What United Access, LLC does

United Access is a U.S. wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) and mobility equipment dealer operating as a subsidiary of BraunAbility (The Braun Corporation). Founded in 1997 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company runs 45+ retail showroom locations across 16 states and distributes vehicles and mobility products sourced from manufacturers including BraunAbility, VMI, Harmar, Bruno, Pride Mobility, and Adapt Solutions. Its customer base spans individual wheelchair users, veterans with service-related disabilities, and commercial buyers such as non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) providers, senior living operators, and disability-focused non-profits.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of new, used, and certified pre-owned WAVs (including conversions of the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, and full-size vans such as the Ford Transit and RAM ProMaster) and through installation of mobility equipment including lifts, transfer seats, driving aids, securement systems, mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, and home accessibility products. Secondary revenue streams include service and maintenance contracts, short- and long-term vehicle rentals (including a Try Before You Buy program), commercial fleet sales and leasing, and financing facilitation through specialist lenders. Pricing is quote-based via trained Mobility Specialists rather than publicly listed. The company does not develop proprietary technology; its value lies in certified installation, OEM distribution relationships, and integrated service delivery.

United Access's go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer through company-owned showrooms and an e-commerce-enabled website offering online inventory browsing, trade-in valuation, financing pre-qualification, and rental requests, alongside a dedicated commercial sales department for fleet buyers. Marketing channels include content marketing, organic SEO, customer and veteran referral programs, community and charity partnerships (notably the Houston Children's Charity Chariots for Children program and the United Spinal Association), and educational outreach to allied health professionals including partnerships with WesternU College of Health Sciences. The company has grown through a combination of acquisitions (Performance Mobility in 2017), organic new-store openings (Fremont, CA; Orlando, FL), and the rebranding of prior regional retailers (Ability Access, Mobility for U, Kersey Mobility) under the unified United Access banner.

Name

United Access, LLC

Legal name

United Access, L.L.C.

Website

https://unitedaccess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

United Access is a U.S. mobility equipment dealer operating 45+ retail showrooms across 16 states as a BraunAbility subsidiary, selling and installing wheelchair accessible vehicles, lifts, driving aids, and home accessibility products for individual consumers, veterans, and commercial fleet buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Equipment Retail and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Sales

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paratransit & NEMT Vehicle Upfitting / Accessibility Equipment Providers (TLAFAKAL)

Keywords

• Wheelchair accessible vehicles
• Mobility equipment dealer
• Adaptive driving aids
• Commercial accessible vans
• Home accessibility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices45 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Sales: Sale of new, used, and certified pre-owned wheelchair accessible vehicles including Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, and full-size vans. Vehicles feature side-entry, rear-entry, power, and manual ramp options. The company also purchases WAVs outright and accepts trade-ins.
2. Mobility Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of wheelchair and scooter lifts, transfer seats, driving aids (hand controls, foot controls, steering aids), wheelchair securement systems, mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, and home accessibility solutions (stair lifts, pool lifts, wheelchair ramps, vertical platform lifts).
3. Vehicle Service and Maintenance: Service center operations including preventative maintenance, 24/7 service, and extended protection plans for vehicles and mobility equipment.
4. Vehicle Rentals: Short- and long-term rental of wheelchair accessible vehicles, including airport transportation arrangements. Supports Try Before You Buy and The Easy Way Home programs.
5. Commercial Fleet Sales and Leasing: Sale and lease of commercial wheelchair accessible vehicles and ADA-compliant vans to businesses including Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT), senior living, and non-profit organizations. Includes commercial mobility equipment installation and service.
6. Financing and Extended Protection: Facilitates financing through partner lenders and offers extended service contracts and protection plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Access is a nationwide wheelchair accessible vehicle and mobility equipment dealer that sells, installs, rents, services, and finances accessible vans, lifts, transfer seats, driving aids, securement systems, mobility scooters/powerchairs, and home accessibility solutions from manufacturers such as BraunAbility, VMI, Harmar, Bruno, Pride Mobility, and Adapt Solutions. The company serves individual consumers with disabilities and veterans through 45+ retail showrooms, and operates a dedicated commercial department serving NEMT, senior living, and non-profit fleet buyers.

