WHERE ARE WE UP TO WITH SELF DRIVING VEHICLES?
The terms ‘self-driving cars’ and ‘driverless’ cars aren’t actually as interchangeable as people might think. The Society of Automotive Engineers...
45 YEARS OF THE MOBILITY SCHEME
The Motability Scheme charity has been enabling people throughout the UK to use their qualifying mobility allowance to lease a new car,...
Choosing a sports wheelchair
When choosing a wheelchair for general mobility, users tend to consider the frequency of use, comfort, cost, maintenance, and repair, where it...
DRIVING WITH ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is a common condition causing pain and inflammation in a joint that affects around 10 million people of all ages in the UK, a number...
A GUIDE TO VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS
Travelling in a vehicle over any distance can be challenging so expert wheelchair accessible vehicle providers offer adaptations tailored to...
DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER
Driving in winter inevitably means that bad weather can make driving more hazardous and especially so for drivers with disabilities and WAV...
Time for inclusive design
The aim of inclusive or universal design is to make changes to items, objects, or places so they are inclusive, accessible, and usable for the...
Inclusive cycling with adaptive bikes
For people looking for inclusive ways to cycle, adaptive bikes can vary from adult trikes, to motorised recumbents, to handcycles, to tandems,...
MOBILITY EQUIPMENT SALES
Should there be a consistent standard of training for people selling within the mobility industry? When it comes to any purchase, we all hope to...
WHEN WILL WE ACCEPT DRIVERLESS CARS?
Research suggests that currently, more than half the public has a cautious attitude when it comes to self-driving cars to the extent that they...
THE CHALLENGES FACING ELECTRIC MOBILITY
As the shift to increased mainstream electric vehicle use gains momentum, it appears to be a more difficult transition for users of adapted...
MAXIMISING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
As some public places, parts of the countryside, and beaches become more accessible, previously off-limits destinations are becoming more within...