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Our aim is to become the complete guide to everything and anything accessible - for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility. From personal experience - find out more about us here - we understand the importance of what 'wheelchair accessible' involves and how sometimes it can be difficult to find. The Accessible Planet is growing every day and we are confident we will soon have everything that you need.
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Invictus Active Trainer
Designed specifically for wheelchair users the Invictus Active Trainer improves your fitness, balance and technique enabling you to lose weight and achieve your fitness goals – used in the home, gym or clinic it is helping people Worldwide.
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Freewheel Wheelchair Attachment
Fantastic device that easily attaches to the front of your wheelchair. If you have ever experienced the caster wheels ‘digging in’ or making life difficult then the FreeWheel attachment is what you need.
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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV) – If you are searching for a car with wheelchair access then we can help you find the perfect WAV to meet your needs.
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Browse through our holiday section to get the best info on accessible holidays, cruises, activities and all sorts of breaks and leisure.
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26 Sep
What items are VAT-free for disabled people?
Some items are VAT-free for disabled people. Here we will explain exactly what VAT-free means. Also, everything you need to know about which items this includes and who qualifies. What does VAT-free mean? VAT-free means that the company you are buying a product from will not charge you the value-added tax. No refunds are given on VAT payments. If you are entitled to purchase VAT-free goods, the supplier simply does not charge you the VAT or pay it to the government. Most products in the UK currently carry 20-percent VAT for individuals. For businesses, the rate is higher. Some products have a lower rate. The money gained from VAT goes to the central government. For a product to be sold to an individual without VAT both the product and the person must meet certain criteria. Products that are VAT-free for disabled people. Disabled people pay VAT on most products just like everyone one else. However, a disabled person can purchase without paying VAT, a product that is specifically designed to be used by disabled people. Also, products that are essential for the comfort, safety, or mobility of a disabled person. Here are some products that you can purchase without paying […]
26 Sep
Which wheelchair is easiest to push
Which wheelchair is easiest to push? These are the three things that determine how easy any wheelchair is to push. First, the type of wheelchair. Secondly, the way the chair is set up. And finally, the tyres. An active user wheelchair will give you much greater pushing power than a basic chair. What is an active user wheelchair? An active user wheelchair is one that a person who can self-propel uses. They are lightweight and manoeuvrable. There are many different makes, models, and styles. You can personalise most of these chairs so that they fit your body perfectly. This is most important in determining which wheelchair is easiest to push. You must take careful measurements of your body so you can order your chair to meet your exact size and shape. Seat and backrest heights and widths can vary, as can the size of the frame and the wheels. A made-to-measure customised active wheelchair will give you far greater pushing power, comfort, and safety than a standard one-size-fits-all chair. Correct chair set up Active user wheelchairs also have adjustments that fine-tune the chair to your needs. You can adjust the angle of the seat or the backrest and change the […]
26 Sep
How to lose weight with limited mobility
If you need to lose weight with limited mobility, it can be a challenge. With limited lower body movement, it can be difficult to get a real workout. Yet, aerobic activity is what you need to lose weight. Getting regular exercise that increases your heart rate and burns calories should be your goal. So, here [...]
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