Whirlwind Wheelchair

A non-profit social enterprise dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in the developing world while also promoting sustainable local economic development

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Back on Target and Rolling in Big Sky Country

Dennis, back in the classroom, where he teaches a Hunter Education class at a middle school in Billings, Montana. An avid hunter, Dennis Hein, 56, enjoyed getting outdoors in Billings, Montana. For several years, he shared his enthusiasm for hunting by teaching a Hunter Education class in one of the local middle schools. But, a couple of years ago, nerve damage affected … [Read more...] about Back on Target and Rolling in Big Sky Country

Whirlwind Wheelchair Joins GivingTuesday Efforts

Before this June, Sudardo, a 48-year old spinal cord injury survivor from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was limited to his village and a few surrounding villages due to his difficulty in traveling.  In June, he received his RoughRider® and now collects 15 bags a week and provide for his wife, son and two daughters.  His RoughRider also allows him travel all the way to the nearby … [Read more...] about Whirlwind Wheelchair Joins GivingTuesday Efforts

Come Demo the RoughRider®

Dennis Hein out at the park in Billings, MT  “I just love my RoughRider®, it is awesome outside and in. The chair was very easy to manage in the gravel and dirt, uphill and downhill too.” – Crystal Costa, Equestrian from CA ” I feel like I've gotten my life back, I don't have to look out in front of me and I don't have to worry that I'll be pitched out of the chair.” – … [Read more...] about Come Demo the RoughRider®

Donate to Help Veterans

You can now make a donation and designate it for our VA Program. Whirlwind will make RoughRiders available to disabled veterans to test and provide valuable feedback through Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals around the country.   Donate Here Your donation of $800 will cover the cost of one RoughRider® for a veteran and a second RoughRider for someone in the developing … [Read more...] about Donate to Help Veterans