Open Road Access - ORA

Open Road Access - ORA We provide wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) rentals and flexible leases — delivered to your door, with insurance and support included.

For trips, visits, or long-term peace of mind, we help you and your loved ones get out and about.

Forgot to buy a card? Don’t stall… we’ve got you. 💌 Whether they’re your ride or die, Passenger Princess, or the one who...
12/02/2026

Forgot to buy a card? Don’t stall… we’ve got you. 💌

Whether they’re your ride or die, Passenger Princess, or the one who fuels your life… this one’s for them.
Share to your story, send it to your favourite co-pilot, or drop their @ below 👇

Happy Valentines & Galentines from ORA 💙

[Descriptive ALT Text added. ALT: A purple-themed Valentine’s and Galentine’s carousel by Open Road Access featuring playful car-inspired puns. Designs include handwritten cards in envelopes reading “To my ride or die” for Valentines and Galentines, a fuel gauge graphic saying “You fuel my life with happiness,” two “Passenger Princess” designs with heart frames, crowns and a car seat illustration, and a speedometer-style heart graphic reading “You make my heart go vrooooom.” All slides use soft lavender stripes and ORA branding throughout.]

11/02/2026

Part 4: Changing Needs
When accessible transport is right, everything else moves forward.

In Episode 4 of the ORA Podcast, Catherine is joined by Occupational Therapist Kate Sheehan to explore how access to the right transport - like hiring a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) - can remove stress, reduce uncertainty, and help care and rehabilitation goals be achieved faster.

When transport is reliable and accessible, people in rehab can focus on recovery, independence, and participation - not the worry of how they’ll get there. For occupational therapists and carers, it means greater flexibility, confidence, and better outcomes without unnecessary barriers.

🎧 Tune in to hear why accessible transport isn’t just logistics—it’s a critical part of effective rehab, well-being, and everyday life: https://youtu.be/HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Podcast video with Catherine and occupational therapist Kate Sheehan discussing how accessible transport supports rehabilitation, caregivers, occupational therapy, independence, and well-being.]

💘 Cupid takes the wheel at ORA…We’re offering you and your Valentine a chance to win a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WA...
10/02/2026

💘 Cupid takes the wheel at ORA…

We’re offering you and your Valentine a chance to win a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) for a weekend of your choice!

To enter:
💙 Make sure you’re following
💬 Comment where you’d go
👥 Tag who you’d go with

♿ This giveaway is open to individuals who need the use of a WAV. Please see T&C’s: https://openroadaccess.co.uk/wav-weekend-giveaway-terms-and-conditions/

Winner will be selected on 14/2/26 - just in time to hit the open road with someone you love 🚙✨

[ALT Text: A Valentine’s-themed giveaway graphic in soft purple tones. The text reads “Valentine’s Giveaway” and “Win a WAV for a weekend of your choice.” An illustrated black car key labelled “ORA” is shown with a purple heart-shaped keychain. The background features a scalloped border and subtle vertical stripes. At the bottom, small text says,“Details of how to enter in the caption.”]

💙 What they said 💙From door-to-door ease to vehicles that truly fit each family’s needs. These are the moments that matt...
06/02/2026

💙 What they said 💙

From door-to-door ease to vehicles that truly fit each family’s needs. These are the moments that matter most to us ✨

Whether it’s supporting visitors to the UK, making a difficult time a little easier, or ensuring comfort, safety and dignity on every journey, our team is proud to go the extra mile 🚙

Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share their experience with ORA. Your words mean everything!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[ALT Text: A promotional graphic titled “What they said” featuring customer testimonials for Open Road Access. In the centre is a photo displayed inside a smartphone frame, showing a smiling woman wearing glasses seated comfortably inside a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, secured with a seatbelt. Another passenger is visible behind her, also smiling, suggesting a relaxed and positive travel experience. Surrounding the phone are four white speech-bubble style review boxes, each displaying five blue stars and customer quotes praising Open Road Access for helpful staff, excellent communication, door-to-door service, flexibility with insurance and bookings, and providing a vehicle that met accessibility needs during a difficult family time. One review specifically mentions a 90-year-old passenger feeling happy and secure in his wheelchair. The background is a softly blurred image of the vehicle interior. At the bottom of the graphic are Open Road Access contact details and social handles, including the website, phone number, Instagram handle , and email address, all presented with small icons.]

