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Wheelchair users say they have few repair options because of private equity

GBH | By Meghan H Smith

Published June 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM PDT

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People who rely on wheelchairs say that industry consolidation driven by private equity means long delays in getting them fixed, which isolates them from society and endangers their health.

Wheelchair users say they have few repair options because of private equity

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