Call to ensure wheelchair users are not left behind by the transition to electric vehicles
Motability Operations has unveiled a pioneering passenger wheelchair-accessible electric demonstrator car to encourage car manufacturers to seize an opportunity to ensure that the transition to…
Findings amplify how the EV charging network excludes disabled users
Euan’s Guide’s most recent Access Survey has revealed the electric vehicle (EV) charging network excludes disabled users. The results found 75 percent of disabled people…
OTs can explore the latest WAVs and mobility products at free event
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) specialist Brotherwood's free WAV & Mobility Show will return to Somerset from 10 to 11 May. This year, the event will…
Supply issues cause delays for customers waiting for adapted vehicles
The golbal car market faces challenges which are leading to supply issues, delivery delays and a shortage of many new makes and models, which is…
Spacious and comfortable WAV benefits from new government grant scheme
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) specialist Brotherwood has showcased a new spacious and comfortable vehicle for wheelchair users – the ‘elektron’ conversion for the Vauxhall Vivaro…
Guest article: Is your accessible vehicle equipment up to the job?
Andy Nurrish, Koller Sales Manager In this article, Andy Nurrish, Koller Sales Manager, explores how to know whether the accessible vehicle equipment a client is…
Specialist disabled driver lessons deliver priceless independence to Shari
Part of the Driving Mobility charity network, The Wales Mobility & Driving Assessment Service (WMDAS) has helped Llandudno’s Shari Elvins, 35, to gain independence through…
OTs invited to ‘Lunch and Learn’ CPD event to learn more about specifying a suitable vehicle for wheelchair users
A new free event is being held by the OT Service in coordination with wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) specialist Sirus for occupational therapists on what…
WAV with increased headroom space and six wheelchair positions looks to turn heads at 2019 OT Show
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) specialist Lewis Reed will be showcasing the “luxury” Mercedes V-Class Grande on stand G42 at this year’s OT Show and is…
86 percent of local authorities in England have less than one wheelchair accessible taxi per 1,000 people, new research shows
In the UK, 1,300 people a month search for ‘wheelchair accessible taxi’ on Google, according to data found using online visibility and marketing tool SEM…