Product overview

United Access is a mobility equipment dealer offering wheelchair accessible vehicles and related accessibility products. The core product line centers on wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) featuring conversions of popular minivans (Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey) and full-size vans (Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster) from conversion manufacturers BraunAbility and VMI. These vehicles come in side-entry, rear-entry, power, and manual ramp configurations. The product portfolio spans across multiple interconnected categories: vehicle seating solutions (BraunAbility Turny seats, transfer boards), driving aids (hand controls, foot controls, steering solutions), wheelchair and scooter lifts (Harmar, Bruno, BraunAbility brands), mobility scooters and powerchairs (Pride Mobility), home accessibility solutions (stair lifts, pool lifts, ramps), wheelchair securement systems (Q'STRAINT, Sure-Lok), and commercial mobility products for ADA transportation and medical transport. The company also provides supporting services including vehicle financing, rental programs, service center maintenance, and grants/funding assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) New, used, and certified pre-owned wheelchair accessible vehicles in side-entry, rear-entry, power, and manual ramp configurations. Includes conversions of Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Ford Transit, and RAM ProMaster from BraunAbility and VMI. Sold to individual consumers, veterans, and commercial fleet buyers.
• Commercial Mobility Products and ADA Vans Business-focused wheelchair accessible vans and SUVs for commercial fleets, non-emergency medical transport, ambulette medical transportation, and ADA-compliant transportation services. Sold and leased to enterprise customers including NEMT providers, senior living operators, and non-profits.
• Wheelchair Vehicle Seating (Transfer Seats and Transfer Boards) Transfer seats and boards providing safe access into vehicles for wheelchair users who transfer from their wheelchair into the original vehicle seat. Includes BraunAbility Turny Evo, Turny Manual, Turny Orbit, and Adapt Solutions LINK/Asento powered and manual turning seats.
• Wheelchair Vehicle Driving Aids Driving aids prescribed in collaboration with a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS), including hand controls (Creative Controls), foot controls, and steering aids/devices that enable individuals with disabilities to safely operate vehicles.
• Wheelchair and Scooter Lifts Vehicle-mounted interior and exterior lifts for transporting wheelchairs and scooters from Harmar (AL100, AL215, AL225, AL300, AL425, AL435, AL500, AL560, AL580, AL6000, AL690, Multiview backup cameras), Bruno (Big Lifter, Joey, Out-Sider, Curb-Sider, Chariot), and BraunAbility (Century platform lift). Includes occupied person lifts such as the Milford Person Lift.
• Motorized Scooters and Electric Wheelchairs Power scooters and motorized wheelchairs for individuals with limited mobility, including Pride Mobility Jazzy Air 2, Jazzy EVO 614HD, Jazzy Carbon, Go-Go Elite Traveller, Go-Go Sport, Go-Go Carbon, Go Chair, Revo, Victory LX Sport, Baja Bandit, and Passport models.
• Wheelchair Securement Systems Securement and restraint systems from Q'STRAINT, Sure-Lok, and EZ Lock that safely anchor wheelchairs and scooters within vehicles during transport.
• Home Accessibility Solutions Home accessibility equipment including Bruno stair lifts (Elite Straight, Curved, Elan), Harmar stair lifts (CSL500 Helix Curved, SL300, SL600) and vertical platform lifts (Highlander), portable folding wheelchair ramps, modular permanent wheelchair ramps, and pool lifts (Admiral Pool Lift, Ranger 2 Pool Lift).
• Service Center and Vehicle Maintenance Industry-certified technician services for vehicle service, equipment installation, driving aids, lifts, and routine maintenance. Includes preventative maintenance packages ($99 Preventative Maintenance; $49 Mobility Equipment Preventative Maintenance) and 24/7 service availability.
• Wheelchair Van Rentals Short- and long-term wheelchair accessible vehicle rentals with airport transportation arrangements available at all United Access locations.
• Try Before You Buy Program Rental program allowing customers to test drive wheelchair accessible vehicles before purchase commitment.
• Extended Protection Plans Extended service contracts and protection plans to protect mobility equipment and vehicle investments.
• WAV Financing Financing options specifically designed for wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobility equipment, including special financing offers (e.g., 3.99% APR or $2,000 incentive on select Chrysler/Toyota models) and lease programs (e.g., 2026 Lease Event). 90 Days No Payment financing is available.
• Grants and Funding Assistance Assistance connecting customers with grants, funding programs, and charitable organizations to help afford mobility equipment, including programs like Bridge to Mobility and Help Our Military Heroes.
• Veterans Support Services Specialized assistance for veterans including VA financing coordination, veteran-specific grants (such as Help Our Military Heroes), and dedicated veteran support resources to navigate the VA purchasing process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 wheelchair accessible vans donated to families through Houston Children's Charity since 2015, changing over 200 lives.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• WesternU College of Health SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026United Access participated in WesternU's annual Pediatric and Neuro Wheelchair and Assistive Technology Extravaganza and EXPO. The event provided hands-on training for future healthcare professionals including DPT, PA, and medical sciences students through interactive demonstrations with assistive devices.
• Triumph FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2026Community organization providing education and resources for individuals with neurological conditions at the WesternU assistive technology event. United Access participates in community events alongside organizations like Triumph Foundation and ALS Network to expand awareness of assistive technologies.
• ALS NetworkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2026Community organization providing education and resources for individuals with neurological conditions at the WesternU assistive technology event, expanding students' awareness of assistive technologies available for patient populations.
