Modifying a vehicle with adaptive equipment can cost thousands of dollars. There are a variety of resources for financial assistance when modifying a vehicle you own or purchasing a new vehicle with adaptive equipment.
NMEDA has a list mobility equipment providers searchable by state.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Website has a Special Needs Zone which has info on funding for accessible vehicles, and suggestions for possible sources.
Before making a purchase, investigate resources that may offer financial assistance.
Call disability-specific organizations to find out if they have a grant program to help pay for assistive devices
Health Insurance Carrier / Worker’s Compensation – Check with your health insurance carrier to find out if you are covered for vehicle modification.
Eligibility determined by the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission and the Mass Dept of Public Health Staff.
There may be local organizations (such as Lions, Elks, Kiwanis, or Rotary Club) in your area that would be willing to help fund a vehicle or vehicle modification for an individual.
Offers assistance in applying for low interest rate loans through 20 access sites across the state.
Phone: 508-751-6431 or 508-751-6428
Email: MassATLoan@eastersealsma.org
Vehicle modifications for eligible MassAbility clients. If eligible for vehicle modification, it is written in the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE).
Contact: Kobena Bonney
Offers a program to meet the needs of today’s veterans. The Automobile Adaptive Equipment program issues grants when qualified veterans purchase vehicles which require driving modifications. Additionally, the adaptive equipment is covered at no cost to the veteran.
Most major auto manufacturers have a rebate program that reimburses a portion of mobility equipment cost after it is installed on a new vehicle.
Phone: 800-255-9877
Phone: 800-952-2248
Phone: 800-323-9935 / TTY 800-833-9935
Phone: 800-331-4331
Phone: 800-803-5222
Phone: 800-999-1009
Phone: 800-633-5151
Phone: 800-782-2783
You may want to consider buying a used and reconditioned van. Many accessible van companies also sell used vans.
Sells used vehicles that have lifts already in them.
Phone: 800-408-8550.
Sells new and used vehicles. They have several two location, North Attleboro and Norwood, in Massachusetts.
Phone: 800-237-7979
Call INDEX at 800-642-0249. Ask for the phone number of your Local Independent Living Center which may have a listing of vans for sale.
Search by region: Boston, Cape Cod, South Coast, Western MA, or Worcester. Enter “wheelchair accessible vans” in search bar, choose “For Sale”
Welcome to GetATstuff Massachusetts, which is part of MassMATCH, a program of MRC. Here you can search for or list Assistive Technology devices for sale or for free. This online public database reflects the inventory of devices currently available.
Please feel free to browse the listings. However, to post an ad for devices or to obtain a device through this website, you need to log into an existing account or create a free user account. Users are responsible for updating their listings every 90 days.
The goal of GetATstuff Massachusetts is to help get Assistive Technology devices that are no longer being used into the hands of people who need and can benefit from them. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Email: info@requipmentma.org
MassMATCH INFO-line: 877-508-3974
Advertising source where individuals and businesses place their items for sale.
Phone: 888-521-8778
Talk with a qualified accountant to determine your eligibility for tax credits for vehicle modifications.
NHTSA supports people with disabilities by offering tips on modifying or purchasing a vehicle to accommodate their driving needs.
Search for a CDRS, driver rehabilitation provider, or mobility equipment dealer to help you or a loved one get back behind the wheel.
Phone: 866-672-9466
Email: info@aded.net
Fact Sheet last updated on: 9/9/2024
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