Travelling with a wheelchair can be easy.
You just need the right things to help you on your way.
With the right kit, your trip can feel safe, calm and fun, not stressful.
It can help you feel ready, comfortable and in control.
You might be:
driving a long way,
flying on holiday,
or going away for the weekend.
Here are some simple and useful travel products.
They are made to help people who use wheelchairs or have health conditions.
✈️ Travel-Packed Power: Airsafe Battery for PAWS
If you’re flying with a Rehasense PAWS power-assisted wheelchair, the Airsafe Battery (5.8 Ah) is a smart piece of kit to bring along. It’s designed to meet airline battery regulations, so you can travel with confidence.
Key features include:
- Flight-approved: Fully compliant with IATA rules, making it suitable for air travel.
- Quick charging: Recharges in around five hours with an automatic cut-off to prevent overcharging.
- Compact and easy to carry: It fits neatly into luggage and plugs straight into your PAWS device.
- Compatible and flexible: Works with various PAWS models and can even be used with older Triride systems as a budget-friendly option.
- Optional dual setup: PAWS allows for two batteries to be used, so you can double your range when needed.
For regular flyers or longer trips, the Airsafe Battery offers peace of mind and more freedom — without the stress of airline pushback.
AbleSling Lite – discreet sit-in sling for manual transfers – from £221.99
Transfers can be the trickiest part of travel, especially when boarding a plane or enjoying activities like swimming or boating. The AbleSling Lite is a lightweight manual transfer sling with:
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Eight secure handles for safe manual lifts
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Child and adult sizes
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Comfortable all-day design in case repositioning isn’t possible
It folds down easily into luggage and helps in places where hoists aren’t available — airports, sports centres, or beach location
Find out more about the AbleSling Lite and browse the size options on the Disability Horizons Shop.
Everything is Possible e-book – £7.19
Looking for a good book to read on your travels or need some inspiration for your next accessible holiday? Then check out this autobiography by our Co-founder and disabled adventurer Martyn Sibley.
This e-book follows Martyn, who has spinal muscular atrphy, from his youth growing up in St Ives, Cambridge, to his jet-setting adventures across the globe – crossing continents to taking part in endless escapades.
Treat yourself to Martyn Sibley’s travel memoir Everything is Possible.
Hydrant water bottle
Staying hydrated while travelling can be a hassle, especially if you can’t easily lift or tilt a bottle. The Hydrant fixes that. It includes:
A long drinking tube with bite valve for hands-free use
A clip-on handle for buggies, belts, wheelchairs or bikes
Sizes from 500ml to 1L
Ideal for wheelchair users, people with limited grip, or anyone managing fatigue.
Check out the Hydrant water bottle set on the Disability Horizons Shop.
Mini wheelchair lap tray and bag – £19.95
This mini wheelchair lap tray provides a sturdy and steady flat surface ideal for working, eating or playing on your trips away, no matter what the location.
It can also be used as a bag, which can hold electronic devices, toys and arts and crafts. Ideal for car or train journeys and using at your holiday destination.
Find out more about the Mini wheelchair lap tray and bag on the Disability Horizons Shop.
Handy Bar car transfer aid – £29.50
This handy bar is a simple, pocket-sized tool that fits in the door latch of any vehicle to provide a supportive grab bar – an ideal everyday aid if you have mobility issues and struggle to get in and out of the car due to painful joints or back problems.
The non-slip Handy Bar is crafted from durable materials that provide a steady and secure bar to grab to help eliminate the risk of falling when transferring from vehicles. The Handy Bar’s innovative multi-tool design also includes an integrated seat belt cutter and glass breaker in case of emergencies.
The compact, portable design means it can be easily stored in the glove compartment of your car, or in your bag, so it is always to hand.
Head to the Disability Horizons Shop to buy yourself a Handy Bar car transfer aid.
Uriwell unisex adult portable urinals – from £8.95
Uriwell is a range of unisex portable urinals for people with disabilities and health conditions who may have difficulty accessing public toilets.
They are particularly useful if you have issues with controlling your bladder and need to pee urgently. So, if you’re in the car or somewhere that doesn’t have a toilet nearby, then the Uriwell portable urinal is perfect.
It comes in a choice of blue or pink and is ergonomically designed for use by both men and women. The bottles can hold up to 750ml of urine and have a tight lid that will stop spills, even when stored on its side.
The Uriwell is made of durable plastic and its concertina design means it can be folded down for compact storage.
You can buy a single Uriwell portable urinal for £8.95 or buy a Uriwell Happy Family travel urinal set for £22.95, which includes a pink, blue and kids frog design bottle.
TravelJohn sick bags – £14.50
If you have issues with motion sickness, morning sickness or vomit symptoms relating to a health condition, you’ll want to have easy access to a sick bowl or bedpan when travelling or when you’re out and about and can’t access a public bathroom.
The TravelJohn sick bags are a great solution as they instantly absorb bodily fluids and turn them to gel, preventing mess, odours and spillage, and enabling easy disposal.
The sick bags have an 800ml capacity and are non-toxic, odourless and spill-proof. You can simply peel and seal the sick bag when needed.
They are an eco-friendly paper design, waste disposal safe and can be thrown away in everyday rubbish.
You can buy a set of TravelJohn sick bags on our Disability Horizons Shop now.
There are many more travel accessories available including mobility aids, wheelchair accessoriesand disability aids for cars.
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