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Learning to use a wheelchair

The Association for Wheelchair Children is the only national UK charity which specialises in training children and young adults free-of-charge in how to use a wheelchair.

Three groups of users are catered for:

Those who use a wheelchair as their sole means of mobility
Those who use a wheelchair for outdoor mobility
Those who use a wheelchair for sport.

Ideally training should begin as early as possible to ensure that the children reach their full potential.

Training covers use of the chair (manual or electric) on various terrain, road safety, and chair maintenance.

For more information please contact:
The Association of Wheelchair Children
6 Woodman Parade, North Woolwich, London E16 2LL. Tel: 0870 121 0050.
Website: www.wheelchairchildren.org.uk