Re: buying a vehicle/ Gert

[Guest guest]

Great choice. I found most of the other vans too high for a handicapped

person. Especially when they are not very tall to begin with. They

also ride like a truck. The mini van handles like a car. Has very

small turn around area too. And there are no blind spots anywhere.

I am driving my fifth mini van. The Grand Caravan is fabulous. Now I

have the smaller Voyager LX. Love it. It is just big enough for me

and three grand kids who are growing so tall I have to keep all the seats

pushed back all the way.

I carry my elderly senior ladies easily in my van. They can get in easily.

If you get running boards, be sure the car wash can handle them. I had

the experience of having some severely damaged once. They are so low to

the ground.

The mini van is low enough to toss a w/c in the back. I did that

many times. The patient can just slip out onto the ground or just

back up to the seat and get in. No tangled up legs. I had a Camray

one time when my van was in the shop. Ralph could not go anywhere with

me because he could not get in or out.

I would suggest that you get the captain seats in the middle area .

The bench is too far from the door and makes getting into it difficult.

They are also much easier to remove if you need more space.

Have fun. Send us a picture.

Barb in Arlington

Today's Thought: "If you think education is expensive, try

ignorance." Bok

[Guest guest]

I forgot. be sure you get the handicap discount. I did not have to pay

the state taxes on mine. Because of Ralph's disability.

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Today's Thought: " If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. "

Bok

[Guest guest]

Barb

I never heard of not paying state tax because of a Handicap. We live in Pa does anyone know if this is true.

Gert

[Guest guest]

Gert,

Ask your Area Agency on Aging for this info and other programs which might

help you. You can also try Public Health and Social Services. They CAN

help you find at least limited help.

Take care, Bill Werre

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GFKN3790@... wrote:

Barb

I never heard of not paying state tax because of a Handicap. We live in

Pa does anyone know if this is true.

Gert