Physically disabled residents of Western Cape based Cross Home Care can now enjoy their trips to the beach thanks to a brand new imported PVC wheelchair designed specifically for beach use.

The wheelchair, which is the first of its kind in South Africa, was imported from the United States of America and donated to Cross home by the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA).

Versatile, safe and durable

The chair is made of medical grade PVC, has non-corrosive plastic bearings and high flotation heavy duty wheels, which allows the physically disabled to access the water and provides better mobility over unpaved areas.

“Physically disabled people find it quite challenging to move around on the beach – never mind reaching the water. They are usually confined to the paved areas around the beach. This PVC beach wheelchair has the ability to take them all the way to the breakwater and makes it possible for them to spend a day on the beach with friends and family,” explains Delanie Bezuidenhout, CEO of SAVA.

The balloon flotation tyres allow for stability and easy rolling and because it is made with a high-quality UV protected PVC frame, it can be taken right into the salty sea water. It won’t chip, peel, rust, fade or discolour and can carry a weight of 115kg.

All are welcome

Sister Tertia Scholtz who owns Cross Home Care, says the use of the PVC beach wheelchair will be free of charge and anyone is welcome to book the chair for themselves or a loved one for their next beach adventure.

“PVC is extremely versatile and used for a wide range of everyday applications, ranging from water pipes to floors, shoes and medical equipment. PVC is safe to use and extremely durable. We hope that the PVC beach wheelchair will contribute to building many happy, new memories and experiences for the physically disabled” concludes Delanie.