Resources for Vans and Vehicle Modifications
Transportation Options for South Carolinians with Disabilities
Vehicle purchases and modifications can be expensive, generally ranging from $20,000 to $80,000. Other funding resources may be available through non-profit organizations, car manufacturer rebate programs, private insurance or Medicaid (for adaptive equipment), and Family Resources funding through your county board of Disabilities and Special Needs. Also check with your bank or credit union to see what special loan options are available.
Manufacturers
Daimler Chrysler
PO Box 5080 Troy, MI 48007
1-800-255-9877
Up to $1,000 to cover installation of adaptive equipment
Must be Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge vehicle.
Covers only NEW vehicles.
Requires a prescription or note from a licensed medical doctor on physician's letterhead for reimbursement.
Ford
800-952-2248 Voice/800-833-0312 TTY
Long term financing for purchase of Ford vehicles.
Application process, income based.
Up to $1,000 toward the cost of adaptive equipment or up to $200 on alert hearing devices, lumbar seats and running boards.
FAQ page
GM Mobility Program Headquarters
PO Box 5053
Troy, MI 48007
800-323-9935 Voice/800-833-9935 TTY
Financing for adaptive driving equipment
Maximum of $1,000 per eligible vehicle
Local Toyota Dealer Toyota Financial Services Customer Service Ctr.
800-874-8822
Up to $1,000 for installation of adaptive equipment.
Used Vans and Vehicle Modifications
Handicapped Driver Services, Inc
Scott Coots
Accessibility Services Plaza
1310 Kennestone Circle (at US 41)
Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-422-9674 Voice
770-425-9535 Fax
scoots@hdsvans.com
www.hdsvans.com
www.accessibilityservicesplaza.com
Classic Coach Mobility
(864)599-9099, toll free 888-886-5438.
Fax:(864)599-0555
Mailing Address:
Classic Coach Mobility LLC
205 Jones Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Email Address: info@classiccoachsc.com
www.classiccoachsc.com
Online Sources for Used Adapted Vans
Disabled Dealer: Regional Publications where individuals and businesses sell their used (and new) adaptive equipment, accessible vans, scooters, homes, wheelchairs and more. http://www.disableddealer.com/
The SC Assistive Technology Exchange: Online recycling database to help citizens with disabilities and older people with functional limitations find affordable assistive technology devices and equipment. http://www.sc.edu/scatp/scatpexchange.htm
Foundations that Fund Individuals
See the SCATP Web Page Link at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/funding.htm. There is a link to a Word document entitled “AT Funding for Individuals.”
Special People in Need Foundation (S.P.I.N.)
Gary Kline, Special People in Need
500 West Madison Street, Suite 3700
Chicago, Illinois, 60661
(312) 715-5000
Email: ipeter@wilvaine.com
Provides grants and scholarships twice a year to help people with disabilities, with emphasis on enabling the person to engage in meaningful, productive or beneficial activity that might otherwise not be possible. Emphasis is on a strong showing of need.
Funding Sources for Vans and Vehicle Modifications
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) provides a one-time only grant for persons whose disability is 100 percent military service connected. The grant's maximum amount is $9,000 and it is only available for the conversion of a new van. Contact the VA at (302) 994-2511. http://www.va.gov/
The Muscular Dystrophy Association offers grants for van lifts to individuals with any of the neuromuscular diseases in the Association's program. http://www.mdausa.org/
South Carolina Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program provides an Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program, which offers loan guarantees and interest rate subsidies to qualifying South Carolinians with disabilities, their families, and authorized representatives to purchase equipment needed to become more independent and to enhance quality of life. Purchases covered under the loan include motor vehicles, vehicle modifications, motorized scooters, and wheelchairs.
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
1410 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29171
Project Coordinator: Roy Hewett
PHONE: 803/896-5978
FAX: 803/896-6875
EMAIL: rhewett@scvrd.state.sc.us
SC AT Loan Program: http://www.scvrd.net/i_assist_tech.html
SCVR Telework Loan Program: http://www.scvrd.net/i_telework.html