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1. Government Funding For
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
The following pages include listings of local Veterans Administration Agencies, Vocational Rehabilitation
Agencies and various other related agencies that can provide valuable information, services and assistance
to people with special needs. If you’re aware of a resource that you believe should be listed, please contact
us.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment prices can run from $5,000 to $60,000+. Thankfully
there are ways to help pare that down to an affordable figure. Disability grants and loans, government
assistance and other help is available. You can even use multiple sources.

2. State Agencies – Every state has a Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. Some provide funding for vehicle
modifications. Phone numbers for state, federal and county agencies are in your local phone book or Google
(your state) (+) “vocational rehabilitation” or “human services,” etc.
County – Social service or human services programs may assist in financing.
Veterans Administration – The VA funds adaptive equipment for qualifying veterans. Visit
www.va.gov/about_va/ or call 202­273­7124.
Charitable Organizations/Churches – Philanthropy organizations are extensive, from MS Society to
Easter Seals to Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary and more. Check with your local organizations.
Mobility Rebate Programs – Many leading vehicle manufacturers offer rebates for those that require
modifications for disabilities. Ask your NMEDA dealership or search online.
Bank Financing – More and more banks and financing companies will work with you and the dealer to
finance the vehicle with no down payment and up to 10 years to pay off the loan.
Your insurance or workman’s compensation policies may pay for vehicle adaptation.
Medicare will pay for adaptive equipment in certain instances. Call 1­800­MEDICARE.
To look for used (previously enjoyed) vehicles or equipment, check the classified ads. But also call or visit
local nursing or assisted­living
homes, Hospice, etc. and ask if they are planning on selling any of their
accessible vehicles or equipment.
A doctor’s prescription may exempt your purchase from sales tax. You may also qualify for income tax
credits at income tax time.
All tolled, your research could have a significant impact on the final cost of your accessible vehicle and
equipment. No matter how you secure funding, it is always a good practice to work with a NMEDA dealer for
a new or used vehicle that is customized to fit your particular needs.
This mobility safety update has been brought to you by NMEDA – the National Mobility Equipment Dealers
Association. Need some information on how to make your vehicle wheelchair accessible or upgraded with

3. the latest and most convenient features? Contact a NMEDA dealer in your local area. Your local NMEDA
member is a mobility equipment and accessibility expert!
Medicare and Medicaid
Social Security
Veterans Administration Agencies
Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies