ROC Wheels, Inc.

Mission Statement

ROC Wheels will develop, manufacture and deliver wheelchairs and other mobility devices for people in developing countries.

ROC WHEELS CAPABILITIES

The ROC Wheels Team will design and set up the production process for the pediatric wheelchairs that are designed specifically for the conditions of developing countries These wheelchairs or other mobility aides would be initially manufactured in the U.S., with future plans to manufacture them in the country of distribution. We will provide the tools necessary to set-up the manufacturing operation, complete with fitting, custom seating and repair capabilities. Our goal is to train and empower the Nationals working at manufacturing facilities to eventually gain ownership of the operation, and provide economic support for them and their community. We hope to not only provide a free wheelchair, but help people gain hope and dignity where they previously may have had none.

ROC WHEELS SPECIALIZES IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Product Design & Development
• Product Testing
• Educational Development
• Manufacturing Process Design
• Personnel Training
• Distribution Support
• Facility Design Support
• Project Planning

THE NEED

It has been estimated that 20,000,000 people in developing countries require wheelchairs for mobility. Approximately 6,700,000 of these people are children. A very small percentage of these people have a wheelchair and even fewer have one that is fit to their needs. ROC Wheels has put special emphasis on developing wheelchairs for children up to age 15 regardless of their level of disability

ROC WHEELS DOES MORE THAN GIVE A PERSON A WHEELCHAIR

We help design, develop and fit each wheelchair or other mobility product to each individual so they can function to the best of their ability. In order to better serve these people, we network with other individuals and organizations, to help provide a more complete range of services. We realize the importance of providing the right wheelchair that helps each person gain independence, interact with their peers and become a more active member of their community. Our ultimate goal is to help people help themselves.