The Freedom Mobility news & blog is where we share our years of experience in the area of adapting and supplying vehicles for use by disabled people.
It contains useful articles about overcoming disability and living an active life in New Zealand, and useful links for those who are disabled and either live in or are visiting New Zealand.
The New Zealand Spinal Trust supports kiwis affected by SCI by providing support and resources. Their YouTube channel is one method they use. Click here to check out some videos with stories and practical tips.
Tetraplegic Dayna Tiwha talks us through the mouth painting.
Paraplegic Steve Reid shares how he has adapted his motorbike so that he can carry his wheelchair and ride again.
An achilles injury, broken leg or ankle fracture that puts you in plaster for a couple of months can be frustrating! Small things you took for granted can become logistical nightmares. Sorting your day can be like planning a military manoeuvre. Here are…
Debbie rang us after finding Freedom Mobility with a desperate Google search for “How can I live my life with a leg injury?” Debbie has a ruptured Achilles injury and was trying to cope with 3 children’s school runs, shopping and…
Fracturing my right ankle had a huge effect on the way I lived my everyday life. Here is a diary of the way my recovery unfolded: I was walking down our stairs at home when I slipped on the last…
Congratulations to Larry Fa’aaliga for once again achieving a gold medal for his shooting efforts in the 2nd round of the 2017 New Zealand Cup held by Parafed Canterbury. Well done Larry! Email sent by Larry below. Hi Margaret Please find…
On behalf of the Parafed Waikato Shooting team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Freedom Mobility for the assistance given. I found the staff great to talk to when it came to assessing the type of vehicle…
Franz Fox Heli-services offer 20, 30 and 40 minute flights including snow landings. The 20 minute flight shows the Franz Josef, the 30 minute shows the Fox and the Franz and then the 40 minute shows the Fox, Franz, Mt…
