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From: Me on 10 Jun 2007 22:47
I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able to
hold out for the rest of the year.

Does anyone know of any organizations in this area that might let me take a
"supervised test drive" in my house for about 20 minutes?

My hands are getting weaker and I don't know how well I'll be able to turn
the thing. Even if it has handle bars, I'll still need to get a model that
fits the house.

Any ideas, suggestions...?

Thanks


From: Pete on 11 Jun 2007 00:17
Me wrote:
> I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able to
> hold out for the rest of the year.
>
> Does anyone know of any organizations in this area that might let me take a
> "supervised test drive" in my house for about 20 minutes?
>
> My hands are getting weaker and I don't know how well I'll be able to turn
> the thing. Even if it has handle bars, I'll still need to get a model that
> fits the house.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions...?

Any of the wheelchair supply company's will arrange for an in house
demo, just ring a few and inquire. Power wheelchairs don't have
handlebars, they use a joystick, your thinking of a buggy.
From: Hal S. on 11 Jun 2007 21:24

"Me" <me(a)acmewidgets.com> wrote in message
news:136pdtrfvj7183(a)corp.supernews.com...
>I use a walker and will need a power operated wheelchair; I might be able
>to hold out for the rest of the year.
>
> Does anyone know of any organizations in this area that might let me take
> a "supervised test drive" in my house for about 20 minutes?
>
> My hands are getting weaker and I don't know how well I'll be able to turn
> the thing. Even if it has handle bars, I'll still need to get a model
> that fits the house.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions...?
>
> Thanks
>-------------------------------

Hand strength shouldn't be an issue with a powerchair. They are usually
controlled by a simple joystick. (I just use a thumb and a finger.) Other
assistive devices to steer a chair are available.

Best wishes,

Hal S.


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