Wheelchairs of Hope

The seat of the wheelchair is made out of plastic and designed specifically to provide the proper support for a child. The frame components are a mix of metal and plastic. The chair can be completely disassembled so it can be shipped. A safety belt and cushion are included with the chair.

Technical support can be found in this manual as well as by contacting the manufacturer.

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The chairs were tested by the manufacturer and rehabilitation staff at Alyn hospital. Beit Issie Shapiro, an Israeli non profit which aims to help the disabled, also participated in the testing process.

The chair was also tested by CBC Centre for Testing and Certification in Poland. This group tested the static stability, fatigue, and disengaging force among other things (summarized here: 125 2016 E1 Summary) according to ISO and EN standards.

Expert advisors note that although conventional mechanical testing has been performed, testing to validate performance of wheelchair on uneven terrain is not currently available.

The chair is safe for children weighing less than 40kg (88lbs). There is an anti-tip piece that needs to be secured if the wheelchair is tipped while driven. The manufacturer suggests checking the security of the bolts weekly. Brakes should be activated whenever the occupant is getting in or out of the chair.