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Whizz-Kidz Wheelchair Skills Training is a unique training opportunity for disabled children and young people to get the most from their wheelchair, developing their confidence and independence in a safe setting.
Wheelchair training is suitable for manual and powered chair users under the age of 18 who can drive or push themselves. We follow a set training programme, but we are also flexible enough to address the individual needs of the attendees.
Training is delivered by adult trainers who are wheelchair users and great role models for young people.
Some of the skills taught include spatial awareness, road safety, maneuvering and sports.
"It was very encouraging to meet some other families in similar circumstances, and to pick up useful tips for helping our daughter develop her skills. So much of what we do therapeutically with our daughter focuses on the 'problems'', but this was all about the 'solution' and encouraging her to be as independent as possible even at her young age". Mother, Swansea.
Dates and locations for 2009 are as follows:
Oxfordshire
26th - 29th May
Time: 10.00 - 13.00
London, Havering
26th - 29th May
Time: 10.00 – 13.00
Westerham, Kent
In school training (not open to the general public)
Monday's 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June and 6th July
Time: 14.30 - 16.30
Leicester
In school training (not open to the general public)
Thursday's 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June and 2nd, 9th July
Time: 16.00 – 18.00
Merseyside
In school training (not open to the general public)
11th, 18th, 25th, 26th June and 2nd, 3rd July
Time:13.00 – 15.00
Sunderland
Saturday’s 6th, 13th, 27th June and 11th, 18th July
Time: 10.00 – 13.00
Barnstable, North Devon
1st - 3rd July
Time: 09.30 – 14.30
Plymouth, Devon
In school training (not open to the general public)
6th July - 10th July
Time: TBC
Lancashire
In school training (not open to the general public)
13th - 16th July
Time: 09.00 -12.00
Cheshire
In school training (not open to the general public)
Fri 17th, Mon 20th, Wed 22nd, Thurs 23rd July
Time: 10.00 - 14.30
Conventry
22nd, 23rd, 24th and 29th, 30th July
Time: 09.30 - 15.30
Thurrock, South West Essx
27th - 31st July
Time: TBC
Ealing, London
27th – 31st July
Time: TBC
Lewisham, London
3rd – 7th August
Time: TBC
Aylesbury
3rd – 7th August
Time: 10.00 - 12.00
Croydon, London
10th – 14th August
Time: TBC
Dundee
10th – 14th August
Time: 10.00 - 17.00
Wrexham
17th - 21st August
Time: 09.30 - 12.00
Cornwall
24th - 26th August
Time: TBC
Manchester
24th - 28th August
Time: 10.00 - 12.30
Canterbury, Kent
24th - 28th August
Time: TBC
If you are interested in attending any of the above wheelchair training events or want to know more about our new wheelchair training programme, please contact us on 020 7233 6600 or email us.
More dates to follow.
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