Re: a question back to scooters Dreamer

[Guest guest]

Hi Dreamer:

How weird that they would outlaw that sort of scooter

when someone needs it because they are disabled. I

agree that calling your local city council or even

your district representative is a good idea. Also

check with the Arthritis Foundation, they have local

chapters and I am sure there is close to your area,

and also any groups that fight for the rights of

disabled citizens like Americans with Disabilities.

Kathe in CA

--- dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@...> wrote:

> My husband got a smaller scooter- but it is 2

> wheeled. Our car could not hold my scooter plus

> his.so he got this 2 wheeled one. That way we could

> fit both and our kids in the car.

> But right after he got it, many areas passed

> ordinances that 2 wheeled scooters are not

> permitted.

> Who would we call to find out if that might be

> different for a handicapped perrson. He has not used

> his becuz we were not sure how to find out if there

> might be an exemption for a handicapped person to

> use a 2 wheeled scooter as a mobility aide.

>

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>

>

>

Kathe in CA

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[Guest guest]

no, hubbys scooter is not the same type as mine - his is not specifically for

handicapped people..but we could not fit 2 handicappd persons scooters PLUS our

3 kids in our car so we got him a 2 wheeled electric scooter with a seat.

- In , Kathe Sabetzadeh <lv2ryd@y...> wrote:

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> Hi Dreamer:

>

> How weird that they would outlaw that sort of scooter

> when someone needs it because they are disabled. I

> agree that calling your local city council or even

> your district representative is a good idea. Also

> check with the Arthritis Foundation, they have local

> chapters and I am sure there is close to your area,

> and also any groups that fight for the rights of

> disabled citizens like Americans with Disabilities.

>

> Kathe in CA

>

> --- dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@w...> wrote:

>

> > My husband got a smaller scooter- but it is 2

> > wheeled. Our car could not hold my scooter plus

> > his.so he got this 2 wheeled one. That way we could

> > fit both and our kids in the car.

> > But right after he got it, many areas passed

> > ordinances that 2 wheeled scooters are not

> > permitted.

> > Who would we call to find out if that might be

> > different for a handicapped perrson. He has not used

> > his becuz we were not sure how to find out if there

> > might be an exemption for a handicapped person to

> > use a 2 wheeled scooter as a mobility aide.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> Kathe in CA

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> __________________________________________

> DSL – Something to write home about.

> Just $16.99/mo. or less.

> dsl.

>

[Guest guest]

As far as I know, if he has a prescription for the scooter as a 'handicap aid',

it cannot be excluded. Once, when I went into a WalMart with my 4 wheel scooter,

I was told I couldn't bring it in the store, so I asked for that in writing. I

was admitted with many appologies. Don't just go along with what they say, make

them prove it! If possible, get a copy of a prescription from his doctor and

carry it with him. I think the Americans With Disabilities Act won't allow this

to happen.

Dennis

Re: [ ] a question back to scooters Dreamer

Hi Dreamer:

How weird that they would outlaw that sort of scooter

when someone needs it because they are disabled. I

agree that calling your local city council or even

your district representative is a good idea. Also

check with the Arthritis Foundation, they have local

chapters and I am sure there is close to your area,

and also any groups that fight for the rights of

disabled citizens like Americans with Disabilities.

Kathe in CA

--- dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@...> wrote:

> My husband got a smaller scooter- but it is 2

> wheeled. Our car could not hold my scooter plus

> his.so he got this 2 wheeled one. That way we could

> fit both and our kids in the car.

> But right after he got it, many areas passed

> ordinances that 2 wheeled scooters are not

> permitted.

> Who would we call to find out if that might be

> different for a handicapped perrson. He has not used

> his becuz we were not sure how to find out if there

> might be an exemption for a handicapped person to

> use a 2 wheeled scooter as a mobility aide.

>

>

>

>

>

Kathe in CA

[Guest guest]

noone blocked his entrance on the scooter---it was well publicized when they

banned the little scooters in all the local papers etc.(becuz they are

" dangerous " when kids are riding them recklessly- kinda like skateboards and

roller skates, those are also banned here..)

so we just did not bother- we are not out to draw tons of attention (my hubbys

PTSD and anxiety would cause a real mess)

BUT thats a good idea...maybe his VA docs will give him a Rx for it? but will

they be willing to make it explain it is for a 2 wheeled type scooter and not a

traditional kind from a medical supply place?

