Vehicle
Modification Programs
for Persons
with Disabilities
- Chrysler Motors Automobility Program
- Ford Mobility Motoring Program
- General Motors Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
- Saturn Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
- Toyota Mobility Assistance Center
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Mobility by Volvo
Chrysler Motors Automobility Program
Chrysler Corporation
Attn: Automobility Program
P.O. Box 3124
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(800) 255-9877
Chrysler's Automobility Program reimburses up to $1,000 for adaptive driving equipment and its installation in minivans and full size conversion vans and up to $750 for all other Chrysler models. The offer is limited to retail purchases and leases of new Chrysler vehicles. Applications may be obtained from any authorized dealer. Reimbursement is for after-market equipment only. That is, the program does not apply to factory-installed equipment of any kind. Modifications must be completed within six months of vehicle delivery.
Ford Mobility Motoring Program
Ford Motor Company
Attn: Mobility Program
P.O. Box 529
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(800) 952-2248
(800) TDD-0312 (TDD)
This program reimburses up to $1,000 for installation of adaptive driving aids in new model Ford Motor cars, trucks or vans for persons with disabilities. The program also provides up to a maximum of $200 reimbursement for running boards, lumbar supports, and alerting devices. Installation must be initiated within 12 months of the vehicle's purchase, and the request for reimbursement must be submitted within 12 months of completion of the modifications. The program also provides 24-hour roadside assistance.
General Motors Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
General Motors
P.O. Box 9011
Detroit, MI 48202
(800) 323-9935
(313) 974-4383 (fax)
(800) TDD-9935 (TDD)
(800) 594-4886 (reimbursement applications)
This program reimburses up to $1,000 for installation of adaptive driving aids in new or leased GM cars, trucks or vans for persons (driver or passengers) with disabilities. The dealer from whom the vehicle was originally purchased must submit applications for reimbursement. Reimbursement does not apply to factory-installed equipment of any kind. Modifications must be completed within 12 months of vehicle delivery, and the claim form must be submitted within 90 days after the conversion has been completed. Those interested in reimbursement must contact the Mobility Program at the above number. GM also maintains a list of adaptive equipment manufacturers nationwide as well as a list of mobility equipment installers in Delaware.
Saturn Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
Saturn Corporation
Attn: Assistance Center
100 Saturn Parkway
Mail Drop 371-999-S-24
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(800) 553-6000
(800) 833-6000 (TDD)
This program reimburses up to $1,000 for installation and purchase of aftermarket driver or passenger mobility equipment. Saturn also reimburses up to $200 for alerting devices. If both adaptive and alerting devices are needed, Saturn will reimburse up to $800 for the adaptive equipment and up to $200 for the alerting device. The adaptive equipment must be installed and the application for reimbursement must be submitted within 12 months from the date of purchase. Alerting devices must be installed within 60 days of the date of purchase and the claim must be submitted 30 days thereafter. Communication equipment such as cellular phones is excluded from the program.
Toyota Mobility Assistance Center
Mail Drop H200 19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90509-2714
(800) 331-4331
(800) 443-4999 (TTY)
Toyota Motor Sales USA is the first Japanese auto manufacturer to offer a cash reimbursement for adaptive driving or passenger equipment for persons with disabilities. The reimbursement can be applied toward the cost of purchasing and installing such equipment, with a maximum of $1,000. This program covers new purchased and leased Toyota vehicles. Leased vehicles require written lessor approval of adaptive equipment installations. Adaptations must be performed within 12 months of the delivery date and a Reimbursement Application Form must be submitted to the above address within 90 days of complete installation of adaptive equipment. Extended financing up to 84 months is available for both the new vehicle and installed adaptive equipment.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
(800) DRIVEVW
The Volkswagen Mobility Access program offers up to $1,500 reimbursement for adaptive equipment added to a new or leased Volkswagen vehicle. A maximum of $1,000 is offered for a wheelchair lift and up to $500 for hand control devices.
Mobility by Volvo
1-800-803-5222
1-800-833-0312 (TDD)
http://www.volvocars.us/VolvoOwnership/VolvoMobility/
This program reimburses up to $1,000 towards the cost of installing adaptive equipment to an eligible Volvo. The program also provides up to a maximum of $200 reimbursement on alert hearing devices. Modifications must be completed and the request for reimbursement must be submitted within 180 days of the vehicle purchase.
