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Issue 108 - April 2012

Vehicles & Accessories	Wheelchairs and Accessories
Equipment	Holidays
Property for Sale	Personal Assistants
Miscellaneous	Advertising Rates

Vehicles and Accessories

SAAB 93 convertible (2003) 2.0l auto with hand controls. Metallic sun green with tan leather interior, just under 92,000 miles. Electric roof, alloy wheels, heated seats, 6 CD-player, FSH, new tyres and battery. MOT 6/2012. £2,200. Pictures available, contact Chris on 0116 238 7408 / 07581 220669 or cstott@virginmedia.com

CHRYSLER SPORTS DODGE IMS CONVERSION FOR SIDE RAMP ENTRY, 2003, LH drive, 23,500 miles, 3300cc, garnet red, immaculate condition. £12,500. Also Balder F280 electric wheelchair, complete with electronic clampdown fitted to above vehicle, ready to go. £3,000 Tel 01260 252442 or email stella.ambell@gmail.com

Motor Homes for Sale

MOTORHOME CUSTOM BUILT FOR WHEELCHAIR USER. 1996 LDV 400D 82,467 miles well maintained 12 months MOT and tax. £ 2995 ono. Two berth wheelchair friendly motorhome with hot and cold water, shower, toilet, fridge, table, 240V hook-up, hoist for transfers, wheelchair lift storage. Kitted out for a high level tetraplegic with a large electric wheelchair. Reluctant sale due to health reasons. Telephone (01722) 744199 or e-mail markrothery@talktalk.net  for photographs.

ELNAGH CPT factory-adapted, wheelchair-accessible motorhome, with side entrance lift. 2008, one owner, 20,000 miles. Diesel auto with hand controls. Wet room. Fixed double bed with additional double bed over cab. Extras include awning, tow bar, microwave, bike rack, TV aerial, cab and living quarters air con. £27,495 Telephone 01633 881837 

Wheelchairs and Accessories

CYCLONE Ti MIRAGE lightweight wheelchair rigged with E-Motion wheels. As new, hardly used. Complete with Battery charge, cables, tools and manual. Cushion 44cm wide x 42cm deep. Kneestrap and document wallet pouch, SPinergy wheels for use in manual mode. Cost over £6,600 new, will accept £2,000. For photos and further details telephone 01291 630911 Email pmesner@googlemail.com

KUSCHALL R33 suspension wheelchair, used 2 weeks only, 16” seat. Mirror finish/cosmic red. Balck/red Alcantara back rest. Stunning chair although sadly unsuitable for me. Wheels/tyred completely unused. Cost £3,300 will accept £1,700. Half price!. Phone Graeme Rudd, York, 01904 488953 or email janetandgraeme@uwclub.net I can email photos if required.

QUICKIE Ti wheelchair. 6-years-old, well maintained. Spinergy wheels. Seat 16” x 16”. £250 ono. Contact 07778 903511 (Leics) Can email pictures. Email meu54@hotmail.com

WHEELCHAIR TRAVEL BAGS. Last few bags for Rigid wheelchairs available for £98.70. Telephone 01491 680103   www.maydayproducts.com

WHEELCHAIR CUSHION COVERS & REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY  Email sales@covers-plus.co.uk Web www.covers-plus.co.uk Tel 01295 810011

MARVEL manual wheelchair 14”-18” seat. Seat/chair width/height adjust. Gas shock and pump. 2 sets camber tubes. Ti wheels. Only used for 2 months, stored for 1 year. £1,9995

LEVO Active Easy LAE manual standing chair. Only used inside, stored 3 years. Not marked £800

TREKINETIC K-2 carbon fibre all-terrain wheelchair. Knobbly and city wheels, handlebars, dynabrake, rarely used £1,900.  Call Richard on 07768 937343

Equipment

WHEELCHAIR JEANS Fed up with jeans that look good but don’t fit comfortably in the wheelchair? Rollitex Wheelchair Jeans solve the problem. Choose from an extensive range at www.DisabledGear.com or call with any questions 020 7193 1941.

THE ORIGINAL INFLATABLE TOILET SEAT CUSHIONS on www.DisabledGear.com Also available, our affordable TRAVEL SHOWER CHAIR and TRAVEL BATH SEAT. Only 5kgs, padded U-shape seat, packs into hold luggage and with flip arms for easy transfer. Telephone 020 7193 1941

Fully portable AQUATECH BATH/TOILET CHAIR with carrying bag on wheels, as new, £280. Telephone 01980 610864 Email msale1@hotmail.co.uk

ROHO dry flotation Neoprene mattress overlay system, perfect condition, hardly used. £250 + carriage joannewilkie100@live.co.uk

Property for Sale

SOUTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE DETACHED BUNGALOW. Lovely detached, 2-bedroom bungalow, sought-after area in beautiful Buckinghamshire, Owner T6/7. Updated level access throughout, wheel-in shower area, large accessible extended kitchen/dining room, separate utility room, wider hallway and doorways, lower windows, rear patio area leading to well-established large accessible garden with pond and sheds, wide pathways, off street parking for 3 vehicles, village green location, good shopping facilities nearby. Price reduction to £399, 950 Contact Geraldine on 01895 254255 or mobile 07909 518446.

Holidays

ACCESSIBLE WORLDWIDE TRAVEL AGENT
Let me arrange all of your accessible UK, European and worldwide holiday and travel needs. 30 years experience in travel and 24 years as SCI. Fully bonded and complete financial security. Call me on 01452 742101 or visit www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/richard.thompson

Motorhomes to Hire

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MOTORHOME, YORKSHIRE. Explore the UK or Europe in comfort in our disabled-friendly motorhome. Adapted 3-berth with automatic gear box. Wide access door with under-floor lift, adapted shower room with folding walls. See www.WheelExplore.co.uk or telephone 01757 290523 for further details. Delivery and pick up options available.

WHEELCHAIR ADAPTED MOTORHOME for hire. Winchester based. Mercedes Diesel Automatic with hand controls. Sleeps 2. Side lift. Wheel-in shower with chair. www.rent1now.co.uk  Tel Helen 01962 714186 Email honw42@aol.com

Holiday Accomodation

FRANCE

BRITTANY Wheelchair accessible Gite available in rural Brittany for holiday lets throughout the year.  Easy reach of ferry and airports.  Accommodation Sleeps 6, ground floor double bedroom with wet room and shower chair, 1 double and 1 twin bedroom and family bathroom upstairs (not wheelchair accessible).  Swimming pool, garden, patio, bed linen and towels included. 30 mins from the coast. Owned by T4, 10% discount for SIA members.  For details contact Wendy on 01536 790403 or www.accessible-holiday-france.co.uk

NORTH BRITTANY COAST Recently-renovated holiday cottage, designed for wheelchair use. Sleeps up to 8. Level access to/from parking area. Ground floor double bedroom with large en-suite wheel-in wet-floor shower room. Family bathroom, double and twin-bedrooms upstairs – not wheelchair accessible. Situated in tranquil countryside, 20 mins drive to beautiful beaches. Within easy reach of Roscoff and St Malo ferry ports and Brest or Dinard airports. Discounts available on Brittany Ferries. Pets welcome. For details contact Clara Cronin on 00 33 296 47 17 86. Email clara.morland@btinternet.com website www.gites-en-tregor.com

MAYENNE, 18^th century stone property with 4 bedrooms and a 3-acre private lake for fishing. Wheelchair accessible, with ground-floor bedroom and en-suite wet room. www.francefishingholiday.co.uk or telephone Darren C6/7 on 01405 816 750

DORDOGNE – SW FRANCE Two accessible houses in beautiful rural hamlet. Used by many SIA members. Level access from parking throughout ground floor, garden/terrace:
Grande Maison: four bedrooms, three bathrooms, substantial living areas. Ground floor: master bedroom, en-suite wet room, kitchen, dining area, terrace, salon. Huge garden, fabulous views.
Petite Maison: two-bedrooms, two WCs. Ground-floor: double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, wheel-in shower, living/dining area. Kitchen, secluded terrace, small walled garden.
Ed Passant: 01233 731097 or www.accessholidays.com

DORDOGNE FRANCE. Detached house, 5-bedrooms – sleeps 9. Facilities include hoist, large wet-floor shower room, shower chair/commode etc. Outside swimming pool 12m x 6m. www.france-disabled-gite.co.uk Contact Linda Richards +33 524 176 039 or + 33 786 882 658.

COLLIOURE, MEDITERRANEAN COAST. Ground-floor, 2-bedroomed apartment, sleeps 4-6. Level access throughout. Designed specifically for people with spinal cord injury. En-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, full heating. Height-adjustable beds, pressure-relieving mattresses. Separate upstairs apartment available for family or friends. www.origincare.co.uk click on L’Origine or call Nathalie on 00 33 632 56 61 75.

