Illini Wheelchair and Scooter Clinic

05/04/2026

Falls are preventable—and conversations like this matter. 👏 Shoutout to Dr. Rice for raising awareness on wheelchair and scooter safety. At the clinic, we see every day how proper fit, education, and support can make all the difference.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older. People in wheelchairs are at an even higher risk.

Health and Kinesiology Associate Professor Laura Rice joined WCIA 3 News last week to shed light on fall statistics and how users of wheelchair and scooters can manage the risks.

“A lot of times, the wheelchair isn’t fit for the person very well, maybe they got a hand-me-down that wasn’t set up for them, people don’t have training on transfers when they’re moving the person from one place to another. Those are all very common reasons for falls,” she explained.

Watch the full segment on WCIA 3 News: https://buff.ly/qIRFsKK

04/23/2025

Thinking about a future in healthcare and wondering how your disability might shape your path?Join The Career Center today ifor Pre Health Advising for “Navigating Pre-Health Pathways with a Disability” — an empowering workshop focused on navigating applications, understanding accommodations, and highlighting your unique strengths.

04/22/2025

Congrats Susannah Scaroni!!! ILL!

04/17/2025

04/08/2025

04/07/2025

Wheelchair Skills Tip of the Week: The Wheelie Turn

Looking to improve your wheelchair control and confidence? This week’s featured skill is the wheelie turn—a technique that builds balance and helps with navigating tight spaces, curbs, and uneven terrain.

Check out this helpful demo video from the Spinal Cord Injury Alberta YouTube channel:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=piNH0D3_uMU

Video credit: Spinal Cord Injury Alberta

Pro Tip: Start slow on a soft surface like carpet or grass, and always practice with someone nearby if you’re still learning!

Support the Northwest Regional SCI System by donating at http://www.acceleratemed.org/SCI.Learn the proper technique for performing the wheelchair skills nee...

03/30/2025

Maintaining mental health is vital for individuals who use wheelchairs. The March 2025 edition of New Mobility’s Health & Wellness Newsletter offers valuable insights on stress relief, functional fitness, and coping strategies tailored for wheelchair users. Explore the full article here:

Mental health, stress relief, functional fitness and coping mechanisms for wheelchair users.

03/28/2025

Discover the powerful journey that led to the ADA — a story of relentless advocacy, resilience, and real change for the disability community.

The documentary looks at the history of disability activism that changed civil rights in America.

12/07/2024

Honda Global | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has developed the world's first push power measurement system to be attached to a racing wheelchair to perform multifaceted measurements of the power output of the athlete to self-propel a racing wheelchair.

11/09/2024

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“Plans are moving forward to allow people with disabilities to remain in their wheelchairs when they travel on commercial aircraft.“ - Shaun Heasley of Disability Scoop.

Read the full article at the link below!!

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/11/05/delta-seeks-approval-for-seats-to-accommodate-wheelchairs-in-flight/31146/

Image Description: Image of Delta Airlines design for a wheelchair accessible spot on planes with the wheelchair on the asile towards the front of the plane.

11/09/2024

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Breaking a world record is nothing new to Noelle Malkamaki.Heading into the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the Decatur, Illinois, native had already done it at three major competitions. So, for her Paralympic debut, she set out to not just break her own ...