Overview

The design of the wheelchair has basically been the same for over a century. Power wheelchairs are marginally better although when it comes to utilising those wheelchairs in motor vehicles, historically this has meant changing a motor vehicle to suit the wheelchair. This involves substantial and very expensive structural changes and basically destroys the resale value of the vehicle. Clearly a less-than-perfect solution.

That is until now!

Wally Bancroft has developed the finest powered wheelchair in the world. The Baribunma Wheelchair is extremely versatile and incorporates innovative features designed to significantly improve the quality of life of any person confined to a wheelchair. The ability to raise and adjust the rake of the seat of the Baribunma Wheelchair offers significant advantages over existing designs in everyday use such as at a dining table or workstation.

In particular the Baribunma Wheelchair has been specifically designed to fit the driver and/or passenger seating positions in appropriate motor vehicles. For the first time, instead of the vehicle being adapted to fit the wheelchair, the wheelchair has been designed to fit the vehicle.

This has enormous benefits including:

· Improved mobility for people confined to a wheelchair.

· Vehicle modifications not being required therefore no damage is done to the motor vehicle, improving resale value and reducing corrosion.

· A feeling of “not being different” to other passengers in vehicles.

Users of the Baribunma Wheelchair indicate that it provides a range of benefits required by any individual with limited mobility. Mobility is improved, minimising the efforts of family, friends and carers in assisting with transportation and movements.

Disabled users report a desire to appear “as normal as possible”

The Baribunma Wheelchair removes most of the impediments to normal automotive transport for disabled passengers. They are able to sit at normal automotive seat height and use normal seat belts, outwardly appearing no different from any other passenger in an equivalent vehicle.