[Blind-rollers] I knew this was coming/can anyone help?

[maureensmusic at comcast.net]

Hi
I would strongly not recommend to purchase one because they can really (with a rehab specialists help) be customized to exactly what you need.  For example, I was able to get Medicare to pay for an attendant control so there is a joy stick on the back of my chair and if I'm in a place where I don't feel safe driving I can get a sighted person to drive my chair from the back and I use this feature a lot.
Maureen


-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Karen Rose via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2019 8:08 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Karen Rose <rosekm at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] I knew this was coming/can anyone help?

I certainly hope that you can get the a valuation you need for insurance coverage. But if for any reason you do not it is certainly possible to simply purchase a power wheelchair even on Amazon. :-)

> On Feb 21, 2019, at 5:27 PM, Lauren Merryfield via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I live in Oregon. I have contacted our state president but I have not heard back from her yet.  
> 
> My dr. apt went well. She listened to me and took copious notes on what I said, so we're doing okay so far. She agrees with me that I need a motorized chair and that I could handle it. So we'll see what the evaluation people say.
> Thanks,
> Lauren Merryfield
> 
>    
> 
> Yea! the audiobook version of "Jesus makes the difference:a collection of stories for young people" is now available on iTunes and at audible . com (delete the spaces). 
> As my cats would say:"Meow when you feel like it!"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Heather via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:14 AM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Heather <kd5cbl at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] I knew this was coming/can anyone help?
> 
> Which state do you live in?  I would contact an onm instructor or your state’s National federation for the blind state rep. Or you can call the national office. If you are in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, I can connect you.   If any one wants to judge you because your blind, they have to provide ONM instructor for the evaluation but, that can be a catch 22 as not all of them would say a blind individual can use an electric   chair. I have not been wel for a while but, if you want you can e-mail me and I can try to conect  you to resources.
> Thanks Heather
> "Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap!" Dr. Kenneth Jernigan
> e-mail:
> kd5cbl at gmail.com
> sites:
> National Federation of The Blind:
> www.nfb.org
> An Accessible Online Library:
> www.bookshare.org
> 
> From: Lauren Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 6:01 PM
> To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
> Cc: Lauren Merryfield
> Subject: [Blind-rollers] I knew this was coming/can anyone help?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> They are working on getting me a new wheelchair. I do have to be evaluated since I am going toward a motorized chair. The medical info, the x-rays etc, show that I qualify for a motorized chair due to the extent of the osteoarthritis in my knees and hips. However, and you guessed it, they are concerned about the safety of a blind person using a motorized chair. 
> 
> 
> 
> Sooooo, would anyone be willing to


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