Transitions Foundation of Guatemala

Transitions might be best known for the fabrication and distribution of wheelchairs in Guatemala, but the P&O Clinic offers another invaluable form of providing mobility in Guatemala.

Alberto hugs his kids during a basketball practice

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My name is Juan Alberto Sandoval. I was involved in a severe automobile accident on October 14, 1996 that had a dramatic impact on my life, both physically and emotionally. After three years recovering in the hospital and numerous surgeries, I was able to return to my home and family.

Mi nombre es Juan Alberto Sandoval, el 14 de octubre de 1996 tuve un accidente automovilístico severo, el cual me dejo secuelas imborrables en mi vida física y psicológica.  Estuve 3 años hospitalizado logrando así que no me amputaran mi pierna derecha.

Team introduced at the tournament

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The Central American Wheelchair Basketball Title was safely returned to Guatemala in October when Transitions players took their country's colors to a tournament in Mexico. It was a turbulent road, sometimes literally, though the Guatemalans were able to secure their position as the best in the region, an amazing feat for the players and country.

Welcome to the "Ochenta"

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Elias is a five year-old boy from San Lorenzo, a small village in Sacapequetez, Guatemala. Upon first meeting Elias, his countless abilities and strengths are much more evident than his disability. Eager, energetic, and curious, Elias has all the makings of an ideal student. Unfortunately, his opportunities to study are drastically limited because he is sordo (deaf).