In this powerful episode of Wheel Chat, hosts Justin and Anthony sit down with Andrew Slorance, CEO of Phoenix Instinct and creator of the Phoenix i, a groundbreaking hybrid wheelchair designed to revolutionise mobility for users with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.Andrew shares his personal story of becoming a wheelchair user at 14, the limitations he faced with conventional wheelchairs, and how those challenges sparked a lifelong mission to create something better. From developing one of the world’s lightest carbon fibre wheelchair frames to winning Toyota’s $1 million Mobility Unlimited Challenge, Andrew discusses what it takes to truly innovate in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades.What’s in this episode?How the Phoenix i’s front-powered castors redefine power assist and terrain accessibilityWhy wheelchair design has stagnated and what’s needed to push it forwardThe importance of user-led design in assistive technologyThe real-world impact of hybrid manual-electric wheelchairs on user independenceWhether you're a therapist, occupational therapist, wheelchair user, or simply passionate about innovation, this episode offers deep insights into the future of personal mobility.Connect with Andrew Slorance:📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sloranceandrew/⁠ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewslorance/Learn more about Phoenix Instinct:🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.phoenixinstinct.com⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_phoenixi/⁠🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_phoenixinstinctEmail us :We’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this podcast, please email us at [email protected] us : TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@wheelchat_podcastInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/wheelchat_podcast/Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of Anthony and Justin.

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