PROVENCE, Detached single-storey villa adapted for wheelchair user. Owner T3 paraplegic. Private gardens, pool and secure parking. Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms. One with wheel-in wet room, shower and shower chair, the other with bath and shower. 10 minutes walk from the shops at LORGUES and a 45-minute drive from the coast. www.accessvilladelorgues.co.uk Contact Geoffrey Croasdale Tel: 01753 850564 Email g.croasdale@btopenworld.com

GERMANY

BERLIN fully accessible holiday rental apartment in Berlin close to city centre. Step-free from street, accessible kitchen and bathroom, hi-fi, wi-fi and TV, sleeps two, designed to the highest German accessibility standards and recommended by SIA members. Please see www.wheelinsuites.com

SPAIN

BARCELONA Fully accessible holiday rental apartment in Barcelona, close to fully accessible beach. Step-free from street, accessible kitchen and bathroom, hi-fi, wi-fi and TV, sleeps two, designed and recommended by SIA members. Please see www.wheelinsuites.com

LAS PIEDRAS ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAYS, SPAIN  Discover Beautiful Unspoilt Andalusia. Our stylish accommodation offers the very highest level of accessibility. Wheelchair Accessible Transfers & Transport, Mobility aids and Care available. LAS PIEDRAS RURAL HOTEL, in a stunning mountain setting or EL PLEAMAR APARTMENT, right on the Mediterranean.  Contact Hannah or Adrian for a brochure or information  Tel.  029 212 54321 Email: info@laspiedras.co.uk  Website: www.laspiedras.co.uk

JAVEA, COSTA BLANCA Luxury family Villa purposely built for wheelchair owner.  The villa comprises 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  Master bedroom has en-suite with wheel-in shower (shower chair provided).  Private pool with hoist.  Restaurants, shops and wheelchair accessible beach are all within close proximity. Alicante and Valencia are the nearest airports. Contact owners Gavin or Lynda.  Tel: 01786 811546  Email: lynda.hutton@talktalk.net  www.spanishvillawithaccess.com

JAVEA, COSTA BLANCA Lovely wheelchair friendly villa set in large colourful gardens on level, gated plot. Well equipped, 3 beds, 2 baths, master bed with large ensuite bathroom and wheel-in shower (chair provided), cable TV with Sky and English channels, DVD player plus DVD library, free broadband internet acces, wheelchair-firendly gardens, 10 x 5m pool with easy-to-use water-powered pool lift and full-size outdoor table tennis table. T1 paraplegic owner. Contact Norman or Sue. Tel: 01900 67280  Mobile: 07818 406861 Email info@accessvillaspain.com   Website: www.accessvillaspain.com

TORREVIEJA, COSTA BLANCA Established, detached family villa with lovely gardens in sunny Torrevieja on the Spanish Costa Blanca. Huge wheel-in swimming pool. Custom-built for C5 owner. Close to beach and all amenities. Airport 20 mins. Converted vehicle also available to hire. For details 01262 676015 www.disabledvilla.com

LUXURY VILLA, COSTA BLANCA Luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa near Javea. Adapted for wheelchair user with level access throughout. Master bedrooms has en-suite with wheel-in shower. Sleeps up to 6. Private garden and pool with hoist. Shops, restaurants and beach close by. Contact Mike or Jan. Tel: 0034 965 77 1855    E-mail: info@laguardia31.com web: www.laguardia31.com

ALICANTE  Spacious 2-bedroomed, fully wheelchair accessible apartment in Rojales. Electric beds/ Sky TV/ DVD. Wheel-in wet room (chair/commode provided). Beautiful guitar-shaped pool with flat surrounding areas. Private rear yard. Wheeling distance to bars/restaurants & minimart. Close accessible beaches. Can arrange transfers using adapted van – also for hire. Alicante airport 30 mins. C4 quadriplegic owner. Contact Darren. Please visit my website for further details. www.disabledapartment.com Email darrenpj@rocketmail.com Telephone 07515 541300

MARBELLA  Luxurious ground-floor apartment, two double bedrooms - master with large roll-in wet room and bathroom en-suite. Suitable for T4/5 paraplegic. Apartment accommodates 6 people comfortably with a beautiful terrace overlooking three swimming pools and the Med, the Rock of Gibraltar and north Africa. Gate from complex to beach. Available to rent most of the year. July/August negotiable.  Telephone 07825 686 350 / 01476 560 073
To view images search Menara beach apartments and you will see generic images placed by private owners of this beautiful and very wheelchair friendly complex. 

