Magic Carpet invention with Tom Carr

The Magic Carpet

The Magic Carpet is a motorcycle trike designed for wheelchair users who want to get around quickly and spontaneously without transfers. This invention has the potential to benefit different groups of wheelchair users, for example, the ex-motorcyclist who wants to ride socially again.

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About the grant

The primary goal of this project is to produce at least one road-going Magic Carpet with a view to manufacturing more for those who want them.

Wheelchair users need to transfer in and out of their cars and then lift their wheelchairs themselves. This is strenuous and time consuming, stifling spontaneous travel.

Furthermore, it decreases the visibility of wheelchair users because they tend to shop in malls or stay in their car while the shopkeeper brings their goods to them.

The grant presents an incredible opportunity to build a one-off Magic Carpet.

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“It would be a lot easier without Australia’s overprotective legislation. Disabled people have different requirements that suffocate the development of disability-specific vehicles.”

Tom Carr, Magic Carpet inventor

Other grants

JFA Purple Orange offer small grants to support people with disability eligible for our programs to improve their quality of life. This is usually through the purchase of items that provide people with more independence in their day to day lives or increase engagement in the communities of their choice. Previous grants include household appliances, digital devices, equipment for hobbies and exercise, and support for holiday travel and accommodation. Eligibility for these programs is limited so please check before you apply.

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