I am disabled and have decided to this to provide a resource for other people with disabilities to promote travelling.
My condition is Muscular Dystrophy, Scapuloperoneal which at this point means I mobilise predominently using a walker (zimmer frame) and wear KAFO's on both legs. KAFO - Knee Ankel Foot Orthotics (I refer to these as 'my legs') which prevents foot drop and hyperextension of the knees. I have been wearing these for about 10 years and the most recent 'models' are made of carbonfibre by Townsend in the USA.
I do have a Jazzy 1121 at home for seating which is invaluable. Outside of the home I use a Puzzle Chair by Heartway which is brilliant. Below are photos of the chair assembled and in it's three parts. All together the chair weighs approx. 42 kgs. So in the three parts it is light enough for anyone to lift in and out of the boot of a car.
Puzzle Chair assembled
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| The three parts |
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| The Base and Battery |
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| Stacked - fits nicely into a car boot |
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