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A woman is washing her hands and is being independent at home in the bathroom by using a VELA chair.

How a chair can help you regain independence at home

See for yourself how a chair can support you to become more self-reliant at home. A VELA chair provides safety and comfort so that you can deal with more daily activities without help from others.

Disability chair for assisted living
A woman is sitting safely at her work desk using a VELA chair with a brake and armrests.

How a chair can support you at work if you have a disability

Do you belong to the group of people who work despite having a disability or a disorder? Find out how a chair can support you in your work life, managing more tasks without getting exhausted.

Disability chairs for work

The founder of VELA, Vermund Larsen, wanted to be a pioneer for correct ergonomic chairs, and so it became.

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Personal stories

Sitting down and reaching low in a safe way with a VELA chair

Lilly’s story

Now I enjoy cooking for several days at a time, and it makes a world of difference that I can peel the potatoes myself. A good diet is important when living with arthritis – and doing the work also builds up an appetite.
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Selv-reliance despite stroke-related disability - walk the VELA chair while sitting down

Charlotte’s story

It’s easy to walk the chair between the kitchen and the dining table, and my VELA chair doesn’t take up as much space as the wheelchair.
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chair for fall prevention for the elderly

Kaj Henning’s story

Since I got a VELA chair, I’ve become more active in everyday life and less afraid of falling. The VELA chair has given me more freedom in my home and increased my confidence in daily tasks.
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Ability to work despite having a disability due to a VELA chair

Alisson’s story

Now, I find that I am much less tired. Before I had my VELA chair, my husband and I took 15-20 minutes to move me from the office chair and onto my scooter to get home at the end of the day. Now, it only takes a moment because I have a lot more energy.
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Visual impairment - blindness and a VELA chair - living with a disability

Aileen’s story

This chair is amazing. I feel so safe in it, and it’s a pleasure to be able to move from room to room with ease. It also has the advantage that I get to train my legs while I walk the chair forward.
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Cooking dinner using a VELA chair

Kenneth’s story

Previously, I couldn’t help with making dinner while standing up, especially by the stove. I needed something to hold onto because you never know when you are going to fall. I cook and stir the pot now because I can use both of my hands.
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VELA Tango chair for kitchen activities

Patrick’s story

I can’t stand up and talk to someone for more than a few minutes. If you haven’t experienced challenges with balance yourself, it’s really hard to comprehend how much it dominates everyday life.
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A woman showing how she can bake by herself despite amputation by using a VELA chair

Solveig’s story

I used to burn myself on the oven all the time, whenever I needed to take something out of it. That doesn’t happen anymore. Now I raise the chair up to the oven, and that means I do not burn myself on the edge of the oven door.
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Woman baking buns, despite disability

Caroline’s story

Now I can reach pots and plates in both the top and bottom cabinets, and the brake allows me to sit safely while I stir the pot or slice vegetables.
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