#ben's wheelchair chronicles

[seven-oomen]

So wish me luck, but I am talking to the municipality tomorrow about getting a permanent wheelchair. Since the test at the amusement park went really well and it made a world of difference. I can also see this being an ideal solution at conventions, long (accessible) walks, day trips, holidays/vacations, etc.

Right now I am borrowing a standard model which is clunky and heavy (17-20 kg 37-44 lbs). And that works okay, it does its job.

But for a permanent solution I need something lighter so self propelling is much easier. I did find one, it's not too pricey (about 360 euros with the options I want all included), but it's not cheap either.

And there might be a chance the municipality (wmo) will cover it. I have a no already, it won't hurt to ask, and the only way is up. Either they cover it, or I can save up for one.

It's gonna be this one:

It weighs 12 kg max (26 lbs) is collapsible, has anti-tip wheels, adjustable arm rests, collapsable back, adjustable push handles, a belt, leg rests, and i want a cane holder.

So that's what's up. That's what I've been doing.

Oh and the trip with my sister went great, we had so much fun, and the wheelchair was like magic. I had SO LITTLE pain the days after! Like I still had pain, but compared to comic con when I came back with a solid 8-9 and a 10 on the fatigue scale, and now I came back with a 3-4 on the pain scale and a 6-8 on the fatigue scale.

HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!

[williamchasterson]

NPR News: Why A Wheelchair Cannot Come Between Love

NPR News: Why A Wheelchair Cannot Come Between Love

Why A Wheelchair Cannot Come Between Love In his book “In Sickness and In Health,” Ben Mattlin chronicles “interabled” relationships between people with disabilities and people who are able-bodied.

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