Back this spring we let you know Sri Lestari was going to travel from Jakarta to Ubud on her modified motorbike for made it to TEDx Ubud. Sri just shared with us the video of her time at TEDx. … [Read more...] about Sri at TEDx Ubud
Press Coverage
Findings and Recommendations from Whilrwind’s Assistive Technology Research on the Navajo Reservation
Kim D. Reisinger, Ph.D, director of Whirlwind's Assistive Technology Research (ATR) Division, recently concluded a major survey research project on the awareness of, access to, and acquisition of low-cost, high-quality Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services on the Navajo Nation. The research was funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and … [Read more...] about Findings and Recommendations from Whilrwind’s Assistive Technology Research on the Navajo Reservation
I Haven’t Tipped Once in the 10 Years
Whirlwind’s co-founder, Ralf Hotchkiss was interviewed in December by San Francisco’s KGO radio. Check out the audio clip and find out why he hasn’t tipped forward out of his RoughRider’s® in ten years! Transcription for this video: I Haven’t Tipped Once in the 10 Years … [Read more...] about I Haven’t Tipped Once in the 10 Years
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
“I feel so much freedom, I love it!”
Meet Brian, one of Whirlwind Wheelchair’s first US customers. Living in San Francisco, hear why Brian loves his RoughRider. … [Read more...] about “I feel so much freedom, I love it!”