Wheelchair Sports UK and Wheelchair Sports Europe are the UK’s & Europe’s premier wheelchair sports company. We supply the Strike Force, DB Bullet, Equaliser and Invacare TDX2 Power Chairs for Power Chair Football. In addition we also supply a fantastic range of chairs for other sports like Basketball, Rugby and Tennis among others. We have a wide range of accessories and additions for your sports wheelchair.
When using a power wheelchair and you want to play a sport, Power Chair Football is for you. Power Chair Football is the most popular sport for power wheelchair users around the world.
The sport was created in France during the late 70’s. With steady growth, it’s played in over 25 countries, with more joining each and every year.
Power Football is played on a basketball court with four players per team, a goalkeeper and three attackers/defenders. Each player is equipped with a metal or sturdy plastic foot guard attached to the front of the chair, athletes move the chairs and use the foot guard to pass and shoot the ball.
Visit https://thespfa.org/ for teams in Scotland, visit https://europeanpfa.com/ to find teams in Europe and visit https://fipfa.org/ for teams from the rest of the world. Once you have done this head over to our shop to see how Wheelchair Sports UK can help.
Below is a video explaining the rules of Powerchair Football and it is narrated by the fantastic Tony Jackson who travels all over the world commentating on the biggest and best games Powerchair Football has to offer.
Strikeforce Powerchairs are the first wheelchairs designed specifically for power football! Designed with a low centre of gravity and wide wheelbase, the Strikeforce is able to move with more agility and spin kick with more power than any other power wheelchair in the world! Starting at £7800, this powerchair is tailor made to suit each athlete’s needs. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great powerchair football team of players to support. Well done to Manchester United Foundation for getting involved and enabling them to play football for a great club 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Stay strong💪.
Be heard👂.
Be seen👀.
Stay united🤲.
Celebrate🙌.
TALK 🗣️🎙️.
Each year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day raises awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural aspects disability affects people around the world.
#DayOfPersonsWithDisabilities
More than 1 billion people in the world have a disability. At 15 percent of the world's population, persons with disabilities account for the world's largest minority. Furthermore, one out of every seven people is affected by disability.
Definition and Types
Disability is defined as a condition or function that is significantly impaired. Types of disabilities include:
* Physical impairment
* Sensory impairment
* Cognitive impairment
* Intellectual impairment
* Mental illness
* Chronic disease
Discrimination and Challenges
Some persons with disabilities live with multiple impairments. No matter what kind or how many impairments, the impact of disability on one's life is profound. In some disability sports there is a culture of bullying and abuse. Disability often leads to poorer health. Additionally, a person with a disability may attain lower educational achievements. As a result, disability may lead to fewer economic opportunities. Those with disabilities also have higher rates of poverty. Many countries and cultures shun persons with disabilities causing them to live in isolation.
For many years, discrimination, lack of access to services, lack of social support, and ignorance about disability have been some of the main challenges persons with disabilities face. Even in today’s age of inclusivity, these challenges continue.
Another challenge persons with disabilities face is access to adequate health care. In developing countries, sufficient healthcare is especially difficult to access. Often people with physical impairments are forced to go without the necessary mobility aids. They live without supports like wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Children can't attend school, and adults can't work. In some cases, a simple procedure or rehabilitation improves function. Sadly, in many developing countries persons with disabilities go without. As a result, their function often declines. ... See MoreSee Less
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Designed specially to meet the specification outlined by the Wheelchair Football Association, DB Bullet Powerchairs are hand-built and produced in North Yorkshire. Starting at only £6300, the DB Bullet is fully customisable and can be tailored to suit your precise needs. ... See MoreSee Less
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