Disabled twins, Orlanda and Marissa Tasker, were born with Cerebral Palsy, which is a neurological condition that affects movement and co-ordination.
The girls from Brighton have used powered wheelchairs since the age of three, and are now vibrant and outgoing teenagers, which has meant their desire for greater independence has grown even stronger. Sharon Tasker, the girls' mother explains that fate played an unusual hand in gaining the girls their extra independence, as they unexpectedly saw their first Balder F290 from Etac when they attended an X-Factor tour concert in Brighton. Read their story of how attending the X-Factor changed the girls lives, enabled them to pursue catering qualifications and access more areas of their mainstream school..... See more
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![]() “My name is Chris Gordon. I am 23 years old and I Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Regardless of my disability, I have achieved so many of my personal goals and aspirations. My passion is sport, after I passed my GCSE’s I went on to Haybridge 6th Form where I did a BTEC National in Sport Development and Coaching and an A Level in Business Management. From there I went on to study at Worcester University, studying a HND in Sports Coaching, followed by a BA Hons. Degree in Sports Business Management, achieving a 2:1. In 2009, I learnt to drive in my Sirus Volkswagen Caddy. The conversion enables me to drive from my wheelchair, it also has bespoke driving adaptations designed specifically for my requirements, based on my strength and ability. My Sirus car has given me the freedom and independence to do what I want to do, when I want to do it. Previous to my Sirus car, I had to rely on family members or taxis, which wasn’t ideal when I lead such a busy life! My Sirus car has helped me to achieve so much; I have passed my degree, and currently I work at The Albion Foundation where I mentor a year six student who has a similar disability to mine, as well as coaching Wheelchair Football. I have played wheelchair football for the Albion Foundation for over seven years, and in 2011 I was selected for England’s Wheelchair Football team, which was a huge accolade for me. Having my Sirus car has enabled me to drive to and from training, plus matches all over the UK. To achieve everything you want in life is possible, with the hard work, determination, and will power; you can do whatever you want... just keep striving for your ultimate goals and never give up”. Sirus Launch NEW 'We-Can Flex' Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Family Car AT NAIDEX NATIONAL4/28/2014 Sirus Automotive are launching a brand new conversion, designed for wheelchair users who prefer to travel in the rear of the vehicle, the perfect family car. Based on the Volkswagen Caddy, the We-Can Flex fits perfectly with the Sirus range of Caddy conversions designed for chair users who are looking to drive or travel up front as a passenger.
The public will be able to see the new conversion for the first time on Stand E65 at this year's Naidex National independent living show, held at the NEC, Birmingham which runs from 29 April - 1st May. Entry to the show is open to the public and is free. Register here http://www.naidex.co.uk/ Full specifications and details here or for more information call customer services 0121 505 7777 A Guide to Stand-Up Wheelchairs including information on the disabilities they are suitable for, the various health benefits and how to get funding.
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