Yes, start with the American (or equivalent) Heart Association and ask for references to other places. But in today's economy, it may take a while. A friend of ours was told it would take 6 months to process the application.

Sorry, but Medicare does not pay for a lift. Medicare only pays for durable medical equipment that is used in your home.

Yes, because there are so many different kinds of lifts, and vehicles, and chairs - it is best that you consult with SEVERAL mobility specialists. They are profit businesses that are expert in matching the right lift to your needs, but most only deal with certain brands. It is possible that the vehicle you currently own cannot be fitted with a lift. Whether or not your soon to be stepdaughter can be transferred out of her wheelchair into the car's regular seat - or a car seat will also effect your decision. If it is an option, I strongly recommend you get a lift that comes from the rear of your vehicle so you do not have to worry about extra wide parking spaces. Personally I find the brand BRAUN is excellent.

You will find that it's much cheaper and cost effective to build a Handicapped Ramp rather than buy a Wheelchair Lift. There are dozens of companies that sell electric lifts for outdoors use on the Internet.Good Luck......

Braun Corp. makes a lift for pickups. You still have to get your chair in somehow. It is a fold up chair lift for the driver side of a pickup. They have a lift for a manual wheelchair too for club cab pickups with suicide doors.

when you put strain on it ? If so it could need to be greased up. try greasing up the moving joints/wheels/guides.

check with Medicare and Medical :)