Life is Better at the Beach

A leading specialist in wheelchair-accessible vehicle products has partnered with a wheelchair scheme to improve accessibility to a Dorset beach.

Koller Engineering has partnered with the West Bay Wheelchair Scheme to donate its expertise, time, and products to ensure there is a secure wheelchair attachment on the scheme’s Trail Glider wheelchair buggy.

The West Bay Beach Wheelchair Scheme aims to improve beach accessibility for those with disabilities. The scheme provides specially designed wheelchairs that allow users to experience the beach environment comfortably and safely.

“Koller generously donated the products and came to West Bay to fit rails and securement to the Trail Glider,” said Elaine Leader, founder of the scheme.

The securement solution is excellent, and it works perfectly.

“The Trail Glider is very special and unique because it provides freedom for people who need to remain in their own wheelchairs to access beaches and terrain that otherwise would not be possible.”

The West Bay Beach Wheelchair Scheme aims to provide various wheelchairs for different levels of disability and personal requirements.

The project, involving Bridport Town Council and Dorset Council, has already seen significant community support, including funding from West Dorset Mencap and management assistance from Parkdean Resorts caravan park.

The scheme is now raising funds to build a permanent storage facility to replace the temporary container. To support this effort, please visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/beach-wheelchairs-for-west-beach-west-bay-dorset-1