Lap and Shoulder Belt--What Good are They? In Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV), wheelchair users not only need the wheelchair restraints, but also passenger...
Basics ~ Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Informational, Occupant Securements, Tips & Tricks, Trouble Shooting, Tutorial, Vans with Ramps, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
Shoulder Belt Attachment in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
There can be differences in WAV conversion vans depending on the conversion company that modified the vehicle. On this van, it took a few minutes of looking around for...
Basics ~ Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Tips & Tricks, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Vans with Ramps, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Wheelchair Securements / Restraints
Releasing the Ramp in a Side-Loading Vehicle
Ramps in some side-loading minivans pivot to a stowed position so that it is out of the way when you do not need it for wheelchair use. Placing it in the stowed position...
Basics ~ Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Tutorial, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
Fold-down Passenger Jumpseat Operation
Some wheelchair accessible minivans will have a folding passenger seat (I like to call it a jumpseat). It's fairly simple to operate once you do it a few times, but if...
Basics ~ Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Tips & Tricks, Tutorial, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Wheelchair Securements / Restraints
Inserting Floor Anchors into a Wheelchair Vehicle L-Track System
If you haven’t worked with the L-track system before, putting the anchors into place might be a struggle. Here’s a quick and easy way to secure your floor...