Good wheelchair skills have many benefits. However, how do they solve a problem? Problem-solving is the process of overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Problem Solved. Good wheelchair skills solve a …
The Benefits of Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Wheeling forward together, the benefits of Peer-Led wheelchair training for new wheelchair users include mastering the ins and outs of navigating the world on …
Freedom Wheelchair Skills gives clients free assessment calls in preparation for the training. The assessment calls are questions designed to help plan the training. Gathering this information has two advantages. …
Looking up home adaptations. Am I Googling the Wrong Thing? I teach vital wheelchair skills to people who need to improve their skills, and I also share my experience of …
Have you ever played Wheelchair Basketball? People are being offered an opportunity to take up the sport or support their local team. There are teams throughout the UK. The game is …
The importance of keeping fit: It is essential for a wheelchair user to stay fit. There are several obvious benefits to this, including physical and mental health. Keeping fit can …
Wheelchairs for hire. This was laughable news to me. I can not decide whether this service is a good thing or not. Wheelshare, a company based in Israel, has installed …
Are you going to the gig? I attend it every two years. Now that it’s rolled around again, I can’t wait. What Gig am I Referring to? This is referring …
REMAP I used my wheels in London to get Lambeth. REMAP is a charity that helps disabled people become more independent by developing equipment to help with daily tasks such …
Team GB did the County Proud. In 2024, Paris hosted the Paralympic Games, broadcast in more than 160 countries and territories. Team GB did the County Proud, bringing home a …
With excitement building for starting a new school, the last day of the summer holidays is upon us. Not to miss out on family fun, but it seemed sensible to …
What wheelchair sport, if any, would you play? People assume that just because I’m a wheelchair user, I want to be a Paralympian. Surprisingly, I didn’t want to be a …
What a faff! Are Oasis tickets worth the long wait and the cost? Why can’t I sit with my family? As a wheelchair user who enjoys live music and big-scale …
The Paralympics have started. They are a series of international multi-sport events involving athletes with various disabilities. Similar to the Olympic Games, they showcase the athletic abilities of individuals with …
Using my wheelchair on the beach on holiday. I’ve just returned from a holiday in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea, where I used my wheelchair on a beach. Confidently, I explored the …
