Standing Power Wheelchair

I am looking to get some funding towards a levo combi (basic £12000) anyone any ideas of funding resourses?

check to see if there is Government assistance through something like a disability services. If something like that isn't in your area approach some politicians in your area to see if they know of any way that you can try for some assistance. Not sure about where you are if this will help but we have those types of organisations in Australia

2008-02-12 02:39:48 by chudley2008

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I am fifteen and have muscular dystrophy. I can move pretty much all my muscles just fine, but I'm weak and stiff and can't stand up without help. My old powered scooter has broken, and I need a powered wheelchair that is:
-easily transported (folding chair absolutely preferred)
-not binding
-can go in the grass and dirt without getting stuck
-has removable armrests and footrests, or they swing completely out of the way easily
-leather seated, or not too cushioned
-not too close to the ground (I'm short, and I don't mind my feet dangling a bit. I can't get up if it's too close to the ground)
-pretty fast (max speed 6mph+ )
-..and here's the kicker, I'd love for it to have a lifting seat that can help me stand up. This is where I've had problems, I can't find one that will do this.
It's ok if it doesn't meet all the criteria. Basically, I like the feel of a normal, manual chair, but it's powered, and can lift. Please give me links to or brands of ones you think I might like. Thank you!!

This chair is sweet. It can climb stairs, stand you up to the height of a person standing, and lots of neat stuff. Check it out here:

http://www.ibotnow.com/

2008-07-16 12:40:58 by Neo L

I am a 14 year old girl with mild cerebral palsy. I walk on my own around the house but use one crutch at school and pretty much everywhere outside of the house. I get tired VERY easily and cannot stand/walk for long periods of time because my legs and feet hurt. I have a few more years until college but I'm getting worried. There is no way I'm going to be able to walk around a huge college. I can't use a manual wheelchair because my arms get tired just as fast as my legs. My mom thinks I should just go to a small college and walk with my crutch, but I'm thinking "How small is small and will it be small enough to save the little stamina I have?" A power wheelchair would be a dream come true, but there's no way that insurance would cover it for someone who can walk on their own like me. Any suggestions?

P.S: I need something not too expensive-my family is middle class and we can't afford an expensive powerchair or something else.

One of my friends in college had severe CP. He was a full time student at my university, and he went to class, he lived in the dorms, he went to dances and club meetings.

Another friend had mild CP. He could walk with a cane, but not for long distances. He also was a full time student and had a social life on campus.

My campus was NOT small. 25,000 students on a campus that was fairly spread out.

The cool thing about most universities is that they will bend over backwards to accommodate you. You will need to tell them what help you need, and they will do their very best to provide it.

My friend lived in a dorm that had been adapted to house students who needed assistance, as well as people who did not. It was the closest dorm to campus, and was right on the campus bus route. The school had a van that also picked kids up at their dorms, and dropped them off at their classes, etc. All the buildings were accessible.

I think that you should look at any college that interests you, not thinking about your CP. As you find colleges you think you'll like, you should call their admissions office and find out what will be available to you on that campus. It may be as simple as making sure that you live in a dorm with an elevator, which is near to your classroom buildings, and giving you the schedule for the bus route. They may also offer shuttle busses and vans, direct door-to-door service, as my school did.

All sorts of assistance may be available to you. I think it would be bad to limit your choice of colleges right from the start to only those you can walk around independently. Put some of those in the mix, of course, but also consider other schools that seem harder to get around. You may be surprised at what assistance the school can give to you.

2007-02-20 08:11:51 by dare to dream

To make a long sad story short, i have a lift machine, a standing machine, and a wheelchair with battery powered wheels. I dont want to just throw them away, i want to donate them so that some one else can better from their use. Any suggestions on who i should call or what i should do?

Here is an organization in Arizona that has a newsletter where you can advertise. Perhaps you can find something similar in your area by searching on your state and the words "Assistive Technology".

The goal of the Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange hosted by AzTAP is to put AssistiveTechnology equipment that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it. For more info go to: http://www.azatexchange.org/home.php

2007-09-25 14:05:32 by The infamous bongblaster

Ok this i mainly for business owner or manager but any help would be appreciated.
Recently I've been thinking about trying to get back into the work force, but here's the catch for the last 10 years I've been fighting Liver and Pancreatic cancer. The Tumors are now stable and my medications are making the side effect manageable. I know there are some limitations to the type of work I could do but I think I could handle any type of computer related job or customer service, even retail would be ok if they would let me use a power wheelchair since I can't stand for long periods of time any more. I have fairly good upper body strength but since my cancer is still active what are the chances I could get hired? I'd be willing to go back to school to get any certification I'd need. And how do I list my status for the last decade on my resume?

you can not be discriminated against as long as you can perform the essential duties of the job. if you need reasonable accommodation that must be provided for you.
for info about disability discrimination and the protections afforded under ADA:
http://www.eeoc.gov
if you are on social security disability or SSI there are programs to assist you in the transition. you will be able to work and keep your full benefits for 9 months to see if you are able to handle a job again.
for info on SSDI and SSI go to: http://www.ssa.gov
if you are on LTD insurance they all have similar programs to assist you in the transition.

as far as a resume you do not have to mention it but you should in a cover letter. there are incentives for employers to hire those with disabilities so this illness does not need to be an impediment to your work future.
good luck with your continued battle.................

if you do mention this in a resume you need to do so while showing how it has made you a better potential employee.
i can only imagine what the last 10 years have been like for you but i imagine that you must have great time management skills, are able to adapt and work under pressure, committed to a goal, have good communication skills, great work-ethic, the ability to plan and follow up on the plan etcetera. all qualities that any employer would desire in all their employees.

remember a resume is a highlight film not a documentary.......
and a cover letter can be your best friend.

2008-08-16 12:54:22 by flyfisherman_46