Wheelcahirs

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Hi Everyone.....I was really surprised by the *hoop la* that one has to go

through to get a wheelchair, therapy stroller, etc. The guys told us that

if Gareth only had Medical Access, they wouldn't have bothered. Since he

still retains his primary insurance, under his Dad, then they feel it will

go through OK. You always see these advertisement for these power chairs on

TV and they make it sound like it's a done deal. There is so much red

tape to clear just to get one paid for. We bought a used wheelchair 7 yrs ago

for $200 or so. I found out yesterday that it is a wheelchair for *in

home* transport.....not for running through airports, malls, and back

country. The one they are ordering for Gareth has larger tires and air filled

tubes, like a bike. Gareth's *plus* is that he already has the hx of hip

surgery, with 5 pins left in, and he wears the Ritchie braces for ankle/arch

support. He's also got the asthma and UCTD, which cause over whelming fatigue

at times. I'll keep you posted if it goes through.

Take care, Everyone.

Margaret

Mom to Gareth, DS/ASD/OCD, 22 y/o