Whirlwind wheelchair

Whirlwind wheelchair

The Whirlwind wheelchair is a wheelchair designed to be made in developing countries using local resources, in a sustainable development effort.

It was co-designed by Ralf Hotchkiss of Whirlwind Wheelchair International. Hotchkiss, a paraplegic, has traveled extensively, designing wheelchairs that could be built in developing countries.

Whirlwind Wheelchair International uses the principle of open source design, [ cite web | title = OPEN SOURCE DESIGN | url = http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/open.htm ] and offers construction classes and consulting services.

References

External links

* [http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/about.htm Project home page]
* [http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1224-02.htm Ralf Hotchkiss & His Whirlwind Wheelchairs] by Ralph Nader. Common Dreams NewsCenter, December 24, 2004 (accessed Feb 27 2006).


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