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WHO Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings

These guidelines address the design, production, supply and service delivery of manual wheelchairs, in particular for long-term wheelchair users. (WHO: 2008) More info >>

Assistive devices / technologies

This website provides useful information and links to resources on assistive devices and technologies such as wheelchairs, prostheses, mobility aides, hearing aids, visual aids, and specialized computer software and hardware increase mobility, hearing, vision and communication capacities. (World Health Organisation: 2006) More info >>

Wheelchair design in developing countries: MIT OpenCourseWare

This Massachusettes Institute of Technology (MIT) course provides students with information on improving wheelchairs and tricycles made in the developing world. (MIT: 2007) More info >>


 

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