The Transport for London group have apparently wasted more than 64 million pounds on a scheme which was intended to make seven tube stations accessible to both disabled passengers and pushchairs. The scheme has now collapsed and the money spent has amounted to no changes being implemented.
Wheelchair Access At Polling Stations 2010
The recent electoral voting has been subject to much controversy and the following story highlights some of the problems encountered by people up and down the country who intended to vote. A wheelchair user had to be physically dragged in to a polling station in order to cast his vote, the full details of this shocking case are below..
Electric Mobility Scooters For Independent Living
Electric mobility scooters are very similar to motor scooters in how they function and how they are constructed. One big difference though is that these electric mobility scooters share many of the features of a power wheelchair. They are intended for use on an occasional basis for those needing help getting around. To use one of these scooters you need to have a good degree of arm strength and upper body balance.