Assistive Seating
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The goal of assistive seating is to enable individuals who have mobility loss to be able to transfer onto a seat and be lifted/brought into a vehicle with ease and convenience. Assistive seating can aid both the passenger and the person accompanying them. Assistive Seating will enable you to:
- Get in and out of your car more easily
- Reduce back strain and injury to yourself and your companion
- Get out more with less hassle and physical strain.
Assistive seating products are made to perform in a number of different applications as outlined in the chart below.
| Assistive Seat Category | Functions Performed | Vehicle Choices | Seating Positions | Manufacturer/Model | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Swivels to the outside of the vehicle | Large Sedans, SUVs | Driver, Front Passenger | Bruno Turnout | $2,500 – $3,200 |
| Medium |
|
Minivans | Front Passenger | Braun Companion Seat | $3,200 – $4,500 |
| Deluxe |
|
Minivans | Center Passenger, Curbside Front Passenger |
Bruno Turny Bruno Toyota Lift-Up Seat Bruno Turny Orbit |
$6,500 – $10,500 |
As you go into greater depth to select the product that is right for you, it is important to be familiar with the products offered by the major assistive seating vendors. Click here for an assistive seating product comparison of Bruno and Braun; two of the mobility equipment vendors.
FAQs
Can I add assistive seating to my own current vehicle?
- Potentially… The answer to this question depends on the year and make of the car as well as the size and weight of the person who will be using the seat. In general, assistive seating is almost always a good option for minivans such as the Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Town and Country. In addition, large SUVs also have many options but we would have to assess each situation individually.
If I decide to get a different vehicle, can I transfer the assistive seating equipment?
- If you are looking to transfer the assistive seating into the same style of car, the answer is almost always yes. Please note that there may be some additional expenses incurred for mounting hardware etc. However, we would be able to determine those expenses for you in advance.
Will removing the assistive seating diminish the value of the car?
- Generally not. We usually can make it so that there are no visible indications that the special seat was there and there are no significant modifications that affect other aspects of the vehicle.