Angela Maas
Accessible travel: Stories of boundaries, freedom and the power of the wind
15/10/2024
Freedom can suddenly become palpable – be it while sailing or gazing into an untouched national park. But what if the body doesn't play along? Traveling can be challenging for people with disabilities. Nevertheless, many prove that it is possible and that it is worth pushing your limits and experiencing new adventures.
Vehicle conversions: be and stay mobile
26/09/2024
It is not for nothing that vehicle conversion providers are a magnet for the public at every REHACARE, because conversions for the disabled guarantee mobility. We found out about the latest products in this area for you in Hall 6.
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.
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.
PARAVAN
Arriving relaxed – mobile with wheelchair and joystick
05/03/2024
Benjamin has been independently mobile since 2011and a good 400,000 kilometres. Now he has taken delivery of his second Mercedes V-Class from PARAVAN. In addition to the new model, the new vehicle also has technical advantages that make driving safer and more relaxed.
Making cycling possible for everyone – exploring the new HASE BIKES flagship store
14/12/2023
Mobility means more than just moving from A to B. It means freedom and independence. This makes it all the more important to enable unrestricted mobility for everyone. At Schaltwerk – the new flagship store of HASE BIKES in Waltrop, Germany – visitors can discover new ways to become or remain self-determined and mobile.
PARAVAN
From driving school to vehicle customization
11/12/2023
Thanks to his successful driving school training at the PARAVAN driving school and individual vehicle conversion, Bruno was able to take delivery of his adapted VW T6.1 just in time for the start of his training. Thanks to various adaptations, such as a cassette lift and secondary functions via the PARAVAN touch system, he can now take part in road traffic independently and safely.
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
Passenger rights: Equal access to transport is fundamental
15/11/2023
A delegation from the European Disability Forum, led by Nadia Hadad, met the Director General of the European Commission's Directorate General for Mobility and Transport, Magda Kopczynska. The meeting focused on issues such as ensuring equal access to transport for people with disabilities and guaranteeing their rights as passengers when traveling by air.
HASE BIKES
E-trike with Easy Rider vibe: The new TRIGO UP E from HASE BIKES
11/10/2023
The TRIGO UP E by HASE BIKES is a versatile recumbent trike designed for riders of all ages and physical conditions, offering easy access and stability with its low frame and delta trike configuration. It prioritizes rider comfort with adjustable features, and its powerful motor, ample storage options, and adaptability make it a great choice for various users and preferences.
PARAVAN
PARAVAN VW Caddy 5 Maxi: innovative solution with electric side entry
20/09/2023
PARAVAN offers a new solution for the VW Caddy 5 Maxi with an electric interior folding ramp that allows customers with disabilities to enter comfortably from the side. The vehicle offers a low entry height, versatile adaptation options for individual needs and was presented at REHACARE 2023.
HASE BIKES
Compact Cargo Bike for Urban Riders: The GRAVIT CITY E from HASE BIKES
11/09/2023
Hase Bikes introduces the GRAVIT CITY E, a sporty and agile cargo bike that's easy to handle even without cargo. It offers versatile load-carrying options and compact storage capabilities, making it suitable for various uses and storage in small spaces.
Pride Mobility
Pride Mobility introduces the Baja® Raptor 2 4-Wheel
04/09/2023
Pride Mobility has introduced the Baja® Raptor 2 4-Wheel, an innovative and stylish mobility device, expanding their range of products. It offers exceptional speed, comfort, and adaptivity with a focus on stability and safety, while also emphasizing user independence and choice in transportation.
PARAVAN
25 years PARAVAN, 20 years Drive-by-Wire, 15 years wheelchair construction
28/08/2023
Roland Arnold founded PARAVAN after learning about the challenges of accessibility and developed technical solutions for people with disabilities, including a drive-by-wire system for controlling cars. The company has continued to develop since then, expanding its product portfolio and working on innovative solutions for autonomous vehicles.