CAREFREE HOLIDAYS SPAIN Spacious villa in peaceful country setting near the coast. Private pool with hoist. Self-catering or B & B. Accessible minibus with driver for airport transfers and excursions. Phone UK agent 01204 326232. Spain + 34 968 437010 Email carefreeholidays@gmail.com www.carefreespain.com

PORTUGAL

ALGARVE, PORTUGAL Your home from home in the sun including accessible transport. Owned by C4 tetraplegic, 20 minutes from Faro airport with stunning views and privacy. 3 twin bedrooms, 2 with wheel-in showers. Pool with hoist heated to 25ºC (May-Oct incl). Inclusive accessible vans & airport transfers, electric up and down bed, electric indoor hoist, shower/commode chairs etc. Not to be missed - to avoid disappointment book now! See full details on our comprehensive website.
Tel. 00351 964 560381 E-mail: sia@ouricodomar.com Web: www.ouricodomar.com

ALGARVE, PORTUGAL. Spacious private villa with pool and hoist. 3 bed, 2 bath with wheel-in shower. Shower chair provided. Well-equipped kitchen. 2 barbecues. All doors 1-metre wide. Level access throughout villa and pool area. Paraplegic owner. Debbie Wells. Tel: 01277 354 313.

ALGARVE, PORTUGAL 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with wheel-in showers (shower chair provided). Private pool with hoist. Stunning views. 20-mins from airport. 1-bedroom annexe (deal for carer) is available on request. C5 owner. Contact Jason Tel 020 8297 9551 www.algarveview.co.uk  Email info@algarveview.co.uk

CYPRUS

PAPHOS Wheelchair-friendly design, level-access, Villa Ampelitis. Private indoor 30 degree heated pool, pool hoist, moveable hoist, grab rails, shower chair/commode. Tel: 020 8440 6219. Email irene@sundancevillas.co.uk  www.sundancevillas.co.uk

SOUTH AFRICA

STRAND, CAPE TOWN Spacious, fully accessible villa with private pool and stunning mountain views. Sleeps 8. Master bedroom en-suite, with wheel-in shower, 3 further bedrooms + 2 bathrooms. Large enclosed back garden with 2 barbecues. Lovely shaded patio, ideal for al fresco dining by the pool. All amenities close by; 5mins from beach; 25mins from Cape Town airport; 45mins Cape Town water front; 15mins from nearest wine route; 5mins from one of many golf courses. Ideally situated to explore the diverse countryside of the Western Cape. For further details see www.strandselfcatering.co.za  or please contact Ponie and Rika Kritzinger at poniek@live.co.za  or telephone +27 21 854 6775

USA

ORLANDO Recently adapted, accessible, 4-bedroom villa, sleeps 8. Pool hoist, roll-in shower and shower chair. Private pool and games room. Very quiet area, beautiful rear views of conservation areas. Short drive to theme parks and amenities. Tetraplegic owner. For details call Simon on 07805 778619 www.orangetreeaccessibility.com

ORLANDO,FLORIDA. Luxury 4-bedrooms 4-bathrooms, 90% tiled, wheelchair accessible villa. Private screened pool with hoist, overlooking panoramic views of wetlands and nature reserve. 10 minutes from Disney. Shower chair, wheel-in shower, grab rails, 3 TVs, 2DVDs, sleeps 10. Free WiFi, 24-hour management company providing support, gated community. Tetraplegic owner Justine Card. Telephone 01206 242273 www.homeaway.com  Property number 215977

ORLANDO, FLORIDA Recently adapted, accessible, 4-bedroom villa, sleeps 8. Pool hoist, roll-in shower and shower chair. Private pool and games room. Very quiet area, beautiful rear views of conservation areas. Short drive to theme parks and amenities. Tetraplegic owner. For details call Simon on 07805 778619 www.orangetreeaccessibility.com

ORANGE TREE, ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Executive 5-bed/4 bath Villa, overlooking lake and conservation area. Large non-chlorine pool and Jacuzzi. Paraplegic owner. Wheel-in shower, pool hoist and shower chair. Sleeps 12. Easy access for Disney, golf and airport. www.ayersfloridavillas.com  E-mail: lucy@ayersfloridavillas.com

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, Luxury, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa with its own private pool, set in a small and exclusive private gated community, close to all amenities. Very spacious, level access throughout and fully wheelchair accessible. The rear of the villa backs onto fields and is not overlooked. Wheel-in shower, pool hoist etc. All facilities and 24-hour management company. Disney only 10 minutes. Brochure from Roger Whittle. Te: 01242 573233 www.accessiblefloridavillas.com

CARIBBEAN

ANTIGUA. Accessible detached villa, sleeps 6, in the resort of Jolly Harbour. T6 paraplegic owner. Open plan living room, dining area and kitchen. Fully air conditioned. Three bedrooms: master bedroom + en-suite, twin room with wheel-in shower, double bedroom, family bathroom. Tropical established garden, elevated decking around plunge pool. Gated driveway. No TV! Open all year. Contact Carl 07900 247 542.

