Trimble Hosts ‘Wheels of Change’ Initiative with IIT Madras to Support Inclusive Mobility

In a continued effort towards building a more inclusive society, Trimble, a global leader in construction technology, organised a wheelchair distribution initiative titled ‘Wheels of Change’ in partnership with the National Center for Assistive Health Technologies (NCAHT) at IIT Madras.

As part of the initiative, 20 individuals with mobility challenges were provisioned with high-performance, ultra lightweight wheelchairs aimed at enabling greater independence and improving quality of life. The event was graced by Rajan Aiyer, Vice President & Managing Director, Trimble India along with Dr. Manish Anand, Assistant Professor at IIT Madras.

This initiative is part of Trimble India’s ongoing CSR efforts focused on accessibility, inclusion and meaningful community impact. Moving beyond one-time support, the program is designed to provide functional and reliable mobility solutions that empower individuals in their everyday lives.

The wheelchairs distributed under the initiative are YD One – India’s lightest active wheelchair designed to offer enhanced mobility, durability and comfort. They are lightweight (starting at 8.5 KG) and user-friendly, making them suitable for everyday mobility and portability. The initiative focuses not just on donation, but on providing functional and reliable mobility solutions that support long-term independence, through a residential wheelchair skills training program, delivered at NCAHT.

“At Trimble, we see initiatives like this as an ongoing commitment, not a one-time effort. Mobility is something most of us don’t think twice about, but for many, it can shape everyday life. Through programs like this, we hope to support greater independence and contribute, in our own way, to a more accessible and inclusive society.”  said Rajan Aiyer, Vice President & Managing Director, Trimble India.

NCAHT, housed within IIT Madras, continues to play a key role in bridging innovation and accessibility by enabling the development and deployment of assistive technologies that address real-world needs.

Adding to this Dr Manish Anand, IIT Madras said “the right assistive device paired with functional training leads to the best long-term outcomes for users. Partnerships like this help ensure that technology reaches the people who need it most, in a way that is practical, scalable and easy to use.”

Through this collaboration, Trimble and NCAHT aim to support improved mobility and social participation among beneficiaries, while reinforcing the importance of accessibility as a shared responsibility.