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It was over 20 years ago, when I was a University student, that I first came across a fellow student who used a power wheelchair. She was ever so elegant in an indoor electric wheelchair, manoeuvring efficiently through the university’s residence halls, libraries and lecture theatres. I thought to myself, “Whoa! I have got to have […]

People usually want the freedom to go wherever they choose and to perform various kinds of activities. This is also the case for people with chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury, etc. The difference is, either they can’t do it at all, or it is extremely difficult for them to participate in […]

Being a powered wheelchair user myself, I had never considered the importance of using wheelchair gloves. Until I met a manual wheelchair user and had a brief discussion with him on the subject. He asked me: “Do you know what carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is?”. He kindly explained to me that apart from this serious […]

For people who become disabled and want to continue living in their own home, there is often a problem with the stairs. Unless you live in a bungalow or single-floor apartment, stairs are commonplace in many residential properties, and they can pose problems for disabled or elderly people. Rather than limiting your life to a […]

Looking for some tips about accessible travel and leisure? There’s a whole world out there, and when somebody gets the travel bug, they want to see it all! Whether your passion is sun-soaked beaches surrounded by palm trees, or dusty vineyards in the south of France, whether you dream of adventure holidays in South America […]

Taxis can be an effective way of getting out and about, especially when public transport is difficult to use or not very prevalent. Whether it’s a quick trip to the supermarket, or a tour of the town while on holiday, wheelchair taxis are invaluable for disabled people who want to travel around the country (or […]

Praise be for Invacare wheelchair accessories! They’re absolute lifesavers when your hands are full but you need a crafty cup holder for a pint, or you’re out and about doing the shopping and you need somewhere to put all those purchases. In fact, of all the wheelchair accessories, bags are the best. If you’re yet […]

For somebody who becomes disabled through illness, an accident, or age, it can be very difficult to deal with living in an inaccessible home. If stairs have never been a problem before, or those steps up to your front door never bothered you, it can be a shock to find yourself unable to get around […]

YYou have rights! Considering everything disabled people have to endure, it might not always seem like it, but you really do. That means society has a legal obligation to treat you properly. And if you’re put through a bad experience, you can hold the offending party to account whether you’ve been denied work, a product […]

If you have trouble manoeuvring your large, heavy wheelchair, it might be time to make a change. Switching to a lightweight, compact wheelchairs could help you to get around more easily. While heavier chairs may be more stable, if you can’t propel yourself, or if the chair is too heavy for your family, friends or assistant […]