Example embodiments of the workbench for wheelchair disclosed herein allow participants to stay in their existing wheelchair without having to transfer to another seat or work bench. This ensures that they are comfortable and safe. The bench may be constructed of steel and the sides may be raised or lowered to ensure the proper height. An example embodiment includes a detachable side tool bench, which may be raised or lowered to the proper height for the participant in a wheelchair to access the needed tools to shape the glass.