Hand Control Systems

Hand control systems are designed to allow a disabled driver to manipulate the brake and gas pedals using a specially designed lever. These types of levers are typically mounted just below the steering wheel.

Quality Hand Controls for Your Wheelchair Van

Hand control systems are just one of the many quality mobility products that Van Products offers.  Our hand control systems are designed to have the highest levels of user-friendliness, ease of operation, and safety. They also do not interfere with standard driving. No adjustment of the system is required to allow standard drivers to be able to operate the vehicle.

As time passes and technology continues to advance, so does the chance for people with disabilities to operate wheelchair vans with mobility products, such as hand controls. Hand controls allow the driver to operate a vehicle with minimal physical effort while maintaining full and complete control at all times. Depending on the mobility challenge, adaptive devices and mobility products, like hand controls, may be modified to suit the specific needs of the user.

Different Types of Hand Controls

There are many different types of hand controls with different functions. Each style has its own advantages depending on your ability. Hand controls can come mounted on the left-hand side of the steering wheel or the right-hand side of the steering wheel. The most popular is left-hand mount because it allows the driver to hold the brake and change gears and use secondary controls more efficiently. Some of the different styles of hand controls are:

• Push / Right Angle function: this style of hand control allows the driver to control the brakes while pushing the lever forward and controlling the acceleration by pushing the lever downward towards the floor.
• Push / Rock function: this style of hand control allows the driver to control the brakes while pushing the handle forward and controlling the acceleration by rocking the handle back towards their body.
• Push / Pull function: this style of hand control allows the driver to control the brakes while pushing the lever forward and controlling the acceleration by pulling the lever back towards their body.
• Push / Twist function: this style of hand control allows the driver to control the brakes while pushing the lever forward and controlling the acceleration by twisting the handle on the lever like a motorcycle.

At Van Products, we understand the mobility needs for our consumers, and we provide quality products and services as a result. Call us today and let one of our mobility experts find the right kind of hand controls for your wheelchair van or non-adapted vehicle. Our service advisors can also help get your current hand controls upgraded or repaired.

Hand Controls from the Best Brands

Not only do we allow our customers to choose from a wide range of hand controls, but we also allow them to choose products made by the very best brands in the industry.

For example, we proudly offer Mobility Products and Design (MPD) accessibility products. This company manufactures a variety of hand controls for those with various mobility challenges

Another brand we partner with is Veigel Rehamotive, which is known for its highly advanced hand controls which allow the user to access the vehicle accelerator and the brake with ease.

We have hand controls from Manufacturing & Production Services (MPS) as well. Choose from right angle hand controls, brake only hand controls, push/rock hand controls, and push/pull hand controls.

For drivers who like to keep both hands on the wheel at all times, we also feature the SURE GRIP hand control system, which comes in different styles and varieties.

In fact, no matter what type of hand control you’re looking for, rest assured that we can help you to find the right one for you and that it will be made by a brand you can trust.

Steering Aids & Devices

Using hand controls can be easy for many people with disabilities. Using the steering wheel is sometimes the more difficult part. There are many different types of steering aids that can be applied to your steering wheel that will make maneuvering your vehicle much easier. Some of the many different types of steering aids are listed below:

• Traditional steering knob
• V-grip steering knob
• Tri Pin grip Steering knob
• Tri Pin Grip with counter balance

At Van Products, we understand the mobility needs of our consumers, and we strive to provide quality products and services as a result. Contact us today, and let one of our mobility specialists help you find the right kind of hand controls for your wheelchair van (or other handicap vehicle)!