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section one
equipment
A TiLite wheelchair user tests
his chair—and himself—in the
wilderness.
equipment
Whether you’re looking for a manual or power wheelchair,
a scooter, or a hand-operated bicycle, you’ll find a wealth
of information here on companies that are equipped to
meet your needs. In this section you will also find sources
for chair-related equipment such as accessible vehicles,
ramps, lifts, and automatic door openers.
A
AAA Mobility
Ability Center
Access Now, LLC
Access to Recreation
Action Products
Aero Innovative Research (AIR)
Aero Mobility
Altimate Medical
AMS Vans
Aqua Aire Cushion
Aquatic Access
Aquila Corp.
Aspen Seating
Avis
B
Bike-On
Burr Engineering
C
Caraleasing
Chunc Wheelchairs
Colours In Motion
The Comfort Company
Convaid
Custom Mobility Van
& Lift Sales
D
Darlene’s Silver Threads
Deming Designs
Diestco Mfg. Corp.
DMR
DMS, Inc., Mobi-Mat
Door Motion Technologies
Dreamer Design
Drive Medical/Wenzelite
Rehab Supplies
Drive-Master Co.
D’s Locks
E
Eagle Sportschairs
Easy Walking
Eclipse Mobility
ElDorado National - Kansas
EZ-Access
F
FlexRamp
Ford Mobility Motoring
Frank Mobility Systems
Freedom Concepts
Freedom Designs
Freedom Lift Corp.
Freedom Motors
Freedom Ryder
Freedom Wheels/I.D.S./Balder
Frog Legs, Inc.
G
General Motors-Mobility
Assistance Center
GimpGear/Broadened
Horizons
Gloves for Life
Go! Mobility Solutions
H
Handicap Vehicle Specialists
Handicaps
Handi-Ramp
Harness Designs
Helvetia Development Co.
Hoveround Corp.
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Ideomotion, LLC
IMC-Heartway
Inclinator Company of America
Independence Technology
Inglis Drink-Aide
Innovation In Motion
InterMotive
K
Kenda
KI Mobility
Kids UP
Kuschall
L
Lasher Sport
Levo
Liberty Motor Co.
LoveSeatz
M
Mac’s Lift Gate
MagicWheels
Magitek.com
Merits Health Products
MobiLife
Mobility Direct
Mobility 4 Kids
Mobility Independent Transportation Systems
Mobility Masters
Mobility Pro
Mobility Products & Design
Mobility Solutions
Mobility Sports
Mobility Works
MoLift
Mulholland Positioning
Systems
MV Power Wheelchairs
N
Natural Access
NEXT Mobility
Nissin Wheelchairs
Nor-Cal Mobility
O
One-Off Titanium
Open Sesame Door Systems
P
PaceSaver/Leisure-Lift
Palmer Industries
Para Driving Aids
Parabasetec
Para Ladder
Permobil
Pothier Innovations
Power Access Corp.
Practical Things
Prairie View Industries
Pride Mobility Products
Prime Engineering
Private-Door
Q
Quantum Rehab
R
Ram Manufacturing
Ranger All Season Corp.
The Rascal Company
Redi Auto Sport
Redman Power Chair
Ride Designs/Aspen Seating
Ride-Away
Rio Mobility
Rogue Wheels
The Roho Group
Roll-A-Ramp
Rollx Vans
RV Décor
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Scootaround
Shoprider Mobility Products
Sisus Corp.
Spinergy
SpinLife
Spokeguard Art
Sportaid
Stand Aid of Iowa
Stealth Products
Sun Components
SuperQuad
Supracor
SureHands Lift & Care
Systems
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21st Century Scientific
Three Rivers Holdings
TiLite
Top End
Toyota Mobility
Trailmate
Transfer Master Products
V
Vantage Mobility International
Varna Innovation & Research
Venice Dodge Mobility
ViewPoint Mobility
Vipamat Technologie
Volvo Mobility Program
W
Waverley Glen Systems
Wheel Ability
Wheelchair Gear
Wheelchair Getaways
Wheeleez
Wheelers Accessible
Van Rentals
Wheels of Fun
Worldwide Mobility Products
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AAA Mobility
Mobility products
888-222-1809
info@aaamobility.com
www.aaamobility.com
Ability Center
Mobility products
800-242-4111
www.abilitycenter.com
Access Now, LLC
Aquatic Access
Pool lifts
800-325-5438
ann@aquaticaccess.com
www.aquaticaccess.com
Aquila Corp.
