Give away – Kool stride 3 wheel – wheelchair for semi adult.
Contact Don Nicholls, tel. 8296 6987.
Wheelchair Sports SA’s – Handcycling ‘Have a Go’
Wheelchair Sports SA (WCSSA) will be holding a ‘have-a-go’ afternoon for all those interested in trying the sport of ‘handcycling’.
As the name suggests, a handcycle is a cycle that is peddled with the use of the hands, not the feet. These bikes are therefore great for anyone with spinal injuries, back pain, leg or ankle injuries, amputations or anyone who just wants to try out something new and fun.
The ‘have-a-go’ afternoon will be held in the safe and flat environment of Victoria Park.
When: Sunday 4th July (this weekend)
Where: Victoria Park Clipsal Track (enter of Wakefield St)
Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE
WCSSA have 10 handcycles for people to have-a-go with, including junior cycles, kneelers and recumbence styles.
For more information on this event, please contact Louise on (08) 8234 1533.
If you are interested in attending this event, please contact the WCSSA office before 9am Friday.
For Sale: Navigator Rollerchair
Rollerchair Navigator Six Wheeled 3 Speed Power Chair
- Sumptuous leather contoured adjustable height and depth seat and backrest
- Flip up and adjustable height and depth footplates
- Dynamic DX control system
- Adjustable height and width armrests
- Removable table/tray
- Power tilt/recliner
- Incredibly small turning circle
- Increased traction on drive wheels
- Unique independent six wheel suspension
- Increased obstacle climbing ability
- Extremely versatile indoor or outdoor use
- Regularly professionally serviced
- Includes charger and manual
$5,500 (was $13,000 new)
Adelaide Ph 0412 113 979
ILC Outreach Service Calendar 2010
The Independent Living Centre’s Mobile Unit Outreach Service is a free government service for people living in rural and remote South Australia.
Visitors to the wheelchair-accessible caravan are able to discuss their individual needs with an experienced health professional (Occupational Therapist) and view and trial a wide range of equipment.
Further details and full schedule can be found here.
To obtain other Disability SA information sheets please complete this form and send to Disability SA Information Resource Unit (details as listed on order form).
For Sale – Home with Integrated Wheelchair Accessibility
Location: Historic Camden (1 hour from Sydney)
A purpose built home for integrated wheelchair access and family life.
Country living with all services nearby.
Rural living on 1 acre in a 4 bedroom home and designed for integrated Wheelchair access – Imagine the feeling:
Wheel under Hot Plates – you can’t get out of cooking now!
Wheel beside Dishwasher, under-bench Oven and Griller – it so easy.
Tiled from all entry doors to all rooms – direct effortless access to all rooms
Toilet that allows for transfers within the room – independent living
2 Vanity areas – one for the family and one for the wheelchair – look in the mirror as much as you want, use the hairdryer while the others are busy at their own vanity
Shower access for your wheelchair (wheel in and wheel out) and hand held and full shower – all in one – choose!
Full House temperature controlled by Reverse Cycle Air-conditioning – Winter or Summer comfort for you
Fenced for Pets
For the whole family
You guessed it:
No need to wait
No need to renovate your own home
Move in now! …. and take you family with you.
Price: Was $850,000 now $797,000 as a realistic price and value for your money as it should be for you.
View: Full details can be viewed on www.owner.com.au. Property No: 41530 (on the left hand side of the web site) or call and ask for a Flyer
Contact:David on (0418) 968 819 or e-mail at david.w.powell@bigpond.com and or further details or to arrange a free inspection.
Self-Propelled Wheelchairs in South Australia
Self propelled or motorised wheelchairs (sometimes referred to as mobility scooters) are increasingly used in the community.
Self propelled wheelchairs provide a great benefit to individuals with physical disabilities or health conditions that inhibit their ability to walk, by assisting them to maintain an independent lifestyle through improved mobility.
Under the Road Rules, a self propelled wheelchair is classified as a pedestrian (and is not subject to registration and licensing requirements) provided it cannot travel at a speed greater than 10 km/h (on level ground), has an unladen weight not exceeding 110 kg, and because of the drivers physical condition the driver has a reasonable need to use a wheelchair.
In this case, the following conditions apply to the use of self propelled wheelchairs on public thoroughfares in South Australia.
* The wheelchair operator must observe all the same road rules as apply to pedestrians.
* The wheelchair must not travel on the road except where a footpath is not available or is being repaired, or the footpath is unsafe due to damage.
* Third Party Bodily Injury Insurance is automatically provided to the wheelchair operator by the Motor Accident Commission, free of charge. However, if the operator is seen to be more than 25% responsible in an accident they will be required to pay an excess of $300.
* It is recommended that the wheelchair operator contact an insurance company to arrange personal insurance cover for fire, theft, and any damage that they may cause to property.
To increase safety and assist other road users, it is recommended that the following precautions also be adopted by wheelchair operators.
* Be alert when crossing the road, use an open area to make you more visible to motorists, and look to see that there is a safe exit on the other side.
* If the wheelchair operator is forced to use the road, the wheelchair should keep as close to the left hand side of the road as possible.
* Watch out for cars turning into or reversing out of driveways.
* Do not assume that other road users have seen you and will give way.
* Increase your visibility by displaying a small yellow or orange flag on your wheelchair, and wearing light coloured clothing.
* If the wheelchair is used at night, the device should display a white light at the front and a red light at the rear. It is recommended that reflectors are also fitted to the rear of the wheelchair.
* Always travel up and down ramps and inclines as straight as possible to avoid tipping the wheelchair over.
* When travelling in congested areas, use the slowest speed possible to ensure you do not have an accident with someone or something.
* Do not assume that other pedestrians have heard your approach and are aware of your presence on the footpath.
Source: Transport SA
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