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
Summary of auto manufacturer discount programs.
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
AMS Vans, Inc.
5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Suite 500
Norcross, GA 30093
770-719-9878
Toll Free: 888-880-8267
Fax: 770-729-9669
questions@aavans.com
www.aavans.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
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
Ilderton Conversions
Chris Ilderton
Charlotte, Charleston, High Point
704-523-2022
cilderton@ilderton.com
http://www.ildertonvans.com/
Southeastern Health Plus, Inc.
Travis Hayes
Orangeburg, Myrtle Beach, Charleston
Toll free: 877-386 0600
Mobile: 843-991-3258
thayes@sehealthplus.com
www.sehealthplus.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 $18,900 and it is only available once for the purchase of a new van. The VA also offers grants to pay for adding adaptive equipment to an existing vehicle. Contact the VA toll-free at 1-800-827-1000. 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.
South Carolina Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program (SC AT) (AFP, Telework)
1410 Boston Avenue, P.O. Box 280243
Columbia, SC 29228
Leslie Shipp, Community Rehabilitation Assistant
PHONE: (803)896-4553 or 1-866-247-8354
FAX: (803)896-6937
EMAIL: lshipp@scvrd.state.sc.us
SC AT Loan Program
SCVR Telework Loan Program
Travis Roy Foundation
The Travis Roy Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the life of individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families by providing adaptive equipment and to finding a cure through increased funding of research, resulting in self-reliance and the ability to be as independent as possible. Grants are not currently available towards the purchase of new or used vans;
funds are available for modifications. http://www.travisroyfoundation.org/
Vendors and Evaluators for Vehicle Modification
This Word document lists vendors in SC, GA, and NC that specialize in adding adaptive technology to vehicles for people with disabilities: Vendor List
This Word document lists Driver Evaluators and Trainers for drivers with adaptive technology in their vehicles: Evaluators and Trainers