[Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Tue Feb 26 08:16:17 UTC 2019

Hi,
Most of my friends and family don't know how it would be done either, so I
have a lot of convincing to do when I get a motorized chair, which I hope I
do. This manual one is wearing me out. I am sleeping more though because I'm
exhausted. Just from rummaging around here inside my apt. I try to make as
few trips in here as possible but I don't always remember to do this or that
while I am in such and such room etc.
Thanks,
Lauren

How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is
full of your creatures.
Psalm 104:24
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 maureen
Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 5:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Hi
Oh I'm so glad you are definitely headed down the right road and I'm more
than happy to talk to anyone if they have questions about a blind person
using a power chair.
Maureen

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From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren
Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Hi,
They have an evaluation team here in Eugene. I sent info to my dr. who is
communicating with the evaluating team. They haven't set up a time for me to
come in yet. Can't today because we're snowed in--tons of snow.
Thanks
Lauren

How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is
full of your creatures.
Psalm 104:24
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 maureen
Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

If you can go through a wheelchair seating place and they recommend that one
then its just a waiting game for Medicare to approve it.  What town do you
live in?  I can do some research and see if I can find anything about who
does wheelchair seating in your area.
Maureen

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Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Hi,
I wonder how I get Medicare to pay for that kind.
Thanks,
Lauren

How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is
full of your creatures.
Psalm 104:24
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 maureen
Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Hi
I have a friend with a semi electric and it goes into like an electric phase
where it isn't as hard to push when say, she's going up a hill otherwise
it's a manual chair.
Maureen

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren
Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Friday, February 8, 2019 1:22 PM
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Hi,
What are the semi-electric type like?
Thanks,
Lauren Merryfield

Lauren is the author of numerous articles published by the National
Federation of the Blind, through the years. Her third book:"Jesus makes the
difference:a collection of stories for young people" is currently available
on Amazon. The audiobook version is on its way. Lauren is now writing poetry
which has surprised her. She knew she could write haiku but other types???
Finally, the authority in Lauren's household comes from her cats, Toby and
Laynie, who advise:"Meow when you feel like it!"

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Heather
via Blind-Rollers
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Yes, you also need to check with chairs your ensureance will get you! For
example if you are using medicare, they will only purchease certain chairs.
But I found that they will rent better chairs and after a year you own the
chair. Now you have to decide which group of chair you need there are 4
groups of chairs. Group 1 is strictly manual self propelled chairs. Group 2
is semi electric and electric. Group 3 and 4 are those who are strictly 24 7
chair users and one has to be evaluated that your condiction requires you to
have this type of chair. Now once you get the prescription, you have 90 day
time line to get the chair. If you pass the 90 day up, you have to go back
with a knew prescription. Also I found out that most insureance and medicare
or medicade will not allow one to be in rehab while trying to obtain a chair
unless, it is to evaluate you for a chair.  Makes a lot of sinse right!
After you get the chair you can go back to rehab. Good luck! 
Heather 

"Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap!" Dr. Kenneth Jernigan
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From: maureen Pranghofer via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2019 11:22 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Hi
You really need to do some research in your area and see if you can find a
rehab place where they have a seating clinic which is composed of a team of
people like at PT and OT and other people who really know chairs so they can
do an evaluation with you and tell you what you need and help order it from
the vendor.
Maureen

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren
Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2019 4:33 AM
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Subject: [Blind-rollers] please tell me again

Hi,

I am really sorry for asking again but what type of power chair would I need
to get, if I do? 

I am having much more difficulty walking. I have osteoarthritis,
fibromyalgia and venous insufficiency, all of which make it painful to walk.
I ended up in the ER due to the pain level. My nurse practicioner just says
"take tylenol." Yeah, right. 

The ER dr. suggested my working on realizing that my walking days may be
about done and I might need a power chair. I'm surprised she suggested it
without panicking about how I would steer it.

Thanks,

Lauren

Lauren is the author of numerous articles published by the National
Federation of the Blind, through the years. Her third book:"Jesus makes the
difference:a collection of stories for young people" is currently available
on Amazon. The audiobook version is on its way. Lauren is now writing poetry
which has surprised her. She knew she could write haiku but other types???
Finally, the authority in Lauren's household comes from her cats, Toby and
Laynie, who advise:"Meow when you feel like it!"

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