Our Mission
To provide camp-based experiences that serve as building blocks for women wheelchair users, catalyzing growth in their physical, professional, and personal lives.
What We Do
Women’s World On Wheels (Women’s WOW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering female wheelchair users through transformative camp-based experiences. Our flagship programming revolves around immersive camps that support emotional wellness, foster community, and serve as launchpads for physical, professional, social and personal growth. Through these camps, we create safe, adventurous, and inspiring environments where women can explore their full potential and embrace all life has to offer.
Why Women's WOW Matters
Women who use wheelchairs face far more than physical barriers when it comes to outdoor recreation, adventure, and community connection. For many, traditional camps and recreation programs are simply not built with them in mind. Common barriers include:
Physical & Environmental Barriers
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Campsites, trails, and waterfronts that are not wheelchair-accessible
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Lack of adaptive equipment for activities like kayaking, hiking, or zip-lining
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Safety concerns, limited medical supports, or inaccessible emergency plans
Programmatic Barriers
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Programs designed for “one type” of disability or level of function
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Staff who lack training in disability awareness or specific needs
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Rigid schedules that don’t account for personal care routines or fatigue
Financial Barriers
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High costs of adaptive recreation, transportation, and personal care support
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Limited disposable income for women living on disability benefits
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Few scholarships or funding options for women-specific adaptive recreation
Social & Emotional Barriers
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Isolation and loss of peer connection after injury or diagnosis
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Gender-specific needs and experiences often overlooked in mixed-gender programs
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Stigma and the assumption that adventure “isn’t for them”
Women's WOW Exists
Because access to adventure should not depend on mobility.
Because community changes lives.
