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26th Annual Conference Coverage

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Editors Note ADED is truly an internashytional organization as evidenced the attendance at conference of people from all over the wodd I had the pleasure of mlt~etllng Pauline this year whom

to write an article on her program Kong We look forward to hearshy

about the future development of Adaptive driving in Hong and Pauline Wong

to be addressed The clients comshypetence in drivshy

their

and their medical fitness to drive

mendations and related medical literature that the local for

opinion of various experts in the local medical field and medical and societies was

The has been endorsed the Transport and it is in

the Paulines continued travels to the States to attend conference Thanks Pauline for us a of Driver Rehab Services in

Rehabaid is a non-profit organization that since 1981 has been providing specialized rehabilitation services to people with disshyabilities in Our Driver Rehashybilitation Service launched in

is the one of its kind in the terrishytory Over the last few years we have asshysessed and trained many with disabilities available modishyfications and most can control

abilities more

IN USA AND CANADA sophisticated systems capable of accommodatshy

with even the most severe physishycal disabilities are now This sophisticated equipment has helped many people with disabilities their independence and mobility Our team at Rehabaid has the dream of this technology to Kong

The first step in this dream a real-is to a van suitable for use in

our driver rehabilitation program We are currently the donation of a new van

IN HONG KONG other than cars the majority of vehicles on road are commercial vehicles that transport heavy goods as a rehabilitashytion specialist in Hong Kong we have pashytients who worked as commercial drivers

to their illness or These indishyviduals try to resume is their means of making a patients consider commercial drivers after a physical or illness because such work involves minimal runshy

around and minimal manual labor In these cases there are three issues that need

are all cems Some medical conditions may cause a sudden loss of control of a vehicle due to sudden loss

or weakness The consequence of a crash can be a threat to the safety of the

including passengers other road users and pedestrians

WE HAVE COLLECTED medical literashyture and guidelines on the medical ments for commercial drivers licenses in the United States of America the United

Canada and New Zealand It is on the basis of their recom-

I HOPE TO SHARE with you more about us Do come and visit us if you are travel-

Kong Take care and to VVi0-1U1

success in your work

Core S Yuk Choi Road

Kowloon Telephone E-mail rehabaidnetvigatorcom

Pauline Wong

The members of the Rehabaid Driver Rehabilitation Specialty (from right to left) Cecilia Lam (Hospital Chief Executive) Jocelyn Au (Manager Team 3) Pauline Wong (Occupational I) and Jeffrey Tse (Occupational Therapist I)

2001 News Brake an article PE proshy

summary of the NHTSA Makc The National Highway

Administration (NHTSA) the make inoperative ruling in

the Federal on February 27 2001 with an effective date of April 30 2001 This had implications for the field ofDI1ver in particushylar what information had to be disclosed to clients for whom vehicles were modified It behooves the DRS and other individuals involved in the field of driver rehabilitashytion to understand these regulations The attached article was to News Brn~ n

HHiv to share this timely in-

and education reshyWe appreciate

formation

THE ALLIANCE VOICE

Lance Tunick

LANCE TUNICK Govornment Requlations ing Alliance

Remaining in with NHTSAs Rules

On June 13 ADA held DC to a ~~

NHTSA in number of matters Members As a result that meeting as well as a review of both new NHTSA rules and ADA Members fnrgtTm

OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES NHTSA reshycently clarified the of rrutp

vans

Alterers THAT PERshyFORM ADDITIONS DELETIONS AND CHANGES TO A VEHICLE BEFORE THE VEHICLE SELLER AND THE END-USER HAVE ENTERED INTO A SALES CONTRACT IDENTIFYING A SPECIFIC VEHICLE) MUST DETERshyMINE IF ITS ALTERATIONS AFFECT THE OEM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) DEFINED AS UNshyLOADED WEIGHT PLUS 150 LBS X SEATING CAPACITY PLUS CARGO CAPACITY IF SO IT MUST SPECIFY A NEW GVWR BASED ON ITS CHANGES TO COMPONENTS AND AN EVALUATION OF THE VEI-llCLES BRAKING

bullbull STEERING AND DRIVE TRAIN THIS NEW GVWR MUST APPEAR ON THE ALTERERS NHTSA LAshyBEL ON THE VEHICLE

IF AN ORIGINAL SEATING POSITION IS REPLACED BY A WHEELCHAIR RETENTION DEVICE USED TO SEshyCURE AN OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR 150 POUNDS MUST STILL BE ALLOshyCATED TO THAT POSITION IN CALshyCULATING GVWR BUT THE WEIGHT OF THE SEAT MAY BE DEDUCTED

Modifiers THAT MODIFY A VEHICLE AFTER THE VEshyHICLE SELLER AND THE END-USER ENTER INTO A SALES CONTRACT IDENTIFYING A SPECIFIC MUST UNDER PART INDICATE ANY REDUCTION IN LOAD CARRYshyING CAPACITY GVWR MINUS UNLOADED OF MORE THAN 220 LBS AFTER ALL MODIFIshyCATIONS BY ALL COMPANIES ARE COMPLETED

IN VIEW OF THE THE FINAL MODIFIER SELLING THE VEHICLE TO THE USER SHOULD ACCOUNT FOR ALL THE vEIGHT CHANGES BY ANY PREVIOUS ALTERER OR OTHER MODIFIER IN THE AND SHOULD DISCLOSE ANY TOTAL LOAD CARRYING REDUCTION THAT IS MORE THAN 220 LBS IN ADDIshyTION SINCE THE WEIGHT OF WHEELCHAIRS IT IS ADVISshyABLE FOR THE FINAL MODIFIER TO SPECIFY THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE USERS WHEELCHAIR IS INCLUDED IN THE AVAILABLE LOAD CAPACITY

THAT AVAILABLE LOAD CAPACshyITYWILLBEFURTHER REDUCED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE WHEELCHAIR)

IF A FINAL MODIFIER HAS A VEHICLE THAT EITHER IS NOT WITHIN THE GVWP GIVEN THE NUMBER OF SEATING POSITIONS ANDOR WHEELCHAIR POSITIONS THAT IT HAS OR CANNOT CARRY A USERS WHEELCHAIR BECAUSE ENOUGH LOAD CARRYING CAPACshyITY IS LACKING THE VEHICLE CANshyNOT BE SOLD IN THAT CONDITION AND CHANGES MUST BE MADE REMOVAL OF SEATING POSITIONS)

RENTAL AND EVALUATION VANS NHTSA told ADA that an ADA Member may use Part 595 render inoperative exshy

emptions for vans used by the AD A Memshyber for rental or evaluation purposes The agency that the ADA Member must and title the vehicle in its name and thus be the owner Under these

the render inoperative prohibition is not to the work

on the vehicle the ADA Member prior to the first retail sale to an unrelated NHTSA cautioned howshyever that situation should not be used by modifiers as a means of an inshyventory of modified vans The agency inshydicated that whether a company is considered to have used a vehicle for rental

for a reasonable ing retailed

NEW RULE ON 20ID On June 182002

THE ARTICLES PUBLISHED in News Brake reflect the of their authors not the the ADED orshyganization at or its Board of Dishyrectors As such ADED neither takes a position on nor assumes ity for the accuracy of the information or statements contained in any articles published in News Brake

ADDITIONAL ISSUES are available by contacting the editor at 717-531shy7444 News Brake is terly in March June December members and non-members of the ADED association at the discretion of the editor and as space

Articles are acceDH~a

For rates please contact Lori MPA OTRL CDRS at 717-531-7444 or e-mail Ibenner

Are your reading sonleshyone elses copy of News

to renew membership

available ofNewsBrake

A WARD WINNERS Congratulations to the 2002 Annual ADED Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed significantly to ofDriver Rehabilitation

AWARD WINNERS Every Year the Asshysociation of Driver Rehabilitation ists Recognizes those individuals have made contributions to the field

and Thank You

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE A WARD A competitive award given to individuals

who have demonstrated distinshyFiUJlty service andor support to the overshyall area of mobility for people with disabilities The award is given to a nonshyAD ED member

Judy Pena

has been a leader in providing outshyservice to individuals with disshy

abilities seeking independent mobility Judy has worked for the Pennsylvania Ofshyfice of Vocational Rehabilitation for many years most as the Assistant Adshyministrator of the York District Office She has also served as the transportation coshycoordinator for the York Office since 1995

with the Bureau of Rehabilitation

JUVU)o In the uu~ for vehicle modifications

)oUJUUH_ assure OVR clients in Pa will receive the finest service and include standards facilities and venshydors must meet Standards for vendors inshyclude levels of very similar to NMEDAs She has been to the forefront of statewide polishycies for vender and in develshy

the Pa bid process She is driven to the standards of quality

Judy has been a other states and n r(T~ ITI

if

for with

Due to limited evaluation sites in Pa she ~~Egt to the

Evaluation and To date the Drivers

tion at the Penn State Milton S Medical Center has reshyceived over $400000 in OVR Judy has

twice at ADED confershyences III

She is devoted to her clients in equipment and able to them so equipment She is ibility in determining vUilJllH

services and strives to do can to every client an affordable portunity at independent Her votion thoroughness preciseness are most Imlpeccat)le ordinates all the mtOriinatlOn trict office for clients that are evaluations for needs

SCHOLARAWARDAllvH-vvlHu~ award presented to a member of clation who has made an

evaluation eOllCaUO]rI research andor enshygineering

Donna Stressel OTR CDRS

Donna has been involved in driver rehashybilitation since the early 1990s Her quest for public education of end users families agencies government professionals and the public on driver rehabilitation issues is endless She has participated in numerous educational presentations specializing in the mature driver No venue is too large or

too small for Donna While she educates hundreds at large national conferences she also participates in much smaller commushy

outreach programs in order to reach both consumers and their families She doesnt stop there She also pursues news

facilitating many many articles on driver rehabilitation

She has participated in a variety of govshyernment-sponsored projeets and presentashytions She has worked with the New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards the Department of Public Works New York Rehabilitation Association and the New York State Office for the Aging

The New York State Office for the Aging was so impressed with her presentation they asked her to be on a committee This reshysulted in the publication of a book When you are Concerned A Guide for Families Concerned About the Safety of an Older Driver She assisted in writing the stanshydards for the state of New York in the area of Driver Rehabilitation Donna has parshytlclPaltedin presentations with NMEDA and NHTSA

Other include writing the 2000 continuing education article for

issues of the Older Adult lJugtu~u~as in AOTAs

Interest Physical Disabilities NewsshyMotor Free Visual Per-

with the American Medical Assoshyto

retary and Public Relations Chair the

motion of driver UUVJ

and such a drive toward both professional education that to be involved in their nrn(f~

AWARD Congratulations to the 2002 Annual Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed significantly to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

committed to the indlepenclence sons with disabilities Currently Bruno manufactures 24 different veshyhicle lifts and introduced the

