Mobility Expo for people with disabilities

Accessible vehicles and disability vehicle conversions at REHACARE

A man pushes a man in a wheelchair up a ramp and into a car.

Mobility is an essential foundation for independence, participation and an active everyday life. A disability vehicle conversion can help people with physical disabilities drive independently or travel safely as passengers.

At the REHACARE mobility expo in Duesseldorf, Germany, specialist conversion companies, vehicle manufacturers and mobility experts from around the globe present current innovations for mobility, accessible vehicles, wheelchair adapted cars, driving aids, entry systems and wheelchair loading. Visitors can compare different systems, experience products first-hand and discuss individual requirements with experts.

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What the REHACARE mobility expo offers for accessible mobility and vehicle conversion

At REHACARE, mobility for people with disabilities is a key theme. The mobility expo brings together companies, specialists and private visitors to explore accessible vehicles, disability vehicle conversions and other mobility solutions.

Benefits for private visitors

Private visitors can discover, compare and in some cases try out a wide range of mobility solutions at REHACARE. In direct conversations with experts, they receive practical guidance on how mobility can be made more individual, safe and independent in everyday life. Instead of contacting individual providers one after another, visitors can explore and compare different solutions in one place at the mobility expo.

Benefits for companies

Companies gain a comprehensive overview of current innovations, technical developments and new mobility solutions at REHACARE. The trade fair also provides a professional environment for comparing products, identifying market trends and networking with manufacturers, specialist conversion companies and other industry stakeholders.

At a glance: what you can discover

Depending on your needs, you can:

Compare accessible vehicles and conversions: Visitors can view different cars, vans, SUVs and conversion systems directly. This includes solutions for drivers with disabilities as well as vehicles for people travelling in a wheelchair, including wheelchair accessible SUVs and vans.
Try mobility aids: Driving, steering, entry and loading aids can be experienced at the trade fair. This helps visitors assess which solution best fits their individual requirements.
Get expert advice: Specialist conversion companies and manufacturers answer questions about technical options, suitable vehicles, costs, funding, physical requirements, inspections and everyday use.
Discover innovations: REHACARE showcases new materials, digital controls, intelligent assistance systems and other developments for safe, accessible and independent mobility.
Explore holistic mobility solutions: REHACARE brings together a wide range of products, technologies and concepts for accessible and independent mobility. Visitors can discover solutions that go beyond individual vehicle conversions and gain insights into innovations with relevance for different markets and everyday mobility needs.

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Disability vehicle conversion: individual solutions for greater mobility

Two men talking in front of a modified car.

A disability vehicle conversion adapts a car, van or SUV to the individual requirements of the user. Depending on the need, adaptations can include:

...among other solutions.

Key factors include the user's physical requirements, the vehicle model and whether the vehicle will be used by a driver with a disability or by a passenger.

Discover exhibitors and solutions for disability vehicle conversion!

At REHACARE, visitors can compare different vehicle conversions and base vehicles, experience solutions first-hand and receive advice from specialist companies on the following questions:

What vehicle adaptations are available?

Depending on individual needs, vehicles can be equipped with hand controls, steering aids, rotating or swivel seats, ramps or wheelchair lifts. Loading aids, lowered floors and special wheelchair restraint systems can also support safe and comfortable use.

How much does a disability vehicle conversion cost?

Costs vary significantly depending on the type and extent of the conversion. Individual hand controls or steering aids are generally less complex than extensive adaptations involving a wheelchair lift, lowered floor or individually developed vehicle controls.

The main cost factors include:

type and number of adaptations required
vehicle model and technical requirements
custom-made components
required inspections and approvals
installation, maintenance and repair
later extensions or adjustments

A general price cannot therefore be quoted reliably. After an individual needs assessment, a specialist conversion company can provide a specific estimate.

Funding options depend on the country and on the user's personal or professional situation. In Germany, possible funding bodies can include the Federal Employment Agency, German Pension Insurance, statutory accident insurance or the Integration and Inclusion Office. Requirements should be clarified early with advisory services, potential funding bodies and the conversion company.

Which companies perform wheelchair-accessible vehicle modifications, and what innovations are used in the process?

Wheelchair-accessible vehicle modifications are carried out by specialized automotive modification shops and providers of rehabilitation and mobility technology. At REHACARE, visitors can learn about various companies, vehicles, and solutions and compare them directly with one another.

Digital controls, intelligent assistance systems, and automated solutions are opening up new possibilities for barrier-free mobility.

Current developments include:

electronically controlled driving aids
programmable controls
automated ramps and lift systems
sensor-based safety solutions
lightweight and modular conversion systems
solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles
digital navigation and assistance systems
connected mobility aids

What legal requirements should be considered for vehicle conversions?

Requirements vary by country and by the type of conversion. Technical inspections, approvals, registration changes or adaptations to the driving licence may be required. The specialist company carrying out the conversion should explain the necessary steps and ensure that the adaptation is implemented safely and professionally.

What are wheelchair adapted cars and accessible vans used for?

Adapted vehicles can be used for everyday private mobility, commuting, leisure and travel, as well as for the transport of people with disabilities. Solutions are available both for people who drive themselves and for passengers who remain in a wheelchair or transfer to an adapted seat.

Mobility beyond vehicle conversion: independent living

Mobility for people with disabilities extends far beyond the car. It creates the conditions for organising everyday life as independently as possible - from commuting and leisure activities to spontaneous visits with family and friends. As an international mobility expo, REHACARE presents solutions that reduce barriers, expand individual choices and support social participation.

The focus is not only on technical aids, but on practical ways to give people greater freedom, safety and independence in everyday life.

Demonstration of innovative mobility solutions

The Manul 4x4 Handquad, presented by Tretzeug GmbH, is an outstanding example of an innovative mobility solution. It demonstrates how targeted adaptation to individual needs can significantly improve quality of life. See the Manul 4x4 Handquad in action in the following video.

Video description: Climbing hills while transporting your own wheelchair - one of many innovative solutions for greater mobility presented at REHACARE.