The Right Wheelchair in the Right Way Unicef 2015

to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities

Defining Motivation’s work Cross cutting programme areas remove the obstacles that prevent disabled people from living full and equal lives. Framed by UN convention, focus on the individual beneficiary

Programmes & Collaborations

The Problem

4 Wheel Chairs Bangladesh 1991 Poland 1992 Romania 1993 Nicaragua 1995 Sri Lanka 1997 Worldmade 2007

3 Wheel Chairs Cambodia 1993 Afghanistan 1996 Sri Lanka 1997 Bangladesh 2000 Africa 2004 Worldmade 2005

Supporting Seating Russia 1994 Lithuania 1995 Bangladesh 2000 Sri Lanka 2001

Trikes Cambodia 1993 Afghanistan 1996 Sri Lanka 2004 Zambia 2004

6 languages downloadable Key factor in Wheelchair sector UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ISPO/WHO/USAID Wheelchair Consensus Conference 2006 ‘WHO Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings’ – 2008 6 languages downloadable

Key factors in Guidelines address the design, production, supply and service delivery of manual wheelchairs, particular for long-term wheelchair users Definition of an appropriate wheelchair Products – range of quality, low cost and appropriate wheelchairs and mobility equipment. Services – supporting local organisations (NGOs and Government) to establish/upgrade wheelchair services in the developing world Training – delivering training packages to improve clinical & technical skills.

Rough Terrain Active Folding Standard Folding MotiStart seating unit MotiGo

Key in Assistive Device provision Training for responsible Service Delivery WHO Basic level training WHO Intermediate level training WHO Managers training WHO Stakeholders training TOT training in development Referral training - Motivation

Racing chair – launched at London 2012 Paralympics with IPC

Emergency Response Wheelchair 1. Low Cost 2. Quick to prepare Two critical adjustments 3. Easy to follow up 5. Easy to fit

‘Raising the bar’ in wheelchair provision Experience in design and provision of wheelchairs through trained services since 1991 Organisational aim to improve sector of wheelchair provision to collaborate with other organisations in sector to raise skills

1st 10 years  stats. Quality / Price Flat pack 2nd 10 years stats -2012 stats Not just about products Progs n collabs