Preserving mobility does not only focus on the mobility device, but the lift or carrier that makes transportation of such mobility device possible is also one very important aspect. In this article we are going to present two of them.

Bruno VSL - 900 Scooter Lift

This fully powered lift is ideal for raising and storing a fully-assembled scooter or wheelchair into the sliding side door of minivans, as well as the passenger side door of full-size mobility vans. Simply connect the docking device to your scooter or wheelchair, and effortlessly raise and store with the hand-held pendant. Here are some features:

• Ideal for raising and storing a fully-assembled scooter or wheelchair into the driver or passenger (sliding) side door of minivans, as well as the passenger side door of full-size vans.

• Requires very little arm strength, balance or effort to use. Compact that even when you use it in a minivan, there is still enough room for three passengers to sit comfortably in the rear seat. With the scooter removed, or when traveling without the scooter, entry and exit is easy since the door opening remains unobstructed.

• Features an optional installation assembly that eliminates the need to drill holes in the floor of the vehicle. This allows easier removal when it comes time to transfer the lift in and out of a minivan.

• Can be used for either three- or four-wheel scooters as well as manual-folding or power wheelchairs weighing up to 200 lb/90 kg. The hand-held controller makes this lift simple and easy to use.

• Powered by your vehicle's battery and all lift operations are automatic - just help guide the scooter or wheelchair into place.

• Can be powered by the vehicle's battery or the optional Bruno Pow'rPac (a self-contained power supply that is charged through the vehicle's power port). Allows unit operation even if vehicle battery is inoperable. Recommended for hybrid vehicles with small accessory batteries.

• Up to $1200 is available to help pay for a vehicle lift through Mobility Reimbursement Programs

Bruno Out - Sider Meridian ASL - 250

This easy to use product lifts and stores your unoccupied scooter or power chair outside your vehicle at the touch of a button. Simply roll your mobility device on the platform from either side, hit a button, and let the Meridian do the lifting for you. Scooters and power chairs are automatically secured when lift is raised. Retractable belts are also available for securement. Features are:

• Fully Powered - Makes lifting and storing your scooter or power chair outside your vehicle virtually effortless - one button operation

• 350 lb/160 kg lifting capacity

• Safe/Reliable - Independently tested for rough road conditions, 100,000 mile life, and environmental operating extremes

• Drive on/off either side of platform - no reversing necessary

• Platform automatically folds up when not in use

• Automatically secures scooters and power chairs when lift is raised

• Retractable belts are also available for safety

• Optional Swing-Away available to access rear vehicle hatch

• Standard lighted license plate holder with 3rd brake light provides additional safety

• Bruno's Back-Off backrest removal device allows someone to lift off the backrest part of the mobility device seat, allowing it to fit into shorter vehicle openings without having to remove the entire seat! Available for many different mobility scooters and power chairs.