UPMC Carlisle to Host UPMC Rehabilitation Institute’s Second Annual Wheelchair Wash and Tuneup

September 10, 2024

CARLISLE, Pa. – Volunteers from the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute and local vendors will be on-site at UPMC Carlisle to wash wheelchairs, perform minor repairs and evaluate potential future problems on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Attendees of all ages are invited to bring their wheelchairs to this event. In addition, there will be an obstacle course and games for wheelchair users.

A wheelchair is one of the most used devices for people with disabilities, enabling independence and improving quality of life. One in 10 Americans uses a wheelchair with an estimated one-half of these wheelchairs breaking down during a typical 6-month period, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh.

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 will extend the life of the wheelchair and prevent potential injury to the user.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• NOTE: Wheelchair users must register online by Friday Sept. 13 here.

WHERE: UPMC Carlisle

• 361 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, Pa. 17015