Wheelchair cushion systems
608-782-0031
aquila@aquilacorp.com
www.aquilacorp.com
Aspen Seating
Wheelchair seating products
Pakkie transfer device, accessibility products
800-351-8375
www.myaccnow.info
303-781-1633
info@aspenseating.com
www.aspenseating.com
Access to Recreation
Avis
Lifts, assistive devices
800-634-4351
customerservice@accesstr.com
www.accesstr.com
Action Products
Pressure-relieving, shock-absorbing products
800-228-7763
service@actionproducts.com
www.actionproducts.com
Aero Innovative Research (AIR)
Flight ultralight wheelchairs
316-755-3477
contactus@airwheelchair.com
www.airwheelchair.com
Automobile rental, accessible vehicles, scooters
800-352-7900
www.avis.com/access
B
Bike-On
Handcycles
888-424-5366
info@bike-on.com
www.bike-on.com
Burr Engineering
Scooter lifts and carriers
800-537-9940
sales@burractuators.com
www.burractuators.com
Aero Mobility
C
Mobility products and services
877-325-4000
info@aeromobility.com
www.aeromobility.com
Altimate Medical
Mobility products, standing devices
800-342-8968
info@easystand.com
www.easystand.com
AMS Vans
Affordable, accessible transportation
800-775-8267
questions@amsvans.com
www.amsvans.com
Aqua Aire Cushion
Wheelchair seat cushions
602-320-5780
aquaairellc@msn.com
www.aquaaireseatcushion.com
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Caraleasing
Wheelchair accessible vehicle leasing
800-995-9123
caraleasing@aol.com
www.caraleasing.com
Chunc Wheelchairs
Posture and mobility solutions for young people
865-609-1411
chuncusa@aol.com
www.chunc.com
Colours In Motion
Innovative manual wheelchairs
800-892-8998
www.colourswheelchair.com
The Comfort Company
Seating and positioning equipment
800-564-9248
sales@comfortcompany.com
www.comfortcompany.com
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Convaid
Compact folding mechanisms for physically challenged children
888-CONVAID
custservice@convaid.com
www.convaid.com
800-7952392
info@diestco.com
www.diestco.com
DMR
Custom Mobility Van & Lift Sales
Van conversions, scooter lifts, stairway elevators, more
800-424-7797
curt@custommobility.net
www.custommobility.net
Custom wheelchairs and seating
800-851-0312
marketing@dmrcorp.com
www.dmrcorp.com
DMS, Inc., Mobi-Mat
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Darlene’s Silver Threads
Weather protection for wheelchair and scooter users
877-988-5656
info@escapesclothing.com
www.escapesclothing.com
Deming Designs
Beach wheelchairs
850-478-5765
kmdeming@aol.com
www.beachwheelchair.com
Diestco Mfg. Corp.
Mobility access and bridging systems
800-957-6287
info@mobi-mat-dms.com
www.mobi-mat-dms.com
Door Motion Technologies
Door automation solutions
800-291-1561
dcarambula@aol.com
www.doormotion.com
Dreamer Design
Mobility products and accessories for children
800-278-9626
sales@dreamerdesign.net
www.dreamerdesign.net
Products for wheelchair, scooter, and walker users
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Drive Medical/Wenzelite Rehab Supplies
Mobility/accessibility devices
mobilitymotoring@fordprogramhq.com
www.fordmobilitymotoring.com
877-224-0946
customerservice@drivemedical.com
www.drivemedical.com
Frank Mobility Systems
Drive-Master Co.
