More Than a Wheelchair Repair: The Gift of Staying Connected
Think about the little things that make up your day. Getting to work. Meeting a friend for coffee. Picking up groceries. Spending time with family.
Now imagine how quickly those plans could change if the one thing you rely on to get around suddenly stopped working.
For someone who uses a wheelchair, a flat tire, worn brake, or broken part can mean much more than an inconvenience. It can mean missed appointments, canceled plans, and unexpected isolation.
That’s why wheelchair repair in Oregon is about so much more than fixing equipment. It’s about keeping people connected to the lives they want to live.
Why Wheelchair Repair in Oregon Matters
At Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (OSCI), we believe something simple but powerful:
Preventative wheelchair maintenance is preventative healthcare.
A well-maintained wheelchair helps people move safely, stay active, and participate in their communities. Yet affordable, accessible repair services can be difficult to find.
OSCI’s nonprofit Wheelchair Repair Shop helps address that gap through affordable maintenance, basic repairs, and hands-on education.
Sometimes, catching a small problem early can prevent a much bigger one later.
And sometimes, something as simple as a working wheelchair can make all the difference in someone’s day.
Giving the Gift of Independence
As we approach the season of giving, we’re inviting our community to help keep those wheels turning.
Our 2026 year-end fundraising goal is $25,000 for OSCI’s Wheelchair Repair Shop.
Your generosity helps support the people, tools, and resources needed to keep this important service available to wheelchair users.
Because when someone’s wheelchair works, they can get to appointments, visit loved ones, pursue opportunities, and enjoy the everyday moments that matter.
A Community That Keeps Moving Together
The Wheelchair Repair Shop is one part of OSCI’s larger mission. Through peer support, community health workers, adaptive recreation, education, and accessible transitional housing at the Mortensen House, we’re working to help people with spinal cord injuries thrive.
This Giving Tuesday, December 1, and throughout the holiday season, we hope you’ll join us.
Make a year-end gift to OSCI’s Wheelchair Repair Shop and help keep people moving, connected, and part of the communities they love: https://givebutter.com/wheelchairrepair