In collaboration with the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Bruno also strives to communicate to individuals in need about new vehicle modification products as they are deshy

ane of Brunos many is the ability to identify a

challenge and deshythat fits that

Brunos but well thought for people witb

2001

made an to the area of public and prclfessional in the field

COMMERCIAL AWARD A competishyor corposhy

lalIlL~Jll who has demonstrated contributions in the field of driver rehabilitationvehicle modifications This year there were two outstanding nominees

Bruno Inclerlendelnt

in awards

Aids Inc

A pioneer in the manufacturing of vehicle lifts since its in 1984 Bruno In-

In addition Bruno works with major autoshymobile manufacturers such as Ford Genshyeral Daimler Chrysler Toyota

and Volkswagen to establish moshybility programs which offer assistance up to $1000 cash back to help defray the cost of vehicle modification equipment such as lifts and TAS Committed to the

fOV IIeducation and professional its Bruno conducts

sessions dedicated to its TAS systems as well as UCHJU-

This is part of Brunos of the of

to their the knowledge to their customers

Bruno has an educated and eX[JefJlenced

is to provide canshyto its dealers and end

users

Bruno been an award winning company over the years for its high and the positive impact have on as well as their overall business excellence A few of the awards received include several Governors New Product Award WI manushyfacturer of the year for 1991 and 1992 the Market Maker award in 2000 and most recently Ford Motor J-Mays Foshycus 2X3 Award SEMA

A member of ADED since its 1l1-1J1IVU

Bruno is devoted to U~ltIUJlllg nrin(t~ for individuals and increasing their awareness conce~ruing their state of the art but affordable veshyhicle modification products Bruno is comshymitted to helping people with limited

through education innovative UII)UUItgt and quality service

Keith Howell

Keith Howell has demonstrated that small businesses can make an in our inshy

and demonstrate support for the of AD ED

Keiths company Howell LTD was established in 1986 in order to offer another design in hand controls Keith de-

the push-rocker mechanical hand control in order to meet the functional needs

of consumers envision perspecshy

a high standards quality that testing in 1990 He continues to promote

standards of installation of his product of a dealer service school certification that embraces

fueled by new As a distance learning

owner Keith is acutely aware of the limitations of time and reshysources His CD ROM education composhynent will enable dealers of all levels and

had

areas to improve service to our not only demonstrated the

at the recentADED conference but of the CD available for disshy

tribution

mission of continuing by being a past presenter at

Keith has by being a loyal exhibitor and supshy

newsletter He supshy

NMEDA

supports ADED members programs of education and support

He demo hand control stands so those service providers can educate themshyselves about the products and make them available to demonstrate to clients Realshy

iHUltUVll

ADEDs commitment to on-road

ents eling throughout the and parts of Canada for the express purshypose of providing driver rehabilitation speshycialists with direct and on-road experience Most recently with the driver rehabilitation specialist in he de-

he donates for installation

has a company re[)re~entati

a quick disconnect hand control sysshytem for evaluators This makes installation and removal more time for the evaluator and trainer

This new quick disconnect hand control system is made with his ~~~~otirwc hand controls evalushyators to quickly install and remove differshy

Congratulations Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

sistent and

ent of hand controls in a single veshyhicle Keiths newest design speaks to his

and high regard for ADED memshyquality services to their clishy

ents

PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Carol Blanc recognized KATmE REGAN with a presidential citation for her consisshytent dedication in the President perseverance of tasks through and her dedication to ADED

She also gave SUSAN LILLIE a presidenshytial citation for her to take on

5HvHLO her constant vigilance Plil5 with the financial viability of

constant dedication to the prinshyof ADED and her to

mentor

to the ANCE for their establishment of a pershy

A Certificate

Board members who finished their terms of office were Certificates of

Victoria Krull Adaptive Driving Allishy

Lillie Past President and Holly Dominque Operations

BE A PART OF THE TRADITION

The tradition of awarding our vVJJvU6Uu

who contribute significantly to the field is an important one A great way to serve the ADED organization and to influence the future is to be part of the awards commitshytee To join the awards committee contact the ADED office and let Judy Sutton know you are interested She will forward your name to Susan Lillie CDRS who is chair-

the committee Your win be the award nominees with

the most AA~~b-~ and

Also consider your colleagues someone you know for an

award Nominations will be sought for next years awards in the spring Start thinking now of whom you believe meets the criteshy

to assist Driver ance accepts award from Carol Blanc

The Sure Grip offers This is becoming one of the users today

ria to receive a distinguished honor

system of operation popular styles among

Why - because the Sure Grip natural way of driving

offers a more

How- the position and placed

This position allows and maintain contact with

4850 route 102 Upper

Phone (506) 363-5289 1 E-mail suregripnbnetnbca

IS In vertical wheel

control

50 YEARS ofProviding Mobility for the Physically Challenged

Innovators Then Partial Features Include bull Hand Controls bull Reduced Effort Steering bull Reduced Effort Braking

bull Foot -Fshybull Left Foot Gas Pedals bull Wheelchair Lifts bull Porch Lifts

cUamp Devices Brakes amp Steering

bull Horizontal Steering Van Conversions

bull Block Pedal Extensions E-mail drivemasterdrivemascrnet

And lWuch More Web wwwdrivemasternet

For additional info contact Drive-Master

QUAD amp HIGH LEVEL VAN MODIFICATION

FULL TIME CDRS ON STAFF

EMC AEVIT EVALUATION AND

DRIVING ampADAPTIVE EQUIP SPECIALISTS SINCE 1976

JACKSONVILLE bull ATLANTA

8 amp9 LOWERED

Penn Slale Milton S Medical Center was awarded the firestarter award in Au-

The Firestarter Award behavior to upshyhold the mission values and standards of the Medical Center service to clients his numerous letters of and his commitment

Ricks nomination focused on his ~~r~rrrl~

to World Class Care

JACK partner of Driver Services-Florida hosted a two day IMS technical training in late

Several throughout the South sent technishycians Also of note at HDS is a to Hall who was recently his EMC certification renewaL IS

also a professional certified automotive

JIM EDDS St Louis has made available to ADED and others his recent Driver RelUlbilitation to Indeshypendence WIUlt We do Jim reports that he most of six months researching and this book It was off the press at our ADED Kansas and sold one-hundred copies The book to those in our field and may help getting a start on the CDRS exam Jim member of ADED and can be reached at drvrehabyahoocom

A Sincere and Heartfelt Apology

From the editor to Mrs Dana K OAI lTW

Executive National Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

An error occurred in the spelling of Danas name in the spring issue of News Brake Please note the correct spelling Dana has proven herself to

be a advocate of ADED and much work is done in building a strong alliance between ADED and NMEDA I regret the error

Also to Renee apologies I manshyaged to butcher her name in a photo caption in the newsletter I apshypreciate her

humblecL

Lori

A WARD WINNERS Congratulations to the 2002 Annual ADED Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed significantly to ofDriver Rehabilitation

AWARD WINNERS Every Year the Asshysociation of Driver Rehabilitation ists Recognizes those individuals have made contributions to the field

and Thank You

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE A WARD A competitive award given to individuals

who have demonstrated distinshyFiUJlty service andor support to the overshyall area of mobility for people with disabilities The award is given to a nonshyAD ED member

Judy Pena

has been a leader in providing outshyservice to individuals with disshy

abilities seeking independent mobility Judy has worked for the Pennsylvania Ofshyfice of Vocational Rehabilitation for many years most as the Assistant Adshyministrator of the York District Office She has also served as the transportation coshycoordinator for the York Office since 1995

with the Bureau of Rehabilitation

JUVU)o In the uu~ for vehicle modifications

)oUJUUH_ assure OVR clients in Pa will receive the finest service and include standards facilities and venshydors must meet Standards for vendors inshyclude levels of very similar to NMEDAs She has been to the forefront of statewide polishycies for vender and in develshy

the Pa bid process She is driven to the standards of quality

Judy has been a other states and n r(T~ ITI

if

for with

Due to limited evaluation sites in Pa she ~~Egt to the

Evaluation and To date the Drivers

tion at the Penn State Milton S Medical Center has reshyceived over $400000 in OVR Judy has

twice at ADED confershyences III

She is devoted to her clients in equipment and able to them so equipment She is ibility in determining vUilJllH

services and strives to do can to every client an affordable portunity at independent Her votion thoroughness preciseness are most Imlpeccat)le ordinates all the mtOriinatlOn trict office for clients that are evaluations for needs

SCHOLARAWARDAllvH-vvlHu~ award presented to a member of clation who has made an

evaluation eOllCaUO]rI research andor enshygineering

Donna Stressel OTR CDRS

Donna has been involved in driver rehashybilitation since the early 1990s Her quest for public education of end users families agencies government professionals and the public on driver rehabilitation issues is endless She has participated in numerous educational presentations specializing in the mature driver No venue is too large or

too small for Donna While she educates hundreds at large national conferences she also participates in much smaller commushy

outreach programs in order to reach both consumers and their families She doesnt stop there She also pursues news

facilitating many many articles on driver rehabilitation

She has participated in a variety of govshyernment-sponsored projeets and presentashytions She has worked with the New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards the Department of Public Works New York Rehabilitation Association and the New York State Office for the Aging

The New York State Office for the Aging was so impressed with her presentation they asked her to be on a committee This reshysulted in the publication of a book When you are Concerned A Guide for Families Concerned About the Safety of an Older Driver She assisted in writing the stanshydards for the state of New York in the area of Driver Rehabilitation Donna has parshytlclPaltedin presentations with NMEDA and NHTSA

Other include writing the 2000 continuing education article for

issues of the Older Adult lJugtu~u~as in AOTAs

Interest Physical Disabilities NewsshyMotor Free Visual Per-

with the American Medical Assoshyto

retary and Public Relations Chair the

motion of driver UUVJ

and such a drive toward both professional education that to be involved in their nrn(f~

AWARD Congratulations to the 2002 Annual Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed significantly to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

committed to the indlepenclence sons with disabilities Currently Bruno manufactures 24 different veshyhicle lifts and introduced the

In collaboration with the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Bruno also strives to communicate to individuals in need about new vehicle modification products as they are deshy

ane of Brunos many is the ability to identify a

challenge and deshythat fits that

Brunos but well thought for people witb

2001

made an to the area of public and prclfessional in the field

COMMERCIAL AWARD A competishyor corposhy

lalIlL~Jll who has demonstrated contributions in the field of driver rehabilitationvehicle modifications This year there were two outstanding nominees

Bruno Inclerlendelnt

in awards

Aids Inc

A pioneer in the manufacturing of vehicle lifts since its in 1984 Bruno In-

In addition Bruno works with major autoshymobile manufacturers such as Ford Genshyeral Daimler Chrysler Toyota

and Volkswagen to establish moshybility programs which offer assistance up to $1000 cash back to help defray the cost of vehicle modification equipment such as lifts and TAS Committed to the

fOV IIeducation and professional its Bruno conducts

sessions dedicated to its TAS systems as well as UCHJU-

This is part of Brunos of the of

to their the knowledge to their customers

Bruno has an educated and eX[JefJlenced

is to provide canshyto its dealers and end

users

Bruno been an award winning company over the years for its high and the positive impact have on as well as their overall business excellence A few of the awards received include several Governors New Product Award WI manushyfacturer of the year for 1991 and 1992 the Market Maker award in 2000 and most recently Ford Motor J-Mays Foshycus 2X3 Award SEMA

