Adapted minivan

Minivan – modified for a person with high spinal cord injury

Description
The user drives a Chrysler minivan. The user sits in his electric wheelchair (Permobil) when he drives. The wheelchair is attached to the floor of the car (see associated tip). The floor of the car is lowered and there is a ramp on the side. The user operates the accelerator and brake with his left hand and steers with his right hand with a "mini wheel". He shifts with a button system (shift panel) that is operated with a mouth stick (see associated tip).

Authors comments
Other people can also drive the car by moving the car seat to the driver's side and the user sits in the wheelchair, next to the driver.

Manufacturer
Autoadapt, www.autoadapt.se (last checked March 2011)

Paid for by
Swedish Social Insurance Agency

Tip is dated from 2007

Categories for this tip
mobility » driving a car, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

Related tips: 10

	Miniature wheel in adapted minivan Miniature wheel with attachment for arm and hand - a solution for driving for persons with high spinal cord injury Tip is dated from 2007.
	Gearbox in adapted automatic car Shifting the car's gears with a mouth stick – a solution for drivers with high spinal cord injuries Tip is dated from 2007.
	Regulation of heat in modified minivan Heat regulation in adapted car, operated with a mouth stick Tip is dated from 2007.
	Accelerator and brake controls in adapted minivan A person with a high spinal cord injury can operate adapted accelerator and brake controls by fixing his or her hand in place Tip is dated from 2007.
	Turn signal and headlight controls in adapted minivan The controls for driving the car are placed in the wheelchair headrest – suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries who drive Tip is dated from 2007.
	Seatbelt in adapted minivan Permanently fastened seatbelt – a solution for persons who cannot fasten the seatbelt without assistance and who drive while sitting in the wheelchair Tip is dated from 2007.
	Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan Wheelchair attachment for persons who drive while sitting in an electric wheelchair Tip is dated from 2007.
	Cruise control in adapted minivan Use of elbow to operate cruise control – a possibility for persons with high spinal cord injuries Tip is dated from 2007.
	Modified garage Modified garage for a person who drives a minivan equipped with a ramp on the side Tip is dated from 2007.
	Custom modifications to adapted minivan Functions for driving car in box with buttons – suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries who drive Tip is dated from 2007.