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AbleStrap – a leg strap for wheelchair users

Exclusive to Disability Horizons Shop: Get the new leatherette AbleStrap in black!

  • Keeps your legs secure and together to help with transfers or when sitting outside of your wheelchair
  • Fully adjustable with velcro fastening or buckle for easy use
  • Available in a wide range of colours and sizes for both children and adult
  • VAT exemption available – go through to checkout and tick the box to remove 20% VAT charge if eligible

The AbleStrap is a great purchase on its own, but makes a perfect add-on for the AbleSling, AbleSling Lite and AbleHarness.

Scroll down for more information and the size guide.

 

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The ableharness front shot by itself not attached to anything or anyone

AbleHarness – AbleSling harness for limited upper body control

  • Provides an extra layer of safety for those with poor upper body control during transfers
  • To be used in conjunction with the AbleSling or AbleSling Lite
  • Adjustable shoulder straps allow you to position the straps in the desired location for comfort and security
  • The secure Velcro back allows you to adjust the tightness around the core of your body
  • Available in both adult and child sizes.

Scroll down for more information and size guide.

Read our interview with AbleMove founder Josh Wintersgill.

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AbleMove sling with its hoist loops and lift handles

AbleSling – sit-in transfer sling for hoists and manual transfers

  • Discreet, sit-in sling for hoists and manual transfers
  • 8 strong handles for manual lifting and looped straps for hoists
  • Extremely quick-drying
  • Breathable and soft fabric means it can be sat in all day
  • Compartment to store a wheelchair cushion (not included) for pressure relief and comfort when sitting out of your wheelchair
  • Two air valve holes so air pressure to the cushions can be easily maintained
  • Side compartments to allow seat belts to be securely fastened around the sling
  • Covers and compartments to hide the hoist straps and manual handles when not in use
  • Detachable pouch for storing items

The AbleSling can also be used in conjunction with the AbleHarness, AbleStrap and AbleDry for the ultimate setup – visit our separate listings to learn more about these products.

See the size guide at the bottom of the page to pick the best size for you.

Read our interview with AbleMove founder Josh Wintersgill.

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Access Card recognised at UK theme parks – get a DISCOUNT with Disability Horizons

Nimbus Disability, the organisation that created the Access Card, is pleased to announce that four theme parks run by Merlin Entertainment have now joined the growing list of Access Card providers in the UK – and you can get a £2.50 discount through Disability Horizons.  The Access Card is now recognised at a number of

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Emma Purcell: news editor and feature writer at Disability Horizons

As part of our 10th birthday celebrations, some of our longest-serving team members are sharing their journey with Disability Horizons, from first discovering the publication to becoming invaluable to our organisation. I’m Emma Purcell – news editor and feature writer at Disability Horizons. I joined the team way back in 2012 and have enjoyed some

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