International Society of Wheelchair Professionals - ISWP

International Society of Wheelchair Professionals - ISWP Join our contact list: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=p4eKMRukDL92ns53bNIC3A%3d%3d

ISWP's mission is to serve as a global resource for wheelchair service standards and provision through advocacy, education, standards, evidence-based practice, innovation and a platform for information exchange. ISWP’s broad goals are to improve the quality of life of wheelchair users around the world by ensuring they receive high-quality wheelchairs through appropriate provision. Our activities a

re aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disability, the World Health Organizations’ (WHO) Disability Action Plan, the WHO Guidelines on the Provision of Manual Wheelchairs in Less Resourced Settings, and the WHO’s Wheelchair Services Training Packages. We have four broad activities to strengthen the wheelchair sector:
1) Raise awareness of the need for high quality wheelchairs and related services.
2) Build wheelchair services capacity globally.
3) Set and promote product and service standards.
4) Coordinate the global wheelchair sector.

Today, 2.5 billion people need at least one form of assistive product, including wheelchairs, eyeglasses, hearing aids, ...
06/04/2026

Today, 2.5 billion people need at least one form of assistive product, including wheelchairs, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prosthetics and digital devices.

Yet only 10% of people in low-income countries currently have access to the assistive technology they need.

To mark World Day for Assistive Technology, we are shining a light on this global inequity and the urgent need to improve access to affordable, appropriate assistive technology.

Assistive technology enables independence, supporting people to study, work, move, communicate, and take part in everyday life that many of us often take for granted.

We, at ISWP are joining the global community in calling for action to unlock access for all.

🌍 Let’s build a world where opportunity is not limited by access.

📢 Save the Date: ISWP Annual General Meeting All members are invited to attend ISWP’s AGM. 📆 9 June 2026 ⏰ 12:00 GMT Joi...
05/05/2026

📢 Save the Date: ISWP Annual General Meeting

All members are invited to attend ISWP’s AGM.
📆 9 June 2026
⏰ 12:00 GMT

Join us as we reflect on our progress and look ahead to the future of wheelchair provision together. We’re also excited to introduce our guest speaker, Dr Karen Reyes, Senior Programme Manager for ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology. Her presentation, titled “Building Sustainable Assistive Technology Ecosystems,” will examine how to build resilient, sustainable systems in a rapidly changing environment.

To register your attendance and receive the meeting invite, please complete the form below: https://forms.office.com/r/958P1YEGDP

We look forward to seeing you there.

We’re pleased to introduce the ISWP Discussion Board! 💬 The Discussion Board is a space for members to connect, share in...
04/22/2026

We’re pleased to introduce the ISWP Discussion Board! 💬

The Discussion Board is a space for members to connect, share insights and engage in conversations on topics that matter to the global wheelchair community.

To access the Discussion Board, you’ll need to be an ISWP member. Once logged in, you’ll find it on your Wheelchair Academy dashboard.

We’re excited to see the conversations unfold and learn more about the topics that matter most to our community.

https://academy.iswp.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=430

Earlier this month, a powerful collaboration between Medical Ministry International Peru, Eleanore’s Project Peru, and I...
04/15/2026

Earlier this month, a powerful collaboration between Medical Ministry International Peru, Eleanore’s Project Peru, and ISWP brought together clinicians from across Peru for training and certification.

👩‍⚕️ 20 clinicians completed Basic Training & Certification and Intermediate Training and will now go on to complete their ISWP Intermediate Certifications.

👏 Congratulations to Sandra Orihuela and Elizabeth Balboa, who trained alongside experienced trainers Silvana Contepomi and

Tamara Kittelson to achieve their trainer status, a key step in building local capacity.

As part of the training, 10 individuals received appropriate wheelchairs, directly improving mobility and quality of life.

This collaboration is another strong example of systems strengthening in the wheelchair sector, supporting a sustainable workforce and improving access to trained clinicians in Peru.

📸 Take a look at some of the highlights from this impactful initiative.

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Motivation Africa through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (M...
04/10/2026

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Motivation Africa through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 🤝

Motivation Africa works to promote disability rights and ensure that disabled people have access to the wheelchairs, services, and training they are entitled to, because access to assistive technology is a right, not a privilege.

Assistive technologies such as appropriate wheelchairs are essential for healthy, independent and dignified lives.

Together, we share a vision of a world where every country ensures access to appropriate assistive technology and builds inclusive societies where all people have respect, autonomy and equitable opportunities.

This partnership marks another important step forward as we work together to strengthen systems, expand access and deliver impact that reaches individuals, families, and communities in Africa.

On this World Health Day, ISWP recognises that health is not just about treatment, it’s also about access, mobility and ...
04/07/2026

On this World Health Day, ISWP recognises that health is not just about treatment, it’s also about access, mobility and inclusion.

For millions of people around the world, access to an appropriate wheelchair is essential to maintaining health, preventing secondary complications and participating fully in daily life. Without it, individuals face increased risks to their physical and mental wellbeing, from pressure injuries to social isolation.

We are committed to strengthening wheelchair service provision globally by supporting trained professionals, advocating for appropriate products and building systems that ensure no one is left behind.

Because health for all means mobility for all.

Having the ISWP Basic Certification Exam available in Spanish is an important step toward making certification more acce...
04/02/2026

Having the ISWP Basic Certification Exam available in Spanish is an important step toward making certification more accessible to wheelchair service providers around the world, supporting greater inclusion, equity and capacity building across diverse regions. 🌍

By expanding language access, we’re helping more professionals gain the knowledge and recognition needed to deliver quality wheelchair service provision.

Together, we continue working toward a future where everyone has access to an appropriate wheelchair, no matter where they are.

We’re excited to share that the ISWP Basic Certification is now valid for 3 years. 🎉 Once you complete the ISWP Basic Ce...
04/01/2026

We’re excited to share that the ISWP Basic Certification is now valid for 3 years. 🎉

Once you complete the ISWP Basic Certification Exam, your certification will remain valid for three years, increasing the time before your certificate expires.

This update supports continued professional development while making it easier for wheelchair service providers to stay certified and focused on delivering quality care.

We’re excited to share that ISWP's Basic Certification Exam has now been updated in Spanish! Those wanting to achieve t...
03/26/2026

We’re excited to share that ISWP's Basic Certification Exam has now been updated in Spanish!

Those wanting to achieve their ISWP Basic Certification can now do so in Spanish.

To compete your Certification simply enrol in our Spanish Basic Certification via your member account. Complete the Spanish Exam and pay to receive your 3 year Basic Certification!

[Spanish]

El Examen de Certificación Básica de ISWP ya está actualizado en español!

Mediante una traducción exhaustiva, ISWP ha actualizado el Examen de Certificación Básica para que coincida con la versión en inglés.

Quienes deseen obtener su Certificación Básica de ISWP ahora pueden hacerlo en español.

Para obtener su certificación, inscríbase en nuestra Certificación Básica en Español a través de su cuenta de miembro.

¡Complete el Examen de Español y pague para recibir su Certificación Básica por 3 años!

03/26/2026

We’re excited to share that our 2025 Annual Report is now available.

Inside, you’ll find key highlights from the year, reflections on challenges faced and the incredible accomplishments made possible through collaboration with partners, members, and supporters around the world.

Together, we continue working toward strengthening appropriate wheelchair provision globally, advancing access and supporting trained professionals across contexts.

📘 Read the full report here:
https://iswp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ISWP-Annual-Report-MARCH-2026_FINAL.pdf

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