05/02/2026

Part 3: The planning burden 🚦♿
Accessible transport isn’t just about whether a journey is possible - it’s about the hidden labour required before you even leave the house ✋

In Part 3 of the ORA Podcast, Catherine and Kate unpack a reality many disabled people know too well:
👉 Every trip requires advance booking, access checks, contingency plans, and extra time — with no guarantee it will work.

The conversation explores how this constant planning burden affects energy, participation, rehab goals, employment, and social life - and why inaccessible transport pushes responsibility and risk onto disabled people rather than systems.

🎧 If you live with a disability, work in rehab, occupational therapy, policy, or support someone with disability, this episode explains why planning fatigue is a structural barrier - not a personal failing.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Podcast video with Catherine and occupational therapist Kate Sheehan discussing how accessible transport supports rehabilitation, caregivers, occupational therapy, independence, and well-being.]

What if flexibility was built in? 🤸‍♀️ With ORA, you don’t need to buy a WAV to live life on your terms. We offer short-...
03/02/2026

What if flexibility was built in? 🤸‍♀️

With ORA, you don’t need to buy a WAV to live life on your terms. We offer short-term hire, long-term hire, and subscription options, so you can choose what works for right now - and easily adapt when life changes ✨

Whether it’s a temporary need, a longer journey, or the peace of mind that comes with ongoing access, ORA gives you the assurance, freedom, and flexibility to handle whatever life throws your way 💙

Because the right transport option should fit you 🚙🚐🚀

What suits your lifestyle best? Short, long or subscription based hire? 💭

[ALT Text: A woman in a powered wheelchair wearing a pink tracksuit sits beside an accessible vehicle with its door open, smiling and talking with a man seated next to her. Each person holds the lead of a dog: a fluffy cream-coloured dog stands in the foreground, and a smaller brown dog sits calmly beside the man. The scene is set on a paved path with trees in the background. Overlaid text reads: “What if we told you… There is a right transport option without buying a WAV.]

Let’s recap January for ORA 🚙♻️From reaching 1K on Instagram, to amplifying wheelchair user voices, celebrating our team...
03/02/2026

Let’s recap January for ORA 🚙♻️

From reaching 1K on Instagram, to amplifying wheelchair user voices, celebrating our team, and welcoming powerful conversations on the ORA podcast, this month has been all about building with intention.

ORA isn’t just growing in numbers. We’re growing in impact, connection, and community ✨

Thank you for being here and growing with us 💙

[Descriptive ALT created. ALT Text: A January 2026 recap carousel highlighting ORA’s continued growth, including reaching 1,000 Instagram followers, supporting the Wheelchair Alliance, celebrating team birthdays, and hosting an expert podcast discussion on accessible transport and independence.]

29/01/2026

Why spontaneity matters 💙
Accessible transport isn’t just about planning ahead - it’s about flexibility, spontaneity, and living life on your own terms 🚙

In Part 2 of the ORA Podcast, Catherine shares a striking reality:
😲 In the UK, only 2% of private hire vehicles are accessible.
With Kate adding that lack of spontaneity and freedom is detrimental.

Joined by internationally recognised Occupational Therapist Kate Sheehan, the conversation explores how this lack of choice impacts rehab outcomes, OT goals, carers, and everyday independence - from last-minute appointments to social connection and work opportunities.

🎧 If you’re in rehab, work in occupational therapy, or support someone with disability, this episode highlights why transport flexibility is essential to well-being and participation, not a luxury.

Listen to the full Podcast here: https://youtu.be/HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Branded Open Road Access podcast video with on-screen captions and ORA logo, showing Catherine, Head of ORA Partnerships, in conversation with occupational therapist Kate Sheehan about how accessible transport supports independence, participation, and well-being. Catherine is at the bottom of the screen, Kate is seen at the top.]

