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A new chapter for Glide Products

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.

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Marrilyn loves her CentroGlide

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

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‘A scripted wheelchair makes a world of difference’

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.

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Finding the Best Lightweight Folding Manual Wheelchair for Travel and Daily Life

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Manual Wheelchairs

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.

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Power Wheelchairs: How far can you go?

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.

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How will the change of government change the NDIS?

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.

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Top 5 Apps for Wheelchair Users

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.

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There’s more to custom chairs than comfort

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.

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