VISION
Street Mobility wants to revolutionise the disability industry by redefining 'normal", starting with amputees and "The Wheely Good Bag" from Street Mobility, The Wheely Good Bag will provide new amputees with all the info they need, from support to sports. In order to change peoples perception of disability, we have to start with how we project ourselves. There will be other things in The Wheely Good Bag like product information, samples and practical items that the recipient of the bag can use NOW. The point of The Wheely Good Bag is to help the new amputee realise that this a isn't the end of anything, just the beginning of a new adventure.
PROBLEM
The problem is while the information is out there it's not getting to the people who need it, after losing a limb the last thing you want to have to do is search for support groups and information on how to navigate everything, like keeping your driving or motorbike license, or where the best prosthetics clinic in your area is.
In Australia, US and UK alone there are over 2.5 million existing amputees. Sadly, in Australia there is an estimated 10,000 new lower limb amputations each year and 185,000 in the USA.
OUR SOLUTION
The Wheely Good Bag, firstly the The Wheely Good Bag will be free for new amputees. Inside the bag will be lots of information, from what to expect as an amputee to support groups to getting involved in sports and more. We really want people to know that this doesn't have to stop you from living the life you were meant to live, in fact for some people losing a limb is the start of them actually living their life to it's fullest.
WHERE WE'RE AT
Right now we are putting together "The Wheely Good Bag" which consists of information, products and guidance for new amputees. It will be distributed for free by Occupational Therapist on the wards at hospitals, hopefully it will take away some fears and worries of “what’s next?”.
We also have our website and social media platforms up and running, you can subscribe to our email list ensuring you are kept up to date with our progress and will receive special offers and promotions along the way.
ABOUT US
Laz's Story
In 2008, I lost my leg in a motorbike accident but I don’t see myself as disabled, I’m still the same person I was before, if anything I’m stronger, louder and more out there. Often people see people with a disability as less then, helpless, not "NORMAL". What is normal? Normal is a setting on your washing machine. I want to change the way people with a disability are viewed.
Street mobility is going to prove just how adventurous, sexy and cool being disabled can be.
People with a disability still play sports, ride motorcycles, have tattoos, travel, have life partners, have kids, are gay, straight, transgender! People with a disability are no different to you, we just have added challenges. My attitude towards life has changed so much since my accident, all for the better. I realized life is just way too short to sweat the small stuff or let anything stand between you and what you want.
Sarah’s story
My name is Sarah Ann, I am a single mother to an amazing little boy. In 2016 my son and I became homeless for a period of 10 months. In Sydney, housing affordability is a crisis and as a single parent, it didn’t take long for things to spiral out of control. Many people assume that its only drug addicts or lower economic type of people that can become homeless, but the truth is it can happen to any of us at any given time for many different reasons.
I quickly realized my situation was in no way special or unique. This was such a common story and everywhere I looked I could see the system failing, it was then that I knew somehow, I would find a way to make a difference in the world and be the change that I wanted to see.
Recently I participated in a business program where I met my co-founder Lazarus, after hearing his story and working closely together we quickly realized that our passions and missions in life were very similar and both have a desire to make a difference in peoples lives.
I have over 10 years’ work experience and 2 diplomas within the fashion industry. After meeting Lazarus, the idea for "Street Mobility" was born and it was then that I knew I could bring my knowledge and skill set to this business, and together we could create something really special.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The future direction of street mobility is in technology. We are looking at 3D printing and other Bespoke products. it’s going to be extremely exciting, innovative and life changing for many.
Street mobility is going to prove just how adventurous, sexy and cool being disabled can be.
We invite you to sign up and come along on this journey with us and be a part of a movement that will improve the quality of life for people with a disability.