Citation

Zellmer L, Fleming N. WMJ Wis. Med. J. 2017; 116(3): 165-167.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Wisconsin Medical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

29323833

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Wheels For All provides bicycles to individuals in La Crosse, Wisconsin to address the transportation barrier that often inhibits low-income individuals' ability to access community resources.

METHODS: Recipients are referred by social service, health care, or other community agencies based on their need for transportation or exercise. Donated bicycles are matched to a recipient, repaired, and delivered personally by volunteers.

RESULTS: Through collaboration with social service agencies, health care systems, and the community at-large, Wheels For All received referrals from 21 different sources and provided 101 recipients with bicycles from April 2015 to July 2017.

CONCLUSION: Using a cost-effective, community-engagement model, Wheels For All provides a means of transportation for recipients, resulting in an enhanced ability to access community resources.

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