GRIT All Terrain Wheelchair
About GRIT
The GRIT Freedom Chair (GRIT) is available for your next visit to Bernheim! A manual, all-terrain wheelchair powered by levers, the GRIT is more similar to a mountain bike than a typical manual wheelchair. The GRIT is able to take on a variety of terrains, hills, and obstacles, perfect for venturing out on your own or able to be pushed by someone else with the trail handles. Visitors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to reserve the GRIT and use it during their next trip to Bernheim to see the natural landscapes, art & attractions, trails, and wildlife Bernheim has to offer. Whether you come to Bernheim for a relaxing getaway or to get active and spend time with family & friends, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.
GRIT is available by advance reservation only for on-site use between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. It must be returned by 4 p.m. We ask that you reserve GRIT at least 1 week in advance to ensure it is available and ready for you on the day you would like to use it.
GRIT is available to all visitors at no cost. Bernheim is able to provide free public use of the GRIT Freedom Chair in 2023 through support from the WHAS Crusade for Children. At Bernheim, we are committed to providing opportunities for all people to connect to nature in a way that is easily accessible and affordable for everyone.
To request GRIT, please click the button below to send us an email. Please include the following information:
-First and last name
-Preferred date(s) and time
-Phone number
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