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Issue 98 - August 2010

Vehicles & Accessories	Wheelchairs & Accessories
Equipment	Holiday Accommodation
Overseas Property for Sale	Personal Assistance
Miscellaneous	Advertising Rates
Motor Home To Rent	Accessible Travel Agent

Vehicles and Accessories

V230 MERCEDES VAN, 1997, Reg: P11S TT, 83,000 miles, excellent condition, hand controls, comes with Balder powerchair. Cost £10,000 2 years ago. 21” x 21” seat. £7,000 ono or will split at £4,000 each ono. Portsmouth area. Delivery possible. Tel: 02392 347003

FORD TRANSIT C5/6 drive-from-wheelchair. Driver 14 reliable years. Braun side-lift, electric side door, Z-lock & Unwin track wheelchair securing. Powered headrest. Arm supports. Air conditioning, Lightened power steering. Radial single lever – accelerator/power brake. Bleeper ancillaries. Central locking and alarm. Remote. New: tyres, disc pads, battery, oil & diesel filters, engine & transmission oil, brake pipes & fluid, V-belts. MOT 12 months £2,000 ono. Telephone 01789 293579.

2006 FIAT MULTIPLA 1.9 JTD ELEGANZA with BROTHERWOOD excellent conversion allowing the wheelchair user to be in the front passenger position offering BEST VISABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY via rear ramp. Top of the range, air con, CD, elec w/mirrors, alloys. One owner. Reason for sale – I bought a new one, I love them. Full service history, blue, GC, only 17,000 miles. MOT ‘til June 2011. £14,750 ono (less than 50% of cost new). Tel: 07899 874368 NOW Email jh2010fin@gmail.com  

2002 AUTOMATIC RED MONDEO GHIA DIESEL ESTATE. Guido-Simplex electronic steering, wheel-positioned hand-controlled accelerator and manual hand-controlled brake. 55,500 miles. One owner. FSH. One year’s MOT and 6-months tax. £3,000. Tel: 020 8421 5262.

ALFRED BEKKER HAND CONTROLS
1 set for a Mercedes E220 2009.  
1 set for an Audi A6 2009.
Each only used for 3 weeks.
Cost £450 fitted - grab a bargain at only £50 a set!!
Tel: John 07955 924638 or email robbo969@hotmail.com

Wheelchairs and Accessories

SICK AND TIRED of your wheelchair being almost destroyed whenever you take it on a flight? Wheelchair travel bags ©2003 are the answer!
Bags for folding and rigid wheelchairs.
Mayday Products 01491 680103
E-mail: Maydayproducts@virgin.net
www.maydayproducts.com

EMOTION WHEELS, CHARGER & 4 BATTERIES. Used indoors only. Very good condition. No reasonable offer refused. Telephone 01789 292030 Email s.rondel@btinternet.com

INVACARE TOP-END TRANSFORMER SPORTS WHEELCHAIR. 15 x 15, black, adjustable camber so can function as an everyday chair, 0-20 degree fold-in side guards, quick release lever. Cost £1,700 new, used twice only, will accept £950 ono. Contact debbieallaire@btinternet.com  

LEVO COMPACT LC STANDING WHEELCHAIR Size 17”, set up for tallish user. Manual chair with electric stand, complete with knee brace, lap tray, charger and instructions. £500. Ring John 020 8464 3256 or email john.hargreaves1@virgin.net for photographs.

NEW J EASY FLUID CUSHION, 42 x 42 flat. Price new £251. Two J Easy microclimatic covers. Price new £63. Will sell all for £160 ono. Telephone 01702 303302.

GENIE POWER CHAIR, 22” wide. Works perfectly. £1,875 ono. Gears for different heights and positions – tilts. Can stand up or lie down. 5 speeds. Suitable to drive from. Footrests adjustable. Headrest and thoracic supports. Tel: 01582 751408.

POWER TRIKE & FITTINGS.  Suitable for any wheelchair – twin battery pack & holder. As new, mint condition. £1,200 ovno. Tel: 0115 983 0739 or 07710 732716.

STRICKER CITY 11 handcycle attachment. In good condition, 7-gear, hand control, 20” wheel. £550 ono. Nottingham area. Tel: 07766 022472.

PDQ POWERTRIKE XTRA, with battery and wheelchair fitting. Free to collector. (Hertfordshire) Tel: 01582 794094.

