Guiding the Selection and Purchase of a Wheelchair Accessible Minivan

Choosing the right wheelchair accessible minivan for a person with mobility challenges may seem overwhelming, but it does not have to be difficult. There are three types of minivans from which to choose: side-entry, rear-entry, and front-entry, minivans. The benefits and limitations of these minivans, along with financing and other vehicle options, can be found in this guide. It is hoped that the information provided here will help with the selection and purchase of a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Funding information is included for Canadian provinces.

Guide contents

Additional Mobility Options

• Full-size wheelchair accessible vans
• Raised-roof wheelchair accessible vans
• Mobility Lift vans

Selecting the appropriate wheelchair accessible minivan

• The types of wheelchair accessible minivans 
• The benefits of each type of wheelchair accessible minivan       
• Other considerations that one should keep in mind about each type of wheelchair accessible minivan
  • Side-entry lowered-floor wheelchair accessible minivans
  • Rear-entry lowered-floor wheelchair accessible minivans
  • Front-entry lowered floor wheelchair accessible minivans 
• The measurements of wheelchair accessible minivans and their passengers that are important to know
  • Side-entry wheelchair accessible minivan dimensions
  • Rear-entry wheelchair accessible minivan dimensions

Purchasing a wheelchair accessible minivan

• Seating arrangement options in the wheelchair accessible minivans
  • Side-entry wheelchair accessible minivans 
  • Rear-entry wheelchair accessible minivans 
  • Front-entry wheelchair accessible minivans
• Other options that are available for wheelchair accessible minivans
  • Side-entry lowered-floor wheelchair accessible minivan
  • Rear-entry wheelchair accessible minivan
  • Front-entry wheelchair accessible minivan 
• Wheelchair Accessible Van Funding Sources by Province
  • Alberta Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • British Columbia Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Manitoba Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • New Brunswick Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Newfoundland Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Northwest Territories Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Nova Scotia Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Nunavut Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Ontario Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Prince Edward Island Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Québec Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Saskatchewan Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Yukon Funding Sources for Wheelchair Accessible Vans

• Wheelchair Accessible Van Selection Guide Quick Summary