Wheelchair with Adjustable Seat Height
Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2013/03/21 - Updated: 2022/04/05
Category Topic: Disability Press Releases - Academic Publications
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main
Synopsis: Chair4Life has a seat that goes up and down enabling disabled children to be at the same height as their friends. Sometimes I don't get noticed and I have to shout really loud in order to get people's attention. With this chair, because the seat goes up and down, it's an advantage. You're at the same height as other people so you don't feel intimidated by people standing over you.
Introduction
Last week, the Renfrew Group visited Hereward College to exhibit their latest product called Chair4Life.
Main Content
Chair4Life is a new wheelchair designed for young people. The chair, has a seat which goes up and down, enabling disabled children to be at the same height as their friends.
The Renfrew Group who specialize in motorbikes were asked by the NHS to come up with the design prototype which is hoped to go into full production.
The design firm from Leicester, which has worked on Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin and Triumph motorbikes, has recently unveiled their latest creation at Hereward College where students have advised the designers about the chair design and functionality.
Comments from Students
"Sometimes I don't get noticed, and I have to shout really loud to get people's attention. With this chair because the seat goes up and down, it's an advantage."
"You're at the same height with other people, so you don't feel intimidated by people standing over you."
Hereward College is a general further education college located in Coventry. It offers inclusive provision with specialist facilities and services for students with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities.
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.