Wheelchair Skills Training Videos

Wheelchair skills you’ll want to learn

Before you start, take a look at this health and safety checklist:

  • Check you are comfortable in your chair
  • Bottom in the back of the chair,
  • Power off (to start),
  • Seatbelt on,
  • Feet on foot plate,
  • Check surroundings – make sure you have plenty of space / are any obstacles to avoid / is there an adult on hand to help you?

Independent Living: Our Journey



Asserting My Voice: Asking for and Refusing Help



Power Wheelchair Skills: Setting the Correct Speed



Manual Wheelchair Skills - Moving Forwards and Backwards Safely



Manual Wheelchair Skills - Opening Doors



Manual Wheelchair Skills - Ramps and Gradients: Up and Downhill



Manual Wheelchair Skills - Thinking About Back Wheel Balance



Power Wheelchair Skills - Carrying a Drink



Manual Wheelchair Skills - Carrying a Drink



Power Wheelchair Skills - Ramps and Gradients: Up and Downhill



Power Wheelchair Skills - Turning 180 and 360 Degrees



Accessible Travel Confidence



Power Wheelchair Skills - Judging Kerbs



Manual Wheelchair Skills - Turning 180 and 360 Degrees



Power Wheelchair Skills - Opening Doors