Can a Vehicle Be Held While We Secure Funding?
Have you found the perfect wheelchair accessible van or mobile medical unit, but the funding isn’t ready yet? It’s a stressful spot to be in. The gap is obvious. You know the vehicle could change lives, yet you feel stuck waiting. Many organizations across Canada ask the same thing: Can a vehicle be held while […]
How Do Bigger and Heavier Wheelchairs Impact Accessible Vans?
Here’s something I get asked sometimes: How do heavier wheelchairs affect accessible vans? The short answer is that heavier wheelchairs place much more strain on wheelchair van lifts because their combined weight with the ride can approach or exceed the lift’s rated capacity, as we’ll discuss later. Power chairs with tilt, recline, and large batteries […]
Why Is There a 10-Passenger Limit in the ProMaster Van?
Have you ever looked at a RAM ProMaster wheelchair van and thought, “Why can’t we fit just one more person?” It seems like a small ask, but for many adult day programs, healthcare teams, and non-profits across Canada, that single seat can mean the difference between helping everyone or leaving someone behind. The passenger limit […]
What Is the Ontario Trillium Foundation?
Did you know that nearly 15% of people in Ontario living with disabilities face daily struggles just to get to a doctor or visit a friend? It’s a heavy weight to carry when your organization wants to help your community, but feels stuck because you can’t find funding for a vehicle to get to them. […]
What’s the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program?
If your organization is working to make spaces more accessible, the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program could help move your project forward. Here’s a clear, simple breakdown of what matters most. Download the wheelchair van buyer’s guide! What is the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program? The RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program provides funding […]
What Is the Newfoundland and Labrador Accessible Taxi and Busing Program?
If you’re thinking about adding accessible transportation to your fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Accessible Taxi and Busing Program could help offset the cost. The Accessible Taxi and Busing Program is a provincial grant offered through the Department of Social Supports and Well-Being. Its goal is simple: Increase accessible transportation across Newfoundland and […]
Personal Use vs Commercial Use Wheelchair Vans
Are you wondering if a commercial wheelchair van or a personal-use van is the better choice for your program? It’s a big decision. At first glance, a personal van might seem cheaper. But here’s the problem. Personal vans aren’t built for the heavy, everyday use that comes with serving your community. Download the wheelchair […]
What is the Grow Grant in Ontario?
The Grow Grant is a funding program from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). It helps community programs and services that already work well grow bigger and reach more people in Ontario. You can get funding over two or three years to expand, improve, or update something that has already shown success. Who is eligible […]
What is the Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation?
The Seed Grant helps organizations in Ontario get ready for future success by strengthening their ability to run programs and services. It is meant to support planning, piloting ideas, and building capacity so groups can grow and have a bigger impact. This is not a large capital purchase fund, but a chance to prepare, test, […]
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