Skills on Wheels is an evidence-based training program designed to help kids maneuver life situations in their wheelchairs. Trained professionals from Riley Hospital for Children partner with occupational therapy and physical therapy students from IU to serve children between 8 and 17 years of age who are manual wheelchair users regardless of diagnosis.
Skills on Wheels teaches essential wheelchair skills to wheelchair-using children. The program first teaches basic skills, like rolling forward, backward or taking apart your chair. Participants build up to intermediate and advanced skills, such as navigating street curbs.
