A Vehicle Measured by Wheelchair Access
A Miami company that had come to the New York auto show in 2007 to unveil a new taxi that had seating for four in the rear and room for a wheelchair, is about to tour the country to show off a similar vehicle, but this time wheelchair access is taking center stage.
The vehicle, the MV-1 (for the first mobility vehicle), has been designed and engineered to offer easy access for wheelchairs. It features a manual access ramp (designed to withstand heavy power wheelchairs); an anti-slip floor and ramp surface; and a restraint system to secure the wheelchair. It also includes a spacious entry way and interior, which allows the wheelchair or scooter user to easily maneuver to be able to sit in the front, next to the driver.
via A Vehicle in Which Performance Is Measured by Wheelchair Access – Wheels Blog – NYTimes.com.
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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.