Our Mission: The Boston Self Help Center Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit run by and for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses providing and advocating for adaptive sports, recreation and other resources for individuals with disabilities.
Our primary programs are Power Wheelchair Soccer and Volt Hockey.
Our Whiplash hockey team is in the news as they compete in the Volt Hockey World Cup in Sweden September 16 and 17th!
The Boston Self Help Center Whiplash Blue and Orange Volt Hockey teams are off to Toronto to compete against our Canadian friends during Memorial Day Weekend. Wishing them the best!
The Boston Brakers win at the New England FC Tournament (February 18, 2023)!
The only active Volt Hockey team in America inspires disabled community to try the sport. SEE FULL ARTICLE by Sarah Olender
Strike Force Chair
** EXCITING NEWS! ** The Boston Self Help Center has purchased a Strike Force Chair which is available to the Boston Brakers team and guests. Have you never tried one? You will have the opportunity to try it out and you will be amazed!
The Strike Force from Power Soccer Shop is the first wheelchair designed specifically for power soccer! Designed with a low center of gravity and wide wheelbase, the Strike Force is able to move with more agility and spin kick with more power than any other power wheelchair in the world! Equipped with top-notch components and built on a durable steel frame, this chair is ready for the rigors of elite competition. The Strike Force is the only choice for serious power soccer athletes. Each chair is tailor-made with a wide variety of options to perfectly fit each athlete.
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
P&G R-Net LCD Joystick – with color display
P&G 120 amp Controller
T-84 Motor with Brake
MK Gel Batteries
Square Corner Foot Guard
Fan cooling system for controller
Aluminum front caster wheels
Rear anti-tip caster wheels with pin lock system
Aluminum drive wheels & tires
Soft Back seat
Seat belt
Boston Self Help Center President Jim Wice received the Marie Feltin Award through the Boston Center for Independent Living:
[3 min video]
Dr. Muller, a Nobel Prize laureate, is impressed with Ralph’s active life despite Muscular Dystrophy. Ralph is a BOSTON BRAKERS player:
[6 min video]
Mission Hill Health Movement – click image above for more info…