A member of ADED since its 1l1-1J1IVU

Bruno is devoted to U~ltIUJlllg nrin(t~ for individuals and increasing their awareness conce~ruing their state of the art but affordable veshyhicle modification products Bruno is comshymitted to helping people with limited

through education innovative UII)UUItgt and quality service

Keith Howell

Keith Howell has demonstrated that small businesses can make an in our inshy

and demonstrate support for the of AD ED

Keiths company Howell LTD was established in 1986 in order to offer another design in hand controls Keith de-

the push-rocker mechanical hand control in order to meet the functional needs

of consumers envision perspecshy

a high standards quality that testing in 1990 He continues to promote

standards of installation of his product of a dealer service school certification that embraces

fueled by new As a distance learning

owner Keith is acutely aware of the limitations of time and reshysources His CD ROM education composhynent will enable dealers of all levels and

had

areas to improve service to our not only demonstrated the

at the recentADED conference but of the CD available for disshy

tribution

mission of continuing by being a past presenter at

Keith has by being a loyal exhibitor and supshy

newsletter He supshy

NMEDA

supports ADED members programs of education and support

He demo hand control stands so those service providers can educate themshyselves about the products and make them available to demonstrate to clients Realshy

iHUltUVll

ADEDs commitment to on-road

ents eling throughout the and parts of Canada for the express purshypose of providing driver rehabilitation speshycialists with direct and on-road experience Most recently with the driver rehabilitation specialist in he de-

he donates for installation

has a company re[)re~entati

a quick disconnect hand control sysshytem for evaluators This makes installation and removal more time for the evaluator and trainer

This new quick disconnect hand control system is made with his ~~~~otirwc hand controls evalushyators to quickly install and remove differshy

Congratulations Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

sistent and

ent of hand controls in a single veshyhicle Keiths newest design speaks to his

and high regard for ADED memshyquality services to their clishy

ents

PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Carol Blanc recognized KATmE REGAN with a presidential citation for her consisshytent dedication in the President perseverance of tasks through and her dedication to ADED

She also gave SUSAN LILLIE a presidenshytial citation for her to take on

5HvHLO her constant vigilance Plil5 with the financial viability of

constant dedication to the prinshyof ADED and her to

mentor

to the ANCE for their establishment of a pershy

A Certificate

Board members who finished their terms of office were Certificates of

Victoria Krull Adaptive Driving Allishy

Lillie Past President and Holly Dominque Operations

BE A PART OF THE TRADITION

The tradition of awarding our vVJJvU6Uu

who contribute significantly to the field is an important one A great way to serve the ADED organization and to influence the future is to be part of the awards commitshytee To join the awards committee contact the ADED office and let Judy Sutton know you are interested She will forward your name to Susan Lillie CDRS who is chair-

the committee Your win be the award nominees with

the most AA~~b-~ and

Also consider your colleagues someone you know for an

award Nominations will be sought for next years awards in the spring Start thinking now of whom you believe meets the criteshy

to assist Driver ance accepts award from Carol Blanc

The Sure Grip offers This is becoming one of the users today

ria to receive a distinguished honor

system of operation popular styles among

Why - because the Sure Grip natural way of driving

offers a more

How- the position and placed

This position allows and maintain contact with

4850 route 102 Upper

Phone (506) 363-5289 1 E-mail suregripnbnetnbca

IS In vertical wheel

control

50 YEARS ofProviding Mobility for the Physically Challenged

Innovators Then Partial Features Include bull Hand Controls bull Reduced Effort Steering bull Reduced Effort Braking

bull Foot -Fshybull Left Foot Gas Pedals bull Wheelchair Lifts bull Porch Lifts

cUamp Devices Brakes amp Steering

bull Horizontal Steering Van Conversions

bull Block Pedal Extensions E-mail drivemasterdrivemascrnet

And lWuch More Web wwwdrivemasternet

For additional info contact Drive-Master

QUAD amp HIGH LEVEL VAN MODIFICATION

FULL TIME CDRS ON STAFF

EMC AEVIT EVALUATION AND

DRIVING ampADAPTIVE EQUIP SPECIALISTS SINCE 1976

JACKSONVILLE bull ATLANTA

8 amp9 LOWERED

Penn Slale Milton S Medical Center was awarded the firestarter award in Au-

The Firestarter Award behavior to upshyhold the mission values and standards of the Medical Center service to clients his numerous letters of and his commitment

Ricks nomination focused on his ~~r~rrrl~

to World Class Care

JACK partner of Driver Services-Florida hosted a two day IMS technical training in late

Several throughout the South sent technishycians Also of note at HDS is a to Hall who was recently his EMC certification renewaL IS

also a professional certified automotive

JIM EDDS St Louis has made available to ADED and others his recent Driver RelUlbilitation to Indeshypendence WIUlt We do Jim reports that he most of six months researching and this book It was off the press at our ADED Kansas and sold one-hundred copies The book to those in our field and may help getting a start on the CDRS exam Jim member of ADED and can be reached at drvrehabyahoocom

A Sincere and Heartfelt Apology

From the editor to Mrs Dana K OAI lTW

Executive National Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

An error occurred in the spelling of Danas name in the spring issue of News Brake Please note the correct spelling Dana has proven herself to

be a advocate of ADED and much work is done in building a strong alliance between ADED and NMEDA I regret the error

Also to Renee apologies I manshyaged to butcher her name in a photo caption in the newsletter I apshypreciate her

humblecL

Lori

AWARD Congratulations to the 2002 Annual Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed significantly to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

committed to the indlepenclence sons with disabilities Currently Bruno manufactures 24 different veshyhicle lifts and introduced the

In collaboration with the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Bruno also strives to communicate to individuals in need about new vehicle modification products as they are deshy

ane of Brunos many is the ability to identify a

challenge and deshythat fits that

Brunos but well thought for people witb

2001

made an to the area of public and prclfessional in the field

COMMERCIAL AWARD A competishyor corposhy

lalIlL~Jll who has demonstrated contributions in the field of driver rehabilitationvehicle modifications This year there were two outstanding nominees

Bruno Inclerlendelnt

in awards

Aids Inc

A pioneer in the manufacturing of vehicle lifts since its in 1984 Bruno In-

In addition Bruno works with major autoshymobile manufacturers such as Ford Genshyeral Daimler Chrysler Toyota

and Volkswagen to establish moshybility programs which offer assistance up to $1000 cash back to help defray the cost of vehicle modification equipment such as lifts and TAS Committed to the

fOV IIeducation and professional its Bruno conducts

sessions dedicated to its TAS systems as well as UCHJU-

This is part of Brunos of the of

to their the knowledge to their customers

Bruno has an educated and eX[JefJlenced

is to provide canshyto its dealers and end

users

Bruno been an award winning company over the years for its high and the positive impact have on as well as their overall business excellence A few of the awards received include several Governors New Product Award WI manushyfacturer of the year for 1991 and 1992 the Market Maker award in 2000 and most recently Ford Motor J-Mays Foshycus 2X3 Award SEMA

A member of ADED since its 1l1-1J1IVU

Bruno is devoted to U~ltIUJlllg nrin(t~ for individuals and increasing their awareness conce~ruing their state of the art but affordable veshyhicle modification products Bruno is comshymitted to helping people with limited

through education innovative UII)UUItgt and quality service

Keith Howell

Keith Howell has demonstrated that small businesses can make an in our inshy

and demonstrate support for the of AD ED

Keiths company Howell LTD was established in 1986 in order to offer another design in hand controls Keith de-

the push-rocker mechanical hand control in order to meet the functional needs

of consumers envision perspecshy

a high standards quality that testing in 1990 He continues to promote

standards of installation of his product of a dealer service school certification that embraces

fueled by new As a distance learning

owner Keith is acutely aware of the limitations of time and reshysources His CD ROM education composhynent will enable dealers of all levels and

had

areas to improve service to our not only demonstrated the

at the recentADED conference but of the CD available for disshy

tribution

mission of continuing by being a past presenter at

Keith has by being a loyal exhibitor and supshy

newsletter He supshy

NMEDA

supports ADED members programs of education and support

He demo hand control stands so those service providers can educate themshyselves about the products and make them available to demonstrate to clients Realshy

iHUltUVll

ADEDs commitment to on-road

ents eling throughout the and parts of Canada for the express purshypose of providing driver rehabilitation speshycialists with direct and on-road experience Most recently with the driver rehabilitation specialist in he de-

he donates for installation

has a company re[)re~entati

a quick disconnect hand control sysshytem for evaluators This makes installation and removal more time for the evaluator and trainer

This new quick disconnect hand control system is made with his ~~~~otirwc hand controls evalushyators to quickly install and remove differshy

Congratulations Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

sistent and

ent of hand controls in a single veshyhicle Keiths newest design speaks to his

and high regard for ADED memshyquality services to their clishy

ents

PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Carol Blanc recognized KATmE REGAN with a presidential citation for her consisshytent dedication in the President perseverance of tasks through and her dedication to ADED

She also gave SUSAN LILLIE a presidenshytial citation for her to take on

5HvHLO her constant vigilance Plil5 with the financial viability of

constant dedication to the prinshyof ADED and her to

mentor

to the ANCE for their establishment of a pershy

A Certificate

Board members who finished their terms of office were Certificates of

Victoria Krull Adaptive Driving Allishy

Lillie Past President and Holly Dominque Operations

BE A PART OF THE TRADITION

The tradition of awarding our vVJJvU6Uu

who contribute significantly to the field is an important one A great way to serve the ADED organization and to influence the future is to be part of the awards commitshytee To join the awards committee contact the ADED office and let Judy Sutton know you are interested She will forward your name to Susan Lillie CDRS who is chair-

the committee Your win be the award nominees with

the most AA~~b-~ and

Also consider your colleagues someone you know for an

award Nominations will be sought for next years awards in the spring Start thinking now of whom you believe meets the criteshy

to assist Driver ance accepts award from Carol Blanc

The Sure Grip offers This is becoming one of the users today

ria to receive a distinguished honor

system of operation popular styles among

Why - because the Sure Grip natural way of driving

offers a more

How- the position and placed

This position allows and maintain contact with

4850 route 102 Upper

Phone (506) 363-5289 1 E-mail suregripnbnetnbca

IS In vertical wheel

control

50 YEARS ofProviding Mobility for the Physically Challenged

Innovators Then Partial Features Include bull Hand Controls bull Reduced Effort Steering bull Reduced Effort Braking

bull Foot -Fshybull Left Foot Gas Pedals bull Wheelchair Lifts bull Porch Lifts

cUamp Devices Brakes amp Steering

bull Horizontal Steering Van Conversions

bull Block Pedal Extensions E-mail drivemasterdrivemascrnet

And lWuch More Web wwwdrivemasternet

For additional info contact Drive-Master

QUAD amp HIGH LEVEL VAN MODIFICATION

FULL TIME CDRS ON STAFF

EMC AEVIT EVALUATION AND

DRIVING ampADAPTIVE EQUIP SPECIALISTS SINCE 1976

JACKSONVILLE bull ATLANTA

8 amp9 LOWERED

Penn Slale Milton S Medical Center was awarded the firestarter award in Au-

The Firestarter Award behavior to upshyhold the mission values and standards of the Medical Center service to clients his numerous letters of and his commitment

