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Are there charities or other funding sources that will help with the purchase of a handicap van?

Charities and Foundations

* The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation provides grants to individuals with spinal cord injuries to help them purchase adaptive equipment, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

* The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) offers a variety of financial assistance programs to veterans with disabilities, including grants to help with the purchase of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

* The United Spinal Association provides financial assistance to individuals with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities, including grants to help with the purchase of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

* The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) offers a variety of financial assistance programs to individuals with muscular dystrophy, including grants to help with the purchase of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

* The National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides financial assistance to individuals with multiple sclerosis, including grants to help with the purchase of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Government Programs

* The Medicaid program may cover the cost of a handicap van for individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements.

* The Medicare program may cover the cost of a handicap van for individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements.

* The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may provide funding for a handicap van for veterans with disabilities.

* The Social Security Administration (SSA) may provide funding for a handicap van for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Other Funding Sources

* Private health insurance may cover the cost of a handicap van for individuals who have coverage for durable medical equipment.

* Employer-sponsored health insurance may cover the cost of a handicap van for individuals who have coverage for durable medical equipment.

* Auto dealerships may offer discounts or rebates on handicap vans.

* Disability advocacy organizations may be able to provide information about funding sources for handicap vans.