If you are not a person who has a disability, you may be wondering what exactly is disabled accessible in Melbourne? That’s a good question! Well, there is lots that is disabled accessible in Melbourne, including; the Melbourne Zoo, NGV International, ArtVo, the Australian Sports Museum, ACMI, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Aquarium, Immigration Museum, and the …
Wheelchair Accessibility is a Human Right Did you know that the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) makes it against the law for public places to be inaccessible to people with a disability? This means that places like; Public footpaths and walkways, Educational institutions, Shops and department stores, Cafes, restaurants, pubs, Parks, public swimming pools, public toilets, and pedestrian malls, Hairdressers and beauty salons …
From walking on sand, to walking on ice, not only is the ibot wheelchair able to access terrain usually inaccessible for people in wheelchairs, it can make the person in the wheelchair feel like they are walking right beside their friends and family. Move over normal, boring electric wheelchair…welcome the Ibot Wheelchair! As a company …
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Quickie Iris Tilt-In-Space Wheelchair Analysis & Review: From An Outside Perspective As a company that provides wheelchair accessible vehicle hire in Australia, we are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest wheelchair technologies to offer our clients. One such technology is the Quickie IRIS Tilt-In-Space wheelchair, which we have recently analysed and reviewed …
The Convaid Cruiser Analysis & Review: From An Outside Perspective As a company that hires wheelchair accessible vehicles, we are always excited to hear about equipment that makes life more accessible for people with disability. We heard about the Convaid Cruiser when a friend of ours, who has a child with a disability, came over …
Dancing is a form of expression that brings joy, connection, and freedom of movement to people all over the world. However, for individuals who use wheelchairs, dancing may not always be accessible. But did you know that there is a whole world of wheelchair dancing that celebrates the beauty and artistry of movement regardless of …
We started our business when Paul’s mums became wheelchair bound and we needed to move her out of her nursing home. Taxis were unreliable and so they bought a vehicle to run her around. Through talking to people in the community and hearing that others were struggling with the same issue we decided to begin a …
The travel chair wheelchair has revolutionized the way people with mobility issues travel. These specially designed chairs have made it possible for individuals to move around airports, train stations, and other transport hubs with ease. Despite many destinations becoming more accessible, the physical challenges of traveling can still be daunting, but with travel chair wheelchairs, …
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As a wheelchair user, disabled travel can present some unique challenges, but it shouldn’t stop you from exploring the world. Australia and overseas destinations offer a wealth of opportunities for disabled travellers, from accessible transportation options to hotels with adapted rooms. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the key considerations for disabled travel …
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As a business that provides wheelchair accessible car hire, we understand the importance of providing safe and reliable transportation for people with disabilities. In fact, Wheelaway eventuated when the owners saw a need for this crucial service. Before we started people with disabilities used taxis, had to purchase their own vehicles (which is very expensive!) …
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