Wheel Chair Handling Training Program

A two hour training program on wheel chair handling was conducted 4th July 2008 at Spencers Plaza. Through this program we are trying to create an awareness for the accessibility problems of the disabled. Trainer from Calladai Motors explained the parts of a wheel chair, wheel chair maintenance. He also made a video presentation of various hi-tech wheel chair models models along with demonstrating the operations of a joy stick operated wheel chair.

This was followed by a practical training of wheel chair handling.The program was attended by 10 NSS volunteers of New College and home nursing students.Certificate of participation was issued to all.This program was jointly organised with Maithri Educational and Charitable Trust.

 

                                                               

Mr Suresh explaing the parts of a wheel chair                           Wheeling in a stairway