Bengaluru Couple's Swivel Seat Helps Disabled Travellers Get Back on the Road
In short
- TurnPlus rotates toward the car door, reducing the physical strain of getting in and out.
- TRUE Assistive Technology says it has enabled mobility for over 1,000 users across India.
- One family drove nearly 1,000 kilometres from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari last year with their 16-year-old daughter.
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Many disabled Indians find the step into a car the hardest part of any trip, so they stay home. The company, founded by two former engineers, designs seats, ramps and vehicle modifications that work with existing cars. Its swivel seat is built to make everyday travel possible for people with conditions from paralysis to Parkinson's.
From The Better India
"Earlier, it was very difficult for me," says Bengaluru resident Rashmi Sampath, recalling every family outing with her 16-year-old daughter, Deeksha, who has spinal muscular atrophy. "She weighs 55 kilograms, and lifting her into the car was exhausting. But now, since the seat rotates 90 degrees, it is very comfortable." The difference has been more than convenience. A journey that once demanded careful planning, physical effort, and frequent compromises has become something the family can look forward to. Last year, they drove nearly 1,000 kilometres from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari without...
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A seat can turn around, like a spinning chair. A girl named Deeksha sits in it and her mum can help her get into the car with much less effort. Her family went on a long trip and she could even sleep on the way. Talk about it: what helps you get somewhere comfortably?