Here at ORA, we are proud to support the Wheelchair Alliance on its search for wheelchair users to join The Wheelchair C...
28/01/2026

Here at ORA, we are proud to support the Wheelchair Alliance on its search for wheelchair users to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.

As a member you’ll be able to influence how wheelchair services are designed, delivered and improved.
Find out more and apply at www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchaircollective



[ALT Text: A bold, accessible campaign graphic on a deep blue background. At the top left is the Right Chair, Right Time, Right Now logo showing a stylised wheelchair user in motion, alongside the Wheelchair Alliance name. Centred large white text reads: “Wheelchair users in the UK are being invited to join: The Wheelchair Collective,” followed by smaller text: “the first national council of wheelchair users.” Along the bottom of the image is a diverse group of wheelchair users cut out against the blue background, shown side by side. They include people of different ages, genders, body types, and ethnicities using a variety of wheelchairs, both manual and powered. Some are smiling at the camera, others are interacting with companions or focused on everyday activities, such as holding items or moving independently. Clothing ranges from casual to workwear, and mobility equipment is clearly visible and varied, emphasising individuality and real-life use. The overall tone is inclusive, empowering, and community-focused, highlighting representation, visibility, and collective voice for wheelchair users across the UK.]

When transport uncertainty keeps repeating, everyday life shouldn’t have to pause 🚙✨ If you’re waiting on an outcome, a ...
22/01/2026

When transport uncertainty keeps repeating, everyday life shouldn’t have to pause 🚙✨

If you’re waiting on an outcome, a timeline, or the next update - it helps to have something reliable in place now. That’s where ORA comes in!

You can access a WAV through our subscription service or long-term hire options that flex around your situation - for as long as you need it, not just for a day or two 📆

Certainty matters and you don’t have to navigate the in-between alone 💙

[ALT Text: Purple Open Road Access graphic with the text “When uncertainty lasts longer than a week. Everyday life doesn’t need to pause. Flexible access to a WAV, for as long as it’s needed.” Below is a photo inside a vehicle showing several passengers seated, talking and smiling. Footer includes Open Road Access website and contact details.]

21/01/2026

Accessible transport isn’t just getting from A to B—it’s independence, participation, and choice. 🚙✨

In this episode of the ORA Podcast, chats with internationally recognised occupational therapist, Kate Sheehan about how accessible transport supports rehab, caregivers, and everyday independence 💙

🎧 Hear why transport access is a gateway to well-being, opportunity, and inclusion.
Listen to the full Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMzc5-1p-M

[ALT Text: Branded Open Road Access podcast video with on-screen captions and ORA logo, showing Catherine, Head of ORA Partnerships, in conversation with occupational therapist Kate Sheehan about how accessible transport supports independence, participation, and well-being. Catherine is at the bottom of the screen, Kate is seen at the top.]

Did someone say 'GIVEAWAY'?ORA is giving one of you a chance to win a WAV for the weekend!No rush. No pressure. Just spa...
20/01/2026

Did someone say 'GIVEAWAY'?

ORA is giving one of you a chance to win a WAV for the weekend!
No rush. No pressure. Just space to go where you want, with who you want 🚙✨

To enter:
💙 Make sure you’re following
💙 Tag the person you’d take with you or someone who’d love a weekend on the open road
💙 For an extra entry share or repost this post

That’s it. We’ll take care of the rest. Good luck!

Winner announced 25/01/2026 📆

UK only. T&Cs: https://openroadaccess.co.uk/wav-weekend-giveaway-terms-and-conditions/



[ALT Text: Static giveaway graphic in ORA branding. Headline reads ‘Win a WAV for the weekend in 3 easy steps’. Three dark purple circular icons appear on a light blue background. Step 1 says ‘Follow ORA’. Step 2 says ‘Like + Tag’. Step 3 says ‘Share or Repost’. Curved arrows connect each step. Footer text reads ‘T&Cs + more info in caption.]

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