Just like anyone else, those of us with disabilities enjoy both travel and independence, two things that can often prove rather tricky without the correct mode of transport. Admittedly, wheelchair car hire companies can be difficult to find, and the disabled transport world isn’t always easy to navigate. Behold, the top three wheelchair car hire […]

Your wheelchair’s brakes hold your wheelchair stationary and keep you safe, but do you know how to maintain and adjust your wheelchair brakes? Do you know how to spot when it is time to replace them? This article will tell you everything you need to know about your wheelchair brakes and how to keep them in […]

If you’re a disabled individual and you don’t have access to your own vehicle, chances are you’ve probably had to take a taxi on more than one occasion – especially in cities which are generally deemed inaccessible in terms of transportation; such as London. Shockingly, poor access on public transport is one of the main […]

More than meets the eye – somehow that feels like the best way to start this little journey into the world of grab bars. Indeed, few things appear as simple and as humble, and yet manage to provide such a broad array of options which can provide new levels of quality to one’s life. As […]

Unfortunately, the world is not yet as accessible as many of us disabled people would like it to be.  It would be incredible if ramps, automatic doors and hearing loops were in existence everywhere, but that is sadly not yet the case.  So, for us wheelchair users who require access ramps to enter and exit […]

I think about this a lot and, as a guy with disability and a wheelchair user, I always find that disability has very little to do with my weak muscles, but a lot to do with the world we’ve built ourselves, the society which sometimes seems almost too bent on excluding people like me, like […]

A collapsible wheelchair, or folding wheelchairs as they are sometimes known, are very simply wheelchairs that are able to be reduced in size easily to support storage and transportation.  They can be self-propelled or attendant propelled and generally have folding backrests to reduce height and a vertical ‘X frame’ to reduce width. Who benefits? Folding […]

When the time comes to get a new wheelchair there’s certainly lots to think about. What colour spokes should I get? Do I want Spinergy wheels? What will the cushion be like? But what about how wide should a wheelchair be? You’d be forgiven for not giving too much attention to the width of your […]

Pressure sores are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. The more immobile you are, and unable to actively change your position, the more likely you are to experience pressure damage to your skin. A gel cushion for wheelchairs has a significant role in proactive pressure care. Moisture, heat and poor nutrition are three of […]

A power wheelchair gives you the freedom to move around within your environment, and with the vast choices on the market, picking the right one for you, can be a tough decision. One of the most important elements of your new power chair is the type of power drive. What Does Power Drive Mean? The […]