London transport nightmare – New travel experiment reveals dire commutes for wheelchair users
The ‘Going the Extra Mile’ experiment enlisted the help of five wheelchair users who tested five popular commuter journeys in London. The study pitted…
Tag: Wheelchair Access
Karma Mobility Launches Its Latest Reclining Manual Wheelchair
The VIP2 is the latest addition to the Karma Mobility portfolio of manual wheelchairs and offers users a superb combination of tilt in space and reclin…
SmartDrive MX2
Further your independence and improve your health with the SmartDrive MX2. This lightweight, walking-speed power-assistance device is simple to operate…
Hollyoaks soap character benefits from adapted wheelchair thanks to NHS staff
A rehab engineer and a therapist from a Merseyside NHS trust have used their skills to adapt a wheelchair for a Hollyoaks actor to carry her on-screen …
Local MP And Service Users Back Charity’s Sensory Garden Appeal
A Birmingham charity which supports visually impaired and disabled people is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its day care service by launching an a…
Buyers’ Guide – Powered Wheelchairs
Buying a powered wheelchair is such a vital decision it’s important to do some research beforehand. There are no independent product tests so this arti…
International Study Reveals Difficulties Faced by Wheelchair Users due to ‘Outdated’ Technology
New international study finds that nine out of ten (90%) wheelchair users in the UK say that they experience pain as a result of their mobility device.…
Interview: Joyce Cook, Chairperson of Level Playing Field
Level Playing Field exists primarily to improve access to disabled sports fans to enjoy live sports. The organisation’s roots are in football but they …
Able Magazine Take to the Ice in Glasgow
Glasgow on Ice this year offers new Accessible Sessions at the ice rink on George Square. Wheelchair users are welcome on the ice rink during general s…