For most children, riding a bike is a rite of passage. But for a child with disabilities it's often impossible.
TAD's Freedom Wheels bikes allow children with disabilities to actually ride a bike for the first time. Even children who cannot walk can ride a Freedom Wheels bike.
And the effect is simply amazing....
We have a waiting list of children with disabilities across NSW who are unable to afford a Freedom Wheel bike.
How you can help:
Donate towards a bike: You can make a donation to the program today - just click here.
Donate a bike: Bikes start from $650 and the cost will vary depending upon the child's needs. We never charge the family the full cost.. If you would like to donate a bike click here.
Spread the word: You can join our mailing list, like us on Facebook and share our film links with your friends.
TAD Disability Services is the only charity in NSW which designs and builds personalised custom equipment to enable people with disabilities to lead more independent lives.
Our team of skilled volunteers and staff therapists can assist in all aspects of everyday living, including equipment to assist the development of young children, tools and devices for education, work, recreation, daily living and personal care, and equipment to assist older people retain mobility and independence. In some cases we may also modify a commercially available item to suit individual needs.
Even though many of our solutions appear relatively simple, they make a world of difference to our clients.
With main offices in Sydney and a corps of volunteers throughout NSW, TADNSW has been serving people with disabilities for over 30 years and have developed over 25,000 devices that have assisted people with disabilities from all age groups.
Updates & News:
TAD has been quite busy this year, if you've missed some of our recent news, you can catch up on our news page.
Have you heard about TAD's Computer Support Service? We refurbish donated computers, give them a new life and supply them to people with a disability or in receipt of a Centrelink or Veteran Affairs benefits.
Our computer packages start from $250 and come with full support.
Eight-year-old Mitchel Olsen has cycled an amazing 500km on his Freedom Wheels bike. Mitchel who has cerebral palsy, is unable to walk without using a frame, but he is a member of his local bike club and rides regularly with his brother, friends and family.
Ashcroft Public School Buy Two Freedom Wheels Bikes
The amazing students, teachers and families of Ashcroft Public School have raised an incredible $1300 for the Freedom Wheels program. This will buy two children with disabilities a Freedom Wheels bike to enable them to ride a bike independently. The money was raised by holding mufti days, sausage sizzles and school dances. To see more photos of the students with a bike they funded visit our Facebook Page.
FREEDOM WHEELS ON ABC TASMANIA
The Freedom Wheels modified bike program has been featured on ABC News Tasmania. It's a great piece with loads of smiles. Check it out here.
TADaid: Creative Solutions for People with Disabilities
This special edition of the TADJournal is a must-have resource for all of TADNSW's services.
See the range of equipment and devices that TADNSW creates and modifies.
