accessibility was available. I went to meet the young
Prasad Phanasgaonkar who has designed the vehicle. He
has Muscular Dystrophy, is wheelchair-bound and has
traveled in India using this car. The model is a
Toyota Qualis which was remodeled as a high roof van
to accommodate any size of wheelchair. Prasad of
Mumbai runs a car rental agency called Samartha
Travels. Prasad was recently featured in LOKSATTA.
Contact Prasad at :
Mobile:+91-9821501718
The patient or senior citizen can be seated without
any discomfort. The charges were reasonable and
include cost of fuel and the driver.
Click on this link to watch a video of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qaj3cs6SRM
1. The back opens and a lift platform slides out.
2. The lift is lowered to ground level.
3. The wheelchair can be wheeled onto the lift.
4. The wheel chair is lifted up, slides into the back
and is secured.
Though we are familiar with such a facility, I knew
about its existence in Mumbai city only now. I used
this facility recently and will now use it often.
I am sure many ADAPT members, senior citizens, ailing
bed-ridden patients and their families can avail of
this.
Source:- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adaptcv/message/2634
Ranjan Raman
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