Abstract: A center-of-gravity tilt-in-space wheelchair includes footrests extended to armrest height making the footrests part of the folding base of the wheelchair. This is accomplished by extended members which connect the seat and back to the footrests. The extended members thus rotate about the approximate center of gravity of the wheelchair occupant seated in the wheelchair making tilting and folding of the wheelchair lighter and easier. The upper portion of the wheelchair, which includes the seat and back, can be quickly and easily separated from the lower base which includes the footrests as an integral part.