# Two-Person Accessible Seating The Tandem Electric Wheelchair Challenges the Social Stigma By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-electric-wheelchair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/07/13/designing-for-social-stigma/) & [alexandrepain.fr](http://www.alexandrepain.fr/2011/tandem/) It may surprise some people to learn what conclusions the inventor of the Tandem Electric Wheelchair came to when he spent a short time walking a mile in the shoes an a paraplegic -- or so to speak. It wasn't so much in inaccessibility of certain buildings and pathways that bothered him, but rather the way that members of the public seemed to see him that really hit home. To combat this issue, Alexandre Pain came up with a [new electric scooter concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter) designed to give wheelchairs a fun and sporty quality. However, where his creation truly deviates from its contemporary counterparts, is in its [seating arrangement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooter-platform). The Tandem Electric Wheelchair accommodates its primary driver, someone with a [physical disability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-electric-mobility), quite comfortably. In addition, a friend, family member or caregiver can be easily hitch a ride on the back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accessible Seating Innovation:** The Tandem Electric Wheelchair can inspire more accessible seating innovations in the mobility industry. - **Disability Inclusion in Transportation:** The Tandem Electric Wheelchair can encourage the transportation industry to prioritize disability inclusion. - **Social Stigma Reduction:** The Tandem Electric Wheelchair can contribute to reducing the social stigma towards people with disabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Mobility:** The Tandem Electric Wheelchair can disrupt the mobility industry by creating new opportunities for accessible and inclusive designs. - **Transportation:** The Tandem Electric Wheelchair can open up opportunities for the transportation industry to improve their services for people with disabilities. - **Healthcare:** The Tandem Electric Wheelchair can enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and promote inclusivity in healthcare services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md) - [Accessible Amusement Park Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatonwheels.md) - [Inclusive All-Terrain EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2.md) - [Wheelchair-Accessible Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchairaccessible-electric-vehicle.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md) - [Wheelchair-Friendly Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-van.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility-scooter.md)