The Association of Wheelchair Children (AWC) is a specialist charity that run expert wheelchair training courses for children and their families across the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our highly skilled mobilty trainers will strive to make sure that every child they see learn the skills needed, and have the opportunities to reach their full potential, with the goal that by the time they become young adults they can be fully independant wheelchair users.

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England, with links to the other UK nations.

Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children the chance to lead a more independent life. Our service meets their individual mobility needs and ensures they get the right mobility equipment, advice and training at the right time.

Our vision is a world in which all Disabled children and young people realise their aspirations and their right to an inclusive community which supports them and their families.Our mission is to enhance the lives of Disabled children, young people and their families, through play, leisure, education, family support, information, advice and training, empowering them to change their society.

Life doesn’t stop when you’re on wheels – the pace can even pick up! Camilla Francis spoke to the Spinal Injuries Association to find out how you can get out and about in your wheelchair.