An inclusive WA event will help children with disability build confidence, independence and road safety skills through riding bikes.
All Abilities Day is a partnership between RAC and Technology for Ageing and Disability WA (TADWA) and will be held today as part of WA Bike Month.
Taking place at the iconic Constable Care Safety School in Maylands, the event will see kids develop their road safety knowledge while riding through simulated traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, intersections, train stations and school zones.
Children will have the chance to trial special modified bikes and trikes designed to meet a range of physical needs, while CycleSense will host maintenance and riding skills sessions throughout the day.
As part of the event, RAC has donated three custom-built modified trikes to children with disabilities, designed to meet each child's individual needs.
Cycling Without Age Australia will also provide alternative bike riding experiences for children and their families including rides on trishaw e-bikes.
RAC Head of Communications Rhys Heron said helping children gain confidence through safe and accessible bike riding was an important part of improving road safety.
"Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the freedom and enjoyment that comes with riding a bike," Mr Heron said.
"This event creates a safe and supportive environment where children with disabilities can build their confidence, develop practical road safety skills and explore bike riding in a way that meets their individual needs."
"We’re proud to partner with TADWA to help make riding bikes safer for everyone."
All Abilities Day runs from 10am – 12pm at the Constable Care Safety School in Maylands today.