Ricks nomination focused on his ~~r~rrrl~

to World Class Care

JACK partner of Driver Services-Florida hosted a two day IMS technical training in late

Several throughout the South sent technishycians Also of note at HDS is a to Hall who was recently his EMC certification renewaL IS

also a professional certified automotive

JIM EDDS St Louis has made available to ADED and others his recent Driver RelUlbilitation to Indeshypendence WIUlt We do Jim reports that he most of six months researching and this book It was off the press at our ADED Kansas and sold one-hundred copies The book to those in our field and may help getting a start on the CDRS exam Jim member of ADED and can be reached at drvrehabyahoocom

A Sincere and Heartfelt Apology

From the editor to Mrs Dana K OAI lTW

Executive National Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

An error occurred in the spelling of Danas name in the spring issue of News Brake Please note the correct spelling Dana has proven herself to

be a advocate of ADED and much work is done in building a strong alliance between ADED and NMEDA I regret the error

Also to Renee apologies I manshyaged to butcher her name in a photo caption in the newsletter I apshypreciate her

humblecL

Lori

Congratulations Award Winners

Each award winner has contributed to the field ofDriver Rehabilitation

sistent and

ent of hand controls in a single veshyhicle Keiths newest design speaks to his

and high regard for ADED memshyquality services to their clishy

ents

PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Carol Blanc recognized KATmE REGAN with a presidential citation for her consisshytent dedication in the President perseverance of tasks through and her dedication to ADED

She also gave SUSAN LILLIE a presidenshytial citation for her to take on

5HvHLO her constant vigilance Plil5 with the financial viability of

constant dedication to the prinshyof ADED and her to

mentor

to the ANCE for their establishment of a pershy

A Certificate

Board members who finished their terms of office were Certificates of

Victoria Krull Adaptive Driving Allishy

Lillie Past President and Holly Dominque Operations

BE A PART OF THE TRADITION

The tradition of awarding our vVJJvU6Uu

who contribute significantly to the field is an important one A great way to serve the ADED organization and to influence the future is to be part of the awards commitshytee To join the awards committee contact the ADED office and let Judy Sutton know you are interested She will forward your name to Susan Lillie CDRS who is chair-

the committee Your win be the award nominees with

the most AA~~b-~ and

Also consider your colleagues someone you know for an

award Nominations will be sought for next years awards in the spring Start thinking now of whom you believe meets the criteshy

to assist Driver ance accepts award from Carol Blanc

The Sure Grip offers This is becoming one of the users today

ria to receive a distinguished honor

system of operation popular styles among

Why - because the Sure Grip natural way of driving

offers a more

How- the position and placed

This position allows and maintain contact with

4850 route 102 Upper

Phone (506) 363-5289 1 E-mail suregripnbnetnbca

IS In vertical wheel

control

50 YEARS ofProviding Mobility for the Physically Challenged

Innovators Then Partial Features Include bull Hand Controls bull Reduced Effort Steering bull Reduced Effort Braking

bull Foot -Fshybull Left Foot Gas Pedals bull Wheelchair Lifts bull Porch Lifts

cUamp Devices Brakes amp Steering

bull Horizontal Steering Van Conversions

bull Block Pedal Extensions E-mail drivemasterdrivemascrnet

And lWuch More Web wwwdrivemasternet

For additional info contact Drive-Master

QUAD amp HIGH LEVEL VAN MODIFICATION

FULL TIME CDRS ON STAFF

EMC AEVIT EVALUATION AND

DRIVING ampADAPTIVE EQUIP SPECIALISTS SINCE 1976

JACKSONVILLE bull ATLANTA

8 amp9 LOWERED

Penn Slale Milton S Medical Center was awarded the firestarter award in Au-

The Firestarter Award behavior to upshyhold the mission values and standards of the Medical Center service to clients his numerous letters of and his commitment

Ricks nomination focused on his ~~r~rrrl~

to World Class Care

JACK partner of Driver Services-Florida hosted a two day IMS technical training in late

Several throughout the South sent technishycians Also of note at HDS is a to Hall who was recently his EMC certification renewaL IS

also a professional certified automotive

JIM EDDS St Louis has made available to ADED and others his recent Driver RelUlbilitation to Indeshypendence WIUlt We do Jim reports that he most of six months researching and this book It was off the press at our ADED Kansas and sold one-hundred copies The book to those in our field and may help getting a start on the CDRS exam Jim member of ADED and can be reached at drvrehabyahoocom

A Sincere and Heartfelt Apology

From the editor to Mrs Dana K OAI lTW

Executive National Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

An error occurred in the spelling of Danas name in the spring issue of News Brake Please note the correct spelling Dana has proven herself to

be a advocate of ADED and much work is done in building a strong alliance between ADED and NMEDA I regret the error

Also to Renee apologies I manshyaged to butcher her name in a photo caption in the newsletter I apshypreciate her

humblecL

Lori

50 YEARS ofProviding Mobility for the Physically Challenged

Innovators Then Partial Features Include bull Hand Controls bull Reduced Effort Steering bull Reduced Effort Braking

bull Foot -Fshybull Left Foot Gas Pedals bull Wheelchair Lifts bull Porch Lifts

cUamp Devices Brakes amp Steering

bull Horizontal Steering Van Conversions

bull Block Pedal Extensions E-mail drivemasterdrivemascrnet

And lWuch More Web wwwdrivemasternet

For additional info contact Drive-Master

QUAD amp HIGH LEVEL VAN MODIFICATION

FULL TIME CDRS ON STAFF

EMC AEVIT EVALUATION AND

DRIVING ampADAPTIVE EQUIP SPECIALISTS SINCE 1976

JACKSONVILLE bull ATLANTA

8 amp9 LOWERED

Penn Slale Milton S Medical Center was awarded the firestarter award in Au-

The Firestarter Award behavior to upshyhold the mission values and standards of the Medical Center service to clients his numerous letters of and his commitment

Ricks nomination focused on his ~~r~rrrl~

to World Class Care

JACK partner of Driver Services-Florida hosted a two day IMS technical training in late

Several throughout the South sent technishycians Also of note at HDS is a to Hall who was recently his EMC certification renewaL IS

also a professional certified automotive

JIM EDDS St Louis has made available to ADED and others his recent Driver RelUlbilitation to Indeshypendence WIUlt We do Jim reports that he most of six months researching and this book It was off the press at our ADED Kansas and sold one-hundred copies The book to those in our field and may help getting a start on the CDRS exam Jim member of ADED and can be reached at drvrehabyahoocom

A Sincere and Heartfelt Apology

From the editor to Mrs Dana K OAI lTW

Executive National Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

An error occurred in the spelling of Danas name in the spring issue of News Brake Please note the correct spelling Dana has proven herself to

be a advocate of ADED and much work is done in building a strong alliance between ADED and NMEDA I regret the error

Also to Renee apologies I manshyaged to butcher her name in a photo caption in the newsletter I apshypreciate her

humblecL

Lori

Options Front Ale Dual Gas

Dual Brakes Dual

Adaptive Equipment 5 Dropped Floor (Drivers side) Removable transfer seal Manual Tie Hand controls Spinner knob Reduced ellort

Handicapped Driver Services has an immediate for a full time Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Work with an industry leader utilizing the most modern and complete inventory of evaluashytion tools

The successful candidate will be an expeshyrienced driver trainer with CDRS credenshytials has

be rnrmdll

not be afraid work Documentation and writing skills are a must Benefits inshyclude aYEJY competitive salary 401 K paid holidays paid vacation and significant job security

Please fax resume to Earl Matthews at 678-290-5048 or email to

If you care to

6290 (cell phone)

1998 FORD WINDSTAR bull Gold Extffan Int bull AssociatedRaUx Lowered Floor

Conversion bull Ahnafield bull Power Gear Shift bull Power Parking Brake bull Quick Disconnect Front Seats bull 4-Point Belt Tie-Downs bull PW PDL Remote Start

works great

bull Perfect evaluation vehicle

$25000 - Negotiable

603-228-9680 or 603-569-6784

Successful adaptive equipshyment modifier expeshyrienced SALES REPREshySENTATIVES for Atlanta Ga and Jacksonville Fl Superb income potential

Please fax resume with salary history to 678shy

290-5048 or email hdslmindspringcom

Successful adaptive modifier seeks SERVICE TECHNIshy

and

van

adaptive modifier seeks

enced Service Manager for Jacksonville Florida tion be experienced

tion of van modificashy

fax resume with history to

oremail

bull on the within the industry Some states are now look forward to hearshy

bullbull y o bullbull

By Dana Roeling Executive Director

The National Dealers Association is and

committed to sionalism in the

internationally known as an

lation of safe and reliable and

within the

for persons with disabili-association was established by

dealers to

bull Serve as an information resource censhyter to consumers and dealers

bull Provide a source for mediation and complaint intervention for consumers and

bull

members

NMEDA is a trade association Members of NMEDA include equipment dealers who modify vehicles and install adaptive equipment manufacshyturers of driver rehabilitation

and other dedishycated to broadening the for

with disabilities to or be trans-in vehicles modified with adaptive

NMEDA members are to adhere to the safety standards of the National Highshyway Traffic Safety Administration

Members are also to follow NMEDA for installation and vehicle modification These guidelines are a living document written and updated on a yearly basis by NMEDA members The document detailed recommended practices on equipment inshystallation and modification NMEDA member agrees to follow these Guidelines when the association

NMEDA members are aware that for a clishyent to have a successful outcome in seekshy

or independent must be adhered to

bull Evaluation of the need of the client

bull Selection of the vehicle for that client

bull A qualified dealer to make the modifishycations

equipment and

maintenance

These recommendations are identical to recommendations an ADED member would make to a consumer

The NMEDA vendor or manufacturer modifies the clients vehicle

NMEDA members can advise consumers and driver rehabilitation on the

of vehicles The of veshyhicles makes the relationship between ADED members and NMEDA members a

valued one in which constant and consistent interaction is crucial

NMEDA members also work closely with the Association of Driver Rehabilitation

VlallLO to assure that clients have been evaluated prior to a vehicle

modified for their use NT1EDA members can consumers with contacts for proper evaluation

