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Selecting the Right Wheelchair Information on Wheelchair Safety, Maintenance, Getting the most for Batteries, and more.

Transitioning to a Wheelchair Article

Fact Sheet on Wheelchairs for Children

Sitting Outside of The Box Article

The Manual Wheelchair Training Guide

Wheelies How to perform Wheelies and why they may be needed.

Wheelchair Skill: Wheelchair Falls How to fall safely in a wheelchair.

Tips for people with mobility disabilities Information to assist people with mobility disabilities and will help make them more confident when disaster strikes.

WheelchairNet: The history of wheelchairs Information

Wheelchair Travel Tips Information

Deals On Wheels Used Wheelchair Guide

National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) Wheelchair guiding (guide dogs and wheelchairs) Article

Wheelchair Training Guide (PDF File) Printable brochure

Keep Them Wheels Rollin Wheelchair Maintenance Article

Taking Care of Pressure Sores Pamphlet

How Safe is Your Wheelchair? Information Fact Sheet

American Academy of Pediatrics School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs.

Guidelines For Safely Transporting Wheelchair Users Information

Wheelchair Lights/Safety  Safety tips and suggestions

 

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