Your Rights
Understand what you’re entitled to, where you can access support and how to advocate for yourself and others.
Our clear and practical guides are shaped by real experiences and will help you navigate everyday challenges with confidence.
What are disability rights?
Understand disability rights in the UK and how they protect wheelchair users in everyday life and education, including the Disability Act.
What is The Equality Act?
Learn how the UK Equality Act protects young wheelchair users from discrimination – including how you can complain.
What are wheelchair access laws?
Understand UK wheelchair access laws and learn how they ensure access for wheelchair users to public spaces, shops and services.
What is an EHCP?
Read a simple explanation of EHCPs for young wheelchair users, including who qualifies and how to apply for support.
Advocacy for education: A parent’s guide to EHCPs
Learn how to advocate for an EHCP, including support for parents and young wheelchair users navigating the education system. Legal information and expert insigh
‘Reasonable adjustments’ explained
Find out what reasonable adjustments are and how they support wheelchair users in education and everyday life.
How to navigate the NHS as a wheelchair user
A step-by-step guide to accessing NHS services and support as a wheelchair user. Practical advice and expert insights for young wheelchair users, parents and fa
NHS wheelchair support: FAQs
Access answers to common questions about NHS wheelchair services, eligibility and available support from the team at Whizz Kidz.
Funding support for adaptive equipment: Charities and grants you should know about
Read about charities that provide funding and financial support for young wheelchair users and disabled people.
What to do with unwanted adaptive equipment (including old wheelchairs)
Donate, recycle or responsibly dispose of unwanted wheelchair equipment. With our guide on what to do with unwanted and unloved wheelchairs and equipment.
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