Equipment

www.Seatedlife.com
New website
New products

BUTTBOARD TRANSFER BOARDS Transfer in and out of the car, on/off the bed, with ease, pack in a suitcase giving freedom and independence. Quality transfer boards with or without handles offered, new lightweight (2lb) formica covered. Easily cleaned, length 24” or 28” width 8”. Prices £40 to £55 plus p&p Tel: 020 8688 7322. Fax: 020 8681 0245  E-mail: jaffa@globalnet.co.uk

THERA AKTIV EXERCISER, upper and lower body trainer, fully adjustable, it improves circulation, strengthens muscles, prevents spasms and stiffened joints. Cost new £2,800, will accept £900 ono. Tel 01609 760648 Email simonrhds@yahoo.co.uk

EASY STAND 6000 GLIDER. Very good condition. Easy to transfer onto. While standing and exercising the upper body, it moves the legs in a ski motion. Cost £3,500, will accept £1,400 ono. Tel: 01793 840435.

OSWESTRY STANDING FRAME with electronic hoist lifter and transporting wheels. Near new, suitable for tall person (5’11’’ or taller). New £1,295, yours for £995. donboy667@yahoo.co.uk  or telephone 01865 724542.

HUNTLEIGH AKRON electric standing table, includes accessories. In excellent condition. £250 Telephone 01332 835436

Overseas Property For Sale

BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT APARTMENT FOR SALE
2-bedroom, ground-floor accessible apartment in enviable beachfront location on Spain’s delightful Orange Blossom Coast. En-suite wetroom. Great rental potential for investors or perfect for an accessible place in the sun. £295,000. Serious enquirers please call Richard on 01452 740303

Motorhome to Rent

AUTO-TRAIL CHEYENNE 840. Fully adapted with wheelchair lift, shower seat and toilet bar. Internal living modified for wheelchair, Can sleep 5 people but luxurious for 2. This is a large vehicle and requires previous experience. Tel: 07774 162 129. (Cambs/Herts) Email doddfison@btinternet.com

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/richardthompson

Holiday Accomodation

FRANCE

CALVADOS, LOWER NORMANDY
Domaine de la Hamberie, Falaise. Accessible holiday cottages with heated swimming pool on a beautiful old farmstead in rural France. Situated within easy reach of the Normandy Beaches, Bayeux, Deauville and Honfleur and the picturesque Suisse Normandie.  Near to the market town of Falaise with its castle, many shops and restaurants. We are now entering our 19th successful year providing accessible holiday accommodation. For details call Robin McGrother on 0033 231 90 34 61
email: hamberie@gmail.com   or visit us on www.hamberie.com

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

MAYENNE, 18th 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. Tried to have all we need for a hassle-free holiday with our disabled son C5/6. Swimming pool 12m x 6m. www.france-disabled-gite.co.uk  Contact Gloria Wooding 07884 452 772 or 01803 882769.

SPAIN

RELUCTANT SALE!
ORANGE BLOSSOM COAST
Superb accessible 2 bedroom/2 bathroom beachfront apartment in delightful Spanish resort.  Easy access to bars, restaurants, shops, beach and pool.
New airport opening soon – less than 30 minutes from resort. Excellent rental potential!   £285K.
www.accessibleapartments.co.uk  

LAS PIEDRAS ACCESSIBLE HOTEL, SPAIN
Totally wheelchair-friendly holidays
Accessible transfers & transport. Relax in a beautiful setting and let us show you Andalusia with our great excursions. Pool hoist, mobility aids and care available.
Tel: UK 029 212 54321
Tel/Fax: Spain 00 34 952 033 100
Email: info@laspiedras
Website: www.laspiedras.co.uk
 
JAVEA, COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN
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.spanishvillawithaccessibility.com  
 
SPAIN, COSTA BLANCA, JAVEA.  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  

SPAIN, COSTA BLANCA, TORREVIEJA
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  

BENIDORM, SPAIN 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fully-accessible apartment. Close to all amenities and beach.  Great fun and entertainment for all the family 365 days a year. Open your eyes to Europe's most disabled-friendly resort. Contact Debbie on: 07956246837

