The Powered Wheelchair Training Guide

The skills and information in this guide will hopefully help increase the independence of wheelchair users, decrease the number of wheelchair accidents caused by the lack of education and training, and limit the frustration caused by those receiving or giving inadequate or improper assistance. The wheelchair skills and instructions in this book were compiled with the assistance of wheelchair users and rehabilitation professionals. These experienced individuals provided input on the wheelchair techniques, text content, and illustrations.
We recommend that new wheelchair users or those who have limited familiarity with powered chairs read this guide thoroughly to learn about all aspects of their use. Those more experienced or familiar with wheelchairs may prefer to skim the table of contents to locate specific topics.