Once the equipment needs have been deshytermined and the client has selected an apshy

vehicle to modify the NMEDA member modifies the vehicle consistent with the prescription written the driver rehabilitation collaborashytion with the rehabilitation specialshyist throughout the modification process is essential to assure proper and intershyface with the client The driver rehabilitashytion specialist has trained the client and is aware of potential issues The vendor knows the and the aclmttblilltv of it to The v~H-ity of todays vehicles and driving systems makes this team essential to the future of the driver Once the modishyfications are the dealer and the driver rehabilitation specialist assure that the client is trained to use and maintain the the driver rehabilitation works with the clishy

a vehicle to assure oerformance and safety The

NMEDA member is available to assist if arise

NMEDAs Quality Assurance Program

or QAP is a certification proshygram for the industry The program was developed to promote quality and reliability

requiring a dealers participation in the QAP to work for the Vocational Rehabilitation The As-

A QAP enhances vehicle modishyfication and adaptive equipment installashytion in a manner consistent with the highest standards available in the It binds QAP dealers to that were formed by a majority nations mobility equipshyment dealers as good shop practices and it links them to that assure the highshyest level of and That kind of work that kind of care that kind of integrity is what establishes customer trust and customer trust is a key to business sucshycess

Dealers who participate in the are held to standards as they are required to maintain four types of insurance for Iiabilshy

purposes have certified welders if do any type of stmctural modifications to

install and

ltUl1H0U

have technicians certified in the

records of all modifications and are to MU~Vpv

semi-annual audits by an independent enshyfirm to ensure compliance to the

NMEDA Guidelines and the listed above

NMEDA is industry and sershy

disabilities in an effort

to unify and improve

and most reliable transportation available

to freedom-to transportashy

is the

tion

~a~~~~t

driver rehabilitation specialists find in NMEDA provides them a

in the adaptive mobil-NMEDA conferences

valuable information to the driver rehabilishytation specialist on the adaptive mobility equipment industry Ifyou have any quesshytions about NMEDA or the services that members can provide (813) 977-6603 or (800) O UmiddotmiddotUL

onto our website at =-----~~-~_ can locate dealer and associate memshyand find links to ADED and other

ful websites You can also e-mail us at

Leasmiddot Adapted iclesmiddot e e

Caral Mashack

Editors Note During the NMEDA conference in Albuquerque 1had the opportunity to meet Caral Masback from Caraleasing Inc I also atshytended a seminar on leasing vehicles that are adapted for transportation and for driving 1hose experiences opened my eyes to an option tlUlI I felt 1 needed to make my clients aware of Caral was kind enough to write the following article and will be happy to entertain questions via telephone from members ofrhe ADED community Her number is 914shy288-9123 Members ofthe editorial board provided the names and numshybers of 2 other leasing companies including lis an Associates 866-825-3273 and Motor Werks 877-926-0002

There is little point in teaching a client how to drive an adapted van unless the client plans to obtain one However buying a van that will immediately lose 30 of its value the first year and 10 every year after that is not a good idea but in fact thats just what happens when you buy a vehicle instead of leasing it

At the Marketing Seminar of the 2002 NMEDA Convention in Albushyquerque Peter Zarba of J Bussani ampCo (Bethpage NY) made an outshystanding presentation about the benefits of leasing vans converted for wheelchair use Not only docs the disabled population have the benefits that the non-disabled enjoys but the lease program also offers unprecshyedented flexibility for the disabled lessee

The first benefit of leasing applies to everyone It is based on the premise that you should hold on to your cash Keep it invested and earning money This way as the vehicle loses value your money will appreciate instead of depreciate No one should invest in a depreciating asset

Leasing also provides all lessees with the hassle-free opportunity to simshyply return the vehicle at the end of the lease and not have to deal with the inconvenience of selling a used car The lessees always have the opporshytunity to purchase the vehicle if they wish at a pre-determined price Best of all they can get a new car every few years These are many of the reasons that leasing has become so popular The more expensive the vehicle the more likely it is to be leased In fact over 50 of aJJ veshyhicles sold are actually leased

But what about leasing a converted vehicle The good news is that none of these benefits are lost just because someone is disabled Vehicles can be leased that have been built to the specifications written by the driver rehabilitation specialist In fact the conversion is a valuable part of the vehicle and actually helps the vehicle retain a higher value

Some leasing companies will build a lease around the specific financial needs of the disabled individual The lease may renect special mileage requirements (either high or low) down payments or none and length of lease to suit (generally up to 5 years) The lease should reflect the value of the vehicle at the end of the lease enhanced by the value of the conversions (Your clients should be aware of the fact that many leasing companies will not include the value of the conversion in determining the residual which results in a much higher monthly payment) The lesshysee should have the option (but not the obligation) to purchase the veshyhicle at the end of the lease for a wholesale price The purchase price should always be known before a lease is even signed Thus the client who wants to own the vehicle in the future can begin planning the purshychase while leasing the vehicle

In addition and probably most important of all the lease can be built to accommodate early terminations The need for early terminations is a reality For many either because of illness or age they have a very unshyceltain future If the lease does not have an early termination provision the family is locked in to the contract for the duration unless they can find someone to assume the lease If they financed the vehicle they now

have the hassle of advertising showing and hopefully selling the vehicle on their own or taking a huge loss and returning it to the mobility dealer But if the lease did have an early termination provision they would have known before they signed any papers what their obligation was and how much it would cost if they needed to break the lease This is the least expensive and easiest way for someone to lease for an unknown term

For the consumer leasing a vehicle may assure up to date equipment and a vehicle which otherwise may not be affordable

The mobility dealers love the leasing program too Doubling their busishyness by bringing the customers back in 5 years (maximum) on the lease instead of a 10-year (maximum) finance is one obvious reason Another is that whether the lease is terminated early or at the conclusion of a lease there is a late model used vehicle which can be sold or leased again for yet another profit For the clients the leasing program puts good used vehicles on the market

While leasing is not for those with poor credit leasing companies freshyquently give positive consideration if the lessees financial problems were temporary and they have re-established their credit

Obviously as with any major financial expenditure it will be up to the client to weigh the pros and cons of purchase versus the leasing option The CDRS will want to be careful not to become a financial planner However offering clients options to consider is often appreciated For more infOImation the client can talk with their Mobility Equipment Dealer the manufacturer of the mobility equipment or contact one of the leasshying companies

bull Rear entry design doesnt limit you-park and go anywhere bull Not a bulky full-size van- VISION can fit in a small garage bull Everybody can ride- seats up to 7 passengers or 2 wheelchairs bull Conversions available on Chrysler Ford and GM minivans

call

information to Editor News Lori Benner

71

Minimum intrusion for driver Can be removed and reinshybetween use

wwwwells-engbergcom

1-800-642middot3628

Ohio Safe-T-Brake Inc Phone (800)773-4104 Fax 452-5333

HAND CONTROL INSTALLATION 96- i 03 Dodge Caravan amp Plymouth

-NO - RIGID permanent mounting

- NO straps or velcro -IOCKABIE - DOESNT require removal

- DOESNT mar vehicle

bull TWO hand controls available CT-100 Rotary Cable CP-200 Right Angle Cable

Wells-Engberg Co Inc PO Box 6388 Rockford IL 61125

RIGHTANGLE CONTROL (CP-200) Clamp hasp mounting bracket over steel-backed knee bolster

QuikNStallregpassenger brake the next generation passenger brake system Ohio SafemiddotTBrake Inc is proud to introduce a revolushy

design in passenger brake

make this operated brake ever made while continuing to

to all vehicle modifications Features Two-bolt

locking built-in brake retraction spring passenger

pedal adjustment swivel assemshy

for interchanging extended flexible cable housing durable aircraft cable heavy duty construcshytion Specifications 10 Ibs unique design

metals strand liS-inch aircraft Adjustable cable housing and cable lengths with an interchangeable swivel Advantages

two-bolt installation saves time and reduces damage to vehicle Driver side attachments minimized by drilling small hole in brake pedal and threading cable through hole with ball Increases braking

locking disables brake when not in use

senger side insures never stay on Pedal adjustable from QuikStepregfootpad for sponse and comfort guarantee on all Certifications approved by State for use in commercial training vehicles in compliance with Dcpartshyment of Public and the Bureau of Motor Conshytact Sam Trikilas PresidentCEO

The calendar of upcoming events is proshyvided as a service to ADED members News Brake does not confirm the accurruy of the information provided Please dates and locations with the organi~atiions listed

October 2002 - New Hampshire New England Traffic Safety EducatiorsAssociation Call 800-987-2753

November 1 2002 - East NJ

will be held at Daytona Beach FI

February 5-8 2003

Join us for industry inforshymation fellowship and fun in sun Call 1-800-833-0427 for a registration packet

ADED Northeast meeting

in conjunction with Kessler Rehashybilitation Center one

symposium Phone Babirad 1-800-897-2753

November 12 and 13 2002 - (noon to noon) Fort Wayne Indiana Mid West Reshy

ADED conference Contact Jim 636-942-10 I 9 or email

drvrehabyahoocom

November 2002 - Savaannah GA School Association of the

International Conference Phone 800-270-DSAA

Website ~~~~~-ligt

February 5-8 2003 Daytona Beach Fla Nmeda Annual Conference Phone 800-833-0427

May 23 2003 Pa The Accessibil-Show Phone 717-747-0507

To have your event infonnation included in Dates to Remember please the

bull on the within the industry Some states are now look forward to hearshy

bullbull y o bullbull

By Dana Roeling Executive Director

The National Dealers Association is and

committed to sionalism in the

internationally known as an

lation of safe and reliable and

within the

for persons with disabili-association was established by

dealers to

bull Serve as an information resource censhyter to consumers and dealers

bull Provide a source for mediation and complaint intervention for consumers and

bull

members

NMEDA is a trade association Members of NMEDA include equipment dealers who modify vehicles and install adaptive equipment manufacshyturers of driver rehabilitation

and other dedishycated to broadening the for

with disabilities to or be trans-in vehicles modified with adaptive

NMEDA members are to adhere to the safety standards of the National Highshyway Traffic Safety Administration

Members are also to follow NMEDA for installation and vehicle modification These guidelines are a living document written and updated on a yearly basis by NMEDA members The document detailed recommended practices on equipment inshystallation and modification NMEDA member agrees to follow these Guidelines when the association

NMEDA members are aware that for a clishyent to have a successful outcome in seekshy

or independent must be adhered to

bull Evaluation of the need of the client

bull Selection of the vehicle for that client

bull A qualified dealer to make the modifishycations

equipment and

maintenance

These recommendations are identical to recommendations an ADED member would make to a consumer

The NMEDA vendor or manufacturer modifies the clients vehicle

NMEDA members can advise consumers and driver rehabilitation on the

of vehicles The of veshyhicles makes the relationship between ADED members and NMEDA members a

valued one in which constant and consistent interaction is crucial

NMEDA members also work closely with the Association of Driver Rehabilitation

VlallLO to assure that clients have been evaluated prior to a vehicle

modified for their use NT1EDA members can consumers with contacts for proper evaluation

