thepowerchairranger

Having this wheelchair adapted vehicle-to be known as a WAV-is great. I no longer have to rely on lifts. To celebrate this new found freedom I went on a short break in July for the first time in 8 years. Destination- The Crown Hotel, Harrogate. From the first telephone call to the final wave goodbye, the whole experience was a great success. There was reserved disabled parking outside the main entrance which also has level access to the hotel. All areas had easy access including restaurants,bars and lounges. There was a spacious lift that look us and the powerchair up our first floor bedroom. The manager introduced himself to us and made us very welcome. Together we completed a health and safety document and he showed us where the evacchairs were and explained the emergency procedure in case of a fire.                                                 ...

This is my very first blog and the aim is to share my good and bad experiences as a double amputee using a powerchair. I use two methods of transport, a WAV courtesy of Motability and a Jazzy powerchair. The Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle gets me from place to place and the powerchair lets me go into buildings, such as the cinema, restaurants and shops. The aim of this blog is to highlight the good and bad experiences I encounter on a daily basis. This is just one example. Think before you park! Don't park in front of a dropped kerb as  powerchairs can't climb steps!! A simple thing that can make such a difference.