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906-367-5404
Wheelchair Van Resources
Magic Mobility Vans
•
A program that helps families in need access handicap vans for their disabled family members. You can request a van
on their website and they will notify you when one is available in your area.
•
Magic Mobility Vans Facebook
•
Magic Mobility Vans Website
NMEDA
- National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
•
A nationwide program that offers resources and information for families seeking financial assistance for a wheelchair
van
.
•
They also partner with
HelpHOPELive
, a group that helps people raise money for medical needs.
The Mobility Resource
•
Adaptive Driving Marketplace - The World’s Largest Wheelchair Van Inventory
.
•
A resource that provides information on financial aid available
.
The Creative Mobility Group
•
An organization that helps Michigan families purchase wheelchair accessible vehicles for children with special needs
.
MobilityWorks
•
A foundation that offers grants and assistance programs to help with owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle
.
Federal Mobility Grants
•
Ams vans
•
Go to
grants.gov
•
Fill out registration with keywords of grant you are seeking
•
Electronic application process is seamless and reliable with security
•
https://www.amsvans.com/
BraunAbility
•
BraunAbility Wheelchair Vans Illinois
- Van Dealer and Servicing/Repairing
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
•
https://iltech.org/
•
Loan program specifically for people with disabilities for purchasing assistive technology for daily living.
o
1-217-522-7985
o
iatp@iltech.org
IDHS
- Illinois Department of Human Services
•
Vehicle Modification Request Process
•
Iles Park Complex - 600 East Ash, Building 400, Mail Stop 1 South - Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 782-3075
Fax: (217) 558-1509
•
Illinois ABLE - helps get services without using SSI.
•
Places that do van conversions:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=116355
Great Lakes ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act) Center
•
Great Lakes ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Center
Here are some tips for writing a
grant application
letter for an accessible vehicle:
•
Be specific in your application letter.
•
Explain your challenges and interests.
•
Illustrate how the specific vehicle will meet your challenges.
Here are some tips for
fundraising for a wheelchair van
:
•
Develop your story to pull investors in.
•
Engage with your supporters and communicate updates.
•
Use media, such as pictures or a video, to help illustrate your request.
•
Use social media to promote the project and expand your reach.
© 2024 Zebra Hearts Foundation
Website Design by
North Country Website Design
906-367-5404
Wheelchair Van Resources
Magic Mobility Vans
•
A program that helps families in need access
handicap vans for their disabled family members. You
can request a van on their website and they will notify
you when one is available in your area.
•
Magic Mobility Vans Facebook
•
Magic Mobility Vans Website
NMEDA
- National Mobility Equipment Dealers
Association
•
A nationwide program that offers resources and
information for families seeking financial assistance
for a wheelchair van
.
•
They also partner with
HelpHOPELive
, a group that
helps people raise money for medical needs.
The Mobility Resource
•
Adaptive Driving Marketplace - The World’s Largest
Wheelchair Van Inventory
.
•
A resource that provides information on financial aid
available
.
The Creative Mobility Group
•
An organization that helps Michigan families purchase
wheelchair accessible vehicles for children with
special needs
.
MobilityWorks
•
A foundation that offers grants and assistance
programs to help with owning a wheelchair accessible
vehicle
.
Federal Mobility Grants
•
Ams vans
•
Go to
grants.gov
•
Fill out registration with keywords of grant you are
seeking
•
Electronic application process is seamless and reliable
with security
•
https://www.amsvans.com/
BraunAbility
•
BraunAbility Wheelchair Vans Illinois
- Van Dealer and
Servicing/Repairing
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
•
https://iltech.org/
•
Loan program specifically for people with disabilities
for purchasing assistive technology for daily living.
o
1-217-522-7985
o
iatp@iltech.org
IDHS
- Illinois Department of Human Services
•
Vehicle Modification Request Process
•
Iles Park Complex - 600 East Ash, Building 400, Mail
Stop 1 South - Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 782-3075
Fax: (217) 558-1509
•
Illinois ABLE - helps get services without using SSI.
•
Places that do van conversions:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=116355
Great Lakes ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act)
Center
•
Great Lakes ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Center
Here are some tips for writing a
grant application
letter
for an accessible vehicle:
•
Be specific in your application letter.
•
Explain your challenges and interests.
•
Illustrate how the specific vehicle will meet your
challenges.
Here are some tips for
fundraising for a wheelchair
van
:
•
Develop your story to pull investors in.
•
Engage with your supporters and communicate
updates.
•
Use media, such as pictures or a video, to help
illustrate your request.
•
Use social media to promote the project and expand
your reach.
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