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[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9021626 Wheelchair rider injuries: causes and consequences for wheelchair design and selection.]AGaal RP, Rebholtz N, Hotchkiss RD, Pfaelzer PF. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1997 Jan;34(1):58-71.
[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9021626 Wheelchair rider injuries: causes and consequences for wheelchair design and selection.]AGaal RP, Rebholtz N, Hotchkiss RD, Pfaelzer PF. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1997 Jan;34(1):58-71.
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Revision as of 14:02, 25 May 2008

Whirlwind Wheelchair

Whirlwind Wheelchairs International works to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society. In order to fulfill this mission, WWI seeks to give wheelchair riders a central role in all of its projects and activities. Founded in 1989, Whirlwind Wheelchairs International is now located in 45 countries, designing wheelchairs that can be built in developing countries from locally available materials.

The W is designed for production and use in developing countries to empower people with disabilities through independent mobility and sustainable economic development. This is done by using W design to promote wheelchair production through the development of small shops which are managed by wheelchair riders.

WWI has recently changed it's distribution system to include the manufacture of pre-assembled parts in a European bike factory. This is meant to allow the shops to create a new inventory more quickly.

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. He is also a partner of Demotech's MobilitySupportUnits design project.

Sig17 has held wheelchair cushion design contests in the past.

References and Articles

Wheelchair rider injuries: causes and consequences for wheelchair design and selection.AGaal RP, Rebholtz N, Hotchkiss RD, Pfaelzer PF. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1997 Jan;34(1):58-71.

Other resources

The W is a revolutionary wheelchair design, but very expensive (around US$26,000).

Pages in category "Wheelchairs"

The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.

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