Q: Are there other organizations already doing what you are doing?

A: Yes, but our focus on sustainability makes us different from other organizations that also distribute wheelchairs. There are other groups that deliver wheelchairs to people with disabilities abroad like we do.  We acknowledge and applaud the work that is being done. 

A: The need of the disabled is so large that we don’t see others as competition but rather as helpers. We are happy that many organizations desire to donate wheelchairs in the world.

Q:  Why is sustainability so important to Push International?

A: Our goal is not to drop donated mobility aids into a country and then go back home leaving little or no support behind us. Our extensive in-field experience confirms that there is not only a real need for personal mobility but it is fundamental and essential to focus on ongoing needs after new-found mobility enters the life of an individual, a family and a community.  We focus on sustainability to continue to meet these fundamental needs, to strengthen life-skills and to improve integration and employability.

We create an in-community Hub to serve the on-going needs of these communities in a real and sustainable way.

Q:  What is a Hub?

A:  A Hub is an in-country community center for the disabled and their families where practical daily life skills can be obtained, achieved and improved upon.

For example, the Hub in Mazatlan, Mexico has a wheelchair obstacle course where the disabled practice, improve and master their everyday maneuvering skills in safe conditions under the guidance of trainers. This sustainable facility was started while we were working with other organizations in past years.

A Hub can contain a wheelchair repair and maintenance shop, a job-skills co-op / job-training component, an educational classroom, a rehabilitation center, and a dormitory where people can come to learn about disability advocacy issues.  In the future, we plan to add sports facilities where disabled people can meet for recreation and to enjoy the freedom of their new mobility even more.

Q:  How can you be doing all of these things despite being a relatively new organization?

A:  The co-founders of Push International have had hands-on experience for nearly a decade in seating and working with people with disabilities in many countries all around the world.  Although the organization is new, the wealth of experience our staff has gained over the years allows us to hit the ground running and to build on earlier experiences with contacts to organizations and individuals in the countries we serve.

The ideas, concepts and philosophy of Push International have been developed over many years and are based on our extensive experience in working with people with disabilities.

Q:  Where do you get your wheelchairs?

A:  We get most of our wheelchairs from individuals across North America.
See equipment donations.

Q:  How much does it cost to sponsor a wheelchair cost?

A:  To collect, refurbish, transport and distribute a wheelchair costs approximately $150 USD. See wheelchair sponsorship

Q:  How can I attend a wheelchair distribution?

A:  Please see our volunteer page 

Q:  How can I help?

A:  Tax-deductible donations can be directed to Push International at:
22021 West Bostian Road (Suite B-1)   
Woodinville, WA 98077-8073.

A: Collect mobility aids in your area. (see equipment collections)

A: Sponsor a wheelchair.

A: Sponsor or host a fundraiser.

A: Attend a wheelchair distribution or sports camp.

A: Ask your local religious, fraternal organization or business association to get involved in the sponsorship, collection or purchase of wheelchairs for the disabled.

A: Corporate Sponsorship.

A: Some corporations will match their employee’s tax-deducible donations. This will double the effect of your personal donation.

A: Tell others about Push International.