Once the equipment needs have been deshytermined and the client has selected an apshy

vehicle to modify the NMEDA member modifies the vehicle consistent with the prescription written the driver rehabilitation collaborashytion with the rehabilitation specialshyist throughout the modification process is essential to assure proper and intershyface with the client The driver rehabilitashytion specialist has trained the client and is aware of potential issues The vendor knows the and the aclmttblilltv of it to The v~H-ity of todays vehicles and driving systems makes this team essential to the future of the driver Once the modishyfications are the dealer and the driver rehabilitation specialist assure that the client is trained to use and maintain the the driver rehabilitation works with the clishy

a vehicle to assure oerformance and safety The

NMEDA member is available to assist if arise

NMEDAs Quality Assurance Program

or QAP is a certification proshygram for the industry The program was developed to promote quality and reliability

requiring a dealers participation in the QAP to work for the Vocational Rehabilitation The As-

A QAP enhances vehicle modishyfication and adaptive equipment installashytion in a manner consistent with the highest standards available in the It binds QAP dealers to that were formed by a majority nations mobility equipshyment dealers as good shop practices and it links them to that assure the highshyest level of and That kind of work that kind of care that kind of integrity is what establishes customer trust and customer trust is a key to business sucshycess

Dealers who participate in the are held to standards as they are required to maintain four types of insurance for Iiabilshy

purposes have certified welders if do any type of stmctural modifications to

install and

ltUl1H0U

have technicians certified in the

records of all modifications and are to MU~Vpv

semi-annual audits by an independent enshyfirm to ensure compliance to the

NMEDA Guidelines and the listed above

NMEDA is industry and sershy

disabilities in an effort

to unify and improve

and most reliable transportation available

to freedom-to transportashy

is the

tion

~a~~~~t

driver rehabilitation specialists find in NMEDA provides them a

in the adaptive mobil-NMEDA conferences

valuable information to the driver rehabilishytation specialist on the adaptive mobility equipment industry Ifyou have any quesshytions about NMEDA or the services that members can provide (813) 977-6603 or (800) O UmiddotmiddotUL

onto our website at =-----~~-~_ can locate dealer and associate memshyand find links to ADED and other

ful websites You can also e-mail us at

Leasmiddot Adapted iclesmiddot e e

Caral Mashack

Editors Note During the NMEDA conference in Albuquerque 1had the opportunity to meet Caral Masback from Caraleasing Inc I also atshytended a seminar on leasing vehicles that are adapted for transportation and for driving 1hose experiences opened my eyes to an option tlUlI I felt 1 needed to make my clients aware of Caral was kind enough to write the following article and will be happy to entertain questions via telephone from members ofrhe ADED community Her number is 914shy288-9123 Members ofthe editorial board provided the names and numshybers of 2 other leasing companies including lis an Associates 866-825-3273 and Motor Werks 877-926-0002

There is little point in teaching a client how to drive an adapted van unless the client plans to obtain one However buying a van that will immediately lose 30 of its value the first year and 10 every year after that is not a good idea but in fact thats just what happens when you buy a vehicle instead of leasing it

At the Marketing Seminar of the 2002 NMEDA Convention in Albushyquerque Peter Zarba of J Bussani ampCo (Bethpage NY) made an outshystanding presentation about the benefits of leasing vans converted for wheelchair use Not only docs the disabled population have the benefits that the non-disabled enjoys but the lease program also offers unprecshyedented flexibility for the disabled lessee

The first benefit of leasing applies to everyone It is based on the premise that you should hold on to your cash Keep it invested and earning money This way as the vehicle loses value your money will appreciate instead of depreciate No one should invest in a depreciating asset

Leasing also provides all lessees with the hassle-free opportunity to simshyply return the vehicle at the end of the lease and not have to deal with the inconvenience of selling a used car The lessees always have the opporshytunity to purchase the vehicle if they wish at a pre-determined price Best of all they can get a new car every few years These are many of the reasons that leasing has become so popular The more expensive the vehicle the more likely it is to be leased In fact over 50 of aJJ veshyhicles sold are actually leased

But what about leasing a converted vehicle The good news is that none of these benefits are lost just because someone is disabled Vehicles can be leased that have been built to the specifications written by the driver rehabilitation specialist In fact the conversion is a valuable part of the vehicle and actually helps the vehicle retain a higher value

Some leasing companies will build a lease around the specific financial needs of the disabled individual The lease may renect special mileage requirements (either high or low) down payments or none and length of lease to suit (generally up to 5 years) The lease should reflect the value of the vehicle at the end of the lease enhanced by the value of the conversions (Your clients should be aware of the fact that many leasing companies will not include the value of the conversion in determining the residual which results in a much higher monthly payment) The lesshysee should have the option (but not the obligation) to purchase the veshyhicle at the end of the lease for a wholesale price The purchase price should always be known before a lease is even signed Thus the client who wants to own the vehicle in the future can begin planning the purshychase while leasing the vehicle

In addition and probably most important of all the lease can be built to accommodate early terminations The need for early terminations is a reality For many either because of illness or age they have a very unshyceltain future If the lease does not have an early termination provision the family is locked in to the contract for the duration unless they can find someone to assume the lease If they financed the vehicle they now

have the hassle of advertising showing and hopefully selling the vehicle on their own or taking a huge loss and returning it to the mobility dealer But if the lease did have an early termination provision they would have known before they signed any papers what their obligation was and how much it would cost if they needed to break the lease This is the least expensive and easiest way for someone to lease for an unknown term

For the consumer leasing a vehicle may assure up to date equipment and a vehicle which otherwise may not be affordable

The mobility dealers love the leasing program too Doubling their busishyness by bringing the customers back in 5 years (maximum) on the lease instead of a 10-year (maximum) finance is one obvious reason Another is that whether the lease is terminated early or at the conclusion of a lease there is a late model used vehicle which can be sold or leased again for yet another profit For the clients the leasing program puts good used vehicles on the market

While leasing is not for those with poor credit leasing companies freshyquently give positive consideration if the lessees financial problems were temporary and they have re-established their credit

Obviously as with any major financial expenditure it will be up to the client to weigh the pros and cons of purchase versus the leasing option The CDRS will want to be careful not to become a financial planner However offering clients options to consider is often appreciated For more infOImation the client can talk with their Mobility Equipment Dealer the manufacturer of the mobility equipment or contact one of the leasshying companies

bull Rear entry design doesnt limit you-park and go anywhere bull Not a bulky full-size van- VISION can fit in a small garage bull Everybody can ride- seats up to 7 passengers or 2 wheelchairs bull Conversions available on Chrysler Ford and GM minivans

call

information to Editor News Lori Benner

71

Minimum intrusion for driver Can be removed and reinshybetween use

wwwwells-engbergcom

1-800-642middot3628

Ohio Safe-T-Brake Inc Phone (800)773-4104 Fax 452-5333

HAND CONTROL INSTALLATION 96- i 03 Dodge Caravan amp Plymouth

-NO - RIGID permanent mounting

- NO straps or velcro -IOCKABIE - DOESNT require removal

- DOESNT mar vehicle

bull TWO hand controls available CT-100 Rotary Cable CP-200 Right Angle Cable

Wells-Engberg Co Inc PO Box 6388 Rockford IL 61125

RIGHTANGLE CONTROL (CP-200) Clamp hasp mounting bracket over steel-backed knee bolster

QuikNStallregpassenger brake the next generation passenger brake system Ohio SafemiddotTBrake Inc is proud to introduce a revolushy

design in passenger brake

make this operated brake ever made while continuing to

to all vehicle modifications Features Two-bolt

locking built-in brake retraction spring passenger

pedal adjustment swivel assemshy

for interchanging extended flexible cable housing durable aircraft cable heavy duty construcshytion Specifications 10 Ibs unique design

metals strand liS-inch aircraft Adjustable cable housing and cable lengths with an interchangeable swivel Advantages

two-bolt installation saves time and reduces damage to vehicle Driver side attachments minimized by drilling small hole in brake pedal and threading cable through hole with ball Increases braking

locking disables brake when not in use

senger side insures never stay on Pedal adjustable from QuikStepregfootpad for sponse and comfort guarantee on all Certifications approved by State for use in commercial training vehicles in compliance with Dcpartshyment of Public and the Bureau of Motor Conshytact Sam Trikilas PresidentCEO

The calendar of upcoming events is proshyvided as a service to ADED members News Brake does not confirm the accurruy of the information provided Please dates and locations with the organi~atiions listed

October 2002 - New Hampshire New England Traffic Safety EducatiorsAssociation Call 800-987-2753

November 1 2002 - East NJ

will be held at Daytona Beach FI

February 5-8 2003

Join us for industry inforshymation fellowship and fun in sun Call 1-800-833-0427 for a registration packet

ADED Northeast meeting

in conjunction with Kessler Rehashybilitation Center one

symposium Phone Babirad 1-800-897-2753

November 12 and 13 2002 - (noon to noon) Fort Wayne Indiana Mid West Reshy

ADED conference Contact Jim 636-942-10 I 9 or email

drvrehabyahoocom

November 2002 - Savaannah GA School Association of the

International Conference Phone 800-270-DSAA

Website ~~~~~-ligt

February 5-8 2003 Daytona Beach Fla Nmeda Annual Conference Phone 800-833-0427

May 23 2003 Pa The Accessibil-Show Phone 717-747-0507

To have your event infonnation included in Dates to Remember please the

Leasmiddot Adapted iclesmiddot e e

Caral Mashack

Editors Note During the NMEDA conference in Albuquerque 1had the opportunity to meet Caral Masback from Caraleasing Inc I also atshytended a seminar on leasing vehicles that are adapted for transportation and for driving 1hose experiences opened my eyes to an option tlUlI I felt 1 needed to make my clients aware of Caral was kind enough to write the following article and will be happy to entertain questions via telephone from members ofrhe ADED community Her number is 914shy288-9123 Members ofthe editorial board provided the names and numshybers of 2 other leasing companies including lis an Associates 866-825-3273 and Motor Werks 877-926-0002

There is little point in teaching a client how to drive an adapted van unless the client plans to obtain one However buying a van that will immediately lose 30 of its value the first year and 10 every year after that is not a good idea but in fact thats just what happens when you buy a vehicle instead of leasing it

At the Marketing Seminar of the 2002 NMEDA Convention in Albushyquerque Peter Zarba of J Bussani ampCo (Bethpage NY) made an outshystanding presentation about the benefits of leasing vans converted for wheelchair use Not only docs the disabled population have the benefits that the non-disabled enjoys but the lease program also offers unprecshyedented flexibility for the disabled lessee

The first benefit of leasing applies to everyone It is based on the premise that you should hold on to your cash Keep it invested and earning money This way as the vehicle loses value your money will appreciate instead of depreciate No one should invest in a depreciating asset

Leasing also provides all lessees with the hassle-free opportunity to simshyply return the vehicle at the end of the lease and not have to deal with the inconvenience of selling a used car The lessees always have the opporshytunity to purchase the vehicle if they wish at a pre-determined price Best of all they can get a new car every few years These are many of the reasons that leasing has become so popular The more expensive the vehicle the more likely it is to be leased In fact over 50 of aJJ veshyhicles sold are actually leased

