Disability signs come in various shapes, sizes and colors, and almost every type of disability or group of disabilities has its own symbol. However, one disability sign speaks accessibility above all others, as it’s become one of our strongest advocates. When talking about diversity of disability signs, we must mention the crossed-out ear and crossed-out […]

Many people believe that adapting their cars for wheelchair users will be an expensive and time-consuming process, but this isn’t always true With the right advice, and we aim to provide just that, adapting your vehicle to be accessible can be a relatively simple process, with the amazing reward of having a fully inclusive vehicle […]

I’ve been a wheelchair user my entire life which, mind you, is no short time – 34 years are already behind me. And, as probably most of us folks with some kind of disability, I’ve had to talk about our problems countless times. Doesn’t matter if you count yourself as an advocate and an activist […]

Robert makes a modest living on the shores of Lake Victoria – when passengers arrive in Buikwe by boat, he carries their luggage on his back Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, West of Kenya and East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is in the heart of the Great Lakes region, and […]

Christmas is a time for family, good food, sharing memories, and generally just celebrating all that we have to be grateful for – but where in the guide book on ‘how to do Christmas’ does it say that you need to do all of this within the confines of your family home? Many people consider […]

How long do mobility scooter batteries last is a common question both in store and online. But before you ask the question, read on, because we’ll try and answer all the queries you may have. The answer, like most answers, is not that straightforward and relies on a number of things. In this blog we’ll […]

As one of the main financial, commercial and tourist centres of the world, there’s no wonder plenty of us love visiting London, or are curious about seeing it for the first time.   But for those of us who are wheelchair users, a little more planning and preparation is required (as with any amount of […]

Whether you’re looking to buy a new wheelchair, or need support fixing or upgrading your current one, knowing where to look for wheelchair services and support in your area is really important. Keep reading below for some hints and tips that we hope you find helpful. Do your research New and brilliant wheelchair designs and […]

If you’ve ever travelled around the world in a wheelchair or with any other form of disability, like I have, then you’ll have no doubt been faced with numerous complications along the way – as attitudes to disability differ massively.  Just when you thought that everything would be perfectly fine within a western cultural setting […]

Some of the issues that can arise for a disabled traveller, are much like the same issues that might occur in day-to-day life. Problems with accessibility, attitudes towards disability, plane travel and more. So, find out the top 5 problems when travelling with a wheelchair to be ready to face them. Seeing as that I […]