Spotlight on: Accessible Holidays - Travel Products

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We know that for those with a disability going away can be anxiety inducing, even when it’s for a holiday. Travel is just one part of the anxiety. The added equipment, mobility aids, medication and the like make packing more difficult and add stress to one’s holiday preparation. Sometimes these items can be bulky and take a lot of space. This week we bring to you some brilliant pieces of equipment to make holidays less stressful, along with some tips to think about when packing. 

 

  • Consider your accessibility needs and what you want out of your trip – Do you, or the group you are going away with, enjoy outdoor activities such as following walking trails or going to the beach? Make sure if you use a mobility aid, or wheelchair, that it is built suitably to enable you to take part in all the activities that everyone else in the group wishes to do. There are some brilliant all terrain wheelchairs that you might want to consider purchasing or renting, such as Mountain Trike, giving you the opportunity to do as much or as little as you want. Or products such as WheelEEZ allow you to build your own beach wheelchair.
  • Ask yourself what you would like to take from your daily life to make things as comfortable as possible – this could be anything from adaptive cutlery, or a neck support pillow, or a mobility aid. These may seem like small items, but they can make a world of difference to your comfort and functionality.
  • Consider renting equipment – if you don’t currently have a mobility aid or wheelchair at home, but think the use of one might be helpful whilst away, perhaps consider hiring or renting one. There are many companies which can help with this and finding the right product for your trip meaning you can benefit from using one and not have to undertake the expenditure of purchasing one.

 

There are some brilliant products out there which are designed to make travelling with a disability easier. We have included four very different, but equally as helpful products, with links to their company websites and information how to purchase. 
 

Ross Handling – WheelEEZ

WheelEEZ’s product lineup is designed to break boundaries and empower your journey, whether it's the sandy shores, bustling streets, or rugged trails. Each product embodies their commitment to innovation, freedom, and enhancing lives.

Conquer the Sand with WheelEEZ Sandcruiser: Unleash your beach adventures with the Sandcruiser – a beach wheelchair built to effortlessly glide over sandy terrains. Its ergonomic design and adjustable features ensure stability and comfort, enabling you to experience the beauty of the beach without limitations.

Embrace Versatility with WheelEEZ Rollator: Elevate your everyday mobility with the Rollator, seamlessly transitioning between indoor floors and outdoor paths. With all-terrain wheels, comfortable seating, and convenient storage, the Rollator empowers you to navigate life with style and confidence.

Defy Limits with WheelEEZ Extreme Motus: For the daring explorers, the Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair is your ticket to conquering rugged landscapes. Its robust construction, advanced suspension, and adaptable features redefine adventure, enabling you to embrace the thrill of the journey like never before. For more information on WheelEEZ products and how to purchase, please CLICK HERE to be directed to the official UK supplier Ross Handling’s website. 

Three images supplied by Ross Handling of their WheelEEZ products. One image shows a man being pushed on the shore line in the Sandcruiser WheelEEZ. Another picture shoes a man pushing the WheelEEZ Rollator on a sandy beach. The third picture shows the WheelEEZ Extreme Motus against a mountain landscape.
Images supplied by Ross Handling. 

 

 

 

 

 

Three pictures supplied by KiddiWhizz of The Whizzer. The top left image is of a grey whizzer in its collapsed form, and it's extended form for use. The middle image is of two whizzers, one pink and one blue-green. The top right image is of three whizzer's in their boxes.
Images supplied by Kiddiwhizz.

 

The Whizzer 

Zoë Chapman a London based Single Mum saw a common parenting problem with no simple solution. She singlehandedly invented the Whizzer and launched her business, Kiddiwhizz during the pandemic in a peak of inspiration. It was a win for all those who struggle when out and about with kids needing the loo at a moment’s notice! Thanks to the public demand following her tear-jerking Dragons' Den appearance, the adult version is now available too. This handy toileting tool is no longer just a family travelling must-pack, but used to support a growing range of disabilities and toileting related challenges from urine samples to mobility needs. The first compact eco-toilet is the new game changer giving freedom back to the those who were once restricted by toileting needs on-the-go. Sizes suitable for all ages are available. Please click here for more information on the Whizzer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silva Travel-Lite

A versatile, dual-purpose travel sling in a bag – both a manual transfer and a hoistable transfer in one. Perfect for days out and travelling, the sling folds into its very own compact backpack. Use the Silva-Safety Slot® tapes as handles for a manual transfer sling or take out the concealed Silva-Safety Slot® tapes in the leg section pockets and use as a full-body hoistable transfer sling. The sling is manufactured using their exclusive Silva-Superfine COOLMAX® fabric which is a lightweight, breathable, soft mesh with superior moisture-wicking properties – perfect for the warmer months or for those who overheat in other fabrics. Please click here to be directed to Silvalea’s website.

Three images supplied by Silvalea. The top left image is of a child using the Silva Travel-Lite in a changing place. The middle image is of two adults using the Silva Travel-Lite to transfer a child from their wheelchair to a picnic blanket at the beach. The top right image is of the Silva Travel-Light inside its compact travel bag.
Images supplied by Silvalea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four images supplied by Mountain Trike. The top left image is of an electric powered blue trike at the top of a mountain. The bottom left picture is of a customer using a mountain trike on a coastal walk with their family, all smiling for the photo. The top right image is of a customer using a mountain trike on the beach. The bottom right image is of a customer using a mountain trike at Mount Kilimanjaro base camp.
Images supplied by Mountain Trike.

 

 

Mountain Trike 

The Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchair range offers travellers the perfect option to explore the great outdoors, whether here in the UK or abroad.  Mountain Trike have a full range of manual and electric assist all-terrain wheelchairs which allow the rider to travel over mud, woodland, gravel, hard sand and even ice and snow!  Using mountain bike technology the rider will travel in comfort, safety and style in their all-terrain Trikes.  Models to suit all ages are available. For full details click here to be taken to their website.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hydrant

We all know we need to drink a lot to avoid the risk of dehydration. But what if you are unable to drink without help? Many thousands of vulnerable people are simply unable to reach, to lift, or to hold drinks and so need help to stay hydrated – but the help is not always available when needed. The Hydrant drinking system is designed to make independent drinking easy for vulnerable people and is invaluable in helping to prevent the dehydration that often leads to very serious health problems and hospitalisation. Hang it, hook it, clip it almost anywhere for easy access to fluids. Please click here to be directed to Hydrate for Health’s website, and click here to be directed to purchase the Hydrant. 

Two images of the Hydrant. The left image is of the Hydrant, which is a clear bottle with a long blue plastic straw. The image on the left is of a man in an orange t-shirt using the hydrant to drink from his wheelchair.
Images supplied by Hydrate for Health. 

 

 

We hope you have found this article on travel products helpful and informative. Do you have a product that you couldn’t go away without? We’d love to hear from you – please reach out on any of our Living Made Easy social media channels. 

This article has been sponsored by the companies listed above. For further information, please see the links below.

 

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