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Page 4 SAY YOU SAW IT IN DISABLED DEALER MAGAZINE May 2010 Lifestyle MobileNeed answers to your mobility ques- tion. Your choiceAdvisor of a rear entry van is good, easy in, easy tions?? Want to know the latest in out; no need to look for wide parking areas and the seating Assistive Technology? Would you can be such that ambulatory or wheelchair users are just as like to learn money saving tips on comfortable. I suggest a manual operated conversion. how to purchase your next van, scooter or lift? Get these Maintenance is low and anybody can operate the unit with answers and more from “The Mobile Lifestyle Advisor” minimal training. Get middle bucket seats that are the brought to you by Disabled Dealer of Virginia and West remounted OEM style seats. This gives the ambulatory indi- Virginia. This monthly column might make you roll with viduals a better quality ride. laughter, cringe with fear, or jump for joy, but it guarantees to produce solutions that you can take to the bank. So “Let’s Get Q Rolling”. I need a wheelchair accessible van badly. Due to credit issues, I have been unable to obtain a loan through the NewWell Fund. My funds are limited so I am looking Q for other alternatives to buying one of the already modi- . My 1988 Ford E-150 has a Braun swing away lift on fied vans. If I purchase a high top conversion van, what type of ramp can I buy that will get me and my chair into it and a power door control that opens the side sliding the van. I know this may not be the safest method, but I door. There is no power to the lift and the electrical break- think this is the only way I will be able to have a van for er under the hood checks out good. My friend is very me. Shelia W. -VA. knowledgeable about lifts, but needs additional informa- tion on the wire diagram to trouble shoot the problem. I A am told Braun does not make the lift any longer. What Shelia, safety is the key. A standard full size van has a options do I have? By the way, don’t suggest I buy anoth- ground to floor rise of about 20”. If this was a building er lift, I don’t have the money! John M.-WV entrance you would need 20’ of ramp (1” rise for every 1’ of A length) to get into it!! ADA requirements are set up on safety . John, what a great testimonial for Braun lift products. and ease of accommodation for wheelchair users, so you real- ize that getting into a full size van like yours by way of a The old L-800U series swing away lift was built like the ramp is going to be difficult at best. I have seen it work but Energizer Bunny, they last and last. Sounds like your mechan- only if the wheelchair occupant has assistance going up and ic buddy can do some trouble shooting for you. If the breaker down the ramp. The longest length of ramp for permanent under the hood checks out fine, I would go the door micro installation that I have seen is 8’. This is almost a 3” rise to switch and make sure it is working properly. 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Tom G.-TN Keep those questions coming in and keep those wheels rolling on! Send your questions and comments and receive A a “free gift” from “The Mobile Lifestyle Advisor”, c/o . Tom, looks like our readership is expanding! Let me Richard Baldwin, 2075 W. Main St. Waynesboro Va. 22980, make an assumption that you are NOT doing this for public or email them to [email protected] or fax in your ques- hire. There are two types of rear entry , those for pri- vate use and those that are built for public transportation use tions to 540-941-3517. You can also catch the “Mobile and ADA compliant. You can own the van privately and not Lifestyle Advisor” column in my monthly blog at www.disa- charge for trips and use a non-compliant van or non-ADA boom.com. van. Now, have I confused you?? Ok, let’s assume you are just looking for a rear entry van to do volunteer transporta- May 2010 SAY YOU SAW IT IN DISABLED DEALER MAGAZINE Page 5 AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Niki Swann of Heathsville Crowned Ms. Wheelchair VA 2010-2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2010

Fishersville, VA. The Ms. Wheelchair VA Board of Directors is proud to announce that Niki Swann of th Heathsville was crowned Ms. Wheelchair VA on Saturday, March 27 at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, Virginia. The programs theme “Celebrate Life” showcased the accomplishments of seven remarkable women who have overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve and accomplish great success.

Niki is 23 years old and from Heathsville, VA. She has been using a wheelchair since the age of 16 th when she suffered a spinal cord injury due to a motor vehicle accident. Niki’s interests include 19 century British literature, disability studies, and antiques. She is earning her Masters in English Literature at VCU and teaches composition at Rappahannock Community College. Niki's platform for advocacy is "Breaking Down Stereotypes to Build Opportunities". Her Motto of Inspiration is “Accept No Boundaries".

First runner up in this year’s program was India Sims from Crozet; Stephanie Coleman from Green Bay was second runner up. The Scholarship Award was presented to Lindsay Spatz from Charlottesville. An award for Ms. Congeniality was voted on by fellow contestants and was awarded to Niki Swann.

“Niki Swann will be a wonderful representative for the Commonwealth of Virginia as the new Ms. Wheelchair VA,” states Pam Cobler, Executive Director of Ms. Wheelchair VA. “She will spend the next year traveling the state advocating for those with disabilities and spreading her platform message.”

This year’s program was possible because of the generous support of sponsors including this year’s Diamond Sponsors Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, and AmeriCorps. For a complete listing of corporate sponsors, to invite Ms. Wheelchair Virginia at your next engagement, for information on becoming a contestant, or for more information on sponsorship opportunities please visit www.mswheelchairva.com .

Ms. Wheelchair Virginia, a 501(c)(3), is the largest Ms. Wheelchair state program in the country. Focusing on the accomplishments of Virginians with disabilities the mission is to educate, advocate and raise awareness of the abilities and needs of the disability community; but more importantly, to inspire and motivate Virginians as role models of courage and hope.

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For more information, contact: Pamela C. Cobler, Ed.D. Office: (200) 345.9972 Ext. 7905 Cellular: (540) 520.8468 Email: [email protected]

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