2013 Honda Odyssey EX-L w/ VMI Northstar Conversion

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Honda Odyssey With VMI Northstar Conversion To satisfy customers’ needs for additional interior space and a clean, obstruction-free accessible vehicle interior, VMI pioneered the development of the Northstar in-floor wheelchair ramp system for the Honda Odyssey minivan. After almost two decades of refinement, the Northstar remains the most technologically advanced handicap ramp system on the… Read More

2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring w/ Braun Entervan Conversion

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Entervan® Designed and engineered for the best in safety and reliability, it’s really no wonder the Dodge/Chrysler Entervan has been the star of the BraunAbility fleet for over 20 years. This classic conversion is easy to operate and offers a spacious interior for greater maneuverability. The Entervan features a power auto-kneel system, lowered driver side… Read More

2013 Toyota Sienna XLE w/ Braun Rampvan XT Conversion

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Toyota Rampvan® XT The all-new 2011 Toyota Sienna with the Rampvan conversion offers the same accessibility and convenience of all BraunAbility vehicles in a sporty, streamlined package. The bold, new attitude of this popular vehicle is a refreshing take on the traditional minivan. With more visibility, maneuverability and a gentler ramp slope, the latest Rampvan… Read More

2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring w/ VMI Northstar Conversion

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VMI first developed the Northstar handicap van conversion in the early 1990′s to meet customer preferences for increased interior space. To this day, the VMI Northstar on the Dodge/Chrysler minivan remains one of the best mobility ramp vans in America. By sliding out of a space below the floor, the Northstar mobility ramp maximizes space… Read More

2003 Chrysler Town & Country w/ Braun Entervan Conversion

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Designed and engineered for the best in safety and reliability, it’s really no wonder the Dodge/Chrysler Entervan has been the star of the BraunAbility fleet for over 20 years. This classic conversion is easy to operate and offers a spacious interior for greater maneuverability. The Entervan features a power auto-kneel system, lowered driver side sliding… Read More

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan w/ Braun Entervan XT Conversion

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The Entervan XT is the perfect mobility solution for individuals who sit higher in their wheelchairs. With over 56″ of clearance through the sliding door – a full four inches more than the standard Entervan – this conversion makes it easier for many wheelchair users to enter and exit the vehicle. Up to 61″ of… Read More

Seeking Out Financial Assistance

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With employment rates and costs of living with a disability at a constant high, we begin to see the necessity of financial assistance for people with disabilities. Limited physical mobility may make it difficult to find or even keep a job, and the financial burdens that come along with them can be difficult to deal… Read More

Entry and Exit Options for Drivers with Disabilities

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Depending on their ability, drivers with disabilities who use a wheelchair have a big decision: Picking an option for getting into and out of the drivers seat of a wheelchair accessible vehicle that best suits their needs. With a little help from a friend With help from a caregiver, family member or friend, many wheelchair… Read More

BraunAbility at 40: Keeping the Pioneer Spirit Alive

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In 1972, when The Braun Corp. was born, Richard Nixon was president. It was a year of Watergate break-ins, Bobby Fischer becoming a world chess champion, swimmer Mark Spitz winning seven Olympic gold medals in Munich, and women competing in the Boston Marathon for the first time.Ten years earlier, Ralph Braun, diagnosed with muscular dystrophy… Read More

Travel Often? Consider an Accessible RV!

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  We read a lot about handicap minivans and full-size vans, but how about an accessible RV? If you travel often and find accessible hotels not so wheelchair friendly or you have a distaste of flying, an accessible motorhome could be a solution. Finances permitting, you could buy a new or used RV and have… Read More