What to know about a new program making wheelchair repairs accessible

Two local experts have launched a new program to provide timely and affordable wheelchair repairs for those in need.
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Accelerating the Accessibility and Utility of Power Wheelchairs

While enabling independent mobility for many people with motor impairments related to disease or injury, the power wheelchair is overly burdensome or entirely inaccessible for millions with limited ...

Volunteers launch wheelchair repair, donation program in Wisconsin

Tim Kiley and David Ferrie got tired of seeing wheelchair users in Wisconsin wait months for repairs. Their new program ...
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Bill that would have piloted all-terrain power wheelchairs at Virginia State Parks dies in House committee

RICHMOND, Va. — CORRECTION: This story has been updated to state that legislation mentioned in this article never went into effect. The bill, and the pilot program it would have created, were both ...
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Helping Wheelchairs Navigate Autonomously

A power wheelchair is designed to help people with limited mobility move. There are multiple ways users can navigate with the wheelchair, including with a joystick or a device the user breathes into.