Wheelchairs are one of the most frequently used assistive devices for those living with disabilities, with more than 40,000 wheelchair users living in Ireland1. However, despite the number of individuals who need a wheelchair to comfortably complete daily tasks, Irish wheelchair users often find the cost of purchasing the right wheelchair to be prohibitive. In this article, we look at the ways in which wheelchair purchases can be funded in Ireland, taking a look at the circumstances in which...

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