I'm looking for a vocational school or course from a wheelchair company that will teach repair.

Kevin

 Answer:

As difficult as this may be to believe, we were unable to locate a single vocational school offering a “wheelchair technician” qualification – at least in North American and Europe. There is a program in Africa, but this was created because the areas being serviced by the program lacked the resources of wealthier countries for fitting and repairing wheelchairs. According to a paper reproduced on motivation.org.uk, entitled “Wheelchair Technology as a Profession,” wheelchair services in the industrialized world are provided through a synergy between manufacturers and health professionals, such as occupational therapists, rehab engineers and clinical assistants. Prosthetic and orthotic technologists may also develop expertise in wheelchair repair. Our advice is to contact prominent manufacturers and ask them where to begin your quest to learn wheelchair repair.