APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Options for Independent Living in Appleton held a free wheelchair wash on Friday.
Anyone with a mobility device was invited to bring it in for a cleaning and a safety check to ensure everything was working properly. Organizers say they try to host the event annually when they can gather all the professionals needed.
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“I always like to say, think about how many times we like to get our car washed, or how great a new pair of shoes feels,” said Autumn Nordall, Options for Independent Living’s advocacy coordinator. “It just feels good to sit in a nice, clean piece of equipment that we know is safe and fitting our needs.”
Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford also attended the event, grilling up free lunch for attendees.
