For most people living with a disability, wheelchair accessible cars are crucially important when seeking independence. Not only does having a wheelchair accessible car make everyday tasks more convenient, it can also be a central tool to overcoming barriers to accessibility; much like how your wheelchair in that respect. The need for a wheelchair accessible […]

Whether you’re a driver or not, it’s not much of a secret that driving is a very complex task, both mentally and physically. It’s no different for disabled drivers, but we do have a whole lot of unique challenges to overcome, even before we sit behind the wheel. To be completely honest, I’m not a […]

If aids were some sort of inanimate influencers, wheelchairs would surely be the top influencing dog. Not far behind in this popularity pageant are scooters, beds and lifters. However, there is one unsung hero of this aid world. Forever humble, yet unparalleled in its simplicity and versatility – meet the rollator. Rollator or walker? Let’s […]

With technology at our fingertips, times have never been so good when it comes to improving accessibility within our lives. As people become more connected than ever, ingenious and inventive apps are helping to expand people’s lives, improve inclusivity, and aid in the participation of new activities.  For disabled people, too, apps can be life […]

There are many things we all take for granted. In fact, almost everything we consider a part of our daily routine is taken for granted most of the time. This is also true for us, folks with disabilities – we never think much about our day-to-day stuff no matter how testing it may be. At […]

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. Wheelchair vehicles can also be affordable.  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 […]

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 […]