CLASP Hub

We make sure people with disabilities can get quality mobility aids and other essential assistive products quickly and reliably during humanitarian emergencies.

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The right wheelchair can open the door to greater comfort, safety, participation, and inclusion. Stories like Arilise’s remind us why access matters. 💙

Seven-year-old Arilise, a young girl with Cerebral Palsy living in Tuvalu, had never owned a wheelchair. With no shops selling disability equipment on the island and limited rehabilitation services available, she spent most of her days lying on the ground or being carried by family members.

“Arilise doesn’t get much exposure outside the house. We want her to have a comfortable and enjoyable life. We want her to go out and see things and see people playing.” — Arilise’s father

Through a partnership between CBM, local disability organizations, and Wheels for Humanity, Arilise received a specialized wheelchair designed to support her posture and navigate Tuvalu’s rough terrain.

The impact was immediate. For the first time, Arilise could sit comfortably, explore her community, and interact more easily with the world around her. After just one day, she was already enjoying outings to the local market and was able to eat more safely and comfortably.

Stories like Arilise’s remind us that the right wheelchair is about far more than mobility — it means health, safety, independence, and inclusion.

📸: Arilise's wheelchair is a Participant Assistive Products Cub, offered through CLASP Hub