Dino-Mite Adventures

When the PAW Patrol pups crash land on a mysterious island filled with dinosaurs, volcanoes and prehistoric chaos, they meet Rex. He's a Bernese Mountain Dog, a dinosaur expert and, just like many young people in the Whizz Kidz community, he uses a wheelchair. 

But don't expect Rex to sit on the sidelines. This pup is absolutely tricera-TOPS. 

Rex-sploring Without Limits 

Rex's wheelchair helps him zoom across the island, explore rugged terrain and join every rescue mission alongside the rest of the PAW Patrol team. If that sounds familiar, it's because we know wheelchairs aren't about limitations. They're about freedom. 

At Whizz Kidz, we see young wheelchair users personalise their chairs every day. Some choose bright colours inspired by their favourite cartoons, superheroes or favourite TV characters. Others proudly pick the colours of the football team they support. Your wheelchair can be an extension of your personality, your interests and everything that makes you you. 

Rex's wheelchair is no different. It's part of his adventures, helping him get where he wants to go and do what he loves. 

A T-Rexcellent Way to Show Your Style 

Love dinosaurs as much as Rex? Check out the Jurassic World x Izzy Wheels collection, featuring dino-inspired wheel covers that let you show off your personality. And there's another reason to smile: 10% of proceeds from every purchase are donated to Whizz Kidz, helping young wheelchair users across the UK access life-changing equipment, skills and support. 

We're pretty sure Rex would approve 

Representation That Matters 

One of the things we love most about Rex is that his story isn't about what he can't do. 

He's brave, clever and always ready to help his friends. His wheelchair is simply one part of who he is. 

What's even cooler is that Rex is voiced by 10-year-old Hayden Chemberlen, who also uses a wheelchair, bringing genuine lived experience to the role. Seeing disabled characters on screen is important, but seeing disabled people involved in bringing those characters to life behind the scenes matters too. For young wheelchair users watching the film, that's a powerful reminder that they belong everywhere, whether that's on screen, behind the microphone or leading the action. Rex isn't the hero despite using a wheelchair. He's a hero who happens to use one. 

This is exactly the kind of representation we'd love to see more of: characters whose disability is part of their story, but not the whole story. Just like the young people in the Whizz Kidz community, Rex is busy exploring, learning, having adventures and showing the world what he can do.  

Ready for a Dino-Sized Rescue? 

The new movie sees Rex team up with the PAW Patrol pups when a volcano threatens the dinosaur-filled island. What follows is a series of prehistoric rescues, daring missions and larger-than-life adventures. 

It's packed with action, but it's also a reminder of something we champion every day at Whizz Kidz: Wheelchairs don't stop you reaching new heights, going on adventures or chasing your dreams. 

Or, to put it in dinosaur terms: