SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VANS with WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

There are approximately 4 million children under the age of 18 in the United States who have some type of disability. Some of these disabilities leave children unable to walk and having to rely on the use of a wheelchair. Accessible vans with wheelchair lifts allow these kids to be mobile and participate in activities with their peers.

Many schools are responsible for ensuring that children with special needs are safely transported on federally approved transportation provided by the school system. In cases where only one or two wheelchair occupied students need to be transported, a full-size commercial van equipped with a lift is much more affordable and economical to operate than a mini-bus. With a wide variety of floor plans available to accommodate every school's needs, MobilityWorks is the industry expert in building wheelchair accessible vans for your school bus fleet.

Special Features of Our School Transport Vans

MobilityWorks has over 15 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing ADA compliant ambulettes and wheelchair vans. Our vehicles feature one piece plastic walls for ease of cleaning, which allows the vehicle to stay new looking longer. We specialize in meeting your school system needs by offering side or rear lifts, multiple wheelchair and able-bodied seating, specialized floor plan options and much more. Our custom raised roofs and Ford E-Series vans are available in standard and extended length chassis. The MobilityWorks engineering and manufacturing teams can build a vehicle to meet your specific transport needs.


MobilityWorks is the Choice for Quality School Transportation Vehicles

All of our school transport vehicles and wheelchair vans are engineered and manufactured with the highest quality standards, meeting or exceeding all federal regulations. Our experienced technicians are trained in all aspects of installing and servicing adaptive equipment, with strict adherence to quality assurance standards. MobilityWorks is also a proud participant in Ford’s FTQP program (Ford Truck Quality Program), which requires annual re-certification by Ford.





Safety Recommendations

MobilityWorks goes to great lengths to make sure that all wheelchair restraint systems are properly installed. Our suppliers are quality manufacturers that are well respected throughout the mobility industry. We recommend that all transport drivers be trained in the proper positioning and securement of wheelchair occupants, following the guidelines provided by each restraint manufacturer.

Wheelchairs should be secured with fastening devices that are attached to the floor. Any occupied wheelchairs should be secured with 4-point tie-down devices. These tie-down systems should be designed to secure an adult male. The securement straps should attach to the frame of the wheelchair rather than to the wheels. Occupants needs to be secured to the wheelchair with a separate safety belt system.

MobilityWorks builds its commercial wheelchair vans on the Ford E150, E250 and E350 chassis, matching your needs with specific vehicle length and space requirements.

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