Splash-resistant wheelchairs can handle light exposure to water such as rain, while waterproof wheelchairs are designed to prevent water ingress even during full submersion, offering much higher protection for both manual and electric models. Splash-Resistant WheelchairsSplash-resistant (or water-resistant) wheelchairs are built to withstand minor, incidental contact with water. For electric wheelchairs, this typically means they […]
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International Wheelchair Day reminds us that mobility isn’t one-size-fits-all — and that wheels deserve far more appreciation than they get. For many people, a wheelchair isn’t a symbol of limitation but freedom, independence, and the ability to move through the world on their own terms (and occasionally overtake slow walkers without meaning to). The day […]
I just recently found out that it is illegal for wheelchair users to roam the streets without lights. The Highway Code is a set of information, advice, guides and mandatory rules for road users in the United Kingdom. Its objective is to promote road safety and applies to all road users including pedestrians, horse riders […]
Disability, belonging, fitting in, and inclusion are all important concepts that relate to creating a more equitable and inclusive society. While they are related, they each have distinct meanings. Disability refers to a physical or mental impairment that limits a person’s ability to perform certain tasks or activities. It is important to recognize that disability is […]
When buying a new wheelchair, there are many types to consider. Wheelchair assessments can be quite stressful when applying for a new wheelchair as frequent as every four years. It makes it worse when able bodied assessors are trying to tell what you need and don’t need. In fact the only reason why I got […]
This article was written in conjunction with the Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SHASBAH) charity and the PURSUN in Leeds to raise awareness about pressure ulcers.
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.A: My name is Daniella Jade Lowe. I am a university graduate with a BA degree focused on History and Politics from the University of Bradford, England. Journalism and Politics are my passion. I am an emerging Journalist, Politician and Disability Advocate. My motive behind doing this was […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe Voting with a disability can be quite a tedious but rewarding experience. We often suffer marginalised politics for a marginalised people. The Electoral Voting Commission in the UK offers Accessible Voting for all. They endorse voting through accessibility videos: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessible-voting-for-all. First of all, you must register to vote, but only once […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe Wheelchair users in the UK are being overcharged indiscriminately by various taxi firms. According to previous articles printed by the Telegraph and Argus newspaper, this is a situation that has been recurring for over three years. Despite previous campaigns to end this madness, it has relentlessly continued. As a disabled citizen, […]
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