About Us
The Organisation Europeene de Constructeurs des Vehicules Accessibles (OECVA) represents 15 Europe-based manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV's).
OECVA was formed in 2012 by a group of WAV manufacturers interested in improving regulation for WAV's throughout Europe.
Our common bonds are the European vehicles we convert to wheelchair access and the regulatory framework of European Automotive legislation. In 2007 wheelchair accessible vehicles were first recognised as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV's) in European Automotive law and members of OECVA, through the UK trade association WAVCA, were instrumental n achieving this.
OECVA also works with industry stakeholders throughout Europe including National and International Standards bodies on related interests.
It is important to the industry and our disabled customers that innovation and quality improvements can thrive whilst the cost of regulation is kept proportionate.
OECVA was formed in 2012 by a group of WAV manufacturers interested in improving regulation for WAV's throughout Europe.
Our common bonds are the European vehicles we convert to wheelchair access and the regulatory framework of European Automotive legislation. In 2007 wheelchair accessible vehicles were first recognised as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV's) in European Automotive law and members of OECVA, through the UK trade association WAVCA, were instrumental n achieving this.
OECVA also works with industry stakeholders throughout Europe including National and International Standards bodies on related interests.
It is important to the industry and our disabled customers that innovation and quality improvements can thrive whilst the cost of regulation is kept proportionate.
Organisation
OECVA is a member-led organisation, run by a committee elected by the Members. Appointed delegates represent Member Companies and consider relevant issues and take decisions in relation to the OECVA strategy. Members elect a Committee and a Chairman annually at the AGM.
Day to day activities are overseen by OECVA's Secretariat. Technical expertise comes from specialist working groups which are made up of experts from the member companies and, by invitation, to experts in various related fields
Day to day activities are overseen by OECVA's Secretariat. Technical expertise comes from specialist working groups which are made up of experts from the member companies and, by invitation, to experts in various related fields
