PRODUCTS

1. KAVULUVULU

The ‘kavuluvulu’ meaning whirlwind in local language is a locally designed and manufactured wheelchair specifically to cope and adapt to local terrain. Read more...
 

2. CEREBRAL PALSY WHEELCHAIRS
Cerebral palsy wheelchairs are designed and tailored specifically for users who have cerebral palsy. As necessary, a CP chair can be equipped with a special cushion to prevent pressure sores, a tray, straps for balance (at the chest, hips, and legs), and a headrest. Disacare’s in-house wheelchair technicians will ensure that the needs of each CP Wheelchair user are met. Read More....

3. TRICYCLE
The hand-powered tricycle can cover long distances and haul up to 100kgs (220lbs.) of cargo! The tri-cycle is ideal for residents of remote areas and for people who commute long distances to work. Like our wheelchairs, the hand tricycle is able to traverse potholes and mud pits with ease – an essential capability for active lifestyles in Zambia. The hand-crank can be set by the rider to any of 6 gears for speed and ease of cranking. At peak speed, our customers report that they go about as fast as bicyclists. Tricycle riders do not need to have the arms of body builders. While our customers say they enjoy how their arm strength has increased after using the tricycle, they report that the tricycle has been an “amazing” improvement to their mobility even since the first day they got it. Read More...

4. BICYCLE AMBULANCE

It is a product that is hooked to the bicycle as a trailer. The ambulance is made with the peri-urban and rural population in mind, who do not have a reliable, adequate and cost effective way to be transported to a medical centre. It is also helpful in areas where roads impassable to ambulances. Disacare introduced the bicycle ambulance on the list of its products in 2006. The ambulance is designed to reduce preventable deaths in places where motorized ambulances cannot access, including most villages.  The ambulances consist of a trailer that is attached to a bicycle.  Because they do not require money for fuel and maintenance is very simple (simpler than bicycle maintenance), these ambulances are ready to use at any time. Bicycle ambulances are intended for use by rural hospitals, clinics, and village (under the management of the village council or chief) and home based care providers. Read More....

5. BASKETBALL WHEELCHAIRS
These are designed for sports activities. The rear wheels have a bigger camber (6˚) than the Kavuluvulu. Camber is the way the rear wheels are tilted when viewed from the top of the wheelchair. In this case they are tilted in towards the body. This makes the wheelchair stable as it has a wider base. It is easier to propel and the player can make sharp turns without the wheelchair falling on the sides. The front wheels are also smaller and hard as compared to the Kavuluvulu which has wide and soft front wheels. This also makes it easy to propel as it has less traction to the basketball concrete ground. The backrest is made as short as possible so that it does not interfere with upper body movements and hands propelling. The user should have good upper body functionality without requiring support. The footrests do not protrude in front of the wheelchair instead they are “inside” to avoid breaking spokes of the other players’ wheelchairs in cases collisions.  It is rigid.  It is made from mild steel and therefore very durable.  Read More....

6. MOTOR BIKE AMBULANCE
This, like a bicycle ambulance was designed with the peri-urban and rural population in mind. It is equally a good option for communities which have inadequate ambulance facilities, impassable roads or do not have an ambulances at all to take patients to medical centres. The trailer is hooked to a motor bike. The trailer has lights and a number plate should be acquired from the relevant authorities.  Alternatively, it can also be used as Transport for agriculture produce and can be used as a Taxi in rural areas.  Read More....

7. CRUTCHES AND WALKERS
Disacare makes armpit crutches from steel; shatter ply or pine. Like Disacare’s other mobility aides, the crutches can be adjusted in length and grip height for maximum comfort.  Crutches are fitted with under-arm cushions and rubber tips for comfort.  Sanding sealer and varnish are applied to all wooden mobility aides to make them waterproof. Steel walkers are also available and can be fitted to any size (width and height).  Walkers are equipped with small caster wheels on the front legs, and rubber tips on the back legs.  Read More...

OUR PROMISE:
Disacare always strives to maintain a high standard of quality through manufacturing high quality products at affordable prices. The wheelchairs are manufactured using 100% locally available materials [SEE BARINGS, OXYTANKS]. This therefore makes the wheelchairs durable, comfortable and affordable. We at Disacare will strive to always put the person and the process before the product, thereby making our products user friendly.

QUALITY CRUTCHES and WALKERS
Crutches can be made to order in steel, treated pine, and treated plywood materials. Like our other mobility aides, the crutches can be adjusted in length and grip height for maximum comfort. Crutches are fitted with under-arm cushions and rubber tips for durability. Sanding sealer and varnish are applied to all wooden mobility aides to make them waterproof. Materials are sourced locally, so that they support Zambia’s growing economy.

Steel and wooden walkers are also available and can be fitted to any size (width and height). Walkers are equipped with small caster wheels on the front legs, and rubber tips on the back legs. For durability, the steel walkers are primed and then painted.

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Training: -

Manufacturing and maintenance of wheelchair
Regional Resource Centre for training for Pan-African countries.

2. Tailoring & Designing: -

Ladies and Gents wear
Curtains
Wheelchair seats & backrests
C.P. chair cushions

3. Gardening & Landscaping: -

Maintenance of lawns and flowers
Backyard and landscaping
Decoration of exteriors and interiors

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