Motability Foundation

Right now, travel demands initiative and resilience from disabled people - stubbornly pushing through barriers that shouldn’t exist. Disabled people should be able to make the journeys they want, when they want - and not have to bum shuffle when they do. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Inclusive Cycling Experience has boosted Jordan's confidence and unlocked a new kind of training - one he can enjoy in the fresh air. 😊

"It was chaotic, slightly crazy and we loved it. And underpinning it all was an ease of access that was both unexpected and refreshing." Read Cheryl and son Stan's guide to accessible sightseeing in Japan via Motability Lifestyle magazine ⬇️ bit.ly/4sa9CZw

Shout-out to mums this #MothersDay – we appreciate you today and every day. For Crystal, having her mum by her side, fully understanding her daughter's physical needs and routines is invaluable. You can read more about them in our latest blog. 👇 bit.ly/4uwOJKc

@SeamusLoganMP MP Logan also referred to our research co-commissioned with the Wheelchair Alliance and conducted by @FrontierEcon, into the wheelchair provision space which has highlighted how getting a wheelchair is a postcode lottery in the UK. Learn more here 👇 bit.ly/4sK8lbT

We welcome Wednesday’s Westminster Hall Debate, led by @SeamusLoganMP, on the provision of disability equipment. We are proud to be acknowledged for our grant-giving activity to support disabled people to access wheelchair accessible vehicles. #TransportEquity #Accessibility

Highlights from our third Future Journeys Workshop with @RNIB. Along with stakeholders and our lived experience community, we came together to develop the ideas and start to shape a story of what future travel could look like. Watch below ⬇️ youtu.be/MAJY9x7UGhA

“I use my Motability Scheme car for absolutely everything… those simple things make a huge difference.” Motability Scheme Ambassador Robyn Love on freedom and independence, from the school run to wheelchair basketball training.

The @ParalympicGB team's first medal of the winter #Paralympics! Neil Simpson and guide Rob Poth recorded the fastest time of the day in the slalom, moving up two places and taking home silver. 🥈 #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026 paralympics.org.uk/articles/neil-…

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating Kay, one of our PhD scholars whose research is improving air travel for passengers with reduced mobility. Grounded in lived experience, her work ensures solutions are shaped by the people who use them. #IWD2026 #WomenInResearch

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games starts today! Did you know Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles is making its debut this games? Check out this round up of @ParalympicsGB medal contenders 🥇 motabilityfoundation.org.uk/news/ones-to-w…

By enabling disabled people to travel independently, the Motability Scheme unlocks access to the essential elements of life: education, employment, healthcare, community and connection.

Today is #WorldHearingDay and we are proud to fund @RNID to conduct new research exploring the experiences of deaf people and people with hearing loss on public transport across the UK. Read more here ⬇️ #AccessibleTransport #TransportEquity rnid.org.uk/2025/04/unders…

Neil and Andria hadn’t cycled in decades. One session changed everything. ❤️ The Inclusive Cycling Experience, funded by Motability Foundation, offers free sessions and cycle loans in Greater Manchester and Inverness, opening up more accessible travel options.

Today is #RareDiseaseDay. We're highlighting that for many of the 3.5 million people in the UK living with a rare condition, travelling from A to B isn’t always straightforward - our grant recipients remind us of this every day: bit.ly/47gq8Pw @rarediseaseday

We welcome expanding the Disabled Persons @_Railcards and making travel more affordable for disabled people. But the rail system still isn't fully accessible. Step free access and help with planning a journey for example remain major barriers. Read more: bit.ly/475tox9

How can the UK’s wheelchair service model better support disabled people? In this Q&A, Indigo Ayling shares how a new research project will explore wheelchair provision and co-design future solutions with disabled people. Read more: bit.ly/3OtdBlx

Great to see @BBCNews highlighting the challenges and barriers disabled people still face when accessing transport. We’re committed to funding, supporting and championing solutions that make journeys fairer, safer and more accessible for everyone: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

"It's kind of just giving me that independence that I thought I'd lost when I had my accident." For our customers, the Motability Scheme is about the freedom to work, learn, care for family, attend medical appointments and stay connected to their communities.

“If I didn’t have a vehicle from Motability, I wouldn’t be able to get out and see anybody.” Our customers find the Scheme has a positive impact, with 75% saying it is significant, helping to reduce isolation and giving them the confidence and autonomy to leave their homes.