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Education, Advocacy & Civic Inclusion
Empowering the Next Generation August brings a sense of anticipation as students, educators, and families prepare for the upcoming school year. For children and young adults with physical disabilities, the classroom is a vital gateway to social connection, personal growth, and future opportunities. Ensuring that every student has access to reliable mobility equipment is the…
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Restoring Mobility in Venezuela
On June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread damage and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes in fear of additional aftershocks. For people living with disabilities, evacuating was not as simple as running outside or quickly finding another place to stay. In Caracas, Mariel Delgado was caring for…
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Independence, Inclusion & Summer Adventures
Celebrating Freedom and Connection July is a time for gathering with family and friends, enjoying community events, and celebrating the freedoms that bring people together. From neighborhood barbecues to outdoor concerts and holiday festivities, summer offers countless opportunities to create meaningful memories. For individuals with mobility challenges, accessible spaces and resources help ensure that everyone…
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Accessible Summer Travel & Living
Embracing the SeasonAs summer begins, it brings with it the excitement of longer days, fresh air, and the chance to explore new places. For individuals with mobility challenges, these experiences can sometimes come with added barriers. But with thoughtful planning and greater awareness, summer adventures can be just as fulfilling for wheelchair users. From accessible…
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Honoring Mobility Awareness Month: A Step Toward Greater Access
What Mobility Awareness Month Represents Each May, Mobility Awareness Month brings attention to the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and independence for people living with mobility challenges. It’s a time to recognize not only the physical barriers individuals face, like limited access to transportation or public spaces, but also the social and economic challenges that can…
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Honoring Gary Dworkin’s Service to the Wheelchair Foundation and Rotary
The Wheelchair Foundation is proud to recognize and celebrate Gary Dworkin for his years of dedicated service to the District 6960 Wheelchair Foundation Committee and for the extraordinary impact he has helped make in the lives of people around the world. In the May 2026 Rotary District 6960 Newsletter, Gary’s retirement from the District 6960…
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Spring Into Accessibility
April is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings. As communities grow and change, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can build environments that are accessible to everyone. At the Wheelchair Foundation, we believe mobility is the foundation of independence, dignity, and opportunity. For millions of people around the world, living without a…
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Empowering Women Through Mobility
March is Women’s History Month and a time to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women around the world. At the Wheelchair Foundation, we recognize that access to mobility plays a vital role in empowering women to live with independence, dignity, and opportunity. For millions of women and girls, living without a wheelchair means…
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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…