Wheelchairs incorporate lots of different bits and pieces. Do you know which wheelchair spares you should have in the house, just in case? This article will look in detail at the wheelchair spares that are available, and how to manage them. Wheelchair Parts Need Replacing Have you ever found yourself with a deflated tyre […]

If you are a carer or if you know someone who is, you will be fully aware of the hard work involved in the caring process. The responsibility is huge, and you also have to deal with the fact that there is a large time investment. If the person being cared for is someone who […]

Having been a wheelchair user for the last fifteen years and having stayed in lots of disabled holiday accommodation, I have used my fair share of accessible – and not so accessible – bathrooms.  There have been ones with wonderful transfer-height toilets, clever automatic taps and flushes, and funky hand dryers.  There have also been […]

Finding accommodation to suit your style, needs and budget can be tough for any holiday maker or business jet setter. Multiply that difficulty several times if you are in need of accessible and inclusive accommodation through a disabled holiday directory that is going to make your trip, rather than break it. I would love to […]

In November 1995, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) was passed in the UK parliament. What many people do not realise is that, far from being a dry legislative act with little impact on real people, the Disability Discrimination Act was created and passed as a result of years of pressure and activism from disability rights campaigners. […]

For disabled and elderly people, getting in and out of the bath can be a difficult task. Slippery surfaces can be dangerous for anyone with mobility or balance problems, and the fear of falling can also be a barrier. Fortunately, there are many ways to make bathing and showering safe and comfortable, including disabled baths […]

Sitting in wet clothes is no fun at all. Wearing wheelchair rain covers that don’t suit you is only marginally better, but thankfully, fashion designers have created some wheelchair covers that actually look good on people. Now you can stay dry and feel good too! So, before the next downpour strikes, let’s review the choices […]

Wheelchairs are wonderful devices for helping people to get around when they otherwise would not be able to. They offer transport and make the world accessible, allowing people to get out and about either on their own or with company. However, the situation is not yet perfect. If somebody is propelling themselves, or if they have trouble […]

As the Paralympics approach, many disabled people are prepared to be inspired to consider taking part in accessible sports. One such option is wheelchair basketball and, if you are keen to start playing the game, you’ll need to understand wheelchair basketball rules. First played in the Rome Paralympic Games in 1960, the game of wheelchair […]

We often hear that disabled people should reach for the skies… but what about reaching for the skis? With the development of equipment that can be used on snow and ice, the sit ski and the mono ski are enabling wheelchair users and other disabled people to fly down mountains at speed. It’s even a […]