NonProfit Alliance
“Our therapeutic seating solutions are designed not just for clinical excellence, but to create meaningful work opportunities for disabled veterans and individuals with barriers to employment. We believe in universal design, accessible training, and partnerships that honor human potential.”
Why We Partner with Nonprofits
At SunWay Chair, we believe innovation should uplift everyone. That’s why we partner with nonprofit organizations that provide meaningful employment and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities. Together, we’re building a more inclusive workforce and advancing community-driven impact.
Our nonprofit collaborations help to:
Create jobs for individuals with significant disabilities, empowering independence and purpose.
Support vocational training and workforce development programs that strengthen local communities.
Align with the AbilityOne mission and SourceAmerica network, ensuring our work contributes to national inclusion goals.
Build scalable, dignified work processes for product assembly, packaging, and distribution — connecting mission with measurable outcomes.
These partnerships ensure every SunWay Chair is made with care, skill, and social responsibility.
SunWay Chair Overview
SunWay Chair is a medical-grade home seating solution designed to support proper sitting posture, early mobility, and overall well-being. Every feature of the chair is carefully crafted to balance comfort, safety, and functional support, helping older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities stay active and engaged throughout the day.
Accessible and Intuitive Design
SunWay Chair features an ergonomic, user-friendly design that makes sitting, standing, and adjusting posture simple and safe. Its intuitive layout ensures comfortable alignment for every sitter, promoting better balance, circulation, and ease of movement.
Clinical and Functional Benefits
Beyond comfort, the SunWay Chair provides measurable benefits for mobility and posture:
Encourages upright posture to reduce back, hip, and neck strain
Supports safe sit-to-stand movement, easing caregiver assistance
Promotes physical engagement and mental alertness throughout the day
Helps maintain daytime activity levels, supporting circadian health and overall wellness
With its thoughtful, human-centered design, SunWay Chair transforms everyday sitting into an opportunity for health, dignity, and independence.
Making a Positive Impact
Restoring Dignity Through Design
SunWay Chair is a medical-grade chair designed to support recovery and promote early mobility through proper sitting posture. It empowers disabled veterans, older adults, and caregivers with enhanced comfort, safety, and independence — transforming every sitting experience into a restorative opportunity.
A Mission That Moves
Seating isn’t just about support — it’s about restoring purpose. Developed by a physical therapist with 33 years of experience, SunWay Chair is built to honor those who have served family and country, while promoting health, dignity, and quality of life.
Veteran & Disability Impact
Supports early mobility and rehabilitation efforts
Reduces fall risks and pressure injuries
Aligns with VA Whole Health and Aging in Place initiatives
Designed for long-term care, hospice, and home health settings
Reduces strain and pain during sit-to-stand transfers
Enables longer, safer sitting for rehabilitation and social engagement
Caregiver Safety & Efficiency
Simplifies resident transfers and chair adjustments
Reduces physical strain and emotional stress
Enhances staff retention and morale
Supports early mobility protocols and safe patient handling
Reduces common caregiver complaints, including back, neck, and shoulder pain
Workforce Inclusion & Nonprofit Partnerships
SunWay Chair is designed for simple, scalable assembly, making it ideal for nonprofit manufacturing programs that employ individuals with significant disabilities.
Supports AbilityOne employment goals
Creates meaningful jobs in mission-driven settings
Aligns with SourceAmerica and Goodwill partnerships.
Caregiver Safety & Efficiency
Reduces hospital re-admissions
Minimizes caregiver injury claims
Demonstrates measurable improvements in resident mobility, safety, and quality of care
Ready to Partner for Impact?
Whether you are a federal buyer, nonprofit partner, or clinical champion, SunWay Chair team is ready to collaborate to advance mobility, dignity, and safety.
Partner With Us
We are seeking partners who share our mission of dignity, mobility, and inclusion. By collaborating with SunWay Chair, you can help provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans through manufacturing, workforce training, and pilot programs.
As a veteran and physical therapist with 33 years of experience helping disabled individuals regain independence, I bring expertise in ergonomics, safety, and manufacturing processes. I am also a certified Aging in Place specialist, ensuring our approach supports both caregivers and residents effectively.
Why We Partner with Nonprofits
Partnering with nonprofits allows us to combine social impact with innovation:
Create jobs for individuals with significant disabilities
Support vocational training and workforce development programs
Align with AbilityOne’s mission and SourceAmerica’s network
Build scalable, dignified work processes for assembly and distribution
What We Can Provide
Our partnerships are built on collaboration, process expertise, and measurable results:
A process-oriented, collaborative approach to support your mission
Access to CNC files, training guides, and professional insights in ergonomics and safety
Expertise in workflow efficiency and manufacturing processes
Workforce development programs to train individuals with disabilities
Proof of impact-driven outcomes with tailored pilot programs
Our pilot programs with disabled older adults and veterans have demonstrated:
70% improvement in independent sit-to-stand transfers
Enhanced early mobility
Easier and safer use for caregivers
Improved resident comfort and engagement
Ready to Build Impact Together?
If you are a nonprofit organization, federal buyer, or workforce development leader looking to collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance mobility, independence, and inclusion, we want to hear from you.
Capability Statement
I am a veteran and physical therapist with 33 years of experience helping disabled individuals regain independence, strength, and productivity. With extensive expertise in ergonomics, safety, and manufacturing processes, and as a certified Aging in Place specialist, I designed SunWay Chair to transform time spent sitting into a restorative, engaging, and mobility-supporting experience.
SunWay Chair is more than a chair — it’s a platform for dignity, independence, and inclusion. It empowers older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to maintain strength, balance, and mental engagement, while supporting caregivers with safer, easier transfers.
We honor the sacrifices of our veterans and actively partner with nonprofits such as Goodwill Industries to create meaningful jobs, support vocational training, and advance workforce development initiatives.
Core Competencies
CNC files ready for manufacturing
Collaborative training and workflow development for assembly and workforce guidance
Mission-aligned expertise with veteran support, disability, and elder care initiatives
Accessible training materials and technical sheets for inclusive workforce development
Pilot-ready programs with comprehensive documentation and staff training
Our Approach
The SunWay Chair delivers a therapeutic seating solution designed for operational simplicity and clinical impact. It aligns with federal priorities and nonprofit missions, improving quality of life, mobility, and independence for disabled veterans and older adults.
Pilot programs have demonstrated:
Reduced caregiver strain
Improved patient engagement
Enhanced resident mobility and safety
We welcome opportunities to partner with nonprofit manufacturing organizations to scale this solution. Together, we can empower your workforce, advance your mission, and deliver measurable outcomes for those who need it most.
Compliance and Readiness
The SunWay Chair team is committed to mission-aligned compliance and operational readiness for nonprofit and federal partnerships. We understand the priorities of AbilityOne and similar programs, ensuring that our processes and products support employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities.
We are fully committed to Section 508 accessibility standards and universal design principles, ensuring that our chairs, training materials, and workflows are inclusive, safe, and usable by all workers.
Our team is prepared to provide comprehensive training materials and hands-on support for nonprofit manufacturing partners and disabled workers. This ensures a smooth onboarding process, efficient production, and mission-focused outcomes, enabling organizations to scale operations while maintaining compliance, safety, and high-quality standards.
Join us in restoring dignity and comfort, partner with SunWay Chair to uplift those who’ve served.
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