2025 was another big year for ISWP!
Our Annual Report for 2025 highlights our successes and lessons learnt, as well as the growth across our projects.
Please click on the button to read the report.
We’re excited to offer our mentorship program connecting wheelchair service professionals around the world! We’re inviting educators, clinicians, and students to explore this opportunity to receive personalized guidance and support from experienced mentors. Join us in building expertise, strengthening wheelchair service provision, and creating meaningful impact in the lives of wheelchair users worldwide.
At the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP), we are committed to advancing the quality and accessibility of wheelchair service provision globally. Our position statements reflect evidence-based perspectives, expert consensus, and our dedication to promoting inclusive, rights-based approaches to mobility and assistive technology with a particular focus on wheelchair provision.
We invite you to explore these statements and join us in shaping a world where everyone has access to the mobility they need to thrive
We’re excited to announce that advertising space is now available on our platform! We’re inviting organizations working in assistive technology to explore this opportunity to connect with a global community dedicated to advancing wheelchair provision and accessibility. Join us in amplifying your message and creating meaningful impact in the lives of wheelchair users worldwide.
Aligned with the ISWP’s mission to ensure that all wheelchair users receive appropriate services provided by trained personnel, this three-part webinar series focuses on paediatric wheelchair provision. Children who require wheelchairs face distinct clinical and developmental challenges. Ensuring early and appropriate intervention improves not only mobility but overall health, participation, and quality of life.
We’re inviting you to help spread the word to help raise awareness of the daily experiences of wheelchair users, promote understanding and knowledge about mobility solutions and disability rights and encourage active participation and collaboration in creating accessible environments for all.
ISWP is excited to share our 2025-2027 Strategy, outlining key objectives and initiatives to enhance wheelchair provision, partnerships, education, user experiences, and production. Learn more about our vision and mission for the coming years!
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) works to ensure wheelchair users and their families can access appropriate wheelchairs and services in a supportive environment. Inappropriate wheelchairs can lead to serious risks, including injuries and social exclusion. ISWP tackles these issues by advocating for integrated services, training local trainers, and promoting quality wheelchair products.
In August 2024, ISWP joined GlobalGiving to boost its storytelling efforts and generate vital funding for its mission. Your support can help improve mobility and opportunities for those who need it most.
Visit the GlobalGiving website to learn more and donate today.
Final Report
For more details on ISWP’s progress, click below to view the Final Report.
On November 22, 2025, ISWP hosted an engaging webinar showcasing our newly enhanced website and its powerful features. Attendees explored the perks of ISWP membership and got their questions answered in a lively Q&A session. Don’t miss the chance to see how we’re making membership more rewarding than ever—watch the recording now!
National Professional Officer, Disability and Rehabilitation, WHO Country office in Ukraine
We’re thrilled to share that Volodymyr Golyk, National Professional Officer for Disability and Rehabilitation at the WHO Country Office in Ukraine, recently highlighted the impactful collaborative work of the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) and the WHO in a LinkedIn post.
In his message, Golyk noted the WHO and ISWP’s ongoing collaboration to enhance wheelchair training and certification in Ukraine.
ISWP and WHO are working towards establishing certified local wheelchair trainers in each oblast of Ukraine, ensuring that trained professionals are able to support the needs of wheelchair users across the country.
This recognition underscores ISWP’s dedication to advancing wheelchair education and training globally, especially in conflict areas and emphasizes the importance of equipping local professionals to create sustainable, accessible solutions.
ISWP looks forward to continued collaboration with WHO and local experts as they work toward a fully inclusive rehabilitation system in Ukraine.
We recently conducted a survey to gather insights for developing our future strategy. Your input is crucial to making a meaningful impact on the lives of wheelchair users worldwide.
At ISWP, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone who needs a wheelchair receives appropriate products and services with dignity, enabling access to education, employment, healthcare, and community participation.
However, we cannot do this alone. We need your help!
Our survey has now closed. We deeply appreciate the time and effort of everyone who participated.
Your responses will be presented to the ISWP Board of Directors and will inform the decisions we make in the creation of our 3-year strategic plan. We will provide you with feedback via our newsletter.
Thank you for your invaluable contributions!
On 13 May, ISWP met with colleagues from InvacareEurope, Mobilitec, Tsimetria, Catolica Lisbon, and Gameiros to present ISWP and understand challenges in wheelchair service provision in Portugal from a manufacturer and supplier perspective.
On May 9, ISWP visited Mobilitec and TotalMobility in Porto, Portugal.The purpose of the visits was to meet colleagues working in the sector and understand the situation better to see if and how ISWP could assist.
Liz Botha began her career in South Africa’s banking sector before transitioning to the Medical Schemes industry…
In each meeting, we invite an academic partner to share insights into their wheelchair content integrated training program…
Our Executive Director, Alex Kamadu, recently presented on the significance of wheelchair standards and highlighted ISWP activities
Exciting news! The minutes and recording of the 1st Annual General Meeting of the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals, held virtually on April 30, 2024, are now available for download or watch the video here.
As a newly welcomed member of ISWP, you now possess voting rights, enabling you to participate in the election of the ISWP Board of Directors.
Alex Kamadu, ISWP Executive Director will be presenting at the Neurohab and Robotics Training Workshop between March 15-17, 2024 in Ghana.
The inaugural World Day for Assistive Technology will be held on June 4, 2024. This day aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of assistive technology and the urgent need to improve access in low- and middle-income countries. Launched by leading health and development organizations as part of the Unlock the Everyday campaign, this day calls on organizations, policymakers, businesses, and the public to support and take action to enhance access to assistive technology. The goal is to unite all relevant sectors—from health and education to the private sector—to spotlight assistive technology and encourage meaningful action.
November 20, 2024
12:00 pm CET / 11:00 am GMT
We invite you to an upcoming ISWP Membership Webinar and Website Demonstration to explore membership benefits and navigate our resources.
November 20, 2024
12:00 pm CET / 11:00 am GMT
During the session, we’ll provide a live demonstration of our website, walk you through new and useful features, and discuss how ISWP membership can benefit you. We’ll also have a Q&A session to address any questions you might have.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
