Samenvatting
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have provided, among many other things, more opportunities for all persons using wheelchairs to gain better access to public transportation. Advances in vehicle modifications and driving adaptions, specifically for vans, have increased the numbers of wheelchair users that utilise personal vehicles as either passengers or drivers. Because many people either elect to or must remain in their wheelchairs while riding in a vehicle, a number of issues related to the safety and security of the wheelchair-seated person are raised, especially in the event of a vehicle collision. (A) The Journal is online: http://www.vard.org/jour/jourindx.htm