Vantage Mobility International (VMI) recently announced an agreement with USAA that will make it easier for USAA members to secure a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Under the agreement, USAA members can apply directly for financing from USAA and access special promotional offers from the USAA Car Buying Service powered by TrueCar, wherever they live in the United States.

The USAA financing program provides loans with competitive terms for acquisition of VMI wheelchair accessible vans through one of VMI’s 200 dealer locations nationwide.

“For over a quarter century, VMI has led the charge to help disabled American veterans regain their mobility with the wheelchair accessible van they deserve,” VMI president Doug Eaton said.

“We’re honored to work with USAA, a leading financial services provider that serves members of the U.S. military, veterans and their families,” Eaton said. “Now USAA members can access a special program for our world-class vehicles that will provide them with financing and exclusive vehicle discounts through our dealers nationwide.”

Under the terms of the agreement USAA members with approved credit can fast track delivery of their Toyota, Honda or Chrysler minivan with a VMI ramp conversion. Approved applicants can use their loan to purchase a new or used wheelchair accessible van at VMI dealerships anywhere in the United States.

Officials added specific terms and loan information and information on the vehicle discount can be found at USAA.com.

“A key aspect of Operation Independence is educating disabled veterans and their caretakers about wheelchair accessible vehicles,” said Jeff Weston, a former U.S. Army Captain and VMI vice president of sales and business development.

“All too often, they’re unaware that VMI specifically engineered a vehicle to help them regain their independence,” Weston said. “Our veteran advocate center will also educate veterans on their government mobility benefits. We will also advise them of the program available through USAA that will allow USAA members to locally procure the WAV that best meets their needs and budget.”

The first step is for a USAA member to visit the USAA Car Buying Service (usaa.com/mobilityvans). The member will then be directed to the VMI customer Advocate Center where the buying and/or financing process will be explained.

“This agreement demonstrates the deep commitment to veterans shared by USAA, TrueCar, VMI and our dealers,” said Tim Barone, VMI chief financial officer and partner. “VMI’s new F&I department and USAA have carefully forged a far-reaching program that was designed to educate, expedite and ease the process of securing a wheelchair accessible vehicle for USAA members. It’s our belief that this will unlock a new life for the men and women who have served our country.”

In 2013, VMI launched its Operation Independence initiative to help veterans achieve independence and gain greater access to life. The manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans founded a veteran advocate center, established relationships with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and AMVETS, instituted the “Star Spangled Salute” contest to give away a van each year to an American veteran and trained its dealer network to educate veterans about their benefits.