Losing your independence is one of the biggest fears for many wheelchair users. The prospect of being reliant on others to do the simplest things, or to go anywhere is very restricting. Choosing a self propelled wheelchair (sometimes known as a manual chair) gives you the freedom to get where you need to be without […]

Obtaining a new job is never easy for anyone, but for those who use a wheelchair jobs it can be particularly difficult to find. Let’s see more in deep what needs to be taken into account when you search for wheelchair jobs. Wheelchair jobs: what kind of workplace am I looking for? When searching for […]

Wheelchair cars, also known as a wheelchair accessible vehicles, are those that have adaptation changes needed to fit a wheelchair. Some of them also are adapted for driving while in a wheelchair, their are known as drive from wheelchair vehicles. These are a great way to maintain your autonomy while using a wheelchair. They allow you to travel around without having […]

Read the story of our writer Raya Al-Jadir on wheelchair cushions. Raya is a freelance writer and a member of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Trailblazers who has written for many outlets like Disability horizons or The Huffington Post. You love your wheelchair for many reasons, such as the freedom and independence it offers. However, what happens if […]

Read the story of our writer Raya Al-Jadir and how did a wheelchair bike change her life as a disabled child. Raya is a freelance writer and a member of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Trailblazers who has written for many outlets like Disability horizons or The Huffington Post. The stronger the wheelchair power pack and the […]

For wheelchair users, getting around can require a certain amount of planning and preparation. As well as the obvious – finding accessible routes and locations, and transporting a wheelchair where required –there are extra things to bear in mind that wheelchair accessories can help with. Is it possible to carry a hot drink? What if the weather is […]

Fashion is adapting slowly to the ever changing needs of our diverse society. Suitable wheelchair clothing for wheelchair users is a struggle to find. Although progress is being made there is still a long way to go. Some pieces of clothes, such as gloves for wheelchair users are basic to us, but other more common […]

The freedom to travel, to get where you need to be, whether that is for shopping, or work, or just for fun, is an essential part of life. No­one wants to spend their time stuck at home every day, or to be forced to rely on others to take them where they need to be. This is […]