Wheel:Life provides wide range of resources for wheelchair users
PNP contributor, Franklin Elieh, discovered Wheel:Life at last month's Abilities Expo in San Jose and was quite impressed by this organization's mission to serve wheelchair users with a comprehensive range of information and services.
Wheel:Life is a global initiative that assists people in addressing the many questions and challenges that come with using a wheelchair. Its resources help people:
- find quality health and medical resources, related research and news
- explore educational and employment avenues
- research the proper adaptive equipment, assistive technology, home modification and home medical equipment for their needs
- network within local and virtual peer support groups
- discover accessible travel destinations
- enjoy a full and active life as a wheelchair user
Program materials are provided in English. Wheel:Life member resources include:
- Global peer support group via Facebook and Twitter
- Daily updates via Twitter
- Daily news, educational articles and other resources via Wheel:Life website
- Monthly e-newsletter to members/subscribers
- Wheel:Life e-book series available as free PDFs and for Kindle and iPad readers on Amazon.com
- Annual accessible travel event – Get Out, Enjoy Life – in conjunction with PVA & Sports ‘N Spokes Magazine
Among the free eBooks that they offer are:
- Reconnecting: Relationship Advice for Wheelchair Users
- 10 Fundraising Ideas to Help People Who Have Disabilities
- Discovering: Accessible US Travel Guide for Wheelchair Users
Membership is free for anyone who uses a wheelchair.