and wheelchair

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Bruce...

How tall is Jaecob? I assume you're talking about what we call a " walker " .

learned to walk with one and it made a tremendously positive impact

on him. He did much better after we outfitted it with swivel wheels. He

progressed much faster then. We still have ours somewhere. It's actually

been loaned out several times to people who are just trying them out, but if

it is the right size I could get it and Jaecob could try it at the

conference. It is a Kaye walker and I can't remember the name of the size,

but could probably dig that out somewhere too...maybe. Just let me know his

size.

Also for anyone who might be interested. We have a like new Quickie Kidz

wheelchair (the really small one) that used for about a year...mostly

for preschool so he could get around with peers without being carried by an

adult and on an eye-to-eye level with his peers. They sometimes even pushed

him! It has the stroller type single handle and a Plexiglas tray with it.

I've been meaning to call our durable medical equipment supplier (a friend)

and ask if he knows someone who wants to purchase a used one, but I thought

I'd ask the same thing here first. Our insurance paid for most of it (about

$4500.00 total) and I'd like to get something out of it if we can. Actually

I'd love to give it away, but my budget says I should sell it. I know our

insurance company will allow the purchase of some pieces of used equipment

if sufficient documentation is provided re:quality, savings, etc. So, if

anyone would like to see it, just let me know. I'll take it to the

conference if you're going to be there.

Meanwhile, the count down is on. The conference is almost here and my sanity

is precariously perched on a very small tightwire! Can't wait to see those

of you who are coming. I'll be the really tired looking one! You're in for a

real treat. It's going to be fabulous!

Brownie Shott

Houston, TX