Tag: wheelchairs
Accessible days out
There are plenty of accessible and fun days out for all the family, says Nigel Steele.
Days out should be fun, exciting and stress-free, however,...
Point of view: parent
Stereotypes, time-machines and Frida Kahlo
When able-bodied people think about wheelchairs, what associations do they make? My guess is that words like adventure, exploration and...
Sitting comfortably?
Peter Wingrave on specialist seating for SEND settings.
The average person spends a third of their day sitting. We all know, from personal experience, how...
Wheelchair skills training
Pete Donnelly has been using a wheelchair for 15 years. Here he tells us about his experience of wheelchair skills and what motivated him...
Are you sitting comfortably?
Ailsa Reston highlights the importance of healthy posture for young wheelchair users
Wheels of fortune
Inappropriate wheelchair provision can hinder a child’s development. Ruth Owen looks at how to give mobility impaired children what they need, when they need it
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
