The Conquest Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycle

How’s this for a crazy concept: a wheelchair accessible motorcycle. Wait, what does that even mean? Well, take a look at the video below and you’ll see that it means being able to roll your wheelchair right up into a specially modified 3-wheeled motorcycle, lock in with a secure locking pin, and then ride using hand controls.

Last week I focused on a disabled pilot flying small airplanes, and this week I’m sharing with you the Conquest Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycle, because the theme of freedom and independence is an important one. We love seeing ways in which people are using their imaginations and technology to increase the ability of people with mobility disabilities to be more independent.

To me, riding a motorcycle screams Independence and Freedom. Anyone who has ridden for years can tell you that the connection to the road and the feeling of being in your surroundings, not closed off from them, is one of the major appeals of riding a motorcycle.

And really, how cool is it to be able to pull your wheelchair right into this motorcycle, lock into it, and then ride? The answer is: really, really cool. So take a look at this short video on the Conquest and if you’d like more information visit them at MobilityConquest.com.

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=ertjjZv4Sao&feature=channel