Share a Wheel

prototype, transport, persons with disabilities, Impact Incubator

Providing accessibility assessment and adaptive wheelchair rental services for outdoor programme organisers

 

 

 

The venture aims to promote social inclusion by providing support to outdoor programme organisers to make outdoor programmes friendly and inclusive for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to participate.

The venture will offer accessibility assessments and route recommendations for outdoor programmes and provide adaptive wheelchair rental services. It is expected that 20 PWDs and 10 outdoor programme organisers will be engaged.

The venture has received funding support from the SIE Fund for another prototype project.

Name of Organisation

Wheel Power Charity Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$300,000

Funding Period (Status)

1 year (Active)

Expected Impact

20 PWDs and 10 outdoor programme organisers will benefit from accessibility assessment and adaptive wheelchair rental services

Milestones/Progress

As at August 2023:

  • Recruited 10 outdoor programme providers
  • Conducted 4 accessibility assessment for outdoor programme providers
  • Supported the delivery of 2 inclusive outdoor programmes
  • Recruited 6 PWDs to join inclusive outdoor programmes

Website

www.wheelpowerchallenge.org