People with lower limb amputations could benefit greatly from a wheelchair – a device that funders are often reluctant to provide. HEINRICH GRIMSEHL shares the benefits that this assistive device offers The patient cannot have a wheelchair and a prosthesis,” I hear the case manager say. They must pick one […]
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Personalised chair
Nothing stops you from personalising your wheelchair so that it showcases your personality a little more. In fact, it could make your chair a topic of conversation – in the best possible way! Here are some ways to make your chair more personalised. Framing the design When purchasing a new […]
Power Wheelchair Maintenance
Last year, we discussed all the dos and don’ts for caring for your manual wheelchair (read the article here). Well, the upkeep on a power chair can be just as challenging. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Shrouds Shrouds are the plastic covering on a battery that […]
Brief history of the wheelchair
With International Wheelchair Day commemorated on March 1, we thought it would be great to look at the history of this essential mobility device, which provides independence to so many. The modern wheelchair as we know it today was only developed very late – in the 1930s! Herbert Everest, a […]
Australian Open Wildcard announced
Congratulations to South African wheelchair tennis player Donald Ramphadi who has been invited to participate in the 2022 Australian Open. He was awarded a wildcard into the quad’s main draw and will make his Grand Slam debut at Melbourne Park later this month. Ramphadi has been awarded a wildcard into […]
Care behind the chair
There is a lot more than nuts and bolts that go into a chair as Mariska Morris found out with her recent tour of the CE Mobility factory Walkers, manual or power wheelchairs. You have a range of assistive devices to choose from – all on display as you […]
Wheelchair innovator awarded R1,3 million
On Tuesday, 30 November, the SAB Foundation once again held its annual Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. The Foundation awards entrepreneurs, innovators and businesses, who are empowering their communities, with funding to further their business, project or idea. The first place winners also receive guidance from the Foundation through […]
Maintenance to keep your chair happy
With a little attention and love, you can add years of use to your wheelchair’s life. MARISKA MORRIS investigates the best ways to care for your chair Wheelchairs are expensive, but incredibly essential. Fortunately, it is easy to extend your chair’s life by ensuring you service, repair and clean your […]
Express your style with crocheted wheel covers
With a family love for crafts, designer Simone Ursula learned to crochet from her grandmother at an early age. One day, she was pleasantly surprised by her mother who handmade a dress guards for her bicycle. She liked the dress guard so much that she started crocheting them for her […]
Thank you, QASA
Mario Swartz wrote a letter to QASA to say thank you. I would like to thank [the QASA team and] management for my J2 wheelchair cushion. For any quadriplegic, a particular wheelchair cushion is invaluable. When I was first introduced to the cushion many years ago, I had endless struggles […]