A knowledgebase for everything concerning accessibility in and around cars.
We know pretty much everything about accessible vehicles and car adaptation. This is the place where we share our expertise with you. Find out what is possible and what kind of solution could be useful for a person with a certain type of disability.
Vehicle adaptation in 4 simple steps
Our Carony and Turny have been vital for Alfred to travel independently. Smooth transfers from his wheelchair into the family car are no longer a challenge.
When taking care of people with disabilities or seniors, taking care of yourself is just as important. Here are a few helpful thoughts for you who help people with reduced mobility in and around vehicles.
Disabled drivers often encounter difficulties when charging their vehicles. We want to raise awareness about the design of charging stations. Ensuring that those responsible for setting up new stations are aware of the problems that disabled drivers may face.
We've selected 5 cars that all have different features that make them best in class for certain adaptations or uses.
The purpose of this guide is to let you know that almost everyone can drive. Perhaps the toughest obstacle to overcome is knowing that what you believe to be impossible, is in fact possible.
Once in the car seat, the Turny Evo lifts her into the car. For those standing next to Emilia, you cannot mistake the smile on her face for anything but pure delight.
When transporting an unoccupied wheelchair or mini scooter, it needs to be loaded into the car. There's a wide range of different stowage systems available for this purpose. In this article, we look at wheelchair hoists. Hoists can be located in the luggage compartment or in a dedicated rooftop box.
Transferring from a wheelchair into a car seat isn't as straightforward as transferring from a wheelchair to a chair. Getting the body over the sill and into the seat requires far more upper body strength and stability. Both the Seat lift and the Transfer board are designed to assist by keeping the transfer short and simple.
If you want to get inside a vehicle while staying seated in your wheelchair, you have two options, a ramp or a wheelchair lift. Both options are well proven and popular for different reasons.
In this article, we will compare two common solutions for wheelchair drivers, the gas ring and hand controls. We look at their differences and similarities with the hope to help you decide what would work best for you.
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