Helping you make informed mobility decisions
The Wheelchair Functional Impact Tool (WC-FIT) is designed to help you talk with your healthcare team about how using a wheelchair or other mobility device might affect your day-to-day life.
What is WC-FIT?
The WC-FIT was originally designed for people with new spinal cord injuries, but it’s helpful for anyone adjusting to new mobility challenges. Looking at nine important areas of your life, the tool helps your care team understand how well you and your caregiver understand the pros and cons of different mobility devices.
This can be especially helpful if you are having to decide between two different kinds of wheelchairs (e.g., power wheelchair vs. manual wheelchair or scooter vs. power wheelchair).
Why use WC-FIT?
Filling out the WC-FIT can help your team make better recommendations for equipment that fits your needs. It can also help you feel more confident and informed when making decisins about what will work best for you.
How to access WC-FIT
On your own, or with the help from a caregiver, here are step-by-step instructions for filling out the WC-FIT outside of therapy time:
- Click the button below to access the WC-FIT.
- Indicate what mobility devices you are considering.
- Choose two devices to compare, labeled as Device A and Device B.
- Scroll down to answer the questions for each device.
- Print the completed document to bring to your next therapy appointment. The information you enter will not be saved or recorded.