Free wheelchairs to be distributed today
A total of 280 new wheelchairs will be given out today to eligible CNMI residents.
Wheelchair Foundation’s David Ayres said people in need of the equipment should go to the East-West Rental warehouse on Middle Road (near H-Mart) today beginning at 10am.
He said East-West Rental allowed the local organization to use its warehouse for the purpose. AIC Marianas provided personnel to bring the wheelchairs to the warehouse.
Ayers, in partnership with Robert Erickson of UCEDD at Northern Marianas College, began the program in June 2003.
Ayres said the CNMI office successfully raised $21,000 from local businesses and residents to pay for half of the total price. Among the businesses that contributed were Pacific Amusement, Verizon, and Duty Free Shoppers.