MAJORCAN, 3-bedroom holiday house to rent. Wheelchair friendly and recently renovated to a high standard. Owner T3. Main bedroom has overhead hoist and fantastic en-suite roll-in wet room. Shower chair available. All accommodation on one level. Situated on the edge of a pine forest, close to beautiful mountains, picturesque villages and accessible sandy beaches. It lays between the holiday resorts of Santa Ponca and Peguera. For photos and prices visit www.southwestmallorca.co.uk/prod83.htm  Any questions please email sarabag@me.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 289 411455
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, (ideal for carer) is available on request. C5 owner. Contact Jason Telephone 020 8297 9551. www.algarveview.co.uk  Email info@algarveview.co.uk

TENERIFE

TENERIFE, PLAYA LAS AMERICAS. 2-bed, 2-bathroom, wheelchair-accessible apartment with large terrace on sea-front complex. Close to all amenities. Mobility equipment and transport available to hire from local firm. For details contact 01332 835436 / 07833 550306.

TENERIFE, LOS CRISTIANOS 1 bed, wheelchair accessible apartment with walk-in shower bathroom and large terrace on a very nice wheelchair–friendly complex. Close to town centre. Mobility equipment available to hire from local firm, also transport and tours arranged to and from the airport. For details email gm3500@btinternet.com   Telephone (UK) 01903 767 237  (SPAIN) + 34 922 793 147.

CYPRUS

CYPRUS, PAPHOS
Wheelchair-friendly level-access Villa and Studios, Indoor heated pool and pool hoist: Available all year. Also villas with wheel-in showers and heated private pools. Telephone 020 8440 6219. Email irene@sundancevillas.co.uk   www.sundancevillas.co.uk

HUNGARY    

100% wheelchair-friendly villas with pool in the thermal spa town of Zalakaros. Open all year round, designed by owner T3/4. For more details
For further details please visit our website www.sunnyrothvillas.com   Email sunnyrothvillas@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone 0036 9334 0270

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

FLORIDA

PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, level access throughout, pool with hoist, fishing dock on lake. Master bedroom has en-suite roll-in shower. Shower chair supplied. Sleeps 6-8 people, Please call Karen Shaw on 01296 434625
www.florida-holidayhomes.org

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 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, air-conditioned villa. Private screened pool at rear, with hoist, overlooking wetlands and nature reserve. Wheelchair accessible throughout – very spacious and open-planned. Wheel-in shower in master bedroom. 3 TVs, DVD, CD, cable and video. Double garage. 24-hour management company. 10 minutes from Disney.  Tetraplegic owner. For further details please contact Justine Card. Tel: 01206 242273 E-mail: justandmia@aol.com  www.homeaway.com  property 215977.

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 orange groves 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

ENGLAND

Self-catering accommodation

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. 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.

LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST. Fully-accessible, self-catering bungalows sleeping 2-4 people. Electric foot and head riser beds and riser/recliner chair. Floor-level shower room, fully-accessible kitchen. Equipment available including hoist. No smoking or pets. Brochure www.ourbench.co.uk Telephone 01590 673141.

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 .

UK COAST AND LAKES HOLIDAYS

CC5/6 owner. SUPERB LOCATIONS
Ceiling track hoists, electric hi/lo beds, high-risk mattresses, wheel-in shower & chair etc.

Heysham on Morecombe Bay

New for 2010. House sleeps 8, also flat(s) 6 + 4.
Stunning sea and mountain views. All mod cons. 5 miles level promenade. Free bikes, telescope. Easy to drive to Lake District.
Two spacious caravans. Attractive landscaped positions. South-facing balconies, sleeps 4-6.  TV/Freeview all bedrooms. DVDs, entertainment.

At Lakeland Leisure Park

In beautiful area, by the Lake District National Park and FILEY

On scenic North Yorkshire coast.

Fishing/boating lake. 20 minutes from Scarborough, Bridlington.
www.theukweb.com/disabledholidays
Colour brochures, info, call 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 2011.


WHEELCHAIR BREAKS IN THE LAKES
Self catering. Near Keswick. Superb scenic location. Luxury ground floor accommodation for two or four. Specifically designed for wheelchair users. Family unit also available with ground floor bedroom and shower room. Open all year. Central Heating. Friendly hosts in residence. Tel: 017687 76380 for colour brochure. www.disabled-holiday.net

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 2010
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  

Counselling support in Portsmouth
Are you spinal cord injured? Want to talk to a qualified counsellor who is also SCI? I became SCI in 1981 and offer counselling support to SCI people in the Portsmouth area. Concessionary rates available, wheelchair-accessible offices. Please contact marplecross@mac.com  or Libby on 07881 623081 for more information.