Our Work
The RICD Wheelchair Project
Distributions
Our team of technicians work alongside trained medical staff to adapt each device to its new recipient
Repair
With such an enormous need for equipment it is important to extend the life of what is currently in use
Training
With 500,000+ people waiting to receive equipment, mobilizing partners to meet the needs of their communities is essential
R / D & Innovative Service
Many essential accessories or devices are not readily available in Thailand and our team works hard to find ways to meet these needs
Years of Growth
1999
The Wheelchair Project is established under the Northern Child Development Center by Dr. Samai Sirithongthawarn and Douglas Tell and import the first shipment of wheelchairs in partnership with Wheels of Hope, USA.
2002
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana becomes patron to the Wheelchair Project and Northern Child Development Center, as the hospital is renamed the Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development in her honor and signifying the new status.
2005
The Wheelchair Project reaches 1,000 wheelchairs individually fit and given away to people in need, as news spreads and distribution events being carried out in locations all around the country of Thailand.
2010
Following the tragic passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, patronage of the RICD and the Wheelchair Project passes on to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn who still remains the Royal Sponsor today.
2012
The Wheelchair Project receives the Excellent Ethics Award from the Department of Mental Health, Thailand in recognition for its contributions to helping those affected by disabilities.
2013
The Wheelchair Project is awarded the Thai Public Service Award and continues to earn a reputation for providing high-quality services providing wheelchairs and mobility aids for people affected by disabilities.
2016
The Wheelchair Project marks its 10,000th wheelchair provided, custom fit to meet the needs of the recipient, as the quality of work continues to improve along with overall program efficiency.
2018
RICD Wheelchair Project begins its initiative to train and establish new wheelchair service centers throughout Thailand as demand and available stock grows beyond the Wheelchair Project’s capacity.