9 JUNE – Experience Community are running a Fully funded 6 week Wheelchair Skills Course ate Rycroft Leisure, Ryhill, Wakefield
The wheelchair skills course from Experience Community is designed for wheelchair users of all abilities and is being held at – Rycroft Leisure Centre, Ryhill, WF4 2BB
There is no charge for this fully funded course. You only need to book 1 ticket for the full 6 week course.
Beginning Tuesday 9th June, running every Tuesday until 14th July.
There will be 2 time slots available –
11:45AM – 13:45PM or 14:15PM – 16:15PM
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.