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A first taste of independence
A young child with limited lower-body mobility quickly learned cause and effect — pressing a button to move forward — and began intentionally navigating toward family members.
★ Mobility Made Possible
Every child deserves the chance to move, explore, and be a kid.
We design and build the Wayfinder™ series — adapted ride-on cars and adaptive toys that give children with disabilities their very first taste of independent movement, often for a fraction of the cost of a power wheelchair.
IRC §501(c)(3) nonprofit · Built in Eugene, Oregon · EIN 99-1759431
Our Mission
More than a program. A movement.
At PNW Assistive Technology, we are squarely focused on increasing mobility and independence for children with complex medical conditions and mobility differences. Through the thoughtful modification of ride-on toy cars, we create customized mobility devices that allow children to explore, play, and interact with their environment — often for the very first time on their own.
Commercial power wheelchairs can cost thousands of dollars and are typically not an option for very young children. Our adapted cars — the Wayfinders™ — are built from affordable ride-on toys and enhanced with supportive seating, adaptive switches, and custom controls. Early independent mobility, finally accessible.
At its core, we are about more than mobility; we are about giving children the chance to simply be kids.
1 in 6
children face a developmental disability
$2,500+
typical cost of a pediatric power wheelchair
~$500
to build a fully adapted Wayfinder™
100%
joy when a child first realizes they're in control
The Wayfinder™ Series
A name we built, a trademark we protect.
Wayfinder™ is the federally trademarked name of our vehicle line. We currently produce seven Wayfinder™ models — from the Littlest Wayfinder for infants to larger builds for children up to age eight. Each one is engineered, tested, and quality-checked by our team in Eugene, Oregon.
PNW Assistive Technology is a distinct organization with its own engineering, its own circuit boards, and its own series of vehicles. We deeply respect Go Baby Go and the broader adaptive-mobility community we share knowledge with — and the Wayfinder™ series is our own.
See the Wayfinder™ models →Real Impact
Stories from our experiences.
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From observation to participation
One child who typically watched peers from the sidelines progressed to actively joining play, moving alongside other children and engaging socially.
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Building confidence through control
A child paired with a joystick-adapted model grew from hesitant experimentation to visible excitement and improved engagement during every use.
Fuel a Dream
Movement is a human right. Help a child claim theirs.
Every dollar funds the switches, harnesses, custom seating, and engineering hours that turn a $100 toy into a child's first vehicle of independence.