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i have wheelchair that the company went out of business and now i need a new backrest. the rest of the chair is just fine. any help
If you are on Medicaid or Medicare and they paid for the chair - contact them as they will only pay for a replacement if they requisition it.
If not, contact a medical supply company that does repairs on your type of chair as they are the ones most likely to have a backrest in stock that fits.
A video showing the extent of options of Axxis backrest & V-Trak range and how it can be combined to accommodate various medical conditions ...
I also have a childs motorized wheelchair whith the charger in very good condition. It has the name Sara on the backrest. I would like to donate this chair to a needy child.
In the U.S., perhaps Catholic Social Services...also, possibly a rental may be an alternative. Good luck and God bless you and yours. ...prayers for you.
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