CARREAU ACACIA, MAURITIUS  SANIJOYA is a 3-bedroom, accessible bungalow with wet room situated in the south side of the island, 7-minutes from the airport. Hoist hire available use of adapted car. Sleeps 5-6. Close all amenities. Further information from Bima Tel +230 980 8064 Email jajyab@gmail.com

ENGLAND

TODSWORTHY FARM HOLIDAYS, Cornwall. 18th Century Cornish stone and slate cottages on a working farm full adapted for wheelchair users and their families. Superb rural location. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Two cottages, both 3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6. Perfect for touring Devon and Cornwall. Open all year. Tel: 01822 834744. www.todsworthyfarmholidays.co.uk

TREWORGANS FARM HOLIDAYS, MID CORNWALL. Newly converted, barns (sleep 4 & 6) that are wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities – each property has one level-access wet room. Adapted kitchens. Accessible decked patio areas. Detached. Ample parking areas. 4-section electric profiling bed and 160kg electric hoists available. Rise/recline chairs. Care available from local agency. Exposed beams, wood burner. Ideal location for exploring the whole county. Tel: 01726 883240 or 07762 173860. www.treworgansfarm.co.uk

PENROSE BURDEN, CORNWALL. Fully adapted cottages for wheelchair users and their families – superb rural area with outstanding views. Open all year round. Wood burning stoves. Colour brochure. Please write or ring Nancy Hall, Penrose Burden, St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4LZ. Tel: 01208 850277 or 01208 850617. Web: www.penroseburden.co.uk

CORNWALL, LOOE. Six award-winning (2007/8) countryside accessible holiday lodges. Level access throughout. Sleeps 2-6 persons in three double bedrooms. Balconies front and rear. Hoist, profiling or electric beds available. Large accessible level-entry shower. Fully-fitted lowered kitchen. Ideal touring base for Eden Project and Cornish Gardens. www.tudorlodges.co.uk  Brochure 01579 320344.

CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET. Self-catering bungalow, sleeps up to six. Ceiling hoists in bedroom and bathroom, wheel-in shower, clos-o-mat loo, low-level kitchen. Contact 01202 481597. E-mail: info@31aha.co.uk  www.31aha.co.uk

DORSET Exceptional, fully-accessible, 4-star, self-catering holiday accommodation in beautiful rural North Dorset. Superbly equipped, comfortable and tastefully furnished cottages, heated indoor splash pool, stunning views from garden M3(I). Telephone 01258 818 196 for brochure or visit. www.EllwoodCottages.co.uk

NORFOLK, HUNSTANTON New in 2011. Two adjoining luxury properties. Sunny (M3 Exceptional Access) sleeps two people. Additional family and friends, up to 6 people, can be accommodated in Hunny with its accessible ground floor. Full details www.disabledholidaynorfolk.co.uk   Tel: 01733 841170 / 07740055063.

RATCLIFFE DISABLED HOLIDAYS C5 quadriplegic owner. Overhead electric hoists. Electric hi-lo beds. Wheel-in showers.
House flats sleep 6-10. Open all year.Heysham on Morecambe Bay. Superb sea and mountain view Access to 5-mile promenade
Caravans on Haven Parks in Southern Lake District and at Filey near Scarborough.  www.theukweb.com/disabledholidays  or phone for more information
Allan or Jan 01274 588142

WINDEMERE, White Cross Bay Fully adapted, self-catering lodge situated in a 4-star park. Two twin bedrooms, one en-suite Part M. Family bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, TV/DVD, central heating. Free Wi Fi. Site shop, bar and restaurant. Swimming pool with hoist. Phone for booking 01539 569835 ask for 2 Waterside Wood. View lodge at www.timber-lodge.co.uk  Open March ‘til mid-January 2012.

WALES

SNOWDONIA. Fully-adapted self-catering cottage in a beautiful location on a mountain opposite Snowdon. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large enclosed garden, log fire. Sleeps up to 12. Ground-floor accessible bedroom, wheel-in shower room etc. Adapted kitchen, low light switches, widened doorways throughout. External lift to first floor with access to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Many accessible local attractions. Website www.wilsons-holidays.co.uk/glanygors  or ring Lesley on 01286 870 261. 

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

JO-ANNE’s PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE
NOW BOOKING FOR 2012
If you require a personal assistant for home or abroad, a business or pleasure trip, please call, JPAS on 07500 703004 or 01623 847336. E-mail: jojpas@aol.com

MISCELLANEOUS

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - HELEN SMITH   Specialist in spinal injury rehabilitation.  Available for private consultations on Fridays.  Tel 07976 354142  Email helen@shrink.eclipse.co.uk