Statewide wheelchair program asks Butler County for larger share after $28,000 shortfall

Jul 21, 2026

Representatives of a statewide mobility and wheelchair repair program told commissioners they served about 41 Butler County clients this year, reported a roughly $28,000 funding shortfall last year and said Butler County provided $15,000; they requested closer to $20,000 for the coming year.

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A representative for a statewide wheelchair and seating program told the commission the nonprofit serves clients across 67 counties and provided statistics showing broad demand and financial strain. "We serve 67 different counties...we're about $28,000 short last year," the presenter said, adding the county contributed roughly $15,000 last year.

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