PARAVAN
PARAVAN premiere Hyundai STARIA: Expressive design with plenty of space
16/08/2023
The new PARAVAN Hyundai STARIA is a modern wheelchair-accessible multivan that can be customized and is available with various features such as a cassette lift, drive and steering system, and voice control. Thanks to a lowered vehicle floor, it offers spacious interior space for wheelchair and passengers.
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Automobility: Self-determined living in everyday life
03/08/2023
Self-determination is one of the basic needs of every person. However, the everyday life of people with disabilities often becomes more difficult due to various barriers and restricted mobility. This frequently also applies when it comes to driving a car. Individual adaptations and digital solutions, however, often make this possible again.
Cargo meets Gravel: the new GRAVIT DUST from HASE BIKES
19/07/2023
The new GRAVIT DUST bike can be used both as a cargo bike and as a gravel bike. It offers a light and agile ride, while still being able to carry an impressive payload of up to 200 kilograms.
PARAVAN
Roland and Luca Arnold in the PARAVAN Mercedes-GT3 #65 at the GTC Race
28/06/2023
Roland and Luca Arnold are driving the PARAVAN Mercedes-GT3 #65 together in the GTC Race and are working on the development of new input devices for disability mobility and automated driving. Their goal is to contribute to the future of disability mobility and to develop innovative solutions.
PARAVAN
PARAVAN presents 360-degree approach with vehicle premiere and innovative mobility solutions
14/06/2023
PARAVAN GmbH offers holistic solutions for the mobility of people with disabilities, including vehicle conversions, electric wheelchairs and individual adaptations. Their 360-degree approach enables customers to be independent and mobile.
PARAVAN
Ingrid Höhling is relaxed and safely mobile again thanks to Space Drive
01/06/2023
The Space Drive driving and steering system from PARAVAN enables Ingrid Höhling, wo has Postpolio, to steer her new VW Caddy 5 with her left foot without much effort and without tiring.
PARAVAN
Inclusive racing project: W&S Motorsport cooperates with PARAVAN
15/05/2023
The US American Tim Horrell started with Henry Schwalbach in the GTC Race 2023 with a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport specially adapted by PARAVAN GmbH for W&S Motorsport.
AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG
FutureSafe 2.0: The new head and backrest for vehicles
10/05/2023
AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG has released a new, revised version of the FutureSafe. It is a head and backrest that is individually adjusted to the person in a wheelchair and protects in case of car accidents. The FutureSafe 2.0 offers numerous advantages compared to its predecessor, such as more comfort due to additional cushions for head and back support.
PARAVAN
PARAVAN driving school for people with physical disabilities
04/05/2023
The PARAVAN driving school in the mobility park Aichelau is now equipped with a new Mercedes Sprinter. It offers driving training for people with disabilities with a total of five adapted vehicles and their trained driving instructors.
Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG
Everything about electric wheelchairs: advantages, models and properties
26/04/2023
Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG provides information about any features of electric wheelchairs and compares them with manual wheelchairs. In doing so, it highlights the advantages and areas of application that make them important for people with limited mobility and their relatives.
PARAVAN
PARAVAN delivers vehicles for people with disabilities to car rental company Avis
29/03/2023
PARAVAN GmbH delivers vehicles for people with disabilities to the Avis car rental company. A total of 20 new VW Caddy 5 Maxi will leave the yard of the PARAVAN mobility park in Aichelau by the end of March and begin their journey to Avis rental stations throughout Germany.
PARAVAN
"Mobile tailor-made suit" by PARAVAN: flexible operating devices for vehicles
27/02/2023
Lukas drives his new Ford Tourneo Connect with the Space Drive driving and steering system and two joysticks – one for accelerator/brake and one for steering. But every now and then, someone else sits behind the steering wheel who doesn't need these input devices. Thanks to a resourceful solution from PARAVAN's technicians, this can be realized within a minute.
