I think your one-handed operation is perfectly fine, and safe, for the short functions that you do. It at least allows you to keep the steering wheel straight and safe for a few seconds at a time; we all have that problem, even those of us who use our legs and feet for gas and brakes. Thank you for taking the time to share the video; it was very informative. In our case, the informative was that it won't meet our needs as my wife needs something to take her up in the chair but we only learn what works by also seeing the things that don't necessarily work for us. So thank you!

My father was a para as well. His first vehicle he had to swing the chair over head into the passenger seat. Eventually his shoulders gave out. The VA helped him purchase the sienna braunAbility. His lift was an awesome ramp. Before he passed he was also give a power chair that gave him more flexibility in positioning. Thank for spreading positivity.

Partly based on your excellent review I purchased a Speedy Lift a few months ago. So much easier and quicker than taking the wheels off and wrestling the chair into the van. Thank you so much for your review.

We are raising money to get one for our mom at the moment, watching videos like these get me so excited! I can’t wait for the day we save enough to get one 😁

Thank you very much for this video. I am about to be needing something like this well actually need it. And I've been looking around for the right solutions that will fit my situation and this definitely helps. You are awesome

Thanks for sharing. Really good information. It’s a good reminder to able-bodied people the challenges you face.

A really interesting video. It looks lovely to drive and very suitable for you. At first I was confused by the terminology (watching from UK) a lift would be called a hoist. Here a lift is something that you’d be physically lifted in with a platform while remaining in your chair. I’m guessing you would call it an elevator in Canada. I have a Volkswagen van that is a drive from powerchair conversion with a rear entry remote controlled ramp. Hand controls are the opposite way round to yours as it’s right hand drive. My steering knob is at 8 o’clock and push pull hand control is located on the right hand side. Unlike yourself, I always have my left hand on the steering knob and the other hand that is using the hand control. I have a thumb on the steering wheel at all times, just for some extra stability. However, I totally get that it works differently for different people. Wishing you all the best and a lifetime of safe driving. Many thanks 😊

As I've probably said before, we love your videos because they have so much good, useful, and interesting information in them!! But I have trouble tempering my tendencies to ask/comment about a number of your content items. That "dug-out" feature in your van is wonderful in how your chair fits sideways into it! Very convenient!

I appreciate your video so much. You are right, most vidoes are from dealers and they don't tell us what's bad or not convenient. I appreciate your honest and your input. I needed this. 👍

I love a good Canadian accent. Every last work in their sentences goes up a whole pitch. lol

Thanks. I’m looking for a new accessible van. Great info. Thank you.

This is very helpful. I am in the process of buying right now. I just need the seat, not the lift. I am hoping I can transfer okay from the wheelchair to the seat and into my car. Thank you for your videos!

You are very strong lady with such a pretty smile. You are really a strong idol for most of the people. Very very good work 🙂

Totally beats taking the chair fully apart and brining it in across your body to the passenger seat. Great video!

Great video! Very informative :) Thank you!!!

I've been a para for almost 27 yrs. I just hop into the drivers seat and throw my chair in right behind me complete. Used to have a chevy venture and a pontiac montana for the past 23 yrs. T-5 complete since 97' at 18.

God bless you! It looks challenging. Stay safe!

We own a 2019 Toyota Sienna with the Power Access Side seat that folds out from the side passenger seat. The seat comes out and nearly sits just above the ground, and then folds neatly back inside. And what’s best is everything is backed by Toyota. We have owned it for 18 months but only have 10,000 miles on it. My minivan is on my personal FB page, and just started a new FB group for all wheelchair users called Wheelchair Riders. Thank you for a great video, and you gained a new subscriber, and a fellow Canadian. Cheers -Gryphon

Thank you soo much for sharing.

I was wondering if you could provide more info on your hand controls, I’m in Newfoundland and there aren’t many vendors etc here for that. I’ve been told featherlite or suregrip I believe but wondering about more first hand experiences. Awesome content by the way

Thanks for sharing.

LOL- I do the thumb and accelerate thing, too. Another thing I did is ditched the spinner knob.

Thank you

Great video my friend I wish we could have a version in Spanish as well.

Interesting video!😅Too bad that it blocks access to the seat switches…..Could you make some kind of openings in it? I often play with the seat while driving…..

This is a totally cool system by the way.

Thank you!! :)

I have a ram 2500 diesel so I can not believe I am saying it - but you do have a real nice van

Great info! I'm considering getting that lift. I'm 50 now and 31 years post SCI. Arthritis and stuff make it tougher. For a long time I just hauled my chair in through the side door manually. Was the failure in the chair lift part of the seat lift?

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That’ s the same that’s I took a Toyota auris touring,so that the chair can complete behind, only I have to walk agains the car til my drivers seat, and walking is the problem, but I can drive again, I mis my clutch car, but my right leg is stil oké (how long 🤷‍♂️) ❤ok to drive a automatic … freedom of a car ❤️ and drive..

This is a great video. Im learning a lot. Im helping my sister look at siennas for her husband. He doesn’t drive though. She does. Im wondering what you think about rear entrance vs back entrance if he has a power chair. They have a VMI side entrance now and the doors and the in floor ramp are not working all the time. When they did the two problems were the 30” wide ramp and the low clearance. Causing the van to bottom out over small road imperfections. So really I’m wondering if you think rear entrance would change the clearance or the width of the ramp. Also any other advice you have would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. 🌹🙏🏼

It's been a while since my last comment. I hope you're doing well very cool video. I'm looking into a pickup truck with hand controls

I think it’s been 3 years since you made this video. Does this Lift and XL still meet your needs after this period of time?

Wonderful video .. Who is the price of the car .. Did the Canadian government provide it to you?

How does everything work in -30 to -40? It seems no hydraulics work in my Tahoe in those temps. And I just want to load my groceries.

If your husband wants to drive, does he use the hand controls or can he switch to foot pedals?

Beautiful vehicle! Bluetooth was a wonderful invention. Do you have "Talk-To-Text" so you can just talk to your vehicle and a text is sent?

I was just wondering what the name of the company was that did the modifications on your Sienna ? Thanks.

Toyota or honda both good choices

Do u know about help with funds?

That was my favorite kind of mini van too until the Chrysler Pacifica came along.

How much does the speeding lift cost? Can insurance cover it?

I’m surprise this doesn’t have a manual override so that you don’t ever get stuck.

I am confused. You mention in the video that the seat is hard and you need padding. In other videos you mentioned that you have no sensitivity below you chest. I must be misunderstanding something about being paralyzed, but I would think you could sit on something hard or even pointy without even noticing.

What is the total width of your wheelchair?

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