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December 18, 2013

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation – What If You Can’t Afford It?

For some, wheelchair transit is an absolutely essential service. However, the reality is that some of them won’t be able to afford this. But this doesn’t mean that this service will close its doors on you, just that you need to look to outside sources for aide. The best part is that the transit service itself can help you get started with that.

Negotiating

In most cases, companies that provide wheelchair transit services are in the business to help people and will gladly negotiate payment options with you. This includes a variety of points you can negotiate on, from finding a balance between monthly payments and spreading payments out over longer periods of time to trade-in services. Now this won’t be a direct negotiation, but many services will also have a variety of trade-in options that can get you the money you need to be able to afford the service.

Help from Others

Of course, sometimes you simply can’t afford the services on your own, but that doesn’t mean that you’re on your own. Many services have connections to non-profits and government funding information that can help you get the aid you need to help support you financially. Make sure to ask about any information available from outside funding, because chances are you can find someone to help you.

If you can get by without it then power to you, but in many cases wheelchair transit is an essential service. But just because you can’t afford it doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use it. There is a giant network of support for the disabled and they will only be too happy to help you. Just make sure to look around before you throw in the towel because with a network this big there’s always something you may have overlooked that could keep you from getting the help you need.

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