My name is John Mullins and I became an incomplete quadriplegic in 1975. After rehab I was fullly employed for more than 27 years and during this time I drove my self to and from work every day in the family sedan.

All these years of lifting myself in and out eventually resulted in my shoulder rotator cuffs wearing out and it caused my retirement as I could no longer, even with assistance at both ends, continue to make this effort and endure the constant pain. I was able to work from home for two more years and hardly ever drove during this time which was very confining and frustrating.

When I became aware of the van conversions that PME were carrying out I contacted Bill Georgas and instantly saw that this would be a solution for me. I can now say that after having my van for four years I am more independent than I ever was at any time over the previous 30 plus years.

I can come and go as I please as often as I like visiting family and friends and shopping is almost a daily occurrence which I enjoy pain free. If this option had been available to me earlier I probably would not have retired when I did so I can only say this is a means of independence that I recommend to everyone and do it before the shoulders give out!

John