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Advanced wheelchair skills

Take your wheelchair skills to the next level. Learn how to master tricky manoeuvres like tackling ramps, opening doors and carrying objects.

Work through each step and take your time. Advanced skills are tricky, so build confidence slowly and be safe.

Step 1

Going up and down ramps and slopes in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training

Develop skills to safely travel up and down ramps and slopes in a wheelchair. Develop advanced wheelchair skills for better control and confidence.

Step 2

Opening and closing doors in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training

Understand how to safely open and close doors independently in a wheelchair with our advanced wheelchair skills guides.

Step 3

Carrying objects in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training

Safely carry objects while using a wheelchair with our advanced skills guide. Learn skills to improve independence, build confidence and move safely.

Step 4

Going up and down drop kerbs in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training

Safely go up and down kerbs in a wheelchair. We’ll help you build essential skills that enable you to be more independent in your wheelchair.

Step 5

Travelling over low-level obstacles in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training

Safely travel over low-level obstacles in your wheelchair with our advanced skills guide. Understand when to tackle obstacles and when to ask for help.

Step 6

Moving over different terrain in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training

Understand how to control your wheelchair on different terrain, including how to travel grass, gravel and uneven surfaces. Stay safe and stable with our expert

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