2. Is something better than nothing? An
opportunity to debate the issue of ‘appropriate
wheelchair provision’ and reach conclusions.
3. • Format:
– Introductions
– Presentations from our
speakers
– Group discussion
– Plenary conclusions
Session introduction
• Purpose: To reach conclusions regarding
the way forward for Rotary wheelchair
donation projects
4.
5. Vision and mission
Our mission is to enhance
the quality of life of people
with mobility disabilities in
the Asia Pacific Region.
Motivation Australia's vision
is of a world that promotes
everyone’s right to mobility
and inclusion.
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10. • After 2 days of discussion, delegates concluded
(amongst a long list):
– The WHO Guidelines are an important tool – and
should be used to guide all stakeholders in issues
related to wheelchair provision;
– Donated wheelchairs should be ‘appropriate’
– Prior to the donation of wheelchairs, there should be
consultation between the stakeholders (including: user
representatives, service providers and the donor
organisation) to determine whether the wheelchairs are
appropriate and service delivery systems are in place.
Wheelchair consensus symposium conclusions
22. • Partners: PNG Service
provider and Disabled
Persons Organisation
• Key actions:
– Introducing a range of appropriate
wheelchairs
– Building service delivery capacity
– Training personnel - WHO WSTP
+ mentoring
– Increase awareness and National
guidelines
Access to Mobility project, PNG
26. 1. Can Rotary do more to meet the need
for appropriate wheelchairs in
developing countries?
2. If yes: Should Rotary wheelchair projects
align with the recommendations in the
WHO Guidelines?
3. If yes: What actions or strategies are
needed?
Small group discussion
