Free Wheelchair Skills Course - William Merrit  Centre, Leeds

Free Wheelchair Skills Course - William Merrit Centre, Leeds

By Experience Community CIO

The wheelchair skills course from Experience Community is designed for wheelchair users of all abilities.

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Location

William Merritt Centre Leeds

100 Town Street Rodley LS13 1HP United Kingdom

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  • 35 days, 5 hours
  • In person

About this event

Health • Personal health

This booking is for our wheelchair skills course being held at - William Merritt Disabled Living Centre, Aire House, 100 Town Street, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1 HP

Beginning Tuesday 27h January, running every Tuesday until 3rd March.

There will be 2 time slots available -

10:30am - 12:30pm

or

1:30pm - 3:30pm

The wheelchair skills course from Experience Community is designed for wheelchair users of all abilities, from novices to those seeking advanced skills.


  • Topics covered include:

Appropriate pushing techniques

Manoeuvring in tight spaces

Navigating through doors

Negotiating slopes, steps, and challenging terrain


  • The course progresses at a comfortable pace, gradually building confidence and introducing new elements when participants are ready.


  • The course is led by disabled staff with lived experience of wheelchair use.


  • Non-disabled staff and volunteers will support the course to ensure a safe experience.


If you have not completed our participant form before please click on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/8WaDLdxxpu thank you.


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Experience Community CIO

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Jan 27 · 10:30 GMT