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ACCESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Given that 7.6 million working age people in the UK have a disability, many of whom can and want to work, it’s reasonable to expect diverse teams...
CHAIR USER-DRIVERS
There are two kinds of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle conversions for drivers who use a wheelchair. Firstly, there is transfer to an adapted...
PASSENGER WAVS
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles can be modified in many ways to suit your needs. Here are some of the various features available and what they do:...
WHEELCHAIR LOADING
As many of us know, wheelchairs are not always the easiest of items to lift. A wheelchair hoist can be fitted in the boot making your car a...
REHABILITATION WITH VR
When we think of virtual reality (VR), we tend to think of gaming and entertainment and as a commercial area that is constantly evolving, it is...
SMART CITIES AND INCLUSION
Technology is moving at an incredible pace, and much of the talk about smart cities discusses how sensors, automation and energy-efficient...
CHAIR/CAR TRANSFER
Transferring from wheelchair to car can be helped by using a few adaptations. A transfer board, possibly used with a swivel seat can be just what...
ASSISTIVE TECH POTENTIAL.
According to research, over 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning difficulty. This means that children and adults who have a learning...
CHOOSING AN ELECTRIC POWERCHAIR.
Obviously, when it comes to mobility, there is no ‘one size fits all’. You may think a mobility scooter ideal, or you may consider an electric...
NO MORE FLAT BATTERIES FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
Electric retractors are used for convenience as front tie downs where space is limited to secure a wheelchair and they are operated directly from...
YOUR WAV SHORTLIST
So, you’ve narrowed down your shortlist and you’re ready to decide. Now it’s time for the all-important test drive as this really will inform...
ANTI-MOTION SICKNESS TECH
Using an algorithm to generate a “wellness score,” for each passenger, one company has developed anti-motion sickness technology. According to...