Accessible Van Giveaway
Greater mobility equals greater freedom. The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation’s one-of-a-kind assistance program regularly awards wheelchair-accessible vans to families needing reliable transportation.
The application window for 2025 is closed. Applications open on December 1st each year.
The application window opens each year on December 1st and closes the following February 15th.
To apply for MDFF’s Accessible Van Giveaway, an individual must meet the following:
- Be diagnosed with muscular dystrophy or a neuromuscular disease (see applicable diseases listed on the MDA website)
- Reside in the state of Indiana, and have a need for a mobility van
- Enroll here with MDFF
- Have the financial resources to pay for insurance, plates and maintenance of the vehicle
Other resources:
- National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association: If you are outside Indiana, you can visit their website to learn of programs and assistance in your specific area.
- The Jett Foundation: For those with Duchenne, this national organization offers accessible vehicle assistance.
- Bridge to Mobility is a national non-profit providing last-dollar funding assistance for wheelchair accessible vehicles. If you are in need of additional dollars to help bridge the gap in order to bring your accessible vehicle home, ask your NMEDA dealer to apply for Bridge to Mobility funding.
Meet Our Previous Van Recipients
The Wickizer Family
2024 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Rodriguez Family
2024 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Chloe
2023 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Markyia
2023 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Bousum Family
2023 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Winston Family
2022 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Huseman Family
2022 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Mayotte Family
2022 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Conrad Family
2022 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient from an Anonymous Donor
Maddox O’Connor
2021 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Winegardner Family
2021 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
DaMarri & Dairrean
2020 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Kamaria
2020 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Van Baren Family
2019 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Jacobs Family
2018 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Thomas
2017 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Hodge Family
2016 Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Support the Accessible Van Giveaway Program
Your contribution is a selfless investment in someone else’s life. For every $1 donated, $0.70 goes directly to changing the life of a family in our community. All donations are tax-deductible.