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Travelling over low-level obstacles in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Advanced Wheelchair Skills

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.

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Going up and down drop kerbs in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Advanced Wheelchair Skills

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.

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Carrying objects in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Advanced Wheelchair Skills

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

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Opening and closing doors in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Advanced Wheelchair Skills

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

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Going up and down ramps and slopes in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Advanced Wheelchair Skills

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

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Communicating your needs

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to communicate your needs as a wheelchair user and build confidence in everyday situations with our expert guide.

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Parking your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to park your manual and powered wheelchair safely in different spaces and places. Develop beginner wheelchair skills with our expert guides.

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Turning in a wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to turn your manual and powered wheelchair safely. Build confidence turning your chair in tight spaces and around corners.

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Controlling your speed in a wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to control your wheelchair speed safely, including on different surfaces and slopes. Build basic wheelchair skills for more confidence.

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Stopping your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to stop your wheelchair safely while staying in complete control. Develop essential skills for everyday independence with our expert guides.

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Reversing your wheelchair

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to safely reverse a wheelchair confidently and safely with our expert guide. Learn simple techniques you can practice anywhere.

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Moving your wheelchair forward

Wheelchair Skills Training Beginner Wheelchair Skills

Learn how to safely and confidently move forward in a wheelchair. Get step-by-step guidance for new wheelchair users written by experts.

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