Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Location: Zoom via RESNA Learn

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Webinar Details:

Title: Helping Clients Make Informed Decisions with the Wheelchair Functional Impact Tool (WC-FIT)

Speaker: Tori Fallgren, PT, D.P.T., NCS, ATP & Mandy McDonald, MS, OTL, ATP

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $45 for non-members

Abstract: 

The Wheelchair Functional Impact Tool (WC‑FIT) is a free, educational self‑report tool designed to help individuals with new‑onset mobility impairment and their caregivers engage in meaningful discussions with the treatment team about wheeled mobility options. Its primary goal is to support shared understanding of how mobility devices may influence function, participation, and daily activities.

Informed by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the WC‑FIT conceptualizes the mobility device as an environmental factor and prompts users to consider its impact across body functions and structures, activities, and participation. The tool allows users to evaluate and compare the functional impact of multiple mobility devices in a consistent, structured format.

Clients and caregivers complete the WC‑FIT outside of therapy time and then review the results with the primary treatment team. Responses across nine categories provide insight into the client’s understanding of functional advantages and limitations associated with different devices, as well as their needs, values, and preferences. This information helps guide equipment recommendations and supports informed, client‑centered decision‑making.

With this webinar we will focus on the following:

1. Brief outline of the reason the WC-FIT was developed
2. Review of how the WC-FIT content was validated and discussion of the qualitative study that helped us structure the WC-FIT to make it clinically friendly/usable
3. Tips for successful use in different clinical arenas with different resources
4. Short Case Studies
5. How to access the WC-FIT

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the purpose of the WC-FIT in supporting clinical decision-making and client-centered care for mobility device selection
2. Describe how the WC-FIT tool can be used to address the needs of different populations while remaining user-friendly
3. Analyze the impact of wheeled mobility devices on a client’s future functional outcomes across multiple ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) domains through case studies
4. Locate the WC-FIT, which is open access on MyShepherdConnection.org

This webinar is currently under review by RESNA’s Education Committee for 0.1 IACET CEUs.

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Presenter Bio: 

Tori Fallgren, PT, D.P.T., NCS, ATP

• Physical therapist since 2016, with the Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic since 2020
• The highlight of Tori Fallgren’s role is witnessing the transformative moment when individuals realize that a wheelchair can be a tool to enhance life rather than a negative limitation. While many may not initially embrace the idea of needing a wheelchair, the realization that it can provide comfort and functionality beyond the confines of a bed is truly remarkable. Outside work, Tori enjoys spending time with her family, being outside, and reading any trendy novel.

Mandy McDonald, MS, OTL, ATP

• Occupational Therapist with Shepherd Center since 2001, in the Seating and Mobility Clinic since 2016.
• Mandy McDonald has served as an occupational therapist, catering to both inpatients and outpatients at Shepherd Center. She has immersed herself in various roles throughout her tenure, giving her a solid understanding of individuals’ nuanced experiences while living with mobility impairments. This breadth of experience informs her approach in the seating clinic, where she strives for holistic and person-centered interventions. Mandy collaborates daily with her clients, endeavoring to unearth solutions that prioritize their comfort, functionality, and overall health concerning their mobility aids. When Mandy is away from work, she supports and spends time with family and friends (her number one priority). She enjoys reading, biking, and cooking.