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- Who are UCP Wheels for Humanity partners?
We partner with agencies and institutions locally and internationally such as the Lion's Club, orphanages, rehabilitation hospitals, Rotary International, Handicap International, and humanitarian aid organizations.
- How is UCP Wheels for Humanity different from other wheelchair distribution organizations?
UCP Wheels for Humanity is unique in that we not only repair and ship wheelchairs internationally, we take seating specialists on our wheelchair distributions and they custom-fit them to each recipient.
- How is UCP Wheels for Humanity funded?
UCP Wheels for Humanity is supported by local and international foundations, corporation's proceeds from our annual fundraising events, and generous individuals like you!
- Where does UCP Wheels for Humanity get their wheel chairs?
Our wheelchairs are donated by medical supply companies, hospitals, manufactures, and individuals.
- Why doesn't UCP Wheels for Humanity distribute recycled wheels chairs in the United States?
Insurance liability and federal business competition laws prohibit UCP Wheels for Humanity from distributing wheelchairs and other equipment WITHIN the United States.
- What types of individuals make up distribution volunteers?
Our distribution and seating clinics are made up of photographers, videographers, and professionals in the area of custom seating and wheelchair mechanics.
- What is an RTS? A CRTS? How does UCP Wheels for Humanity utilize their skills?
An RTS is a Rehabilitation Technology Supplier. A CRTS is a Certified Rehabilitation Technology Supplier. Many of our volunteers have one of these recognized designations from RESNA - the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America.
RESNA certifications also include the following:
ATP - Assistive Technology Practitioner - For service providers who are involved in analysis of a consumer's needs and training in the use of a particular assistive technology device.
ATS - Assistive Technology Supplier - For service providers who are involved with the sale, including determination of consumer needs and service of rehabilitation equipment, assistive technology and commercially available products and devices.
RET - Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist - For service providers who apply engineering principles to the design, modification, customization and/or fabrication of assistive technology for persons with disabilities.
RESNA certification is issued to successful candidates who may present themselves to the public as service providers dedicated to working with persons with disabilities interested in exploring assistive technology as an option to achieve their goals.
The RESNA credential is not a license. Primary professional licenses (if applicable) permit an individual to engage in profession or discipline-specific practices. The RESNA credential does not permit individuals to engage in practices they are not currently licensed to perform and does not imply the credential holder's status of Professional Engineer (PE). The Standards of Practice indicate credentialed professionals will fully and accurately represent their credential and experience in both the field of assistive technology and the primary profession in which they are a member.
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