Au MoveMobility,<\/a> we understand that making these kinds of vital decisions on your own can be confusing and intimidating. Over the past 10 years, we\u2019ve helped hundreds of organizations like yours choose the right option for them, so we know how to help you make the best decision for your program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dans cet article, vous apprendrez <\/p>\n\n\n\n And by the time you\u2019re done reading, you\u2019ll have the tools you need to decide which option is best for your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we establish the pros and cons of rear entry minivans vs. side entry minivans, we have to define how they\u2019re different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rear entry minivans are accessible vehicles that wheelchair users exit through the back of the van. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Side entry minivans are accessible vehicles that wheelchair users exit through the side of the van. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you understand the major difference between rear entry minivans vs. side entry minivans, you can learn their pros and cons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rear entry wheelchair vans can offer easy entry and exit. Think of the logistics of a parking lot: the backside of a vehicle is always going to have more room available because of the driving aisles than a side entry door, which could be blocked in by other vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on where your van is parked, your passengers may need to unload near a street or parking space if a driveway is unavailable. Entering and exiting the vehicle on the street can be a pro or a con, depending on who you ask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For some passengers, constantly loading and unloading on the street can be intimidating. When making this big decision, it\u2019s important to consider the comfort levels of your passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rear entry wheelchair minivans have the middle of the van cut out so that the wheelchair can be safely secured onto the vehicle floor. The cut happens to extend to the driver and passenger seat and sits lower than the factory floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes it impossible for the wheelchair to be secured in the front passenger position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a side entry minivan, the wheelchair user can be positioned closer to the front of the van, or even in the front passenger seat area. As we previously mentioned, rear entry vans cannot offer this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For some wheelchair users, this is very important because utilizing a side entry minivan allows the person in the wheelchair to feel included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For some passengers, getting in and out of a wheelchair van using the street can be intimidating and even make them feel unsafe because of cars whizzing by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, a side-entry van is the better option simply because it will be more comfortable for the passengers. Side entry lets you load and unload passengers directly onto the curb\/sidewalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To secure the wheelchair user into the van properly, you\u2019ll have to turn the wheelchair to face forward once inside the van. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If the wheelchair is bigger and heavier, this may be difficult because you will have to physically turn it around in a small space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lift can\u2019t be installed on side entry minivans because it has to be parallel to the ground. A sidewalk or curb would not allow this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Minivans and full size vans have four major differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out this article<\/a> to learn about the pros and cons of rear vs. side entry full size vans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You came to this article wanting to know the pros and cons of rear entry minivans vs side entry minivans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, you\u2019ve learned: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Si vous n'\u00eates pas encore s\u00fbr de l'option qui vous convient le mieux, parlez \u00e0 un expert MoveMobility d\u00e8s aujourd'hui<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, learn more about accessible vehicles by checking out these related articles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Rear entry minivans vs. side entry minivans: what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Can be more accessible for passengers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cons of rear entry minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Passengers get in and out of the wheelchair van on the street\/driveway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Wheelchairs are secured in the middle or back of the van<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pros of side entry minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Wheelchair users can be positioned at the front<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Can get in and out of the van using the sidewalk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cons of side entry minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. You have to turn the wheelchair around<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Can only have a ramp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How is a minivan different from a full size van?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your next steps for choosing between rear entry minivans vs side entry minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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