Taken for granted

Public transport is something we all take for granted to a certain extent and, whether disabled or not, we all need methods of getting around. As a wheelchair user however, I have to look at what level of accessibility different modes of transport can offer. So what can I relate about my experiences?

"Just take the bus"

Probably the most easily identifiable method of public transport, my personal experience…

TGA, the UK’s leading mobility scooter specialist, will be supporting the QEF charity’s Tryb4uFly service for airline passengers with disabilities at the 2017 Mobility…

Coping with disability is something that every disabled person (including myself) will have to do on a daily basis. One thing all disabled people will also have to deal with throughout various points in our lives is the various attitudes that exist towards disability from an able-bodied society.

1. The easily identifiable/pitying

In terms of able-bodied attitudes (in my experience) the reaction of many able-bodied people is to immediately feel pity towards…

TGA, the trusted name in quality and reliable mobility scooters, will be offering the chance to win big discounts on its new folding Minimo Plus 4 by entering the TGA ‘In to Win’ scooter car boot loading competition at …

A Gemini variable height bath by Abacus Healthcare, with integrated platform, has been installed at the main educational campus of the national charity Young Epilepsy so that residential students can enjoy safe bathing.

Young Epilepsy is a national charity supporting children and young people with epilepsy and associated conditions. It also provides a residential and…

TGA, the trusted specialist in mobility scooters and wheelchairs, will be unveiling its revolutionary new award-winning WHILL powered wheelchair at The 2017 Mobility Roadshow (NAEC Stoneleigh, 1-3 June 2017, Hall 1,…

Five new quality mobility scooters from TGA will be making their Mobility Roadshow debut at the forthcoming NAEC Stoneleigh event (1-3 June 2017, Hall 1, stand B6 and Test Track).

For over 30 years TGA has been a leading nationwide specialist in the provision of quality mobility scooters. It provides the widest range of scooters in the UK – renowned for reliability…

Five new quality mobility scooters from TGA will be making their Mobility Roadshow debut at the forthcoming NAEC Stoneleigh event (1-3 June 2017, Hall 1, stand B6 and Test Track).

For over 30 years TGA has been a leading nationwide specialist in the provision of quality mobility scooters. It provides the widest range of scooters in the UK – renowned for reliability…

TGA, the proven choice in quality mobility scooters, will be providing a free and fun test drive track at the 2017 Mobility Roadshow so visitors can test drive scooters with the chance of winning a luxurious Fortnum and Mason hamper (NAEC Stoneleigh, 1-3 June 2017, Hall 1, stand B6).

Since 1983, The Mobility Roadshow has been the UK’s largest accessible vehicle…