888-426-8581
info@frankmobility.com
www.frankmobility.com
Mobility devices for the physically challenged
Wheelchairs, mobility devices, and accessories
973-808-9709
sales@drivemaster.net
www.drive-master.com
Freedom Concepts
D’s Locks
800-661-9915
mobility@freedomconcepts.com
www.freedomconcepts.com
Custom-built mobility devices
Hub locks for manual wheelchairs
877-375-6257
dslocks@cox.net
www.dslocks.net
Freedom Designs
E
Eagle Sportschairs
Progressive sports wheelchair designs
800-932-9380
bewing@bellsouth.net
www.eaglesportschairs.com
Wheelchairs and adaptive seating and
positioning systems
888-331-8551
nancy@freedomdesigns.com
www.freedomdesigns.com
Freedom Lift Corp.
Lifts, seats, and automated transport
and retrieval system
800-755-2856
bobs@freedom-lift.com
www.freedom-lift.com
Easy Walking
Standing, stabilization systems
877-549-9711
info@easy-walking.com
www.easy-walking.com
Freedom Motors
Eclipse Mobility
888-625-6335
kneelvan@fminow.com
www.fminow.com
Wheelchair accessible vehicles
Wheelchair accessible vans and commercial vehicles
800-501-1223
thiser@eclipsemobility.com
www.eclipsemobility.com
Freedom Ryder
ElDorado National - Kansas
800-800-5828
steve@freedomryder.com
www.freedomryder.com
Handcycles and accessories
Accessible van conversions
866-392-6300
lorir@enconline.com
www.amerivans.com
Freedom Wheels/I.D.S./Balder
EZ-Access
888-4BALDER
info@freedomwheels.com
www.freedomwheels.com
Personal transportation options for independent lifestyles
Access ramps
800-451-1903
customerservice@ezaccess.com
www.ezaccess.com
F
Frog Legs, Inc.
Wheel suspension systems
800-922-2129
info@froglegsinc.com
www.froglegsinc.com
FlexRamp
G
Portable ramp systems
800-478-2363
info@flexramp.com
www.flexramp.com
Ford Mobility Motoring
General Motors-Mobility Assistance Center
Automaker, accessibility information
800-323-9935
www.gmmobility.com
Automaker, accessibility information
800-952-2248
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GimpGear/Broadened Horizons
IMC-Heartway
Innovative solutions for the mobility impaired
Power chairs, scooters, manual wheelchairs
Gloves for Life
Inclinator Company of America
Gloves for quadriplegics
Home elevators, wheelchair lifts, stairway lifts, dumbwaiters
Go! Mobility Solutions
Independence Technology
Travel products for the physically disabled
iBOT® independent mobility system
763-392-1451
sales@gimpgear.us
www.gimpgear.us
866-464-9779
info@imc-heartway.com
www.imc-heartway.com
800-343-9007
isales@inclinator.com
www.inclinator.com
910-295-0972
ehowerton@nc.rr.com
www.glovesforlife.com
866-363-8244
sales@goesanywhere.com
www.goesanywhere.com
H
Handicap Vehicle Specialists
Accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment
602-275-3325
sales@handicapvehicle.com
www.handicapvehicle.com
866-813-0761
customerzone@indus.jnj.com
www.ibotnow.com
Inglis Drink-Aide
Water bottle for wheelchairs
800-336-7022
drinkaide@inglis.org
www.drink-aide.com
Innovation in Motion
Power wheelchairs, ramps
Handicaps
Wheelchair lifts, driving controls, accessories
800-782-4335
jeanenne@handicapsinc.com
www.handicapsinc.com
800-327-0681
iim@mobility-usa.com
www.mobility-usa.com
InterMotive
Vehicle control systems
Handi-Ramp
Home, commercial, industrial ramps and lifts
800-876-RAMP
info@handiramp.com
www.handiramp.com
530-346-1801
products@intermotive.net
www.intermotive.net
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Harness Designs
Kenda
Wheelchair racing gloves, mitts, palm protection
Wheelchair tires
Helvetia Development Co.
KI Mobility
Medical wheelchair, back, and personal seat cushions
Seating and mobility products
Hoveround Corp.
