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Introduction to safe transportation and restrictive practices.A restrictive practice is an intervention which has the effect of restricting the rights, freedom of movement, or access of a person with a disability who is displaying a behaviour of concern. Restrictive...

Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, mobility aids and both standard and customised seating and positioning systems.In early 2021, Sunrise Medical...

Link to original blog: https://www.drcaresolutions.com/blog-post/keep-transport-mobile-with-your-partnerKeep “transport mobile” with your partner Earlier this year I met Denise*, the loving wife of John* who is slowly losing his mobility as a result of a neuromuscular...

We have provided a transcript of one of our Q&A Videos for your learning benefit!Good afternoon, and welcome back to another episode of Mobility Engineering's question and answer series. We've received another question in regards to vehicle adaptations and road...

We have provided a transcript of one of our newer Q&A Videos! Check it out and make sure you haven't missed any important information that could benefit you!QA 163 Whose Role is it to Prescribe Wheelchair TieDowns_  Ali Akbarian: Hi, everybody Ali Akbarian from...

Once a month we host a Webinar that runs through various topics within the mobility industry!WE HOST MONTHLY WEBINARS Once a month on our Webinar streaming service, we host an informative session that covers whatever the topic may be that month. Recently, Ali has...

We take a look at the new Turny 6-Way from Braunability!New Braunability Turny 6-Way The Turny 6-Way makes it easy to get from the wheelchair to the front seat and vice versa. As the name suggests the seat lift can move in 6 directions; up, down, forward, backward as...

Correctly installing child restraints is important, which is why we take the time to ensure people are properly equipped with the knowledge to do so!Safety has always been a key element in what we do here at Mobility Engineering, and this extends beyond just...

Make sure to check out the new range of products that we can supply!We can now supply you with a new range of products that can make entering, exiting and traveling in a vehicle much more simple, safe comfortable! These new ranges include products from the Auto Cool...

Friend of Mobility Engineering and Manual Handling expert from Risk Managed, Emma Small shares her tips on this very important area. It’s so wonderful to see so many people paying attention to safe transport these days!Care providers – are transport services a risk to...

The Peterson’s are a family of 6 including Mum and Dad; Julie and Rob, and their 4 children; Sophie, Tyler, Daniel and Lucy. Eldest son Tyler, 16, lives with Muscular Dystrophy and has recently acquired a new power wheelchair that he requires for hisThe Peterson’s are...

The electric and manual tip up plate options are used to bridge the gap between the wheelchair and the car seat to enable safe vehicle transfers.The electric and manual tip up plate options are used to bridge the gap between the wheelchair and the car seat to enable...

The Client: Noah is 12 years old and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he was only 2. Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. Due to his condition, Noah has difficulty maintaining an upright position without assistance when...

The iSwim is a portable pool lift that has been designed to allow users to get into a pool at any location with ease.  Features include: Portable Anti-Tip and Stabilizing System Lifting Capacity 136kg Emergency Stop Button   Evolution of the iSwim As you can see...

Case Study 3 - Independent Driving Jennifer was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and because of this is now paraplegic. She is 21 years old and has had a strong recovery since the accident. She is looking at her options to be able to drive independently...

Cargo barriers and restraint straps are common when using either child or disability restraints. Most of these restraints have some form of 'Top Tether' strap that will pass over the top and back of the seat and connect to some form of 'Anchor Point'. You will find...

The Easy Travel Magnet Harness is a behavioural support harness. The Easy Travel Magnet Harness is used to ensure the occupant is in the correct seating position for the vehicles seatbelt to work correctly. This product is a vest designed with magnet buttons down the...

Jeffery and Moira are in their 70s, they still lead a very active lifestyle and participate in many community events. Jeffery is still considered able, but he suffers from chronic back pain and uses the aid of a scooter to get from place to place to minimise his pain....