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Luxury Travel Guide Award Winner 2017

03-11-2016

We are extremely pleased and honored to announce you that Accessible Madrid has been successful in winning the award for Accessible Tour Operator of the Year ? Spain 2017 in the Holiday & Tour Specialist Awards sponsored by The luxury Travel Guide. Accessible Madrid has been awarded as Accessible Tour Operator of the Year ? Spain.

Able Thrive. Live well with a disability

25-10-2016

What is Able Thrive's idea? Transform the way people with disabilities live by connecting communities on a user-generated information support network.

Luggie Super. The oversized folding scooter

26-07-2016

Freerider is back with a new a nice surprise: the new folding and lightweight mobility scooter Luggie Super.With the clever unique folding design still the core focus, the Luggie Super encompasses this and allows extra comfort by adding width and much more to the scooter.The Luggie Super boasts a massive 163kg weight capacity, which is exceptional for a portable travel scooter.

Greenways4All. EU project.

11-07-2016

Vías Verdes (literally, "green-ways") are old disused railway lines that have been recovered and reconditioned for use by walkers and cyclists. Exploring them is a different, enjoyable and environmentally friendly way of getting to know Spain, its culture and its landscapes. This is an alternative ideal for all ages, that respects the environment and brings together sport and the great outdoors. Sounds good? .

Wheelchair Rentals in Madrid

15-06-2016

The reasons for needing to use a wheelchair are many. It could be due to a temporary disability or medical condition or some other handicap or more permanent disability. Whatever the reason, it will certainly involve loss of mobility to a larger or lesser degree.At Accessible Madrid we are a leading mobility specialist provider aiming to help and delight our customers with products and services that meet and even exceed their expectations.

Light&foldable power chairs. Buying Tips

14-04-2016

Finding a portable motorized wheelchair can be difficult. With large motors and frames, these chairs don?t always lend themselves to convenient transport.

Accessible Travel Week by Martyn Sibley.

29-03-2016

We welcome you to Accessible Travel Week, a new yearly educational campaign to help spark the debate about the difficulties of accessible travel. Using fun & educational videos and guides Martyn Sibley will reveal his best strategies for overcoming the many hurdles to accessible travel so other disabled people can enjoy life-changing adventures too.

Mobility Scooters. Batteries&Chargers

23-02-2016

What type of batteries does my mobility product need?All scooter / electric wheelchair batteries are 12 volt and are usually fitted in pairs giving a 24 volt output. It is recommended that when replacing batteries they are fitted in pairs.The power output is marked in amp hours (Ah) on the side of the battery E.g. 12 volt 35A/h. The amp hour rate may vary slightly from different manufacturers for a similar size battery, therefore the critical thing is the physical size of the battery.

Lonely Planet. Accessible Travel Resources

12-02-2016

For all those wanting to start the travel planning process or learn about accessible tourism destinations and experiences from around the world Lonely Planet's Martin Heng has published the Lonely Planet's Accessible Travel Guide (online Edition).

Malasaña-Triball. Trendiest district in town

29-10-2015

Malasaña-Triball is a district brimming with bohemian and hipster urbanites. The mecca of vintage looks and underground culture in Madrid. From the centre of La Movida Madrileña to the trendiest district in town, Malasaña has been through quite a lot of changes in the last few decades. Today modern restaurants and second-hand shops live alongside traditional bars and markets people have been going to for ages. It's also one of the most popular nightlife areas in the city.