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Mobility Solutions through Wheelchair Conversion Vans
Meet Olivia, a lively five year-old girl with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Olivia "rules the roost" with her family according to her mother, Anna. "We were told she wasn't going to live past two and she's five now! We sure try to make her happy!", Anna says.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a neuromuscular condition in which the cells of the spinal column and brain stem deteriorate over time, eventually causing complete paralysis.
"She's in a wheelchair 24/7 now. When she gets ill, she gets very ill. She's been in the hospital four times and a simple cold could be lethal for Olivia", says her mother.
Olivia has had this disease since her birth, but was not diagnosed with the condition until she was one and a half years old. Anna recently left her job of ten years as a bakery manager because she needed a less demanding job that would allow her to better care for her daughter. Now Anna works as a baker's assistant.
"I've never been happier. I didn't want the responsibility of being manager because Olivia's condition is getting worse."
In order to meet their daughter's dynamic and changing physical needs, Olivia's family purchased one of Liberty Motor Company's handicap conversion vans. Before they purchased their white 2004 rear-entry Ford Freestar, with a power wheelchair lift, transporting Olivia had become very difficult. With the help of the technicians and specialists at Liberty Motor Company, the family enjoys more travel because Olivia can enter and exit the van safely and in comfort.
Wheelchair Accessible Van Provides Easy Mobility
"Olivia was getting to the point we couldn't put her into our vehicle anymore, so we had to get something that would allow us easier access. With the new wheelchair accessible van, its much easier to transfer Olivia to and from the van. My husband showed me how to do it in five minutes, and that was it", noted Anna.
The technicians and Mobility Specialists at Liberty Motor Company are committed to providing individuals and families better access to safe and reliable transportation. Of course, Olivia knows with certainty who owns the van, especially since the van carries a nameplate that Frank, Mobility Specialist with Liberty Motor Company, mounted to the dashboard just for her. That special touch was just what Olivia needed to feel comfortable with the van.
"When Olivia saw the plaque Frank put in, that was it. It reads ‘Olivia's van'. She says it's her van. She just loves it", Anna recalls.
Soon after they received the van, the family took Olivia for a ride to see how she would react to it.
"She got into the van without a problem that very first day. I think the big thing was that plaque."
Now when the family takes the van for a drive, Olivia often asks, "Are we taking my van or yours?"
Dependence Converted to Freedom by Liberty Motor Company
Olivia is quick witted and has been able to spell her name since she was two and a half. When the family recently visited the Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation hospital in Toronto, Ontario, where Olivia has appointments every six months, she named all the towns the family travelled through in their wheelchair accessible van.
"She's my little GPS!" Anna explains.
Another trip the family enjoys making is to the Elmvale Jungle Zoo where Olivia's favourite animal can be found, the pink flamingo!
"Going into the zoo, you see the animals and when you leave, you pass through the gift shop. Of course, we had to buy her the pink flamingo from the pile of stuffed animals. Yes, Olivia rules the roost, but Oh my God, she's a very happy kid!"
The van's wheelchair access conversion by Liberty Motor Company changed life for Olivia and her family. It converted Olivia's dependence and limited mobility into freedom and independence for the whole family.
About the Author
Liberty Motor Company is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible Minivans; providing safe, comfortable and affordable mobility solutions that fit your needs. Their strong dealer network has helped them serve thousands of satisfied customers across North America.Click here to request your Liberty Motor Company Brochure.
Travel Vans Questions
What would have happened to Joran Van Der Sloot if he tried to travel to the United States?
BEFORE the extortion charges were filed against him, that is?
Could he have traveled here, gone to Vegas, New York City without any problems? I don't believe he was charged with the crimes against Natalee or anything.
Could the US just have rejected him without cause?
I bet he wishes he was in the US now.
Where can I buy a yellow model camper-van?
I want to buy a model of a yellow camper-van as a memento of my year travelling in one. I've searched a little but can't find anything except vw models. My van was a Toyota hi-ace but anything that's not a vw would be fine. Thanks
http://search-desc.ebay.com/Toyota-Super-Aoshima_W0QQdfspZ32QQfsprZ0QQftsZ2
try the above link, there's a few being sold on eBay right now. You'll need to scroll down the page a bit.
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