Thursday, April 21, 2011

Are there any programs or grants available to help disabled individuals finance accessible vehicles


Are there any programs or grants available to help disabled individuals finance accessible vehicles?
I have to use a wheelchair to get around and I've heard a lot about programs that help individuals obtain accessible transportation... Does anyone know more about these programs or grants? If not, are there any finance companies that specialize in helping people on fixed incomes? Thank you! I am going back to school.. I am working on my BA of Teaching... and note, I am not looking for handouts or welfare.. I've just simply heard that programs are available. Thank you to everyone who has replied!
People with Disabilities - 3 Answers

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not the vehicle itself, but I know for me Vocational Rehab paid to have modifications to a mini van. I had to pay for the van though. edit: VR will help pay for modifications if you are going to school as well. You would have to push for it a little more, but they will. I was going to college full time and was not working when I got my van. I could prove that what I was going to school for would later on get me a job. I did end up getting a job not long after getting the van.


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if you are working (or enaged in work related activities liek college/job training)--vocational rehba may help teh car companies may help A LITTLE (chrsyler used to give up to $1000


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VR wont help you with your car or getting a car unless its job related. VR is not welfare nor should if be treated as such. VR is rehab. It helps you get back to work when you are disabled. As far as loans. Most any used car dealership will work with you as long as your credit rating is not horrible, like 500 or under, and you got some kind of income. You can buy a car straightout too. Like a used car. I see them all over for $800.00 bucks and under. You can save up your money or you can just buy it straight out. Once you get it you can fix it up some for really cheap. You can like upgrade the battery, get new air, oil, and gas filters , have the oil changed, etc. You can get all that stuff fairly cheap at any auto parts store. Some of that stuff is easy to change out yourself. The stuff that requires crawling under the car I would recommend having someone help you.

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