[Blind-Rollers] getting a custom wheelchair

[Jane Lansaw]

Becky sounds like a pro. I would keep her as a close contact if I was in a wheelchair user.  

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> On Aug 21, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Becky Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> If it is anything like mine getting started is the problem. If the wheels
> aren't pointed say, straight, it will take time maybe several feet to go
> straight. Practice practice like your life depends on accuracy. I wasn't
> offered anything but a joy stick.  On the back of my wheelchair is a bracket
> that allows someone else to drive my power chair E-fix wheels.
> 
> Mine just using the manual chair part had the most awful heavy wheels. They
> were nice looking, but nearly impossible for me to move on a low pile rug
> suitable for a wheelchair. I had them switch them out for lighter weight
> wheels.     
> 
> Have you tried to use the power inside. Mine do not fit through doorways.
> Thus the manual part with no foot peddles is all I can use. In fact I took
> the door off this studio where I work on customer orders. I have a purtain
> across my doorway.  I also got for the bathroom the fold away hinges. They
> work great also on my gate going off my deck to the driveway so I can leave
> easier. 
> 
> I am right here if you need me.
> 
> b.butterfly at comcast.net
> 
> Becky in her Joy Wheels  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of RAy via
> Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 11:25 AM
> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
> Cc: rayette.rucker23 at gmail.com
> Subject: [Blind-Rollers] getting a custom wheelchair
> 
> I am getting a custom wheelchair for my connective tissue disorder. 
> 
> I'm getting a manual one with a power assist. I will be wearing a bracelet
> on my right wrist that I use to start and stop the chair by tapping the rim
> of the wheel. Any tips on using a chair like this totally blind? I have to
> use my hands to steer the chair. The chair rolls by itself until I stop it
> with the bracelet. Any tips for using my cane with this chair?
> 
> Thanks for any advice.
> 
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