But what about leasing a converted vehicle The good news is that none of these benefits are lost just because someone is disabled Vehicles can be leased that have been built to the specifications written by the driver rehabilitation specialist In fact the conversion is a valuable part of the vehicle and actually helps the vehicle retain a higher value

Some leasing companies will build a lease around the specific financial needs of the disabled individual The lease may renect special mileage requirements (either high or low) down payments or none and length of lease to suit (generally up to 5 years) The lease should reflect the value of the vehicle at the end of the lease enhanced by the value of the conversions (Your clients should be aware of the fact that many leasing companies will not include the value of the conversion in determining the residual which results in a much higher monthly payment) The lesshysee should have the option (but not the obligation) to purchase the veshyhicle at the end of the lease for a wholesale price The purchase price should always be known before a lease is even signed Thus the client who wants to own the vehicle in the future can begin planning the purshychase while leasing the vehicle

In addition and probably most important of all the lease can be built to accommodate early terminations The need for early terminations is a reality For many either because of illness or age they have a very unshyceltain future If the lease does not have an early termination provision the family is locked in to the contract for the duration unless they can find someone to assume the lease If they financed the vehicle they now

have the hassle of advertising showing and hopefully selling the vehicle on their own or taking a huge loss and returning it to the mobility dealer But if the lease did have an early termination provision they would have known before they signed any papers what their obligation was and how much it would cost if they needed to break the lease This is the least expensive and easiest way for someone to lease for an unknown term

For the consumer leasing a vehicle may assure up to date equipment and a vehicle which otherwise may not be affordable

The mobility dealers love the leasing program too Doubling their busishyness by bringing the customers back in 5 years (maximum) on the lease instead of a 10-year (maximum) finance is one obvious reason Another is that whether the lease is terminated early or at the conclusion of a lease there is a late model used vehicle which can be sold or leased again for yet another profit For the clients the leasing program puts good used vehicles on the market

While leasing is not for those with poor credit leasing companies freshyquently give positive consideration if the lessees financial problems were temporary and they have re-established their credit

Obviously as with any major financial expenditure it will be up to the client to weigh the pros and cons of purchase versus the leasing option The CDRS will want to be careful not to become a financial planner However offering clients options to consider is often appreciated For more infOImation the client can talk with their Mobility Equipment Dealer the manufacturer of the mobility equipment or contact one of the leasshying companies

bull Rear entry design doesnt limit you-park and go anywhere bull Not a bulky full-size van- VISION can fit in a small garage bull Everybody can ride- seats up to 7 passengers or 2 wheelchairs bull Conversions available on Chrysler Ford and GM minivans

call

information to Editor News Lori Benner

71

Minimum intrusion for driver Can be removed and reinshybetween use

wwwwells-engbergcom

1-800-642middot3628

Ohio Safe-T-Brake Inc Phone (800)773-4104 Fax 452-5333

HAND CONTROL INSTALLATION 96- i 03 Dodge Caravan amp Plymouth

-NO - RIGID permanent mounting

- NO straps or velcro -IOCKABIE - DOESNT require removal

- DOESNT mar vehicle

bull TWO hand controls available CT-100 Rotary Cable CP-200 Right Angle Cable

Wells-Engberg Co Inc PO Box 6388 Rockford IL 61125

RIGHTANGLE CONTROL (CP-200) Clamp hasp mounting bracket over steel-backed knee bolster

QuikNStallregpassenger brake the next generation passenger brake system Ohio SafemiddotTBrake Inc is proud to introduce a revolushy

design in passenger brake

make this operated brake ever made while continuing to

to all vehicle modifications Features Two-bolt

locking built-in brake retraction spring passenger

pedal adjustment swivel assemshy

for interchanging extended flexible cable housing durable aircraft cable heavy duty construcshytion Specifications 10 Ibs unique design

metals strand liS-inch aircraft Adjustable cable housing and cable lengths with an interchangeable swivel Advantages

two-bolt installation saves time and reduces damage to vehicle Driver side attachments minimized by drilling small hole in brake pedal and threading cable through hole with ball Increases braking

locking disables brake when not in use

senger side insures never stay on Pedal adjustable from QuikStepregfootpad for sponse and comfort guarantee on all Certifications approved by State for use in commercial training vehicles in compliance with Dcpartshyment of Public and the Bureau of Motor Conshytact Sam Trikilas PresidentCEO

The calendar of upcoming events is proshyvided as a service to ADED members News Brake does not confirm the accurruy of the information provided Please dates and locations with the organi~atiions listed

October 2002 - New Hampshire New England Traffic Safety EducatiorsAssociation Call 800-987-2753

November 1 2002 - East NJ

will be held at Daytona Beach FI

February 5-8 2003

Join us for industry inforshymation fellowship and fun in sun Call 1-800-833-0427 for a registration packet

ADED Northeast meeting

in conjunction with Kessler Rehashybilitation Center one

symposium Phone Babirad 1-800-897-2753

November 12 and 13 2002 - (noon to noon) Fort Wayne Indiana Mid West Reshy

ADED conference Contact Jim 636-942-10 I 9 or email

drvrehabyahoocom

November 2002 - Savaannah GA School Association of the

International Conference Phone 800-270-DSAA

Website ~~~~~-ligt

February 5-8 2003 Daytona Beach Fla Nmeda Annual Conference Phone 800-833-0427

May 23 2003 Pa The Accessibil-Show Phone 717-747-0507

To have your event infonnation included in Dates to Remember please the

information to Editor News Lori Benner

71

Minimum intrusion for driver Can be removed and reinshybetween use

wwwwells-engbergcom

1-800-642middot3628

Ohio Safe-T-Brake Inc Phone (800)773-4104 Fax 452-5333

HAND CONTROL INSTALLATION 96- i 03 Dodge Caravan amp Plymouth

-NO - RIGID permanent mounting

- NO straps or velcro -IOCKABIE - DOESNT require removal

- DOESNT mar vehicle

bull TWO hand controls available CT-100 Rotary Cable CP-200 Right Angle Cable

Wells-Engberg Co Inc PO Box 6388 Rockford IL 61125

RIGHTANGLE CONTROL (CP-200) Clamp hasp mounting bracket over steel-backed knee bolster

QuikNStallregpassenger brake the next generation passenger brake system Ohio SafemiddotTBrake Inc is proud to introduce a revolushy

design in passenger brake

make this operated brake ever made while continuing to

to all vehicle modifications Features Two-bolt

locking built-in brake retraction spring passenger

pedal adjustment swivel assemshy

for interchanging extended flexible cable housing durable aircraft cable heavy duty construcshytion Specifications 10 Ibs unique design

metals strand liS-inch aircraft Adjustable cable housing and cable lengths with an interchangeable swivel Advantages

two-bolt installation saves time and reduces damage to vehicle Driver side attachments minimized by drilling small hole in brake pedal and threading cable through hole with ball Increases braking

locking disables brake when not in use

senger side insures never stay on Pedal adjustable from QuikStepregfootpad for sponse and comfort guarantee on all Certifications approved by State for use in commercial training vehicles in compliance with Dcpartshyment of Public and the Bureau of Motor Conshytact Sam Trikilas PresidentCEO

The calendar of upcoming events is proshyvided as a service to ADED members News Brake does not confirm the accurruy of the information provided Please dates and locations with the organi~atiions listed

October 2002 - New Hampshire New England Traffic Safety EducatiorsAssociation Call 800-987-2753

November 1 2002 - East NJ

will be held at Daytona Beach FI

February 5-8 2003

Join us for industry inforshymation fellowship and fun in sun Call 1-800-833-0427 for a registration packet

ADED Northeast meeting

in conjunction with Kessler Rehashybilitation Center one

symposium Phone Babirad 1-800-897-2753

November 12 and 13 2002 - (noon to noon) Fort Wayne Indiana Mid West Reshy

ADED conference Contact Jim 636-942-10 I 9 or email

drvrehabyahoocom

November 2002 - Savaannah GA School Association of the

International Conference Phone 800-270-DSAA

Website ~~~~~-ligt

February 5-8 2003 Daytona Beach Fla Nmeda Annual Conference Phone 800-833-0427

May 23 2003 Pa The Accessibil-Show Phone 717-747-0507

To have your event infonnation included in Dates to Remember please the

rior head protection requirements of FMVSS 201 Significantly however the postponement only to FSMs and alterers - those who additions U1vWJU and to a vehicle BEshyFORE the vehicle seller and the end-user have entered into a sales contract identifyshying a specific vehicle Modifiers work after the first retail sale are not gible for the postponement The implicashytions of this are discussed below

ADVANTAGE OF BOTH THEALTERER amp MODIFIER CLASSIFATIONS NHTSA has created a under which alterer (doing work before first retail and being a modifier (doing work after the first sale) each have advantages (and oblishygations) Members should seek to use both categories This could be done by certain work before first sale and other work after the sale

Work Before First Retail Sale ADA Memshybers could do raised roofs and lowered floors as alterers if the work can be done prior to the first retail sale By NMEDA Guideline Manuals they could certamp and label the altered vehicles as comshypliant with standards governing such as roof crush and fuel system Members could also take

-year of the 2010 noted above 1

Work After First Retail Sale ADA Memshybers could do hand-control fitment wheelshychair retention device and ramp fitment as modifiers after the retail sale In this way they could take advantage of the Part 595

such as stanshywheel

standard mJury (when discOlmectiJlQ bags) and standard 214 side tection changing seats or

NHTSA will be proposing this Fall to the rules governing FSMs and and ADA will have an

to comment 2 If ADA Members that must do 203204208214 work BEshy

FORE first then ADA needs to subshymit a seeking to allow partial modification on inventory vehicles under Part 595 that such work would

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NHTSA published a notice postponing unshytil September] 2003 the deadline by which Final Stage Manufacturers (FSM) and alterersmust comply with the upper inteshy

A~~IAtr nor leave the vehicle in a ADA is submit-

to NHTSA modifiers have a Part 595

from 201 Uwhen conversion

ask-

vans already owned by a disabled person are brought to the modifier for further work

MAINTAINING GOOD OEM CONshyTACTS NHTSA the tance of HI0lUllCUlll15

OEMs This is because of the llsed by NHTSA when introducshy

new rules Modifiers must be aware which vehicles in an OEMs fleet incorposhyrate new systems that the OEM is using to

with the mandated percentages of a rules If the OEM vehicle has the new the modifier may not disable the unless to do so exists under Part 595 Two current sues in this area as follows

FWSS 225 This standard requires lower child restraint and tether to secure child seats new systems do not rely on seat belts All vehicles built after September 1 2002 must have these

but there has been a in place for the several years Modifiers cannot such systems in u vehicles because there is no eXt~ml)t1(m under Part 595 for the standard 225 sysshytems

This standard UjUll

sophisticated air with sensors termine the size and position of occupants and the in a manner to minishymize injury All built ber 12006 must have this system the phase-in starts in September 2003 (and early is permitted and can earn OEMs

