Wheel Chat: Episode 9 – Reinventing the Wheelchair with Andrew Slorance of Phoenix Instinct

In this powerful episode of Wheel Chat, hosts Justin and Anthony sit down with Andrew Slorance, CEO of Phoenix Instinct and creator of the Phoenix i, a groundbreaking hybrid wheelchair designed to revolutionise mobility for users with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.Andrew shares his personal story of becoming a wheelchair user at 14, the limitations he faced with conventional wheelchairs, and how those challenges sparked a lifelong mission to create something better. From developing one of the world’s lightest carbon fibre wheelchair frames to winning Toyota’s $1 million Mobility Unlimited Challenge, Andrew discusses what it takes to truly innovate in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades.What’s in this episode?How the Phoenix i’s front-powered castors redefine power assist and terrain accessibilityWhy wheelchair design has stagnated and what’s needed to push it forwardThe importance of user-led design in assistive technologyThe real-world impact of hybrid manual-electric wheelchairs on user independenceWhether you're a therapist, occupational therapist, wheelchair user, or simply passionate about innovation, this episode offers deep insights into the future of personal mobility.Connect with Andrew Slorance:📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sloranceandrew/⁠ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewslorance/Learn more about Phoenix Instinct:🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.phoenixinstinct.com⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_phoenixi/⁠🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_phoenixinstinctEmail us :We’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this podcast, please email us at [email protected] us : TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@wheelchat_podcastInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/wheelchat_podcast/Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of Anthony and Justin.