As 2025 winds down, the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) is seeking donations to its Wheelchair Impact Fund, which supports wheelchair provision worldwide. “Appropriate wheelchair provision requires inclusive policies, access to a range of appropriate products, trained providers, comprehensive procurement systems, and real participation from wheelchair users,” ISWP Executive Director Alex Kamadu said in…
ISWP Seeks to Raise $250K for Wheelchair Impact Fund
Global Think Tank Publishes Report on Aging, Technology
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals collaborated on the project.
An international think tank has published Ageing Well with Person-Centered Technology, a report that examines how technology — and a new mindset — can improve the lives of older adults. The think tank was coordinated by the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE), with support from the Global Alliance of Assistive…
ISWP Calls for Support Following USAID Funding Cuts
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals is asking stakeholders to renew memberships and make donations to sustain its programs.
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) is calling for support following a USAID funding freeze by the Trump administration. “We need your support,” an ISWP LinkedIn post said on April 15. “Due to changes in U.S. foreign aid funding, our major source of revenue from a grant has been unexpectedly terminated, putting our mission…
Briefly: New Advocacy Efforts in Puerto Rico; ISWP Seeks Programme Director; NMEDA Conference Correction
Featuring Cure SMA, the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals, and the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association.
Cure SMA’s Newest Chapter is in Puerto Rico Cure SMA [spinal muscular atrophy] has a new chapter in Puerto Rico, and the new community is off to a quick start. In late January, more than 100 people celebrated the new chapter by holding Summit of Strength and Walk-n-Roll events. In a Feb. 7 press release,…