Find out which Vicair wheelchair cushion suits you best
On the Vicair website you can find all kinds of information about Vicair wheelchair cushions, everything that we do as a seating and positioning company, and what our customers’ experiences with our products are. To help you find out what’s new and where you can see our product updates ‘in real life’, we’ve created this Vicair News page for you. In the overview below you will find the latest news updates.
Trying out a wheelchair cushion tells you more about what it can do for you than words on a screen. That is whay Vicair and Vicair distributors frequently show the Vicair products on exhibitions, shows and congresses. Check further down below this Vicair News page to go to our exhibition overview.
And did you know that we are the proud sponsor of a number of athletes? Check our Sponsorship page to meet them. In most cases our initial contact with these atheletes was about the solution a Vicair wheelchair cushion did or could offer in their particular situation. Getting to know these people meant being inspired by their positivity and determination. And by sharing their stories and accomplishments, we hope to inspire all of you.
Due to circumstances many events, fairs, symposia and workshops are being cancelled or moved to later dates. Many organizations are looking into options to reschedule these events to dates later this year. We strive to keep our event overview up to date. Please also refer to the websites of specific events for more information. …
On January 19 2020 Nicola Dutto made history. he is the first paraplegic motorbike rider to ever finish the Africa Eco Race! What’s the story?
Vicair at ISS2020 – The 36th International Seating Symposium in Vancouver (BC) Canada March 3 – 6 2020
A new year, a ‘new Dakar’! Paraplegic motorbike rider Nicola Dutto is taking on the challenge to ride the 6500 km long Africa Eco Race 2020.
At the end of the year everyone sends each other gifts and best wishes for the upcoming year. We decided to do something different and figured that sometimes less is more…
Jurgen Boon wins the wheelchair category of the EDGA Algarve Open Golf tournament
The day before the tournament it was uncertain if Bob could participate because of problems with his drain he had to go to first aid. With lots of willpower and painkillers Bob was able to take part in the tournament on October 12, 2019! Read more about the tournament here.
We would like to thank all the occupational therapists for all their work and effort and wish all the occupational therapists a happy World Occupational Therapy Day!
Join us on a short company tour in Wormer, The Netherlands, and let us show you where the Vicair-Magic happens!
Jurgen Boon wins in wheelchair category of the 3rd German Disabled Golf Open
Visit us at the REHACARE in Düsseldorf.
Messe Düsseldorf | 18-21 September 2019
We have received the sad news that inventor Huibert Pollmann has passed away on Saturday August 3rd 2019. Together with Max Rogmans, Huibert stood at the cradle of Vicair.
One man with a spinal cord injury and his Vicair air cushion, against the difficult circumstances of the Dakar Rally… Paraplegic Pro Rider Nicola Dutto performed the ultimate Vicair wheelchair cushion test while riding Dakar 2019. This video shows the results of this ultimate Vicair wheelchair cushion test!
If you’re going to attend the International Seating Symposium, make sure to visit the Vicair booth. You’ll find us at booth 708. Max Rogmans and Carlos Kramer will also be presenting two of the Symposium sessions: “Volumetric Strain Distribution: A Parameter for Tissue Injury Risk” and “Reach out for stability”. Wednesday March 20 – Session PS1.2 – 10:15 AM Max Rogmans &…
On January 1st 2019 a number of new global ranking lists for golfers with disabilities have been launched by R&A and USGA. An important step towards inclusion of golfers with disabilities within the ‘Golf world’ in general, that could (hopefully) also pave the way to making golf a Paralympic sports. Duncan Weir, Executive Director – Golf Development and Amateur…
In the summer of 2018 we were excited to announce that #VicairHero Nicola Dutto had the intention to ride the Dakar Rally 2019. Everyone at Vicair has been impatiently waiting to hear if it was really going to happen as there was a lot of preparation required. Now the adventure has finally started! This year’s…
As of the 1st of December the Vicair family has been expanded, the sales team once again welcomes a new member now that Michel has joined their crew. Michel will pick up a role as International Account Manager and is available for support and sales related matters. He is keen to dive into the world…
The Vicair family has been expanded with another reinforcement in the sales team: Jolanda is the new Account Manager in the Netherlands as of the 1st of October. After her accounting and administration studies Jolanda started her career in the administrative department of Tata Steel. After 10 years of crunching numbers she decided to make a…
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