Why does UCP Wheels for Humanity send teams of physical and occupational therapists and professional seating specialists to wheelchair distributions?
It is critical that people with disabilities receive an appropriate wheelchair specified to their size and disability. A wheelchair that is not specific to an individual can actually cause more medical problems including pressure sores and reduced circulation. In the U.S., people who receive a wheelchair are evaluated by therapists and seating specialists to determine what type of wheelchair and what modifications are needed to best meet their needs. We believe that people throughout our world deserve the same treatment and respect as people with disabilities receive here in America, so UCP Wheels for Humanity replicates the seating process throughout the world. While distributing wheelchairs we work side by side with local therapists, care givers and family members to train them in proper care for individuals with disabilities, correct seating and positioning, wheelchair adjustment and maintenance in order to provide the opportunity for ongoing care.
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