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The {{WP|Whirlwind wheelchair}} is designed for poor users and communities with limited resources. [http://whirlwindwheelchair.org Whirlwind Wheelchair International] uses {{WP|open source}} design to promote | The {{WP|Whirlwind wheelchair}} is designed for poor users and communities with limited resources. [http://whirlwindwheelchair.org Whirlwind Wheelchair International] uses {{WP|open source}} design to promote wheelchair production through the development of small shops which now exist in 45 countries. | ||
{{WP|Ralph Hotchkiss}}, the designer of the Whirlwind, teaches an excellent class at [http://sfsu.edu San Francisco State University] that involves students in the design process and teaches the use of basic metal shop equipment. | {{WP|Ralph Hotchkiss}}, the designer of the Whirlwind, teaches an excellent class at [http://sfsu.edu San Francisco State University] that involves students in the design process and teaches the use of basic metal shop equipment. | ||
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The W is designed for poor users and communities with limited resources. Whirlwind Wheelchair International uses W design to promote wheelchair production through the development of small shops which now exist in 45 countries.
W, the designer of the Whirlwind, teaches an excellent class at San Francisco State University that involves students in the design process and teaches the use of basic metal shop equipment.
The W is a revolutionary wheelchair design, but very expensive (around US$26,000).
Pages in category "Wheelchairs"
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