• Houston Children's CharitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Longstanding partnership through the Chariots for Children program since 2015. United Access provides wheelchair accessible vans donated to underprivileged, abused, and disabled children in the Houston area. Over 200 vans donated through this program; 48 vans provided in 2023 alone. United Access teams in Houston and Pasadena deliver vans and guide families through vehicle usage. The program has awarded 283 life-altering chariots total since 1996.
• United Spinal AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Adam Lane, General Manager of United Access Oklahoma City, has served on the United Spinal Association board since 2008. United Access supports United Spinal through fundraising and awareness. United Access is a corporate supporter of the disability advocacy organization.
• BraunAbilityflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUnited Access is branded as Part of the BraunAbility Family. BraunAbility is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions (BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, etc.) and mobility equipment (Turny seats, lifts, securement systems). United Access distributes BraunAbility products exclusively and serves as a branded retail channel. United Access's corporate privacy and terms references indicate it is affiliated with The Braun Corporation/BraunAbility. Contact address is shared with BraunAbility (Carmel, IN).
• VMI (Vantage Mobility International)coreTechnology or IntegrationUnited Access distributes VMI-converted wheelchair accessible vehicles including VMI Chrysler Pacifica Northstar with Access360 Power In-Floor Ramp, VMI Honda Odyssey Northstar, and VMI Toyota models. VMI is a key conversion manufacturer alongside BraunAbility.
• HarmarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Access is an authorized dealer for Harmar mobility lifts including AL100, AL215, AL225, AL300, AL425, AL435, AL815, AL825, AL835, AL500, AL560, AL580, AL6000, AL690, and Multiview backup cameras, as well as Harmar stair lifts (CSL500 Helix Curved, SL300, SL600) and vertical platform lifts (Highlander).
• BrunocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Access distributes Bruno products including Big Lifter, Joey Scooter Powerchair Lift, Out-Sider, Curb-Sider, Lifter, Out-Rider Hoist, Chariot (exterior lifts), Elite Straight, Curved, Elan (stair lifts), and Residential Vertical Platform Lift.
• Pride MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Access offers Pride Mobility products including Jazzy Air 2, Jazzy EVO 614HD, Jazzy Carbon, Go-Go-Elite Traveller, Go-Go Sport, Go-Go Carbon, Go Chair, Revo, Victory LX Sport, Baja Bandit, and Passport portable wheelchair.
• Adapt SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Access distributes Adapt Solutions transfer seating products including LINK seat, Speedy Lift (interior wheelchair carrier), Asento XL Seat (transfer board), and XL-BASE Seat (turning transfer seat).
• NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Access is a NMEDA QAP (Quality Assurance Program) certified dealer. NMEDA certification ensures dealers meet safety and quality standards for mobility equipment installations. United Access highlights NMEDA certification as a key trust indicator for customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corp: Ride-Away is a multi-state mobility equipment dealer and installer offering wheelchair accessible vehicles, hand controls, transfer seats, and wheelchair lifts across the East Coast and Midwest. It directly competes with United Access in the consumer accessibility market with a comparable showroom-and-service model.
• Freedom Motors USA: Freedom Motors USA manufactures and sells wheelchair accessible vehicles including rear-entry and side-entry conversions of multiple minivan and SUV platforms. It is a direct competitor in both the consumer WAV market and the commercial accessibility market.
• AMS Vans: AMS Vans is a wheelchair accessible vehicle dealer and converter specializing in new and used WAV sales, rentals, and adaptive equipment installation. It is a direct competitor in the consumer and commercial WAV market with similar full-service offerings.
• MobilityWorks: MobilityWorks is one of the largest wheelchair accessible vehicle and mobility equipment dealers in the U.S., operating a comparable multi-state retail showroom footprint with sales, rentals, service, and commercial fleet offerings. It is the closest direct competitor to United Access by virtue of its national reach and similar full-stack dealer model.
• Rollx Vans: Rollx Vans is a wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer and dealer offering new and used WAVs (minivans and full-size vans) directly to consumers nationally. It competes head-on with United Access in consumer WAV sales through its own production and direct shipping model.
• Driverge Vehicle Innovations: Driverge Vehicle Innovations designs, manufactures, and sells wheelchair accessible vehicles, paratransit vans, and commercial mobility solutions. It competes with United Access in both the consumer WAV market and the commercial NEMT/ADA fleet market.

Broad incumbents

• Vantage Mobility International (VMI): VMI is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions (Chrysler Pacifica Northstar, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna) and a key supply partner to United Access. It also operates its own dealer channels and commercial fleet programs, making it both a critical partner and a competitor for end-customer sales.
• National Seating & Mobility: National Seating & Mobility (NSM) is a national provider of complex rehabilitation, mobility, and accessibility solutions including power wheelchairs, seating systems, and home accessibility products. It overlaps with United Access on the mobility equipment side but focuses more on home-based medical equipment than WAV sales.
• BraunAbility: BraunAbility is the parent company and leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions in North America. While it operates as the OEM and supplies United Access, it also runs its own dealership and direct channels, making it both a strategic affiliate and an adjacent player in the broader mobility products market.

Regional players

• Superior Van & Mobility: Superior Van & Mobility is a multi-state mobility dealer primarily serving the Midwest and South with wheelchair accessible vehicles, adaptive equipment, and home accessibility solutions. It directly competes with United Access in overlapping geographies with a similar full-service dealer model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unitedaccess
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitedaccessllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-access

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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