Sunrise Medical
Accessible travel: Aids for more mobility and freedom
23.09.2024
Traveling is one of the best experiences in life. But for people with disabilities, there are often barriers to overcome that others don't even notice. This makes it all the more important for the travel industry to focus more and more on inclusive solutions. Fortunately, there are now numerous innovations that make traveling much easier for people with limited mobility.
PARAVAN
Mobility of the future: focus on accessible car conversions and emission-free drives
20.09.2024
The mobility of the future will not only be shaped by technological progress, but also by social changes. For people with disabilities, it is crucial that the transition to zero-emission vehicles also takes their mobility needs into account.
KADOMO
Individual vehicle conversion at KADOMO
18.09.2024
The company KADOMO converts vehicles so that people with physical disabilities can be mobile. The team provides advice on adapting driving licenses, customizes vehicle technology and helps people to get around safely.
EXOTEK
Freedom on four wheels: How the Exoquad makes nature accessible to all
16.09.2024
With steep mountains, lush green forests and thundering waterfalls, Norway's nature offers unique sights. But is there a way for people with limited mobility to experience these fascinating but rough landscapes? Exotek, a small Norwegian company, has developed an answer to this question – the Exoquad.
PARAVAN
Vehicle conversions with a difference: accessible classic cars and boats
12.09.2024
PARAVAN works on individual vehicle conversions every day. The company tries to find a solution for every problem and every physical limitation. The success stories of its customers prove that mobility and the joy of it do not have to be restricted by physical barriers.
Travelling the world with kulturweit
19.08.2024
kulturweit is the international education program of the German Commission for UNESCO. Thanks to funding from the Federal Foreign Office, young people aged 18 and over can get involved in the international network of foreign cultural and educational policy for six or twelve months.
Christoph Klemens
Sabine Klemens – That's how she rolls
14.08.2024
On her travels around the world, Sabine Klemens feels true freedom and lightness. As often as possible, she travels with her family in a caravan and discovers new things - although she still has a few dream destinations to visit. Why her wheelchair should have a parachute and how she rolls otherwise, she tells us on REHACARE.com.
AMF-Bruns
AMF-Bruns: Accessible conversion for comfortable and safe transportation
10.04.2024
From mid-2024, AMF-Bruns will be offering accessible conversions for the new Hyundai STARIA. The futuristic vehicle not only impresses with its design, but also with flexible conversion solutions that enable the safe and comfortable transportation of wheelchair users.
Pride Mobility
Where can you travel with a folding power wheelchair like the Jazzy Carbon?
06.12.2023
Thanks to many features, such as folding capability and airline-compliant lithium battery, the Jazzy Carbon, a lightweight and portable electric wheelchair, is suitable for travel. Pride Mobility has presented a wide variety of ways to travel with the Jazzy Carbon.
European Disability Forum
Revised Regulation on Rail Passenger Rights enters into force
14.08.2023
The updated Regulation on Rail Passenger Rights enters into force on June 7, 2023, enhancing and in some cases strengthening passengers' rights during train travel. The regulation aims to ensure consistent protection for rail passengers in the EU, particularly focusing on those with disabilities.
Timo Hermann | Gesellschaftsbilder.de
From handbike tours to camping holidays – how to manage mobility in leisure time
27.07.2023
Riding a bike or going for a hike at the weekend – what is normal for many can be a great challenge for people with mobility impairments. When participation in social life is impeded, the quality of life often suffers. The effects vary depending on the degree to which people are affected. Thankfully, many companies offer solutions to manage the desire for mobility in leisure activities.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Worry-free travel with medical supplies from Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
17.07.2023
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare offers a variety of medical supplies that make travel easier for people with disabilities. These include foldable wheelchairs as well as specialized medical equipment such as portable oxygen tanks, inhalers and pulse oximeters.
SailWise
Active on vacation – with the right travel offers and the right assistive devices
28.06.2023
Everyone likes to travel. A vacation promises relaxation, action and adventure or simply a break from everyday life. Even if people with disabilities must consider more than people without disabilities when planning a trip, a vacation according to one's own interests is no longer an unreachable goal. The travel industry has a lot to offer these days.
Sunrise Medical
Travel lighter with QUICKIE's lightest folding power wheelchair: Q50 R Carbon
24.05.2023
Sunrise Medical Group announces the launch of the QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon – QUICKIE`s lightest-ever folding power wheelchair with a transport weight of only 14.5 kg*. The folding Q50 R Carbon is easy to transport, store and manoeuvre, providing the perfect solution for people who want to remain active and independent without the worry of heavy and bulky equipment.
ergoflix
Folding electric wheelchairs by ergoflix: adding more joy to life with the right mobility solution
18.04.2023
Autonomy instead of dependency, social inclusion instead of social isolation – that's the motto of ergoflix. Leveraging high levels of motivation and conviction, the medical equipment manufacturer is committed to making it easier to access smart and aesthetic mobility equipment. The company developed a series of foldable electric wheelchair models that promote an active and flexible lifestyle.
