Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grants

Grants offer increased independence for the mobility impaired.

Wheelchair accessible vehicle grants aid adults and children with mobility issues. Adapting cars and vans to accommodate a wheelchair enables individuals with a handicap to become more independent and in control of their movements.

State Grants

Grant funds from a state vocational rehabilitation service provide assistance to adults with disabilities who are required to drive as a part of their duties for employment. The state agency also offers financial assistance to adults who do not have access to public transportation and must be able to drive a car to get to work.

Private Sponsors

Private funding sources offer financial assistance to individuals with disabilities. While the monetary awards and guidelines vary per grant, requests that enhance the overall quality of life of the disabled personal are considered. Mobility issues routinely take precedence over funding requests for aid with projects offering a lesser impact on daily life.

Federal Grants

Federal grants for individuals with a disability are offered on an annual basis through county level agencies. Departments, such as Job and Family Services and the local health department, aid residents find grant programs that address the needs of the disabled. Mobility based grants permit requests for wheelchair lift mechanisms and the adaptation of a vehicle for a disabled driver.

References

• U.S. Department of Education: Rehabilitation Services Administration
• Kaitlin Marie Bell Foundation
• Travis Roy Foundation
• Handi-Ramps: Government Grants