Glide Product’s journey of innovation and commitment to enhancing mobility challenges has reached a new milestone. We are thrilled to announce our relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Wangara, Western Australia. This move for Glide Products marks almost five decades of dedication to manufacturing high-quality scripted wheelchairs in Australia. We want to share what it means for you and your mobility needs.

I had an electric scooter before, but it was too slow and bulky. Then I had another wheelchair from a different company, but it was too weak and unreliable. It broke down often and needed frequent repairs

Join Rodney V. as he defies the limitations of a stroke, reclaiming independence and embracing a new chapter in life. Witness his inspiring journey from the picturesque farm in Esperance, Western Australia to his remarkable recovery, shaping a future filled with determination and purpose.

It took Ian eight years to learn how to stand and walk again. His body protested with crushing pain at every determined movement, but Ian, who had always been athletically gifted, persevered and overcame his physical limitations against all odds.

For people with limited mobility who use a wheelchair for daily activities, outdoor commuting, and travel, a lightweight folding manual wheelchair may be the ideal option versus using an electric or powered wheelchair. Foldable lightweight manual wheelchairs are convenient when it comes to storage and transportation. Most of them will fit well in vehicles and on flights, making them appropriate and convenient for travel. This guide will concentrate on helping you choose the best folding manual wheelchair for your requirements.

Learning how to use a manual wheelchair effectively will help you regain your independence faster. Manual wheelchairs are less expensive than their electric counterparts, making them more affordable. Repairs cost less and they often weigh less than a powered chair too.

Accessories are created to meet different needs and requirements, helping to improve your quality of life and increase mobility. It leads to less worry, makes day-to-day living more manageable, and may even improve your sense of happiness and well-being.

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When you spend a significant amount of your day in a wheelchair, comfort is priority number one. Glide wheelchairs can be scripted with fully-customised cushioning, plus headrest, backrest, armrest and footrest options to ensure a made-to-measure comfortable fit.

A concern for people considering a power wheelchair is how far they can go on a single charge. Range is an important factor when deciding which brand and model is right for you.

Following the ALP election win, we decided to investigate what this means for future and current NDIS recipients, plus the care providers, professionals, and businesses that support disability services in this article.

Travelling with your wheelchair might seem daunting but it’s not the challenge it once was.

Smartphones are an integral part of our move towards a more inclusive, accessible world with a heap of features that can help people with disabilities access more locations, services and even; each other. Check out our five favourite apps that are making a huge difference to wheelchair users lives and becoming an indispensable tool in their kits.

Power Add-Ons give manual wheelchair users the opportunity harness a boost of power to get up hills with ease or travel long distances without fatigue.

The truth is a custom wheelchair does so much more than get you from point A to point B. A properly configured custom-built wheelchair is tailored to your specific needs, improving your mobility and adding more independence to your life.

Here are some helpful solutions that allow wheelchair users to live life on their own terms.

Helpful advice and tips so you can enjoy a smooth and safe flight, minus any unnecessary turbulence.

Your wheelchair evaluation can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prepare to ensure you get a successful wheelchair prescription.

To help you select the chair that’s perfect for you, we’ve put together some helpful tips and advice on how to prepare for your wheelchair evaluation. Take a read.

With Australia’s high safety standards, here are some important safety features you need to look out for to make transporting your powered chair as safe as possible.