Chair Model, Purchase Date, Dimensions, left or right side As many parts are interchangeable between models the Accessory Part shown may be illustrated on a different model wheelchair to the one that is required.Rehabilitation & Mobility Specialists Karma Mobility was founded in 1987 and was the first company to introduce aluminium frame wheelchairs to Asia, Karma Mobility has since grown to become one of Asia's largest, most innovative wheelchair providers. The comprehensive range of Karma products offers mobility solutions for a wide variety of requirements giving choice and control to end users.A Perth woman in a wheelchair said she felt dehumanised and humiliated after being told by staff at a concert at nib Stadium she couldn't go onto to the dancefloor because her wheelchair would rip it up.Marina Nelson was at the East Perth venue last week to see a host of international artists as part of the RNB Fridays Live concert.But when she and a bunch of mates headed to the dancefloor for a boogie, Ms Nelson was told by a staffer she wasn't allowed on it with her wheelchair."
I asked her what the problem was and she said the wheelchair would damage the pitch underneath this plastic matting," she told Radio 6PR on Tuesday morning. "When I say matting, it was like this temporary flooring and was like one, two centimetre thick hard plastic flooring."I thought that was ridiculous because I knew the wheelchair wasn't going to damage it – I mean there were hundreds, if not thousands of people on the dance floor. "And there was also an extremely large scaffolding structure that was holding sounding and lighting equipment, as well as several crew members who were controlling it."I'm only a small woman - I only weigh 50 kilos and my wheelchair is 12, so to say that 62 kilos would damage the matting or pitch more than that massive scaffolding or all the other people on the dance floor seemed ridiculous."After arguing with staff for more than 30 minutes, Ms Nelson was then told the reason she was banned from the dancefloor was because she posed a safety risk."
Once I suggested the wheelchair wouldn't damage the matting they actually changed their reasoning and said well it's because 'what would happen if you got crushed on the dance floor'?" she said."I said to them 'what would happen if my friends not in wheelchairs got crushed on the dancefloor' and she said well, they enter at their own risk.""Apparently I wasn't allowed to enter at my own risk, which I found dehumanising and demeaning."Ms Nelson took to Facebook to vent her anger at being booted off the dancefloor."It marred our night and it was an extremely humiliating experience for me," she wrote. "I will not stay silent about "health and safety" or management policies that are blatantly discriminatory and in breach of the law. Some people in wheelchairs like dancing, dance floors and crowds too."Acting CEO Venue West Janis Carren said the woman was a victim of misunderstanding."As you can appreciate at our major entertainment events the noise level is quite high and we had a few difficulties with communication," she told Radio 6PR."
I believe our organisation has spoken to Marina and we have agreed that was the case and we are working on a resolution together."We welcome all patrons to our world class sport and entertainment events and we certainly try to cater for various needs and abilities."Having won an unprecedented 5 NWBL titles in a row throughout 2006-10 the Be Active Perth Wheelcats have a decorated history. Crowned the best club team in the world in 2007 and the ANZ Team of the Year in 2009 the team has a proud winning culture and expect to be highly competitive each year. With a development program headed by coach Kelvin Browner, that has produced some of the world’s best in Justin Eveson, Shaun Norris, Brad Ness and Michael Hartnett, the Wheelcats continue to be one of the most formidable sporting teams in Australia. With home games played at the Jack Bendat Basketball Centre, Floreat the Wheelcats look to in the coming years prove themselves as one of the most successful clubs in history.
Become a fan of the Be Active Perth Wheelcats. Join their Facebook fans page by clicking the title above for exclusive team news, announcements and access to players.TOP REASONS TO BUY FROM AUSTRALIAN MOBILITY EQUIPMENT Buying local means you support your state and have peace of mind in your purchase Having spent over 20 years in this industry, we have been able to source and sell only the best quality mobility products from all over the world. (Countries such as USA, CANADA, GERMANY, etc). Australian Mobility Equipment offers superb after sales support to clients throughout Perth and surrounding areas. Most repairs and modifications to our products can be carried out on site by our technician. However, for more technical issues, we may request the equipment be brought to our workshop where we have a comprehensive range of spare parts and a fully equipped workshop to handle most technical repairs, we can also arrange for the equipment to be collection and brought to our workshop if needed.
At Australian Mobility Equipment we pride ourselves on being able to customise and personalise equipment to the highest standard.Wheelchairs For Kids are a group of retiree volunteers in Australia use your donations to make and distribute up to 300 wheelchairs per month to poor disabled children in developing countries. Millions of wheelchairs are needed, but every one makes a difference. Every $200 raised gives a child the freedom of mobility and liberates a carer. Here is an online story on Wheelchairs For Kids recently. It can be viewed here. A project of the Rotary Club of Scarborough, WA Supported by the Christian Brothers Main Consultant – Motivation Australia Gratitude from Sheryl’s Dad in Malawi I am Peter Ngunga from Malawi, a parent of Sheryl who is 6 years old and was born with cerebral palsy. I would like to thank you for making it possible for Sheryl to have a wheelchair, something important in her life but that we could not have afforded to buy.