Three Things Caregivers Of Persons With Disability Should Do

If you’ve recently become a caregiver to a person with a disability, it might seem a little overwhelming to support and offer the kind of responsibilities that come along with it. The responsibilities of taking care of a person with a disability can range from looking after personal hygiene, driving the person from one place to another, taking care of meals while also managing your own individual wellbeing.
We hope that these three tips will help you and make you thrive in your new job as a caregiver.

1. Gain Knowledge About The Disability

Who can digest the news of a loved one being ill or disabled well? No one! Such a news is always received with fear, worry and a lot of pain. On occasion such as this, remember that you can help yourself and your loved one facing the disability only if you are well equipped with knowledge. Researching from reliable sources about the specific disability and how to tackle it can actually relieve you of anxiety and prepare you for what might occur. Visiting local centers offering information, reading more, visiting support groups of caregivers may help you to feel more confident about the road ahead.

Know more about Ability On Wheel’s wheelchair accessible taxis and driving despite disabilities at Ability On Wheels.

2. Network with other caregivers 

Several support groups exist in different cities. The ideal thing would be to reach out to a support group that can help you to deal with your feelings of worry, anxiety, grief and can make you more in control of yourself. This will help you to address your new responsibilities in a better way. If you don’t have a support group in your area, there are a lot of support groups online that you can be part of to share your feelings.

These are people who will know exactly what you’re going through, will understand emotions that come in play while taking care of a person with disability, and will make you feel less alone.

3. Taking Care Of A Person With A Disability Doesn’t Mean You Forget Your Life!

It often happens that when we take care of an ailing or disabled family member, it’s quite easy to get consumed and forget your own life and ignore your needs in the new role.  That’s why it is very important to strive for balance in your life. This means scheduling time for yourself despite the demands of your new role. Pursue your hobby, take care of your friends, go out, whatever it takes do it to refresh yourself. Doing what you love will help you to embrace your role as a caregiver.

To help your loved one gain independence and live a free life, reach out to Ability On Wheels and help him learn how to drive. With special adapted vehicles; Ability On Wheels is the first of its kind driving school in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and has changed the lives of several people with disabilities by teaching them how to drive.

A world of mobility: WheelChair Accessible Taxi’s In Ahmedabad

If you have  been using a wheelchair for a while or if your family member has been using one, you are perhaps all too familiar with the considerations that need to be made when travelling with a wheelchair.

Ability On Wheels is not only one of the best driving schools for people with disabilities in Gujarat, but is possibly the only taxi service offering  Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Why Book Ability On Wheels Wheelchair Accessible Taxis ?

Wheelchair Accessible Taxis by Ability On Wheels provide SAFE, CONVENIENT AND STRESS FREE  mobility for both wheelchair users and their caregivers. From getting to the grocery store to going to doctor appointments, a mobility vehicle can get you where you need to go – whether you need to accommodate a manual or power wheelchair.

Kind Of Taxis Offered by Ability On Wheels Wheelchair Accessible Taxis, Ahmedabad:

Modified Renault Lodgy:

With a large sized wheelchair :
2 passengers + 1 wheelchair user

With a small sized wheelchair :
4 passengers + 1 wheelchair user

Modified WagonR: 1 passenger + 1 Wheelchair user

With convenient and flexible booking options, you can book a Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in Ahmedabad for travel within the city or out of town at great rates!
So don’t be dependant on anyone to drive you anywhere. All you have to do is call us and we’ll arrange for a drive for you.
For booking wheelchair accessible taxis contact us at 9429633859 or Send us an email to: info@abilityonwheels.org