POSSIBILITIES ON FURTHER EXshyPANDING PART 595 In the above situashytions the child and advanced standards ADA Members must confer with OEMs to assure complishyance If there are two

First is for an ADA Member to submit a CJUIlllWJll request to NHTSA

under Part 595) tion from a child ~nhra air veshyhicle

Second NUTSA has already been asked to include advanced air bags in the exempshytions available under Part and hopeshy

fully tl1is request will be acted upon in the next 6 months Further if ADA Members feel that a

to make some kind of ex(mlJticm available under Part 595

SEAT ISSUES One issue that ADA Memshybers must pay careful attention to is comshy

with NHTSA standards involving seats If a seat is Part 595 does not allow any exemptions for standards 207

strength) 209 or 210 (seat belt It must be

standard must be met unless an ADA Member -chooses not to

a seat at all provide a retention at the location)

In particular ADA must be sure that removable seats at a wheelchair position by a non-wheelchair driver or pas-

comply with these standards If necessary two belt systems must be provided one for the wheelchair and one for the removable seat Note that some OEM seats have belts and inshytegrated into the seat which couid allow for an ideal removable seat 3

OTHER COMPLIANCE ISSUES Two fishynal points should be noted

FMVSS 302 materials pass certain tests Alterers and modifiers must be sure that all materials used in their interiors meet this requirement

Second Part 595 a disclosure form to be provided to customer and that modifiers with NHTSA ADA has drafted a disclosure form that can be used by ADA Members Please contact Victoria for a copy of the form or assisshytance in with NHTSA

3 As regards transfer seats there has been at least one issued to a modifier exshy1JHUlll how NHTSA transfer seats to be tested ADA is following up on this issue and will provide additional informashytion shortly

Observations Concerns Need clarification

ADA dealers can forward their to Victoria via fax or our email addressadamobilityaolcom

All will be

Lance will respond to as many as possible - either thru articles

in The Alliance or a direct call to you

upon your request be sure to include your name phonefax or email

The success of the ADED Silent Auction and Raffle at ADEDs 26th annual conference in Kansas MO is directly rlp~prlplnt on from dedicated volunteers and minded individuals and Here we thanks to our

-tc of this fine event Without the funds raised to the educational mission of ADED would not be jJVllJl-

This years event earned over ADED did not a on items for the silent auction item was a 100

Extra Special Thanks Are extended to the on-site volunteers set-up and close of the

to the Successful Bidders and to the donors who have and donated merchandise to this

endeavor OUf 1 dollar item was the vacation to JJHWtU donated by Ride A Corporation

DONORS Center Access Vans of Louisiana Inc

Access Cnlimited Adaptive Driving Alliance 1111n Driving AKTA Avis Braun Bnmswick Automotive John Inc Circuit E Colle Inc Creative Mobility Industries Jim CDRS DSI (Driving Systems EMC E-ZLock Judi Hamiberg CDRS Crystal City Hyatt (Arlington VA) Kansas City convention and tourism bureau Monmouth Vans

MPS North Bay Driving School Ohio Safe T- Brake Rehab Inst Of Kansas

Industries United Access Wells- Engberg

Way Inc Xtreme Longball Productions Ride Away Corporation viargaret Young CDRS

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Another successful and fun filled ADED conference We would like to thank all those who exhibited andor sponsored this year in Kansas We all of you and we know that ADED could not have the level of conference we do each without your support We welcomed several new exhibitors year We hope you enjoyed your VIP balloon bouquet The Route 66 Adshyventure was also a success Congratulations to the winners On a IJvlCgtV1Jal note would like to thank all those who us and served as a resource to us our first year ADED Exhibit Co-Coordinators Many thanks to Michael Dresdner Venshydor Chairperson and Ed Kathie

Mike

to see you

Michele OTRIL CDRS Exhibit Co-Coordinator

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Csectjpecial thanks to our 2002 A Access Vans of Louisiana

The Braun Corporation

John Inc

DriveMaster Corporation

EZ Lock Inc

GM Howell Ventures Ltd

MPS Corporation

Nor-Cal Mobility

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Viewpoint Mobility

Alliance

Bnmo Independent Aids

C-Back International

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC

Ford Motor

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Creative Controls

Doron Precision

Howell Ventures

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MPD Mobility Productions and Design

Driving Alliance

Ohio Safe-T-Brake Inc

ADED

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Ford Motor COJmpany

General Motors Mobility Program

Viewpoint Mobility

Bruno Independent Living Aids

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Electronic Controls

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ADED NOltheast will have a chapter meet-at the New England Traffic Safety Edushy

cators Association conference October 25-2611 2002 in New Hampshire

ADED members will be BU-U

one 3 hour Pfeserltaljon and one on u made for CEUs for these Brochures will be sent out NETSEA to ADED Northeast members in Septemshyber

ADED Northeast will also have a during the Kessler Rehabilitation symposium in West New

on November 1 2002 will be an all symposium of 2 3 hour CEUs for this event have been applied for For further inshyformation on either of these events contact Gail Babirad ADED Northeast President

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ADED NOltheast will have a chapter meet-at the New England Traffic Safety Edushy

cators Association conference October 25-2611 2002 in New Hampshire

ADED members will be BU-U

one 3 hour Pfeserltaljon and one on u made for CEUs for these Brochures will be sent out NETSEA to ADED Northeast members in Septemshyber

ADED Northeast will also have a during the Kessler Rehabilitation symposium in West New

on November 1 2002 will be an all symposium of 2 3 hour CEUs for this event have been applied for For further inshyformation on either of these events contact Gail Babirad ADED Northeast President

All ADED chapters are reminded that chapshyter elections need to be Noshyvember

Title ______________

Abstract

Workshop (7hrs) Seminar

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of course

5 Educational Objectives

1 _________________________________________________

2 _______________________~________________________________________~________________

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4_______ ______________________________ ~_________________~______________________

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New Member $100 Renewal $75

Student Full-time student who is not for individual $25

Vendor Business involved in service instalshylation and sales of used in driving and driver education disabled $100

Corpi[)r2lte An or business that manufactun~s orodlucts used in driving and driver education for the disabled $200

Checks must be in US Funds made to ADED Mail and dues to

ADED 711 S Vielma Ruston LA 7127i 318257-5055 bull 800-290-2344

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Driver Edl~cation Occupational Vocational ~IUIJIlUn Rehab Engineering Equipment Dealer Equipment Manufacturer Kinesitherapist Other (Specify _______

Facility Hospital Rehab Facility School Private

Classroom Driving Range Simulator

Comments

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191 Washington St AuburnMe 04210 207777-3500 fax 207 777-3522

SaIesCdwvrwTescmtindustriescorn

State of the art Adaptive Control Products

VoiceScao Activate a switch and a voice

announces your functions such as etc When you hear the

desired function activate again 10 select

Command 16 A 16 switch lighted Electronic Console to control the secondary functions of your

vehicle such as ignitioR windows heater fan and other accessory controls

Remote Controls Remote controls for all wheelchair lifts Ricon Crow River

Mobil Tech 1 MS and others They

LJWlU_ with magnetic entry and dash

controls

jUlI Entries are available for all lifts

VISit our web at lVWW crescentindustries com

Adaptive

Crescent facturing

Control Products

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complete relay pack to

a person the door ofdependency

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Workshop (7hrs) Seminar

PresenterQualifications (Please attach Vita for presenter including -0 telephone and

of course

5 Educational Objectives

1 _________________________________________________

2 _______________________~________________________________________~________________

3 ____________

4_______ ______________________________ ~_________________~______________________

5 _________________________________________________________________________

Honorarium Offered $1000

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ADED Me~mtership runs from January 1

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Individual An Individual service for driver or education for disabled Voting privileges

New Member $100 Renewal $75

Student Full-time student who is not for individual $25

Vendor Business involved in service instalshylation and sales of used in driving and driver education disabled $100

Corpi[)r2lte An or business that manufactun~s orodlucts used in driving and driver education for the disabled $200

Checks must be in US Funds made to ADED Mail and dues to

ADED 711 S Vielma Ruston LA 7127i 318257-5055 bull 800-290-2344

VISA MasterCard ExpDa~

Driver Edl~cation Occupational Vocational ~IUIJIlUn Rehab Engineering Equipment Dealer Equipment Manufacturer Kinesitherapist Other (Specify _______

Facility Hospital Rehab Facility School Private

Classroom Driving Range Simulator

Comments

Car Van Other Vehicle Modifications

~----------------------------------------~ Crescent Industries

191 Washington St AuburnMe 04210 207777-3500 fax 207 777-3522

SaIesCdwvrwTescmtindustriescorn

State of the art Adaptive Control Products

VoiceScao Activate a switch and a voice

announces your functions such as etc When you hear the

desired function activate again 10 select

Command 16 A 16 switch lighted Electronic Console to control the secondary functions of your

vehicle such as ignitioR windows heater fan and other accessory controls

Remote Controls Remote controls for all wheelchair lifts Ricon Crow River

Mobil Tech 1 MS and others They

LJWlU_ with magnetic entry and dash

controls

jUlI Entries are available for all lifts

VISit our web at lVWW crescentindustries com

Adaptive

Crescent facturing

Control Products

been manushyvehicle control prodmiddot

complete relay pack to

a person the door ofdependency

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New product Ford Heater Control

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America American Kinesitherapy Association

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Business Phone _____________

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ADED Me~mtership runs from January 1

McmJersihip (Please Check One)

Individual An Individual service for driver or education for disabled Voting privileges

New Member $100 Renewal $75

Student Full-time student who is not for individual $25

Vendor Business involved in service instalshylation and sales of used in driving and driver education disabled $100

Corpi[)r2lte An or business that manufactun~s orodlucts used in driving and driver education for the disabled $200

Checks must be in US Funds made to ADED Mail and dues to

ADED 711 S Vielma Ruston LA 7127i 318257-5055 bull 800-290-2344

VISA MasterCard ExpDa~

Driver Edl~cation Occupational Vocational ~IUIJIlUn Rehab Engineering Equipment Dealer Equipment Manufacturer Kinesitherapist Other (Specify _______

Facility Hospital Rehab Facility School Private

Classroom Driving Range Simulator

Comments

Car Van Other Vehicle Modifications

~----------------------------------------~ Crescent Industries

191 Washington St AuburnMe 04210 207777-3500 fax 207 777-3522

SaIesCdwvrwTescmtindustriescorn

State of the art Adaptive Control Products

VoiceScao Activate a switch and a voice

announces your functions such as etc When you hear the

desired function activate again 10 select

Command 16 A 16 switch lighted Electronic Console to control the secondary functions of your

vehicle such as ignitioR windows heater fan and other accessory controls

Remote Controls Remote controls for all wheelchair lifts Ricon Crow River

Mobil Tech 1 MS and others They

LJWlU_ with magnetic entry and dash

controls

jUlI Entries are available for all lifts

VISit our web at lVWW crescentindustries com

Adaptive

Crescent facturing

Control Products

been manushyvehicle control prodmiddot

complete relay pack to

a person the door ofdependency

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