The VINCI UK Foundation has awarded Disability Initiative £3,674 to purchase an Invacare Aviva RX20 Modulite Power Wheelchair which will help empower individuals and enable them to improve their overall quality of life.

Starting in 1975, the Disability Initiative was funded by social services and fundraising. Fast forward 48 years and the charity is still helping individuals with mobility issues, providing them with vital care and facilities. 

The wheelchair will open up a wide range of possibilities, fostering independence and a new sense of empowerment and will offer an equal opportunity to someone who might otherwise depend entirely on others to manually push a wheelchair or provide assistance. 

Lucy Brown, CEO, Disability Initiative says “The generous donation from the Vinci Foundation has bought Disability Initiative a fabulous electric wheelchair. Imagine suddenly losing your independence and having to rely on others to push you to the shops, meet a friend for coffee, go to the bank or just go outside for some fresh air. The wheelchair means that 10-15 people a week can use the electric wheelchair to get about without having to ask for help or to be pushed. Thank you for giving liberation and independence back to our Clients at DI”. 

On top of the financial donation, Axians UK, Managing Director, Russell Crampin will help the Disability Initiative with their IT strategy by providing support with specific time limited projects that will enhance the effectiveness of the organisation. This cause is close to Russell’s heart as his family has benefitted from the support of the Disability Initiative this year. 

“I’m really pleased we can give something back to the DI after they helped my family during a very challenging time. Their boundless enthusiasm and love for what they do is inspirational, and I’m really excited about working with them” says Russell Crampin, Axians UK, Managing Director.

The VINCI UK Foundation was founded in 2016 with the mission to strengthen communities by improving access to employment, housing and mobility for society’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. 
 
Since then, the VINCI UK Foundation has combined almost £1.3 million in financial support with the practical skills and expertise of VINCI employees to help over 240 charities or community projects championing social inclusion across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
 
Find out more about the Disability Initiative and the VINCI UK Foundation.