Accessible bathroom with grab bars, a walk-in shower with handheld showerhead, non-slip navy mats, a wooden shower chair, and a raised toilet.

5 Best Bathroom Safety Aids for Enhanced Accessibility

Accessible bathroom with grab bars, a walk-in shower with handheld showerhead, non-slip navy mats, a wooden shower chair, and a raised toilet.  Bathroom safety aids can reshape the scene of one of your home’s most dangerous spots into a comfortable and independent space. Seniors and disabled people face major risks in bathrooms. Wet floors, dim lighting, and weak support structures create hazards. A fall on slippery tiles might cause severe injuries. Simple tasks like using the …

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Sally’s Pilgrimage in an off-road all terrain wheelchair

 The Adventure of a Lifetime A lover of walking and the great outdoors, Sally decided that she needed to embark on an adventure following her life-changing stroke early in 2023.And so began Sally’s pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella in an off-road wheelchair, the MT Push, pushed by her daughter Jannine, with the goal of reaching the Cathedral on her 85th birthday and walking along the aisle.The MT Push is an all terrain, off-road wheelchair, designed and manufactured by a small UK business, the Mountain Trike Company. They have a number of wheelchairs in their off-road wheelchair range and the MT Push is an attendant wheelchair designed to be pushed and offers a safe, comfortable ride – without this unique wheelchair this adventure would have been a non-starter!Camino Inglaise is a 74.9km path beginning from A Coruna on the north west corner of Spain. This became the starting point for many pilgrims arriving from…

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Starting a Business When You Have a Disability – Easy Read Guide

Young man in a wheelchair sitting at a computer desk in a library, smiling at the camera.This guide is for disabled people who want to start a business or grow a small business.We use EasyRead words, short sentences, and clear tips to help you understand everything. How to Use This Guide This guide is written in a very easy-to-read style. We use: Short sentences Simple everyday words Clear headings and bullet …

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2025 events Mountain Trike will be attending or hosting this year

Come and visit us during 2025Here at Mountain Trike we love to get out and about and this year you’ll be able to find us at a number of exhibitions and outdoor events. This is a great chance to come and see us to test ride our all terrain wheelchair range and chat to our knowledgable team.Below are the events we’ve confirmed so far for 2025:MARCHNaidex – organised disability exhibition, free to attendNEC, Birmingham;19-20 March 2025Stand C184https://www.naidex.co.uk/Bridgemere Garden Centre, Nantwich30 March 2025, we’ll be located at the entrance/exitMAYKidz-Adultz South – organised disability exhibition, free to attendFarnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre;Thursday 1st May 2025;Stand A4https://www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-south/MT Spring Demo Day – our own event free to attend Delamere Forest, Nantwich;Friday 16th May 2025https://www.mountaintrike.com/discover/come-and-try-out-a-mountain-trike-wheelchair-at-our-demo-dayStaffordshire County Show – organised outdoor event, ticket prices applyStafford Show Grouund;28-29 May 2025;We’ll be located in the show groundhttps://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/staffordshire-county-show/Adaptiv Mobility Access Adventure Open Day – organised event free to attendHeron…

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Inclusive Home Design Ideas for All Abilities

Snow-covered garden with a wrought iron gate and archway, leading to a brick path and a house in the background at sunset.Designing Homes for Everyone: How Inclusive Design Creates Safer, Smarter, and More Comfortable Living Spaces Universal design is a way to build homes that truly work for everyone. Inclusive home design ensures comfort, safety, and independence without sacrificing style. Whether you’re renovating for accessibility or planning your forever home, the right choices today can mean …

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Starting your own business – Startup 101!

This is an updated post from our archives. It offers foundational guidance for disabled entrepreneurs looking to start their own business, covering motivation, planning, and early steps to success. Want to start your own business? Rich Donovan, a disabled entrepreneur based in New York City who has started several successful businesses, shares an article with …

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