Rue: power assist and the move towards university
Rue describes a lighter manual chair with power assist as part of getting home from school, travelling and spending time with friends.
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LIVED EXPERIENCE
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Alan: a first long trip after years at home
Alan Chaulet recounts travelling to an All Wheels Up event after years without a long-distance journey, including the parts that proved difficult.
Gordon: island travel with substantial assistance
Gordon Cardona’s Fiji account combines memorable island experiences with considerable help moving between boats, vehicles and accommodation.
Mary and Terry: the limits of a river cruise
Mary and Terry Haas enjoyed a Paris-to-Normandy cruise, but their account depended on Mary being able to walk aboard the ship.
Mary: planning a holiday around support
Mary Khan’s Washington, D.C., trip report gives as much attention to personal assistance and summer heat as it does to attractions.
Sarah: getting out for more than appointments
Sarah Alexander writes about reclaiming ordinary outings through a powerchair and a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Rose: independence through changing equipment
Rose Lawy describes adapting her home and mobility equipment over time, including a powerchair with a seat riser.
Daniel: finding his place in powerchair football
Daniel describes how a sports powerchair helped him participate more fully in the football team he loves.
Tony: trying a chair before settling on it
Tony’s supplier-published story describes assessment, a rental trial and adjustments after delivery of a powered wheelchair.