Modified Chrysler minivan

- enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car

Dela
Dela

The user presses a button on the outside of the car and the side door opens. The lift plate that is set up is visible.

The user has a Chrysler minivan with lowered floor and lift platform on the side. The modification consists of a swivel driver’s seat, modified steering wheel, hand controls for accelerator and brake, see related tip.
Buttons for turn signals, etc., are built into the headrest. Gear lever is standard.

Users comments
It is important for the user to use the original equipment as far as possible. He prefers mechanical solutions to electronic solutions.

Made by
Permobil, https://www.permobil.com/en-us (last checked July 2024)

Paid for by
Swedish Social Insurance Agency

Lift platform lowered

User in driver's seat with modified steering wheel

Grabbing tool/stick to reach garage door opener at home.

Headrest with built-in turn signal buttons

Related tips

Accelerator and brake in modified car — Accelerator and brake in modified car
Mechanical modification that enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car. 2013

Modified steering wheel — Modified steering wheel
- enables people with tetraplegia to drive a car. 2013

Lift for modified van — Lift for modified van
- facilitates transfer to and from the car for people with disabilities. 2013

Author: Max

Max studerar och bor ensam i lägenhet. Han skadade sig 2002 och har han en hög ryggmärgsskada (C5 inkomplett med bibehållen känsel). Han har personlig assisistans ca 13 timmar per dag.

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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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