Kids UP
Personal mobility vehicles
Pediatric push chairs
850-523-7890
myk3h@harnessdesigns.com
www.harnessdesigns.com
877-626-5704
customerservice@conformamed.com
www.conformamed.com
800-542-7236
www.hoveround.com
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Ideomotion, LLC
Gait walker
661-725-8356
dynawalk@ncinternet.net
www.newliftwalker.com
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614-866-9803
wheelchair@kendausa.com
www.kendausa.com
800-981-1540
sales@kimobility.com
www.kimobility.com
877-454-3787
info@kidsupco.com
www.kidsupco.com
Kuschall
Personal mobility vehicles
888-253-6677
kuschallna@frankmobility.com
www.kuschallna.com
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Lasher Sport
Premium wheelchairs and accessories
907-529-8833
contact@lashersport.com
www.lashersport.com
Mobility 4 Kids
Custom mobility equipment for people/children with disabilities
800-950-5185
jim@mobility4kids.com
www.mobility4kids.com
Mobility Independent Transportation Systems
Specialized vans and mobility products
Levo
High-tech power wheelchair/stander/tilter
888-LEVOUSA
teamlevousa@danetechnologies
www.levousa.com
800-243-6487
info@mitscorp.com
www.mitscorp.com
Mobility Masters
Accessible vehicles and mobility products
630-690-1420
sales@mobilitymasters.us
www.mobilitymasters.us
Liberty Motor Co.
Wheelchair accessible vans
888-578-8886
sales@libertymotorco.com
www.libertymotorco.com
Mobility Pro
Mobility devices and accessories
877-744-0715
www.mobilitypro.com
LoveSeatz
Wheelchair covers
800-440-2883
customerservice@loveseatz.com
www.loveseatz.com
M
Mac’s Lift Gate
Home lift equipment for wheelchairs, scooters
800-795-6227
macslift@blvd.com
www.macsliftgate.com
MagicWheels
Geared wheelchair drives
866-624-4294
info@magicwheels.com
www.magicwheels.com
Magitek.com
Human interface drive controls
800-347-9927
sales@magitek.com
www.magitek.com
Merits Health Products
Power mobility manufacturer
Mobility Products & Design
Hand/steering controls, adaptive mobility solutions, AMKAR
800-488-7688
eric.vontobel@mobilityproductsdesign.com
www.mobilityproductsdesign.com
Mobility Solutions
Wheelchair accessible vehicles, lifts, residential mobility products
877-294-6698
mobilitysolutions@hotmail.com
www.msiutah.com
Mobility Sports
Wheelchairs, sports equipment for the physically challenged
260-338-2276
info@mobilitysports.com
www.mobilitysports.com
Mobility Works
Accessible vans, sales and leasing
866-711-5071
ask@mobilityworks.com
www.mobilityworks.com
MoLift
800-963-7487
taiazzone@meritshealth.com
www.meritshealth.com
Patient lift systems
MobiLife
Mulholland Positioning Systems
877-MOLIFTS
www.moliftinc.com
Elevating power wheelchairs
Postural support seating, standing, and walking systems
866-769-3787
andrea@biotechmedicalllc.com
www.powerUPwheelchairs.com
800-543-4769
info@mulhollandinc.com
www.mulhollandinc.com
Mobility Direct
MV Power Wheelchairs
Home healthcare products and wheelchairs, parts, accessories
877-914-1830
info@mobilitydirect.com
www.mobilitydirect.com
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Power wheelchairs
907-262-9695
moreinfo@mvpowerwheelchairs.com
www.mvpowerwheelchairs.com
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O
Natural Access
One-Off Titanium
All-terrain and beach wheelchairs
Titanium handcycles
NEXT Mobility
Open Sesame Door Systems
Manual, power, and power-assisted wheelchairs, more
Automated door open/close systems
800-411-7789
john_egan_2000@yahoo.com
www.landeez.com
888-489-NEXT
info@nextmobilitynow.com
www.nextmobilitynow.com
413-634-5591
mike@titaniumarts.com
www.titaniumarts.com
800-Open911
info@opensesamedoor.com
www.opensesamedoor.com
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Nissin Wheelchairs
Custom, ultra-light, sports, and pediatric designs
877-NISSIN7
info@nissinusa.net
www.nissinusa.net
Nor-Cal Mobility
Accessible van and mobility equipment specialists
800-225-7361
info@nor-calmobility.com
www.norcalmobility.com
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PaceSaver/Leisure-Lift
Scooters, wheelchairs, lifts
800-255-0285
leisure-lift@leisure-lift.com
www.pacesaver.com
Palmer Industries
Outdoor vehicles for those with limited mobility
800-847-1304
palmer@palmerind.com
www.palmerind.com
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Para Driving Aids
Power Access Corp.
