Picture showing the bearing number on a wheelchair caster fork bearing and how to remove a retaining (snap) ring to get to the bottom of the bearing using 45 degree angle snap ring pliers.

Keep It Moving’s mission is to enable wheelchair and mobility users to be more self-sufficient by doing their own maintenance and repairs on their devices.

Making Accessibility Accessible!

Click the images to read more. Support the sites by reading there.

Why

I started this project because of a close family member who needed help with affordably maintaining their manual wheelchair and reducing the wear and tear on their joints. I realized that many other users are facing similar challenges, and I wanted to create a community where we can all learn together and support each other.

With the consolidation of wheelchair companies under just a few private equity firms. The focus on net new sales vs repairs has become more apparent to many of us. Repairs have been left by the wayside. Smaller maintenance and repairs are ignored until a user’s critical lifeline finally breaks down so they can sell a new one and make more money.

Picture demonstrating using a square to line set the angle of a wheelchair caster fork.

We help you navigate the world of Wheelchair Maintenance. To get you back up and rolling when you need it.

It doesn’t have to be hard. We’ll show you how to find your device’s owners, parts, and if possible, service guides. Demo how to find the tools and parts you need.

We have step-by-step videos on YouTube and offer 1-on-1 instruction. Do you have a group who could benefit? We can have a live demo Q&A or a live stream event.

  • Go to http://www.youtube.com/@KeepitMoving-WheelchairRX

  • In you'd like to learn more or schedule, please fill out the contact form.

  • If you are in the Chicagoland area and would like to have the work done for you, fill in the contact form and include the year (if known), manufacturer, and model of your device. Example: 2022 TiLite Aero Z

How We Help

Keep It Moving YouTube Channel

How-to and Explanation Videos on our YouTube Channel.

Visit the Keep It Moving YouTube Channel Here

Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe. Sharing helps get this to others that can better as well.

Tightening a $20 bearing extractor into a caster bearing with an adjustable wrench.

In Person or Virtual Coaching and Events

Brent can show your group how to find the inexpensive tools required, the steps needed, and share lessons learned virtually on on-site.

On-Site option is restricted to the Chicagoland area.

Screenshot of a live stream event where Brent holding up a caster wheel and showing how to find a bearing number on the bearing itself..

Private Instruction or I Can Do the Work for You.

If you are in the Chicagoland area, I can come to you and coach you in how to do individual maintenance or many of the tasks you need to do annually. If you are not comfortable doing the work yourself, I can do it for you with no added coaching.

Use the contact form at the bottom of the page and include year (if know) manufacturer and model of your chair, plus what you would like to learn or have done.

We currently do not offer electronics servicing at this time.

Available coaching and services. Some services require payments for parts ahead of service.

  • Tightening fasteners to torque specs.

  • Caster Wheel and Bearing Replacements.

  • Caster Fork and Fork Bearing Replacements.

  • Rear Rim Bearing Replacements.

  • Rear Tire and Tube Replacement.

  • Cleaning a Lubing Fasteners and Axles.

Let’s Repair Together

Whether you are looking for a guest speaker for your next inclusion event, group/individual coaching, or one-on-one assistance, we can help. Reach out to us today.

If you are looking for 1-on-1 help or toe have us do the work please include the year (if known), manufacturer, and model of your device. (Example: 2022 TiLite Aero Z) in the message body.