Description

UPMC Carlisle will host a free wheelchair wash and tune-up for wheelchair users of all ages on Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers and vendors will be on-site to wash wheelchairs, perform minor repairs and evaluate potential future problems. In addition to wheelchair wash and repair, there will be arts and crafts, an obstacle course, yard games, light snacks, health screenings, rehabilitation resources, and other vendors on site with resources available for wheelchair users.

Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome.  

Approximately 1 in 100 Americans use a wheelchair with an estimated one-half of these wheelchairs breaking down during a typical 6-month period. Repairs can cost hundreds of dollars, and without a backup chair, wheelchair users may be unable to perform daily tasks both inside and outside the home. Regular cleaning and maintenance can extend the life of a wheelchair and prevent potential injury to the user.