Adapted vehicles, lifts, ramps, scooters, more
Automatic door openers
877-500-LIFT
paradrive@aol.com
www.paradrivingaids.com
800-344-0088
salesint@power-access.com
www.power-access.com
Parabasetec
Practical Things
Multi-terrain motorized wheelchair for golfers
Head support systems
888-321-2794
info@parabasetec.com
www.parabasetec.com
877-233-1773
customerservice@head-sup.com
www.practicalthings.com
Para Ladder
Prairie View Industries
Portable assistive device for making floor transfers
Multi-fold wheelchair ramp, portable access ramps
985-373-1113
paraladder@charter.net
www.paraladder.com
800-554-7267
info@pviramps.com
www.pviramps.com
Permobil
Pride Mobility Products
4Innovative power wheelchairs
800-736-0925
info@permobilus.com
www.permobilusa.com
Pothier Innovations
Wheelchair blanket, weather protection
541-741-4449
customerservice@theultimateblanket.com
www.theultimateblanket.com
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Power chairs, scooters, lift chairs, more
800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
Prime Engineering
Standing systems
800-82-STAND
info@primeengineering.com
www.primeengineering.com
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Private-Door
800-662-4548
www.therascalcompany.com
Automatic door operators
800-249-0674
tomh@tcisales.com
www.privatedoor.com
Redi Auto Sport
Sports cars for disabled drivers
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Quantum Rehab
Power and manual wheelchairs, accessories
866-800-2002
www.quantumrehab.com
888-651-8378
veronica@rediautosport.com
www.rediautosport.com
Redman Power Chair
Mobility technologies
R
Ram Manufacturing
Vertical elevating products, commercial and residential
800-563-4382
trustram@trustram.com
www.trustram.com
Ranger All Season Corp.
Electric scooters, lifts, accessories
800-225-3811
sales@rangerallseason.com
www.rangerallseason.com
The Rascal Company
800-727-6684
info@redmanpowerchair.com
www.redmanpowerchair.com
Ride Designs/Aspen Seating
Wheelchair seating products
866-781-1633
info@ridedesigns.com
www.ridedesigns.com
Ride-Away
Accessible vehicles including hand controls, lifts, ramps, more
888-RIDE-AWAY
info@ride-away.com
www.ride-away.com
Electric mobility scooters, accessories
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Rio Mobility
SpinLife
Handcycles, manual and ultra-light power chairs
Power and manual wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, more
888-559-6225
sales@riowheelchairs.com
www.riowheelchairs.com
800-850-0335
customerservice@spinlife.com
www.spinlife.com
Rogue Wheels
Spokeguard Art
Hand-built, high-tech wheels
Designs for wheelchair spoke covers
416-425-9517 x225
jeff@rogue-wheels.com
www.rogue-wheels.com
877-765-5278
info@spokeguardart.com
www.spokeguardart.com
The Roho Group
Sportaid
Seat cushions and related products
800-851-3449
cs@therohogroup.com
www.therohogroup.com
Sport and everyday wheelchairs,
accessories
800-743-7203
info@sportaid.com
www.sportaid.com
Roll-A-Ramp
Portable ramps for mobility devices
866-883-4722
sales@rollaramp.com
www.rollaramp.com
Stand Aid of Iowa
Standing frames and medical equipment
800-831-8580
sales@stand-aid.com
www.stand-aid.com
Rollx Vans
New and used wheelchair vans and minivans
800-956-6668
questions@rollxvans.com
www.rollxvans.com
Stealth Products
Positioning and support products, power tilt seats, scooters, more
800-965-9229
info@stealthproducts.com
www.stealthproducts.com
RV Décor
Motorhome/RV remodeling for accessibility
661-999-3000
info@rvdecor.com
www.rvdecor.com
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Scootaround
Scooter and wheelchair rentals, delivered
888-441-7575
info@scootaround.com
www.scootaround.com
Shoprider Mobility Products
Mobility products and accessories
800-743-0772
customerservice@shoprider.com
www.shoprider.com
Sisus Corp.
