Driving Home for the Holidays: Why a Mobility Van is the Ultimate Gift of Togetherness

The holidays are synonymous with travel. Whether it’s driving to Grandma’s house for dinner, heading to a worship service, or just taking a drive to look at the neighborhood lights, we spend a lot of time in our cars this season.

But for families navigating mobility challenges, the simple act of “getting in the car” can be the most stressful part of the holidays. Transfers into standard sedans or SUVs can be difficult, physically straining, and—when ice and snow are involved—dangerous.

This year, consider how a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) from Jerry’s Mobility can change your holiday dynamic.

1. Eliminate the “Transfer Dance”

We all know the struggle: parking the wheelchair, helping your loved one stand, pivoting on slippery pavement, and trying to tuck the wheelchair into a trunk that’s already full of gifts.

• The Van Advantage: With a mobility van, you simply deploy the ramp. Your loved one rolls right in and stays comfortably in their own chair. No heavy lifting, no freezing outside while trying to fold a wheelchair. You are buckled in and the heater is on in seconds.

2. Keep the Family Together

Often, when a family member uses a wheelchair, they end up taking a separate specialized transport service while the rest of the family drives in their own car. This separates the family during the journey.

• The Van Advantage: A mobility van allows everyone to ride in the same vehicle. You can listen to holiday music, chat, and share the experience together. It turns the commute into quality time.

3. Not Ready to Buy? Try a Holiday Rental!

We know that a van is a significant purchase. However, you don’t have to buy a new vehicle to enjoy the benefits this Christmas.

• Rent for the Week: Jerry’s Mobility offers rental options perfect for the holiday week.
• Test Drive Life: Renting is a fantastic way to “test drive” the lifestyle change a van offers. See how much easier it makes your holiday shopping and family visits before committing to a purchase later in the year.

4. Safety First

Standard seatbelts in regular cars aren’t always optimized for someone with posture support needs.

• The Van Advantage: Our vans come equipped with distinct tie-down systems (like Q-Straint) to ensure the wheelchair is essentially bolted to the floor, providing a safe and secure ride even on winter roads.

Get Moving This December Whether you are looking to purchase a van to reclaim your freedom or just need a rental to make the family gathering accessible, Jerry’s Mobility is here to help.

Stop by the lot this week to see our inventory of side-entry and rear-entry vans. Let’s get you on the road to a happier holiday!

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