Who’s tired of staring at the beach from the parking lot? Of skipping trails because the gravel’s too soft, or avoiding the snow because your chair sinks? If you live with mobility limitations, chances are you’ve felt this frustration at some point. David’s Chair may be the perfect solution!

What is David’s Chair?

This is where the nonprofit David’s Chair makes a difference. They provide all-terrain track wheelchairs for outdoor recreation. These chairs handle sand, snow, mud, gravel—almost any terrain. As a result, people with mobility challenges can explore places they once had to avoid.

Even better, David’s Chair offers this service completely free. You don’t pay to use the chairs. Instead, you gain access to beaches, trails, and snowy paths that were once out of reach. Thanks to David’s Chair, more people can enjoy the outdoors without barriers.

Although they are based in Medford, Oregon, David’s Chair offers their services throughout all of Oregon.  They started with one track chair and through community fundraising, they now have a fleet of 4 track chairs and 2 Frontier V6 off-road chairs.  All 6 chairs are available to the public for use at any time.

Wondering how to get one of these chairs? It’s simple. If you live with mobility limitations, you can sign up for a group excursion. During these events, David’s Chair brings all-terrain wheelchairs to a selected location and offers scheduled time slots for participants to use them.

Prefer to go on your own adventure? That’s an option too. You can check out a chair and explore at your own pace. David’s Chair even provides a trailer to haul the chair wherever you want to go. You just need a vehicle that can tow a small trailer.

Can’t tow a trailer? No problem. David’s Chair can arrange to drop off and pick up the chair and trailer for you. Whether you join a group or venture out solo, they make access easy.

My Personal Experience

I personally have used these chairs multiple times.  I have taken my wife and son for a walk on the beach, through the snow, spent the day on the water’s edge at the lake, and gone on hiking trails I could never take my normal power chair on.  Two of the chairs offered have a standing feature for people that are able to bear weight on their legs.  You are able to drive on level terrain while standing.  

David’s Chair has gotten people out fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, in the snow, on the beach, and so much more.  We even sent a guy to burning man, and the Nevada desert was no match for the track chair.  He was able to go wherever he wanted.  If you have not heard of this small non-profit, you should definitely check them out and start planning your next adventure David’s Chair Facebook