Integrated accessibility storage system

A vehicle seat and storage system, comprising:

• a vehicle seat including:
• a seat base;
• and
• a seat back extending from the seat base;
• a storage apparatus connected to the seat back, the storage apparatus movable from a stowed position against the seat back to an extended position away from the seat back, the storage apparatus configured to position and secure one or more cargo items;
• and
• a seat motor operably connected to the seat, the seat motor configured to move the seat back from a first position extending upward from the seat base to a second position where the seat back is disposed flat against the seat base;
• wherein the storage apparatus includes:
• an arm connected to the seat back at a first arm end and a second arm end, the arm pivotably connected to the seat back to move from the stowed position to the extended position;
• and
• a latch to secure the arm in the stowed position;
• wherein the one or more cargo items includes one or more wheels, the arm including an arm groove and an arm strap configured to position and secure the one or more wheels.

A method of operating a vehicle seat and storage apparatus, comprising:

• determining a whether a vehicle operator requires use of the storage apparatus, the storage apparatus including:
• an arm connected to the seat back of a vehicle seat at a first arm end and a second arm end, the arm pivotably connected to the seat back to move from a stowed position against the seat back to an extended position away from the seat back;
• and
• a latch to secure the arm in the stowed position;
• moving the seat to a first position where the seat back is moved forward a selected amount;
• releasing the latch to move the arm to the extended position;
• securing one or more cargo items to the arm;
• moving the seat to a second position where the seat back is folded against the seat base;
• and
• moving the seat to a third position where the seat base is moved from a horizontal orientation in the vehicle to a vertical orientation in the vehicle by rotating the seat about a seat pivot;
• wherein the one or more cargo items includes one or more wheels, the arm including an arm groove and an arm strap configured to position and secure the one or more wheels.