[Blind-rollers] Power Wheelchairs and Blind People

[lauren at catlines.com]

What is a disability foundation? How do we find one? I don't know whether Medicare would pay for a chair for me or not. Thanks

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> On Oct 20, 2016, at 12:01 PM, Becky Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Joshua, Check with your disability foundation. I know mine has grants for
> things like lifts for vehicles, since many of us  are in manual or power
> chairs. So check to see if a grant can buy you a power chair or scooter plus
> the lift for your van. 
> 
> Power chairs are generally several hundred pounds, plus your weight.
> Scooters can be lighter. Go to Sam's Club or Costco to take a look.
> 
> Becky singing in the rain   
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Joshua Gregory via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 11:31 AM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Joshua Gregory <joshtgreg at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Power Wheelchairs and Blind People
> 
> Hi Jen and all,
> 
> Right, so I'd be stuck with a power chair. That's fine if it works out,
> would suck if it didn't though.
> 
> Do you, or anyone else, know how much they are and/or how much they tend to
> weigh? Always heard they were heavy and cost a lot but am not sure nowadays.
> I ask about the weight because it'd probably need to be lifted into a van
> and am wondering how possible that would be. Thanks!
> 
> Josh
> 
> On 10/20/16, Jennifer Aberdeen via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> Hi Joshua,
>> 
>> I think it all depends on the person, I did not have a positive 
>> experience with a power wheelchair
>> 
>> Actually I did ok in-doors; it was outside that was dangerous for me. 
>> No matter how slow I tried to go, I always ended up falling off the 
>> sidewalk. I
>> 
>> had a cane too, but it didn't help when it came to outside. I 
>> generally don't have a problem with coordination in my hands, so I 
>> don't know what my
>> 
>> problem was...I know of other blind people who don't have a problem.
>> 
>> Anyway, good luck in whatever you decide to do. In case you don't know 
>> however, once you transition to a power wheelchair, your insurance 
>> won't let
>> 
>> you get another manual chair later.
>> 
>> Jen
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joshua Gregory via Blind-Rollers
>> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:49 PM
>> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Joshua Gregory
>> Subject: [Blind-rollers] Power Wheelchairs and Blind People
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> My name is Joshua Gregory. I am blind and have Cerebral Palsy, so am 
>> in a wheelchair. I currently use a manual chair, however am probably 
>> going to need a new one soon, so I'm wondering about the efficiency of 
>> a power chair for a blind person? If any blind people here use one, 
>> what benefits do you see, what challenges do you encounter as compared 
>> to a manual setup? Is any special equipment needed to navigate, such 
>> as a cane?
>> 
>> Thanks very much, I greatly appreciate it.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> Joshua
>> 
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