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When people hear what her day-to-day life involves, they can’t believe Anja is able to balance all these responsibilities. Aside from managing her small family and running the household, she handles a variety of consulting and care assignments on a volunteer basis. But the wife and mother from Chemnitz, who has had a progressive neuromuscular disease since childhood, doesn’t even consider it worth mentioning. She owes a great deal of her flexibility to the Juvo power wheelchair, which she was able to adapt to her specific needs and requirements. “Before, I had to ask for help to hang out the laundry or reach higher shelves in the supermarket. Now I can adjust my seat to the height I need.” The manoeuvrability of the Juvo and its narrow width, which lets her negotiate tight
corridors, is a big plus, especially in labyrinthine doctor’s and therapy practices. “I prefer to spend the time I save that way with my son Pascale in his favourite museum.” She relies on the mid-wheel drive she selected on these trips. “I first had the chance to test this drive type during rehabilitation and loved it straightaway.” Since Anja has a rather rare form of her disease, she doesn’t know what the future holds. Her Juvo will definitely be part of it, helping her make the best of each day with her family’s support.

Nadine’s weakness for castles and palaces in beautiful landscapes isn’t the only sign that she loves romance. Which is why her husband Nick thought up something very special for his wife on their first wedding anniversary: a houseboat tour for lovers – including a picnic on board and floating past a castle. The owner of the company that provides this water attraction is also a wheelchair user, so they’re familiar with the special needs of their guests. What Nick finds so unique about Nadine is her enthusiasm for new experiences. He was continually amazed by her love of discovery on their honeymoon to Italy. “We started in beautiful Lake Garda,” Nadine gushes, “and travelled to various Italian cities.” The German couple enjoyed Milan and Venice in particular. Today Nadine can chuckle about the lack of accessibility they ran into here or there at hotels. “Nick and I get on quite well in such situations.” Once they were back home, their new allotment and its garden shed, which needed thorough cleaning and renovation, was waiting for them among other things. “We already replaced the roof with my family’s help,” Nadine says. “The faster the arbour is finished, the sooner we will be able to use the property with our dog.” Close family ties are important to Nadine. “My brother actually got married the same year as I did. It was a very beautiful and intense time for all of us.” If Nadine has her way, the boat trip will soon be followed by other excursions. “My husband,” Nadine says proudly, “is a real find in this regard. He’s enthusiastic about most of my hobbies and passions, such as music and working with animals.”

Pierre will never give up his love of life – and the fact that he has been paralysed since a traffic accident hasn’t changed that. A native of northern Germany with an innate love of the Baltic Sea, Pierre simply relies all the more on the technical support provided by his power wheelchair. It helps him live his everyday life as independently as possible. His custom Juvo lets Pierre do everything he wants to do, both outdoors and indoors. If there’s entertainment to be had near the water, he and his friends will rarely pass it up. Even when it’s flooded with tourists during the high season, Pierre can’t keep away from the harbour promenade. “People are considerate and make room for me,” Pierre says, “when they see our crew coming. I want to get a place in the front row at concerts in particular.” So far, the office administrator has had mostly good experiences on public transport as well and has found that people are happy to help. But he still thinks it’s great that his employer is located just a few hundred metres from where he lives. “The trip there is short, and working in the office is a lot of fun.” Pierre easily operates all his communication media with a chin control.