The Powerchair Ranger




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.




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