Whirlwind wheelchair 4212305 214886674 2008-05-25T19:22:17Z Thumperward 545027 tidy The '''Whirlwind wheelchair''' is a [[wheelchair]] designed to be made in [[developing countries]] using local resources, in a [[sustainable development]] effort. It was co-designed by [[Ralf Hotchkiss]] of Whirlwind Wheelchair International. Hotchkiss, a paraplegic, has traveled extensively, designing wheelchairs that could be built in developing countries. Whirlwind Wheelchair International uses the principle of [[open source design]],<ref>{{ cite web | title = OPEN SOURCE DESIGN | url = http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/open.htm }}</ref> and offers construction classes and consulting services. == External links == * [http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/about.htm Project home page] * [http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1224-02.htm Ralf Hotchkiss & His Whirlwind Wheelchairs] by [[Ralph Nader]]. [[Common Dreams NewsCenter]], December 24, 2004 (accessed Feb 27 2006). {{disability-stub}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Mobility devices]] [[Category:Appropriate technology]] [[Category:Chairs]] [[Category:Wheelchair organizations]] [[Category:Human-powered vehicles]]