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Sascha Scholz – That's how he rolls
11.01.2023
Nowadays, mobility for many people with disabilities means being able to be self-determined in their own car. One prerequisite for this is a driver's license. Which detours and obstacles Sascha Scholz had to overcome to get his license, where he went on his subsequent European tour, and how he rolls otherwise, he tells us on REHACARE.com.
privat
Victoria H. – That's how she rolls
30.11.2022
Victoria H. sees the world with more mindful eyes since she had to get to know herself and her body anew. However, she has retained her enthusiasm for sports and has found many new ways to practice it. What kind of role REHACARE plays in this, why straws are an important assistive device in her everyday life and what how she rolls otherwise, she tells us on REHACARE.com.
Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann
Choose, touch, and try out products – experience REHACARE live and in-person again in 2022
12.09.2022
You’re probably familiar with this scenario: You order a fabulous piece of clothing or shoes online, only to be terribly disappointed when the item arrives but doesn’t fit. It’s an all-too-familiar problem for people with disabilities who depend on these resources. Whether it’s a mobility aid or adapted car, the device must be customized to fit the needs of the individual to provide support.
Veigel GmbH + Co. KG
Electromobility: technology support for people with disabilities
29.08.2022
For persons with reduced mobility, participation in social and civic life is often only an option if the conditions are right: Wheelchair users need accessible designs to train stations or bus stops to use these modes of transportation. Unfortunately, many places still lack accessible accommodations, which is why many people rely on cars to ensure their mobility and transportation.
CreativeNature_nl/envato
Living a self-determined life: accessible travel around the world
29.08.2022
Get in your camper to get away: Each year, thousands of Germans make this dream come true as is evidenced by the number of current new registrations of camper vans, travel trailers and recreational vehicles. Standard models often include many practical features - but unfortunately, accessible solutions are still few and far between.
Travelite transport chair: Lightweight travel companion
15.08.2022
The Travelite transport chair by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare offers convenience to travelers by folding and transporting in a carry bag. A lightweight design of only 9.3 kg and compact dimensions make it easy to transport, while the soft seat and backrest provide comfort.
ostfriesland.travel
Accessible trip planning: City sightseeing or active travel adventures?
22.06.2022
How do you want to spend your annual summer vacation? Are you headed for the beach or is skiing in the mountains more your style? No matter the destination, most people use their vacation time for a relaxing escape. Unfortunately, planning a trip can be stressful and is especially challenging for people with disabilities, as they must find accessible accommodations and inclusive destinations.
seventyfourimages
The joy of water sports includes people with disabilities
27.05.2022
Water sports such as diving, sailing, or kiteboarding evoke a feeling of freedom! You don’t have to travel the five oceans of the world to get in on the fun. Depending on the type of sport, your local man-made lake or public swimming pool can also do the trick.
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Natalie Pinnisch – That's how she rolls
09.03.2022
Getting away from everyday life, exploring the world, going to concerts and bars with friends – Natalie Pinnisch enjoys her self-determined life to the fullest and doesn't let her neuromuscular disease stop her. On REHACARE.com the 35-year-old from Hamburg reveals what she considers a great day and how she rolls otherwise.
Sunrise Medical
Accessible hiking in the mountains: The X8 off-road power wheelchair takes users to the top
03.11.2020
From the valley to the hut in a wheelchair – and no shuttle bus or mountain railway required. Wheelchair manufacturer Sunrise Medical teamed up with various partners as part of a joint initiative to turn this idea into a reality.
MovingLife
ATTO folding mobility scooter makes self-determined travel possible
02.04.2020
Traveling with a mobility aid should be easy: Simply fold it up if needed and take it with you in the car or even on the plane. The foldable scooter ATTO from MovingLife makes all of this possible. REHACARE.com talked with Marcel Zwart, MovingLife Sales Manager EMEAI (Europe, Middle East, Africa & India), about ATTO being a game-changer for people with mobility impairments when they travel.
Heidehotel Bad Bevensen@FDS Hotel gGmbH
Accessible travel: Hotels for everyone
02.04.2020
When people with disabilities plan a trip, accessible accommodations are typically a critical aspect to consider. Both the hotel room and the surroundings should offer all the typical amenities, but also address the person’s special needs. REHACARE.com showcases three hotels that want to facilitate comfort and ease, especially for people with mobility disabilities.
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Modifications: Self-determined mobility thanks to accessible VW Bulli Bus
01.07.2019
Whether it’s for their professional life or to travel – many people with disabilities need a car that provides mobility without limits. A small car is often unable to accommodate unique needs. That’s when you need a bigger vehicle – like a minivan.
"The motorhomes are suited for both drivers and passengers"
01.08.2018
Whether it’s a festival or a road trip in Norway – those who have a recreational vehicle (also called motorhome), can enjoy a car and lodging all-in-one and are free to travel independently and live life on their own terms. More and more people with disabilities also want to experience this kind of freedom. Accessible converted motorhomes make this a reality.