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When: April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2019 (all classes will be held on Thursday evenings)
What: Advanced wheelchair skills classes to brush-up or learn new skills to remain independent in your chair.
Where: Ability360 Center in the Courtyard
5025 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
This program is divided into four (4) modules:
Week #1- Transferring:
Chair to Furniture, chair to bed, chair to floor, floor to chair
Week#2- Managing your Environment:
Opening and closing doors, operating elevators, wheelies, curbs, ramps and various terrain, etc.
Week#3- Traveling with Your Chair
Focus is on car transfers, flying, travel and getting out
Week #4- Mechanics of Your Chair / Adaptive Sports:
Making adjustments to and general maintenance of your wheelchair, overview of various adaptive sports options