02/10/2026
From first spins to a “monster truck” ✨
A’s journey shows what’s possible when the right support is in place.
A, a young person placed with Credo Care - Disability Fostering, has a muscle wasting condition. From the outset, it was clear that using a manual wheelchair independently would be extremely difficult for them. Shortly after moving in with their foster carer, A’s OT visited and immediately recognised their determination and potential for independence.
She suggested one of our Wizzybug powered wheelchairs.
From the very first days, A was captivated. For the first few weeks, they enjoyed driving the Wizzybug using a ‘hand over hand’ technique, carefully learning how it worked. Then one day, something clicked and suddenly they were driving independently. One of their favourite things to do was spinning donuts, a trick they still proudly perform today in their powerchair.
The Wizzybug quickly became part of everyday life. A loved taking it to the park, where they could decide exactly where they wanted to go, often leading the way with confidence and excitement. They also used it at nursery, where its compact design meant it fitted neatly under tables, allowing A to play freely alongside their peers and feel fully included in day to day activities.
Throughout this time, A’s foster carer watched their confidence and independence grow each day. The Wizzybug gave A the freedom to approach other children at the park, initiate friendships, and explore the world around them. It also supported the development of important life skills, such as crossing roads safely and confidently navigating their environment.
As A grew, they eventually outgrew their Wizzybug and returned to using a manual wheelchair. By this stage, their joint contractures had tightened, and self propelling was no longer possible. Then, by chance, during a routine visit to wheelchair services to adjust their chair following a growth spurt, a clinician noticed A’s history.
“Oh, they’ve had a Wizzybug,” she said. “The powerchair specialist is here today — let’s assess A now.”
A passed the assessment with flying colours and, at just three years old, became the first young person in Kent to be provided with a powered wheelchair. When it arrived, A was overjoyed to regain their independence. They proudly call it “my monster truck” and regularly receive compliments for their excellent driving skills.
A’s foster carer strongly believes that without A’s early experience with the Wizzybug, they may never have been given the opportunity to be assessed for a powerchair at such a young age.
More importantly, the confidence, independence and social skills A developed through early powered mobility have helped shape the happy, sociable young person they are today, a child who loves being out in the world and making friends.
We’re proud to work in partnership with organisations like Credo Care Fostering to ensure that children like A have access to opportunities to help them thrive ❤️
Image description: A sat in their Wizzybug powered wheelchair, with an emoji over their face to protect their identity.
