Category — Personal Stories

Christie and Doug Hainje recently traded their old IMED handicap van for a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT from IMED in Tea. The van is for their son Michael. Michael is 19 and recently graduated from Dell Rapids High School. Michael loves music, friends and his dog named Buddy. One of Michael’s greatest joys is going for rides in his IMED van.  All of us at IMED wish Michael, Buddy and the entire Hainje family happy and safe journeys in their new van!

Duane and Doris Hickman

Duane and Doris Hickman recently purchased a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan from IMED in Tea. Duane and Doris are both retired and live in Hartford, SD. As they drove up to IMED Mobility, both Doris and Duane instantly saw the gold van and determined it was the perfect wheelchair van to celebrate their 50^th Anniversary.  The couple will be married 50 years in October. Everyone at IMED Mobility wishes you Congratulations on your 50^th Anniversary!

Jerry and Norma Schmitz recently purchased a 2011 Honda Odyssey wheelchair accessible van from IMED Mobility Tea.  Due to Jerry’s health, their daughter, Marla, picked up their van and delivered it to them in Spirit Lake, Iowa.  Jerry was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis 8 years ago and has had 8 brain surgeries since then. Jerry has been anxious to get his new van. All of us at IMED hope receiving his new van will motivate Jerry to a quick recovery.

Dale Haugen purchased a 2011 Chrysler Town & Country L from IMED Roseville on June 30. Dale has been “Totally Pleased” with his experience with IMED. He indicated the biggest thing he was most happy with was IMED’s “No Pressure” sales during his buying experience.  Dale was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006 so IMED also installed a gas handle and brake, emergency brake handle and transfer seat in his new wheelchair van.

Craig Arnett recently traded in their 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan they purchased from IMED Mobility in Tea and bought a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited. The handicap van is for their 20 year old daughter who has been in a wheelchair since birth. Craig and his family live in Sioux City, IA.

Mary Ivy purchased a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country from our IMED Roseville location in June. In 1946 Mary contacted Polio and has been driving a handicap van for 20 years. Mary enjoyed working with Frank and Ron on the purchase of her handicap accessible van.

Mark Giziewski recently purchased a 2010 Honda Odyssey handicap van from IMED Mobility in Tea.  Mark was paralyzed from a staph infection on his spinal cord in 1999. He had purchased a Chrysler Town and Country from IMED in the past, but after test driving a Honda Odyssey he was hooked.  Mark enjoys working with IMED’s Service Department so much he drives from Yankton to Tea to get his van serviced.

Jack Reich, mouth painting artist and author, came to IMED Mobility in Tea, SD yesterday, accompanied by his daughter Kathy, to pick up his silver 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan with the Amerivan Conversion by Eldorado. This is Jack’s first wheelchair accessible van.

Jack was born with a birth defect that limited the use of his arms and legs. He overcame these issues in his own way, learning to paint and draw with his mouth and became a member of the Association of Foot and Mouth Painters of the World. He focuses his paintings on country inspiration he has found living in western South Dakota.

He also has written three novels. Jack likes to focus on the Sioux Indians and would categorize his novels as fantasy fiction in the way that they do not depict life as it happened but perhaps the way it should have happened.

Jack has three daughters and is from Isabel, SD.

If you want to save some money on your handicap accessible van, no matter the size or style that you choose, you can buy used.

IMED Mobility in Tea, SD and Roseville, MN has a variety of used vans ready for purchase. The used vans are a great choice for anyone who doesn’t have enough to afford a brand new model. They have safety features and plenty of options just like the new vans do, and they will come with a warranty. Take care of your used van with regular maintenance for the vehicle and the mobility equipment and it will last a long time.

When you are in the market for a new or used wheelchair van, no matter the model you want, give IMED a call. We can help you find the van you want with all the features you need.