[Blind-rollers] Inquiry about service dog and electric wheelchair

[Becky Frankeberger]

Leeanne, There is a totally blind man with two artificial legs about to
train with a guide dog. He walks down several steps to get to the transit
van to take him to work. He did have a kidney pancreas transplant so is not
diabetic any longer. So you could go that way as well, as something to
consider.  

But yes, agree withMaureen for the lift problem and a power chair. Also you
will need a van with a lift, if your husband or friends drive you in your
car.

Yes, we as blind people can own cars and have insurance in our own names. We
had two at one point, but sold both.

Becky and guide dog Jake  
-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Maureen Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:06 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Maureen Pranghofer <maureensmusic at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Inquiry about service dog and electric
wheelchair

Hello Leann
There are lifts which can be put on a stairway and one can wheel right on to
these and go down the steps in a power chair but they are frightfully
expensive.  And in a condo whether the management would allow it, I don't
know.
My dog is a jet black lab named Walter.He was trained through Can-Do-Canines
who train mobility assist, seizure response, autism assist, diabetic assist,
and hearing assist dogs.
Maureen


-----Original Message-----
From: Cliff & Leanne Cherry via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 8:40 PM
To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
Cc: Cliff & Leanne Cherry
Subject: [Blind-rollers] Inquiry about service dog and electric wheelchair

Hi, Maureen,



First, I'd like to thank everyone for all the information given.  I'm blind
and wheelchair bound because I'm a diabetic and have had two amputations!



Second, I live in a first-floor condo, but it's up ten steps.  So far, I've
used a manual wheelchair and have a chair lift that I transfer to; and it
glides down the stairs, someone carries my wheelchair down the steps
(usually my husband) and away we go. I do wonder, if I had to go to an
electric chair, what would be my options of getting an electric chair down
my 10 steps?  Also, Maureen, where did you receive your service dog?  Also,
I suppose this is only a nosey question because I am a dog lover. what kind
of dog do you have, and what is his/her name?  Thanks again!

Leanne Cherry

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