[Blind-rollers] chairs

[Paul Wick]

Lauren,

A physiatrist is simply another name for a physical therapist. why don't you problem solve and use Google to answer some of your questions.

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> On Jul 20, 2015, at 10:24 PM, Lauren Merryfield via Blind-rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I never heard of a physiatrist. A copay of $2,000 would be drastic for me.
> Yikes, I didn't know they were so expensive. 
> 
> What do the airlines people do with a power chair? How do you protect it
> from being broken? (Like they broke my manual chair?)
> Thanks
> Lauren
> 
> Blessings in Jesus' name
> Philippians 4:6-7
> "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
> petition, with thanksgiving,
> present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
> understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
> My digital evangelism blog is at:
> W w w . ask in Jesus name . o r g
> My book, in audio format, is at:
> W w w . audible . c o m 
> Cats Are Terrifically Superb:
> W w w . catlInes . c o m
> (take the spaces out to go to the above links)
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Maureen Pranghofer via Blind-rollers
> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 6:59 AM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Cc: Maureen Pranghofer
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] chairs
> 
> Hi Lauren
>> What is the difference between a power chair and a scooter? >
> A scooter sometimes has 3 wheels like a trike.  It is less stable and can 
> tip when you, for example, are not straight on to a ramp.  Also the scooter 
> is steered by what looks like handlebars on a trike and it is very difficult
> 
> for someone to handle a cane with the scooter.
>> What different kinds of power chairs are there? > There are many brands.  I
> 
>> have had Quickie and Quantum and have heard of Permobile and Jazzy, Pride, 
>> and Invacare.
> 
>> How does one choose which to get?>
> It takes medical knowledge to look at things like what kind of seating do 
> you need, where should the joy stick be placed, is the control box for 
> running the chair one that can be used by a blind person?  I would start by 
> finding a physiatrist in your area.  That is a doctor of rehab, having a 
> consult and they would start the process of ordering the best chair for you.
> 
> It is a long process, usually it takes me from 15 to 18 months to order a 
> chair because of Medicare but they will pay for them.  They are expensive 
> and have to be justified, but they are well worth the wait for independence.
> 
> My new chair I got 3 weeks ago cost $14,000 and we had to pay $2,000 
> (copay).
> Often times physiatrists and physical and occupational therapists are 
> reluctant to order power chair for totally blind people believing they do 
> not work, however they do and convincing is often needed, however after my 
> spinal cord injury in 1996 when I needed a power chair full time I was 
> living in a nursing home recovering and being pushed in a manual chair which
> 
> tilted back because I could not sit.  I wanted to use my power chair, that 
> I'd gotten 2 years earlier to use for distances because of my brittle bone 
> disease and they were very reluctant to let me use it saying "Oh you'll 
> knock over one of the residents,"  But after the physical therapist walked 
> down the hall with me twice she said, "Hey no problem,"  And since then I've
> 
> never had a problem getting another chair when one wears out, and I'm on my 
> 4th one now.
> Maureen
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lauren Merryfield via Blind-rollers
> Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 11:20 PM
> To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
> Cc: Lauren Merryfield
> Subject: [Blind-rollers] chairs
> 
> Hi,
> 
> What is the difference between a power chair and a scooter? What different
> kinds of power chairs are there? How does one choose which to get?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Lauren
> 
> 
> 
> Blessings in Jesus' name
> 
> Philippians 4:6-7
> 
> "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
> petition, with thanksgiving,
> 
> present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
> understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
> 
> My digital evangelism blog is at:
> 
> W w w . ask in Jesus name . o r g
> 
> My book, in audio format, is at:
> 
> W w w . audible . c o m
> 
> Cats Are Terrifically Superb:
> 
> W w w . catlInes . c o m
> 
> (take the spaces out to go to the above links)
> 
> 
> 
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