Our All-terrain Wheelchairs (ATWs)
Green Venture has four all-terrain wheelchairs available at EcoHouse for use in our programs, tours, and events. Our all-terrain wheelchairs (Freedom Chair 3.0 and Junior model) were purchased through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Capital grant, and sourced from GRIT, a company specializing in adaptive hiking equipment. These chairs are designed with mountain bike tires, levers to propel, a third stability wheel, and chains to power movement, all to provide the outdoor terrain versatility that traditional wheelchairs often fall short of. Our adult chairs have a weight limit of 300 lbs and can be less comfortable for larger persons. The chairs do not accommodate all sizes.
Request to Borrow an ATW
Green Venture is able to loan ATWs to existing Hamilton-based groups, organizations, and programs to increase greenspace accessibility across the city. If you are part of or lead a walking group, care facility, retirement home, or other organization serving individuals with mobility limitations, and are interested in borrowing or renting a chair, you can contact the education team at [email protected]
We can also make chairs available to businesses, festival coordinators, and all for-profit organizations at a sliding-scale cost, or for free if cost is a barrier.
For individuals curious about all-terrain wheelchairs or wanting to try them out, we offer on-site, free testing and borrowing on reception days (Fridays, 9am - 4pm). A reservation must be made in advance and can be made by emailing [email protected] to schedule a date and time window.
We are now in the process of creating a framework to allow individuals and families to take out and borrow our ATWs on outings on their own time!
Funding for this current iteration of ATW offerings is generously provided by the Government of Ontario, Hamilton Community Foundation, and Hamilton City Enrichment Fund.
