did you know that around 1 in 5 Canadians delay or miss care because of transportation problems? Poor patient transport services create real risks: Patients with mobility issues can get stuck Appointments get missed Health problems get worse If you manage a healthcare program, you know how it feels. You work hard to help […]