Advanced Wheelchair Skills Class

Shorter hospital and rehabilitation stays may not allow enough time to learn important wheelchair skills, as we may need to brush-up or learn new skills to remain independent. This lack of wheelchair skill may lead to secondary conditions or isolation. These classes will help you be more efficient in the use of your wheelchair. Come and join us in some practical advice from those who know and have been doing it for years. You’re never too old to learn something new or you might help someone just starting this new journey of their life.

This program is divided into four modules:
Week 1- Transferring
Chair to Furniture; Chair to Bed;
Chair to Floor; Floor to Chair

Week 2- Managing your Environment
Opening and Closing Doors; Operating Elevators; Wheelies;
Curbs, Ramps and Various Terrain, etc.

Week 3- Traveling with Your Chair
Focus is on car transfers, flying, travel and getting out

Week 4- Mechanics of Your Chair / Adaptive Sports
Making adjustments to and general maintenance of your Wheelchair;
Overview of various adaptive sports options

For any questions, please contact:
Karen Halgren
karen@azspinal.org
(602) 507-4209

This series of free clinics will be given at Ability360/Cafe Cultivate Courtyard
5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix 85034