Wheel World News Issue 54 March | Page 24

Save The Date 

It's never too early to plan ahead! Check

out what is going on within the community

in the upcoming months!

Advanced wheelchair skills class

April 4th, 2020

AZSCIA Spring Bingo Night

April 11th, 2020

Join the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association at our Spring Bingo Night on April 11th, 2020! A $5 donation includes a pack of 10 BINGO game cards, pizza and a drink (plus snacks!). With an additional donation, you can get additional card packs for more chances to win. Must be 18+ to attend. All proceeds support AZSCIA programs. For more information about the event or for transportation options, please call us at 602-507-4209. We hope to see you there!

Click here to sign up today!

The focus of this class allows individuals to brush up on old, previously-taught

skills or learn new, better ways to manage a wheelchair, promoting greater

independence. Participants learn effective wheelchair techniques including:

• Making wheelchair transfers to and from furniture, bed, floor and other key areas.

• Managing environments including opening and closing doors, piloting curbs,

ramps and terrain, and performing wheelies for improved navigation

• Traveling with your wheelchair

• Participating in adaptive sports