Just one of the benefits of good engineering

Wheelchair users face a set of challenges around the home which the able bodied amongst us can barely imagine. The average domestic space is built around the assumption that it’s users will essentially be rod-shaped, skinny at the bottom and a bit thicker in the middle. The wheelchair changes this around so all the mass sits lower to the floor meaning that gangways need to be wider and doors need a major rethink. If a door opens towards you, it’s not just a question of neatly pirouetting around it as it swings open, some kind of three point turn is required, whilst hanging on to the door. Not Easy. Don't even think about self closing fire doors. Sliding doors can be a solution but need refinements to make them truly useful for the disabled user.

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