F. Sodermanns Automobile GmbH
F. Sodermanns Automobile: Independent driving with amputations and without certain limbs
07/12/2022
F. Sodermanns Automobile GmbH helps people without individual limbs and with amputations to drive independently using the latest technology and individual adaptations. With rahm Zentrum für Gesundheit GmbH, the company creates prostheses and orthoses using 3D scanning and 3D printing processes and adapts them to the driving aid.
New, compact handbike: Hands-On-Cycle from HP VELOTECHNIK
19/09/2022
The company HP VELOTECHNIK presents a completely new development in the field of handbikes with the Hands- On-Cycle. With its fully enclosed chain guide and a small turning radius it turns sporty trikes into an everyday handbike for people with disability.
KADOMO presents revised Ford Tourneo Connect
14/09/2022
The company KADOMO presents its new Ford Tourneo Connect at the fair REHACARE from 14 to 17 September. In the car fifteen handicapped accessible conversions were made for ten different types of disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
New Accessory for HASE BIKES PINO and Trikes: Adjustable Seat Cover for Ergonomic Cycling
29/08/2022
The Vario Comfort seat cover from HASE BIKES promises support for recumbent cycling through variably adjustable padding and is reliably attached to the seat frame with velcro straps. Wedge cushions ensure a good fit and can be attached at six different sites.
PARAVAN GmbH
Electromobility and autonomous driving: Where are we heading?
28/09/2021
After some initial hesitation, electromobility now seems to be picking up speed. We asked the German experts at AMF-Bruns and Sodermanns about the challenges of vehicle conversion. Aside from different drivetrain systems, PARAVAN continues to push the boundaries of automobility. REHACARE.com took a look behind the scenes.
LIFEtool
WheelSim VR: learning safe electric wheelchair operation thanks to virtual reality
20/05/2021
LIFEtool is as non-profit organization that counsels and equips people with the tools, they need to be successful. The Austrian company now successfully adapted its 2D-based simulator WheelSim to virtual reality. VR training enables power wheelchair users to practice difficult tasks in a safe environment.
AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG
Mobility: Securing wheelchairs better with new retractor system
22/02/2021
AMF-Bruns manufactured the world’s first retractor 4-point system for wheelchairs and their occupants in the 1970s. At the beginning of 2021, the European market leader for wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions introduces a new generation of the PROTEKTOR occupant and wheelchair restraint system and sets a new standard in safety, design, and functionality.
PantherMedia/chagpg
Development, testing, improvements: making automobility more inclusive and safer
24/01/2021
Many of the latest trends and developments in the assistive technology realm have started and evolved through the automotive industry. Hardly any other sector features research and development departments as big and state-of-the-art as this segment. Whether it’s an in-house test center or a visionary campus – people are hard at work to shape the future of automobility.
AMF-Bruns
Mobility: wheelchair accessible driving with the new VW Caddy 5
28/10/2020
AMF-Bruns was one of the first companies to receive the new Volkswagen Caddy 5 to start with the construction of a new WAV conversion kit for this brand-new vehicle. The fifth generation of the Volkswagen Caddy will be ready for delivery from early 2021. With start of sale of the Volkswagen Caddy 5, the WAV conversion from AMF-Bruns will be available at the same time.
Sojadis Equipement
Mobility: Small hand control systems with a big effect
30/09/2020
Simple, ergonomic, reliable – the multifunctional handles, ACCEL BIKE and ACCEL QUAD, enable improved participation in a mobile and self-determined life. What the two solutions have in common and yet differ, Pierre Gouraud, International Sales of Sojadis Equipement, reveals in an interview with REHACARE.com.
Automobile Sodermanns
REHA-SLIDE Assist: wheelchair-to-car-transfer made easy
03/08/2020
Mobility is a vital component of self-determination. Wheelchair users who drive their own vehicles have to transfer from their wheelchairs into the driver's seat. This can be a challenge, especially for new wheelchair users. The REHA-SLIDE is an assist device that helps them practice this transition skill.
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.
privat
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.