Wheelaway's Blog

A blog discussing everything related to wheelchair accessibility. From working in the industry for 10+ years, we have gathered some of the best practices, tips, lessons and information from our clients and from our  experience having family members with a disability regarding accessible travel, wheelchair models, obstacles to accessibility, wheelchair accessible vehicles, and lots more.

We hope you enjoy reading our articles and that they are of some benefit to you and your livelihood. If there is anything you would like us to write about or have any feedback please contact us.

Wheelchair Accessible Travel

Travel is an exciting adventure that allows us to explore new places and cultures. However, for those who use wheelchairs, traveling can present a unique set of challenges. From inaccessible buildings to difficult transportation options, wheelchair users often face significant barriers when it comes to travel. In this article, we’ll explore some tips and advice …

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Wheelchair Accessibility

Why is Wheelchair Accessibility important? Wheelchair Accessibility is a basic human right and an essential component of inclusivity and diversity. People in a wheelchair should have equal access to Melbourne because everyone deserves the opportunity to participate fully in society, regardless of their physical abilities. Working in the disability sector for over 10 years in …

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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for Hire in NSW & Victoria

As a company that hires out wheelchair accessible vehicles, we understand the challenges faced by individuals with mobility limitations when it comes to transportation. That’s why we offer a range of options for those in need of a wheelchair accessible vehicle for hire near them in NSW and Victoria.  Types of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for …

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Wheelchair Accessible

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 …

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The iBOT Wheelchair: A Revolutionary Mobility Device

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

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 …

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