Heals with Wheels

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heals with wheels

this 100% charity based business was founded in 2024 by Aidan Armenti who aims to make wheelchairs more friendly and uplifting. He crafts customized accessories to empower the injured or disabled. He works with NJ schools and wheelchair users.

mending minds and bodies

Heals with wheels

School health offices or wheelchair users receive hand painted wheel covers adorned with school mascots or unique designs. crafted peekaboo pockets wrap around armrests and are filled with stress relievers and fidget toys to keep individuals calm. hand written motivational messages to help mend minds are an added surprise.

Our Mission

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We are on a roll creating a culture of healing through empathy, compassion, and inclusivity.

Aidan ArmentiFounder and Creator of Heals with Wheels

Our Story

What do you get when you cross an electric skateboard with a pothole? An ambulance ride and a three-day staycation in a PICU.

Two days after Thanksgiving was the day I hit it big- no, not my stock investment but the asphalt. That black, sandy gravel and I became one until a concerned passerby called me a personal driver who whisked me to the nearest trauma hospital. Amazing how such a pleasant afternoon turned from an enjoyable journey to being strapped to a gurney in a matter of seconds.

Even in the midst of the storm- the poking, prodding, beeping machines, scans, tests- and then the waiting game-I remained calm. I focused my attention on the friendly, colorful child-centered atmosphere that surrounded me rather than the uninviting medical devices that could scare off even the most fearless. Hand-painted cartoon characters and superheroes adorned the corridors making my stay more welcoming.

I have always considered myself an optimist and as I healed I had a lot of time to think and reflect. I had the support of a lot of people when I needed it most. The wisdom I gained about slowing down literally and metaphorically guided my future actions of paying it forward and helping others while enjoying it!

Fast forward to where we are today! Project heals with wheels is born!

Number Of Wheelchairs Customized

Q & A

HOW DO I FIT THE WHEELCHAIR COVERS ONTO THE WHEELCHAIR?

The wheel covers are flat, plastic disks with a design on one side. Each wheel cover has four zip ties that allow the disks to be attached to the spokes of the wheels. Place the disks inside the wheel handrim against the wheel spokes. Wrap the zip ties around the spokes to fix them onto the wheel.

DOES IT MATTER WHICH COVER FITS ON WHICH WHEEL?

If the painted mascots are facing left, they need to be placed on the corresponding wheel so that when the wheel spins, it does so in the correct direction. Likewise, if the painted mascots are facing right, they need to be placed on the right wheel so they spin correctly.

However, if the mascots are looking toward you, then it is a universal placement and will not matter.

WHAT IF THE WHEEL COVERS ARE TOO BIG?

The wheel covers may have to be trimmed accordingly with a scissor for a better fit.

We could not do it without your help.

Roll out the red carpet for our sponsors…

Mrs. DiLieto, who donates her time and materials to sew the wheelchairs’ fun pockets, Lowe’s for their one time donation of paint and plastic, and Mayor Dalina and other politicians who donated their campaign signs to create the wheel covers. We are always looking for sponsors to help support our endeavors so please email us if you can help!