Playing a wheelchair sport is life changing – it’s not about getting to the Paralympics (although that could be your aim!) – but about getting active and meeting new people. There are many different sports available and you can use the widget below to find a club near you…
Parasport have a good website and aim to make it easier for members of the public to take up disability sport by providing information about sports and sporting opportunities in local areas.
Your sense of style is evident. It’s heightened by our new colours. Whether you’re bold, sophisticated, or edgy, these tints are sure to fit your style. Avoid following current trends. Put them there and show who you really are. Wheelchair perception was altered by QUICKIE.When they were dull, we added colour, turning wheelchairs into blank canvases for individual creativity. We’re doing it again now, this time with carefully chosen colours that mirror, complement, and coordinate you. Examine looks based on actual personalities, such as bold, polished, outdoory, and more. Choose the style that best suits you. Have you thought of something yet? Utilise our colour visualiser to customise your wheelchair to your liking. Read More
Carbon fibres are tiny filaments made mostly of carbon atoms that are smaller than a human hair. Thousands of filaments are gathered and either used separately or woven together to create cloth. Since its discovery in 1958, carbon fibre has revolutionised a wide range of industries, including wheelchairs and high-end athletic goods and aerospace. One of the top 20 engineering feats of the 20th century, according to the National Academy of Engineering, is the development of composite materials, which includes carbon fibre. Why is carbon fibre used to make a manual wheelchair, and what clinical uses does it have? Your best option for manual mobility should be carbon fibre due to its numerous applications and the answers to these questions. Read More
In response to residents’ concerns about people blocking access to dropped kerbs, Solihull Council has decided to adopt new parking enforcement powers. From Monday 5 September, people who park in front of dropped kerbs and block access will be issued with a fine of £70. This will be reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days. The fines are being introduced following a review of the council’s parking services strategy, which took place in July. This identified that there was scope to issue a £70 Penalty Charge Notice to any motorist who obstructs a pedestrian dropped kerb where tactile paving is present. Read More
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