Open Road Access partners with charity to improve mobility for people with spinal cord injuries
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) rental service Open Road Access (ORA) has announced a new partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), the UK charity which support people living with a spinal cord injury.
The partnership brings together two purpose-led organisations committed to breaking down
barriers and increasing the transport options for people living with spinal cord injuries.
As part of this collaboration, SIA members will benefit from a discount on ORA’s services, and every
referral will result in donations to support SIA’s vital work.
ORA’s innovative new service — which provides vehicles for hire anywhere from a few days to
several months, with insurance, breakdown cover, airport delivery, and support from a trained
accessibility team — will now be promoted as a trusted resource to SIA members and the wider
community.
Through this collaboration, SIA and ORA hope to co-create educational resources, share
expertise, and launch outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the freedom and independence
that adapted and wheelchair accessible cars can provide.
Plans aim to include co-branded social media campaigns, podcasts, expert-led Q&As, and thought leadership articles to help disabled people and their families make informed choices about their transport options.
Simon Pinnell, Business and Enterprise Manager at SIA, commented: “‘This partnership reflects SIA’s belief in the importance of accessible transport in enabling people living with spinal cord injuries to access the places and experiences that fulfill them.
“By working with ORA, we’re able to offer our members more choices, better information, and confidence in a sector-leading accessible transport option.”
David Dew-Veal, CEO and Founder of ORA, added: “We’re thrilled to be joining forces with SIA. Our service is about more than vehicles — it’s about dignity, freedom, and enabling people to live on their terms.
“Partnering with SIA allows us to reach and support even more individuals who can benefit from accessible transport.”
The collaboration is expected to mark a significant step forward in advancing transport inclusion and mobility equity for people with spinal cord injuries, amplifying both organisations’ shared commitment
to improving lives and expanding opportunities.
