Caledonian Sleeper

Posted: September 8th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , | No Comments »


A just for fun video of the Scottish countryside flying past the window of the wheelchair accessible berth on the Caledonian Sleeper Train. To see the full article relating to this video please visit: www.openbritain.net


Ability Van Rentals – Wheelchair Van Rentals

Posted: September 4th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , | No Comments »


Ability Van Rentals is an Ohio based company renting wheelchair accessible vans on a short or long term basis. Wheelchair van rentals are equipped with either raised roofs or lowered floors and either automatic ramps or automatic lifts. Minivan rentals and full size van rentals are available. Wheelchair van delivery is available statewide, or wheelchair van rentals may be picked up in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, or Dayton OH/Ohio. Visit www.abilityvanrentals.com for more information or to make a wheelchair van rental reservation online.


Wheelchair accessibility in hotels and timeshares

Posted: August 31st, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »


A how-to film by Elinor and John Thompson demonstrating the possibilities for travel even for handicapped people restricted to wheelchairs with a certain amount of determination and planning. They have traveled extensively over the past 20 years in spite of John’s progressive MS condition.


Wheelchair accessible minivan taxi, Hua Hin, Thailand

Posted: August 27th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »


Ramp access for wheelchairs into minivan taxi.


Sprinter Van Custom Wheelchair Conversion

Posted: August 23rd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , , | No Comments »


A quick tour of a wheelchair accessible custom Dodge Sprinter Van. For anyone in a wheelchair who has thought about a custom Dodge Sprinter Van conversion to make it wheelchair accessible, we show you what a great all-around vehicle the Sprinter can be. Visit www.DisabledAndProductive.com for more information for stories on making your life more accessible and more fun.


OASIS project video

Posted: August 19th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , | No Comments »


OASIS is an FP7 project which stands for Open architecture for Accessible Services Integration and Standardisation. In this animated video, we are following John and Sue who are using the OASIS services on a daily basis. The video incorporates following aspects: – Independent living applications * Nutritional advisor * Activity coach * Brain and skills trainer * Social communities platform * Health monitoring * Environmental control – Autonomous Mobility and Smart Workplaces Applications * Transport information services * Route guidance * Personal mobility * Smart workplaces For more information about the project, please visit our website at: www.oasis-project.eu.


Wheelchair travel in Europe, Canada and the US

Posted: August 15th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , , | 3 Comments »


A slideshow film by Elinor and John Thompson based on their own experience traveling in Europe, Canada and the US even though John is restricted to a wheelchair due to his progressive MS condition.


Wheelchair Taxi Thailand

Posted: August 11th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Related Content | Tags: , , | 2 Comments »


A local Wheelchair accessible taxi in Hua Hin, Thailand. During a holiday in one of our accommodations in Hua Hin, Thailand we can arrange tours and trips in and around Hua Hin for all our disabled guests.