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

>

> As far as I know, if he has a prescription for the scooter as a 'handicap

aid', it cannot be excluded. Once, when I went into a WalMart with my 4 wheel

scooter, I was told I couldn't bring it in the store, so I asked for that in

writing. I was admitted with many appologies. Don't just go along with what they

say, make them prove it! If possible, get a copy of a prescription from his

doctor and carry it with him. I think the Americans With Disabilities Act won't

allow this to happen.

>

> Dennis

> Re: [ ] a question back to scooters Dreamer

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>

> Hi Dreamer:

>

> How weird that they would outlaw that sort of scooter

> when someone needs it because they are disabled. I

> agree that calling your local city council or even

> your district representative is a good idea. Also

> check with the Arthritis Foundation, they have local

> chapters and I am sure there is close to your area,

> and also any groups that fight for the rights of

> disabled citizens like Americans with Disabilities.

>

> Kathe in CA

>

> --- dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@w...> wrote:

>

> > My husband got a smaller scooter- but it is 2

> > wheeled. Our car could not hold my scooter plus

> > his.so he got this 2 wheeled one. That way we could

> > fit both and our kids in the car.

> > But right after he got it, many areas passed

> > ordinances that 2 wheeled scooters are not

> > permitted.

> > Who would we call to find out if that might be

> > different for a handicapped perrson. He has not used

> > his becuz we were not sure how to find out if there

> > might be an exemption for a handicapped person to

> > use a 2 wheeled scooter as a mobility aide.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> Kathe in CA

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Ask your doc to write a prescription for Make and Model scooter. That will cover

it so there's no question. I thought of getting one for me, to go with the

motorcycle. Many times I don't sit in a chair and almost never on a couch. I'd

rather sit on the edge of a desk, the arm of furniture, or a tall stool because

it's easier to get 'off' rather than get 'up'. That's the reasoning for the

motorcycle. I'm already standing with minimal strain on the legs and a small

motion can have me walking without pain. It works for me!

Dennis

Re: [ ] a question back to scooters Dreamer

[Guest guest]

Dennis, you rock! Sue

On Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at 11:16 AM, Dennis W wrote:

> Ask your doc to write a prescription for Make and Model scooter. That

> will cover it so there's no question. I thought of getting one for me,

> to go with the motorcycle. Many times I don't sit in a chair and

> almost never on a couch. I'd rather sit on the edge of a desk, the arm

> of furniture, or a tall stool because it's easier to get 'off' rather

> than get 'up'. That's the reasoning for the motorcycle. I'm already

> standing with minimal strain on the legs and a small motion can have

> me walking without pain. It works for me!

>

[Guest guest]

Great idea! THanks!

I can understand what you are saying- we put my living room chair up on a

pedastle so I could slide forward and off instead of trying to " get up " -

usually one of the kids will pull me forward if I slip back too far, LOL. and

yes, when not at home, I too prefer to sit on the edge of a stool or soemething.

Otherwise I get " stuck " sometimes.

- In , " Dennis W " <betnden@a...> wrote:

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> Ask your doc to write a prescription for Make and Model scooter. That will

cover it so there's no question. I thought of getting one for me, to go with the

motorcycle. Many times I don't sit in a chair and almost never on a couch. I'd

rather sit on the edge of a desk, the arm of furniture, or a tall stool because

it's easier to get 'off' rather than get 'up'. That's the reasoning for the

motorcycle. I'm already standing with minimal strain on the legs and a small

motion can have me walking without pain. It works for me!

>

> Dennis

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/10/2006 12:47:38 PM Central Standard Time,

dreamer_plus@... writes:

I too prefer to sit on the edge of a stool or soemething. Otherwise I get

" stuck " sometimes.

Me too! Its embarassing if people dont know you... lol hugs

[Guest guest]

An almost-relative gave me an elongated commode to put in my bathroom. He also

put in a big shower stall that I didn't have to step up into and has a seat on

one end. The commode wasn't high enough for me so I took 2 pieces of treated

2x6's and glued them together with homemade biscuits and mounted that on the

floor, then the commode above that. It fits perfectly, and I can get on/off with

no help at all! Just a little ingenuity saves a lot of money. I'd looked at the

handicap units in stores, but don't think they should be worth an extra $150

just because they're a little taller. Can you say " RIP-OFF " ? I've found that I

can't buy anything off the shelf to suit me and my challenges, so I do it all

myself.

Dennis

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