Wheelchair skills training

Whizz-Kidz believes that a vital part of providing disabled children with mobility equipment is making sure they know how to use it and use it safely.

 

Whizz-Kidz has created and runs a unique wheelchair training programme across the UK, which teaches young people the vital skills they need to be in control of their wheelchair.

 

These skills include:

• Spatial awareness
• Route planning
• Road safety
• Wheelchair maintenance
• Pushing/driving techniques
• Back-wheel balancing and kerb climbing

The wheelchair skills training scheme helps young wheelchair users get the most from their mobility equipment by improving their wheelchair skills and confidence.  Knowing how to use their equipment not only ensures that they are safe, but it also means they can be more independent and have twice as much fun.
To find out more about wheelchair skills training take a look at our wheelchair training video

 

If you are a young person or a parent of a young person who would like to join one of our training schemes or a professional interested in assisting with a local scheme, please click here to visit the get help section of our website. Alternatively, you can contact the Wheelchair training team on 020 7233 6110 or email us.

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