About Us
Founded by philanthropist Ken Behring, the Wheelchair Foundation was built on a simple belief: mobility is a human right. A wheelchair is more than a medical device — it opens the door to education, employment, community, and dignity.
In 25 years, the Foundation and its global partners have delivered more than 1.2 million wheelchairs across 156 countries, transforming lives one chair at a time.
Today, it continues working with local leaders, hospitals, and service organizations worldwide to ensure no one is left without the gift of mobility.
Fast Facts — Wheelchair Foundation at a Glance
Founded
2000
Founder
Ken Behring
Headquarters
Danville, California
Additional Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Mission
To deliver a wheelchair to every person in the world who needs one but cannot afford one.
Impact
- 1,000,000+ wheelchairs delivered
- 156+ countries served
- 25 years of continuous global mobility programs
Core Focus Areas: Global mobility access, disability inclusion, humanitarian partnerships, community development
Website: wheelchairfoundation.org
Media Contact: info@wheelchairfoundation.org
Leadership Bios
David Behring
President
David has served as President of the Wheelchair Foundation since 2003, helping provide wheelchairs to people in need around the world. He previously led the Blackhawk Automotive Museum and served as president of the Seattle Seahawks from 1993–1997. A longtime member of Rotary International, he has been actively involved in community service and charitable initiatives for more than 30 years.
Scott Ford
President, Southeast Region Development
Scott is a nonprofit leader and advocate who supports the mission of the Wheelchair Foundation, helping expand outreach, partnerships, and wheelchair distributions that restore mobility and independence to people in need. Based in Florida, he works with community organizations and supporters to grow awareness and fundraising efforts that help deliver wheelchairs to individuals around the world.
Mission Statement
Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to raise awareness of the need and challenges of people living with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, foster global friendship, and deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen, and adult who needs one but cannot afford one or does not have access to a wheelchair. For these individuals, Wheelchair Foundation brings Hope, Mobility, and Freedom.
How the Wheelchair Foundation Works
Identifying the Need
Local partners, including hospitals, service clubs, community groups, and NGOs, identify individuals who require a wheelchair but cannot afford one.
Local Distribution & Fitting
Partners on the ground organize public events or individual deliveries.
Shipping & Logistics
The Foundation coordinates large-scale shipments of wheelchairs to trusted distribution partners around the world. (260-280 wheelchairs/container).
Long-Term Impact
A single wheelchair often affects an entire household, improving mobility, reducing caregiving burden, increasing economic participation, and restoring independence.
Media Resources
Logos and downloadable brand assets for Wheelchair Foundation are available here for approved media use, including high-resolution files and official brand guidelines.
FAQ
Flyer
4-Fold Brochure
Image Files
Latest Newsletters
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Articles
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Cruz Jiminián and The Wheelchair Foundation Deliver Wheelchairs in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Dr. Félix Antonio Cruz Jiminián, president of the Cruz Jiminián Foundation, along with the president of the Wheelchair Foundation, led a distribution of free wheelchairs. The event, held in the National District, benefited dozens of citizens with disabilities and mobility limitations. During the activity, Dr. Cruz Jiminián, the president of…
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Mobility Is an Act of Love
February invites us to reflect on love, not only as a feeling, but as an action. Acts of compassion take many forms, and few are as powerful as restoring mobility to someone who has lived without it. At the Wheelchair Foundation we witness every day how love, expressed through action, can transform lives. For millions of…
Contact Us
Address
Danville Office
3820 Blackhawk Road
Danville, California, 94506, USA
Florida Office
2400 East Commercial Blvd. Suite 1200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA