Travelling and visiting new places is great fun for everyone, whether it’s visiting a new restaurant, going to the cinema or watching your favourite sports team at a stadium. But these simple activities can present some significant difficultes to wheelchair users.
Simply getting out and about, which many take for granted, can present some significant issues. An appropriately adapted wheelchair accessible vehicle can be a real benefit. In some vehicle adaptations the drivers seat is replaced by the wheelchair which is clamped securely in place. Foot controls including the accelerator, clutch and brakes, are replaced with hand controls.
An alternative form of vehicle adaptation might involve the introduction of a wheelchair lift or ramp in order to make the vehicle accessible. An example is the Nissan NV200 wheelchair accessible vehicles which can be adapted to carry up to 4 people along with the wheelchair user and the driver. Its possible to use your Motability mobility allowance, if you are lucky enough to live in the United Kingdom.
As a wheelchair user it makes sense to make a few checks to ensure that you’ll not meet with disappointment when you get to your destination. Here are just a few questions that you may want to ask before you set off.
Is the building wheelchair accessible? This generally means that they have provided ramps.
Verify that they have wheelchair accessible bathroom facilities? Most public bathrooms aren’t made for wheelchairs so it’s a good idea to check.
Does the building offer elevators or stairs? If you need to access floors above the ground then an accessible elevator is essential.
Are there disabled parkign bays close to the building? The ability to park close to the building is essential.
By taking a few preparatory steps (excuse the pun) you can be sure that your wheelchair will not present restrictions on where you want to go.
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