Low Volume Vehicle Certification » Disability http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz Resource site for Vehicle modifiers and Certifiers in New Zealand Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:36:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Disability adaptions 2 http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/2009/06/disability-adaptions-2/ http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/2009/06/disability-adaptions-2/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:13:15 +0000 johnbrett http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/?p=200 Disability Seat

Sometimes the problem is simply access to the vehicle. Adaptations are available which :

Let the seat swivel to the side, to make access easier. Let the seat swivel to the side, and then extend and lower out of the vehicle. Let the seat swivel to the side, extend and lower out of the vehicle, then extend [...]]]> Disability Seat

Disability Seat

Sometimes the problem is simply access to the vehicle. Adaptations are available which :

  1. Let the seat swivel to the side, to make access easier.
  2. Let the seat swivel to the side, and then extend and lower out of the vehicle.
  3. Let the seat swivel to the side, extend and lower out of the vehicle, then extend wheels and detach, making a little wheel chair.

The issues for Certification involve- security of the seat when driving, security of the seatbelt anchorage, if it is on the seat, and interior impact, especially for the occupants of the seat behind. In the picture, the removable seat has projecting handles which would be dangerous to a person nin the seat behind. In this case, the handles fold down, and have padded covers.

Certified by John Brett Technology Ltd. 0800LOWVOLUME (0800 569865)

]]> http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/2009/06/disability-adaptions-2/feed/ 0 Disability Adaptions http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/2009/06/disability-adaptions/ http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/2009/06/disability-adaptions/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:10:34 +0000 johnbrett http://lowvolumevehicle.co.nz/?p=188 As there are many types of vehicles, so there are many types of disability.

hand control

This picture shows a Monarch Hand Control, which can be fittted to most types of vehicle. It is supplied by Mobility for Independance 09 445 8401

Many disabled people are perfectly capable of driving, but need to be assessed by an Occupational [...]]]> As there are many types of vehicles, so there are many types of disability.

hand control

hand control


This picture shows a Monarch Hand Control, which can be fittted to most types of vehicle. It is supplied by Mobility for Independance 09 445 8401

Many disabled people are perfectly capable of driving, but need to be assessed by an Occupational Therapist. Other disabled people may not drive, but require a modified vehicle to provide access, either in a wheelchair, or just with the aid of a seat which swivels, or extends out of the vehicle, or even becomes a detachable wheelchair.
The Vehicle Modifications require Certification to ensure that the safety of the vehicle occupants, and the safety of other road users is ensured.

Docking Stations

Docking Stations


This picture shows the docking stations, which can accomodate either standard seats, or wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Hoist

Wheelchair Hoist


This picture shows a side-mounted wheelchair hoist.

The vehicle shown as an example is based on a a Volkswagen Caravelle, constructed by Van Extras in Auckland.

Certification by John Brett Technology Ltd. 0800 LOWVOLUME (0800 569865)

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