Bathroom transfer system
877-828-6699
contact@sisuscorp.com
www.sisuscorp.com
Spinergy
Performance wheels, handcycles, accessories
866-415-4501
www.spinergy.com
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Sun Components
Sport and everyday wheelchairs, more
800-327-0606
sales@hbpsi.com
www.suncomponents.com
SuperQuad
Wheelchair driving and braking systems
800-659-4548
sales@superquad.com
www.superquad.com
Supracor
Wheelchair cushions and mattresses
800-787-7226
webmaster@supracor.com
www.supracor.com
SureHands Lift & Care Systems
Lift, care, and transfer products
800-724-5305
information@surehands.com
www.surehands.com
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21st Century Scientific
Power wheelchairs and mobility equipment
800-448-3680
21st@wheelchairs.com
www.wheelchairs.com
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Three Rivers Holdings
Vipamat Technologie
Products for people in wheelchairs
Beach/snow wheelchair
480-833-1829
customercare@3rivers.com
www.3rivers.com
865-675-7830
contact-usa@vipamat.com
www.vipamat.com
TiLite
Volvo Mobility Program
Performance wheelchairs
Automaker, accessibility information
800-545-2266
customerservice@tilite.com
www.tilite.com
www.volvocars.us/mobility
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Top End
High-tech sport wheelchairs, handcycles, everyday wheelchairs
800-532-8677
www.topendwheelchair.com
Automaker, accessibility features
800-331-4331
www.toyota.com/mobility
Wheel Ability
Portable vehicle hand controls
541-342-2113
wheel@wheelability.com
www.wheelability.com
Trailmate
Cycles for disabled riders
800-777-1034
virgina@trailmate.com
www.trailmate.com
Wheelchair Gear
Accessories, bags, for wheelchairs
Transfer Master Products
Adjustable beds, transfer beds, more
877-445-6233
sales.transfermaster@gmail.com
www.transfermaster.com
609-653-6787
wheelchairgear@att.net
www.wheelchairgear.com
Wheelchair Getaways
Accessible van rentals
V
Vantage Mobility International (VMI)
Wheelchair accessible vans and lifts, more
800-348-VANS
info@vantagemobility.com
www.vantagemobility.com
Varna Innovation & Research
Handcycles
250-247-8379
varna@varnahandcycles.com
www.varnahandcycles.com
Venice Dodge Mobility
New and used wheelchair vans, minivans
866-400-3443
dick@wheelchair-van.com
www.wheelchair-van.com/venicedodge
ViewPoint Mobility
Wheelchair accessible minivans
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Lift, transfer, and repositioning aids
866-891-6502
info@waverleyglen.com
www.waverleyglen.com
Toyota Mobility
877-368-6022
jim@viewpointmobility.com
www.viewpointmobility.com
Waverley Glen Systems
800-642-2042
info@wheelchairgetaways.com
www.wheelchairgetaways.com
Wheeleez
Beach carts, wheels
800-369-1390
retailsales@wheeleez.com
www.wheeleez.com
Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals
Accessible van rental service
800-456-1371
info@wheelersvanrentals.com
www.wheelersvanrentals.com
Wheels of Fun
Colorful wheelchair spoke guards
512-422-6883
info@wheelsoffun.com
www.wheelsoffun.com
Worldwide Mobility Products
Scooters, power and manual wheelchairs, more
800-848-3433
wwmobilift1@msn.com
www.worldwide-mobility.com
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