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“It’s officially mind-blowing”. How Sarah Choat got back to her job, and her side hustle, thanks to ACC approving her hand-control car

You’d think being a full-time teacher would keep you busy enough. But, for the bundle of energy that is Sarah Choat, another challenge (or three) is the order of the day. So she’s also in the fashion business, a YouTube...

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Recovery from patella surgery was Bridgette’s focus. Our hand-control car was the key

A trained nurse, Bridgette knew that activity was crucial therapy for her damaged knee. But how could she get out to do it in a complete leg brace? Bridgette is a specialist nurse who lives in coastal Whangārei. She had...

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Accessible Travel in New Zealand: Highlights from the Korero for Change Webinar

Our very own Margaret Hawkes recently joined the “Doers Panel” at the Korero for Change webinar, organised by Access Matters, to share insights on Accessible Tourism in New Zealand. A huge thank you to the team at Access Matters for…

‘I absolutely had to get back to work full time.’ A fractured foot spelled disaster for Laura, until our hand-control car saved the day.

Occupational Therapist Laura Proctor had endured a terrible pervious year with two major health issues. Just as she was getting her life back on track she tripped, broke her foot and all seemed lost. It’s fair to say that last...

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Going the Extra Mile at Middlemore

The railway station by Auckland’s busy hospital was in the middle of an upgrade, putting its lifts temporarily out of action. Luckily, Downer Construction hired one of our vans to improve accessibility. Chris Fox, Driver/Operator at Downer, is a…

‘I sat down at work and I cried’. A clued-up case manager and a hand-control car gave Leana and Mark their independence back

A ruptured right Achilles each, within three weeks of one another, put Leana and Mark in a hole. But thanks to a well-informed ACC case manager they soon got their lives back together. Pickleball. It’s all the rage, apparently. Named...

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‘The farm can’t wait.’ with her husband tied up at the busiest time of the year, mobility was essential to Virginia after a knee operation

After a netball injury, Virginia Groves of Ashburton needed Anterior Crucial Ligament (ACL) surgery. Scheduled for August, it couldn’t have come at a more inconvenient time. Ah, the joys of netball. One being the ever-present risk of injury. For Virginia...

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‘It’s been an absolute lifesaver’. A snapped Achilles tendon looked like disaster for Matt’s business, until ACC approved one of our hand-control cars.

It wasn’t the best end to a game of cricket, but independent business owner of the Spark Business Hub Auckland South, Matt Evans had previously experienced having an Achilles tendon snap. He’d done the same to his left Achilles four years before....

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‘It’s like an alternative Uber’. Holly Adams from Methven talks through driving after ankle injury.

Artificial grass has its plus points. But the way it can disguise hazards did Holly Adams no favours, stepping off a friend’s porch into a hidden hole. A hand-control car from Freedom Mobility came to her rescue. Holly…

Top Accessible Things to do in the Bay of Plenty and Beyond

Nestled on the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island, the Coastal Bay of Plenty region is known for it's stunning beaches, many of them offering accessible beach matting, wheelchair beach chairs, and accessible board walks. There is plenty on...

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