Vantage Mobility International Mobility Lifts Allow You to Keep Your Current Vehicle

Vantage Mobility International Mobility Lifts Allow You to Keep Your Current Vehicle

If it's becoming more difficult for you to get in and out of your vehicle, the Vantage Mobility International line of Ricon mobility lifts may be the right option for you. Automotive Innovations is proud to sell this line of quality products, delivering only the highest quality platform lifts for minivans that meet your individual needs and budget. The Ricon handicap lifts are designed for optimum strength and convenience, featuring current technology that makes nearly any van a handicap accessible van.

The Fiorella F500 handicap lift is the newest mobility platform in the mobility transportation market, featuring a design that caters to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities. Fiorella has manufactured wheelchair lifts for more than 15 years across 47 countries.

The Slide-Away Wheelchair Lift is another popular mobility platform, offering the strength and safety of a dual post lift. It has simple manual backup and simple installation, making it easy to transition your vehicle into a mobility accessible mode of transportation.

We also offer the Ricon UNI-Lite Platform Mobility Lift, made of lightweight aluminum and featuring a quiet yet powerful electric motor. The rollstop with mechanical latch makes it easy to operate and it is adjustable to fit most doors, meaning you won't have to sacrifice your current vehicle for the sake of mobility.

Aside from offering an extensive variety of mobility lifts, Automotive Innovations also performs installations on any Ricon products and has parts readily available to get the job done. We gladly take care of maintenance and repairs on all hydraulic, electronic, steel, and aluminum parts on your mobility lift. Give us a call today to discover how we can help you!

Full Sized Wheelchair Van Equipment is Available

— OCTOBER 10, 2012

Some people who use a wheelchair van don’t want a “minivan” and that might be because it limits them to one wheelchair using passenger per trip or because there is just not enough room inside of the vehicle to move around. Fortunately, there is Automotive Innovations  and their line of full-sized vans.

You can stop wishing for and start driving that full sized wheelchair van you had been thinking about for a long time. They can help you to find a conversion vehicle that has all of the same luxury options as the much smaller minivans. If you want a rear lift, hand controls, removable seats, dropped floors, no skid surfaces, and all of the other features that make any wheelchair van appealing, they can help you to find the model you want.

They can also provide the top of the line service that you deserve too. Remember that any vehicle that is not standard is going to be tricky to service. A regular dealership does not often like handling a converted van, and this is why Automotive Innovations is a great all around solution. They have the turnkey full sized wheelchair vans, plus the trained technicians who can guarantee that your van is kept up to date, safe, and totally functional.

No matter what your budget, this company is going to be able line you up with the right leasing or financing to fit into your current situation. You shouldn’t be limited by your income, and they can help you find an affordable solution.

So, whether it is just you out on the roads or a van full of friends and family, you can take the wheel, handle the driving, and enjoy all of the space you could need in a full sized van! So don’t hesitate and give Automotive Innovations a call @ 508-697-6006 today!

October 2012 has been designated as a month to promote the hiring of veterans and others with disabilities.

October 2012 has been designated as a month to promote the hiring of veterans and others with disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has announced the theme for October’sNational Disability Employment Awareness Month: “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?”

It has scheduled activities around the country to boost hiring of Americans with disabilities.

“Employers who ensure that inclusive workplace policies and practices are woven into the fabric and culture of the organization create an environment that encourages all workers—including those of us with disabilities—to work to their full capacity and contribute fully to the organization’s success,” said Kathy Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy, in a prepared statement.

But for Paralyzed Veterans of America, every month is a disability awareness month.

A major Paralyzed Veterans' initiative making a difference in the lives of military veterans with disabilities is Operation PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment). The program provides one-on-one vocational assistance and support to all veterans and their families, not just those with spinal cord injuries.

Funded through private donations and provided free to veterans, PAVE employs certified rehabilitation counselors to coordinate veterans’ vocational rehabilitation needs with their medical care and VA benefits. The counselors, working out of seven regional offices, find training opportunities, internships and employment for their clients.

But the assistance does not stop with an initial placement, noted Sherman Gillums, Jr., a paralyzed veteran who is Paralyzed Veterans' associate executive director for veterans benefits. “We are partners for life.”

Often, said Gillums, PAVE works with veterans “who are hard to place.” Some are new to the hiring process or have issues that make it difficult to secure or keep a job. And some “fall out of the workforce” several times. PAVE keeps working with these clients as long as necessary to get them into meaningful jobs.

Sometimes, translating a veteran’s experience into the language of human resources is a significant challenge, said Gillums. “Employers have been part of the learning process,” he added.

More than 400 veterans placed in jobs through the PAVE program with an 80% post-placement retention rate and average annual starting salary of $43,200. Over 150 Employer Partners have hired a PAVE client while over 700 companies and organizations in the PAVE Employer Network have committed to hiring a PAVE client.

Jim Arndt is a PAVE vocational rehabilitation counselor based in Minneapolis. He has found that “there’s a huge interest in hiring veterans. But a lot of organizations don’t know how to make this happen.”

By reaching out to employers, he said, “we let them know we can save them time and money” while they welcome a special breed of employee.

Our goal for the past 25 and next 25+ years here at Automotive Innovations Bridgewater, MA, Massachusetts, is to provide our customers with access to the best sales, service and repair for all the leading wheelchair accessible mobility vehicles, hand controls and devices that can offer you greater freedom and independence. We are your New England adaptive dealer and offer a full line of VMI wheelchair accessible vans, or Vantage Mobility International products, and we have a team of Certified Mobility Consultants who are always ready to help you learn about the benefits and features of full sized handicap vans, new and used wheelchair vehicles, Ricon lifts, adaptive mobility equipment, and more.

Automotive Innovations

Bridgewater, MA 

508-697-6006

Chrysler/Dodge Wheelchair Van Conversion Promotion

Imagine Savings:  Chrysler/Dodge Promotion

Effective October 1- December 31 2012, retail buyers coming to Automotive Innovations in Bridgewater, MA can now receive up to $3000 in rebates when they purchase a New Chrysler/Dodge van with a VMI Conversion.

• Applies to all new 2012 VMI Chrysler/Dodge conversions

• Van must be delivered on or before December 31, 2012

Call Automotive Innovations for more information 508-697-6006

Our goal for the past 25 and next 25+ years here at Automotive Innovations Bridgewater, MA, Massachusetts, is to provide our customers with access to the best sales, service and repair for all the leading wheelchair accessible mobility vehicles, hand controls and devices that can offer you greater freedom and independence. We are your New England adaptive dealer and offer a full line of VMI wheelchair accessible vans, or Vantage Mobility International products, and we have a team of Certified Mobility Consultants who are always ready to help you learn about the benefits and features of full sized handicap vans, new and used wheelchair vehicles, Ricon lifts, adaptive mobility equipment, and more.

Automotive Innovations

Bridgewater, MA 

508-697-6006