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Power Up Your Ride: Less Effort, More Adventure Using Power Assist Systems

Type

Workshop

When

Fri, 3:15pm–3:45pm

Event

  • Chicago 2026

Two people stroll down the sidewalk, one is a non-disabled man and the other is a disabled woman who is using a wheelchair.


Power assist systems have rapidly evolved in recent years. They are commonly considered as a method of making a manual wheelchair a more functional option or as an alternative to a power wheelchair. This session focuses on rear, main-wheel, and front-wheel motor options as a power assist. Criteria based on physical abilities, functional goals, and environmental use for these technologies will be discussed.