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[reasonsforhope]

"For [Tanner] Green, the chief engineer at Not a Wheelchair, this is one of the thousand complications standing between his team and a rather lofty goal: upending the manual wheelchair marketplace.

If you’ve heard of Not a Wheelchair, it’s likely because of its owners, Zack Nelson, the star of the 8.8-million-subscriber YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, and his wife Cambry, a para and manual wheelchair user. The Nelsons got into the mobility equipment business a few years ago when they released The Rig, an electric, adaptive off-road device with a simple yet robust and functional design priced significantly lower than anything else on the market. Now, they’re bringing that same ethos to manual wheelchairs.

Not a Wheelchair aims to offer a base-model, custom manual wheelchair at a similar or better quality than most of the insurance-approved wheelchairs in the U.S. for $999.

Yes, that’s just under $1,000 for everything — wheels, handrims, tires, side guards and rigid, angle-adjustable backrest included. And the company plans to have a turnaround time of weeks, rather than the monthslong slog that it typically takes from order to delivery.

When I first heard about this, it sounded awesome and a bit far-fetched. It’s hard to find a pair of quality wheelchair wheels for less than $500. Same with a rigid backrest. How were they going to offer both, plus a custom wheelchair frame without compromising on quality? I drove to their headquarters in Utah to find out...

So how does Not a Wheelchair’s base model chair stack up to other options on the market? I hate to sound like a preacher, but … it’s totally reasonable! It hits the mark of being at least as good, if not better, than the majority of insurance-approved wheelchairs in the U.S.

Touring the factory, I saw other prototypes scattered all around the facility. There’s a beefier, four-wheel drive version of The Rig that the company just launched. There’s a track wheelchair that’s still in development. It’s clear that Not a Wheelchair doesn’t intend to stop at a simple, manual wheelchair. Inexpensive components, more advanced electric off-road devices, power assist, it’s all on the table. “We’re just really excited to see where this leads,” says Green."

-Article and video via New Mobility, October 1, 2024

[darkskywishes]

Being disabled/chronically ill is expensive!

I don't know if people realize how freaking expensive it is to be disabled. I have a complex medical history, which includes two rare genetic illnesses, comorbidities associated with those two illnesses, and several mental health conditions. Just to give an idea of how expensive it is (USA-centric):

I'm forced into living in a specific city, since that's where the medical specialists for my illnesses are located in. On top of that, sometimes the specific specialists I need aren’t covered by my insurance, so I have to pay out-of-pocket. Each medical specialist (when covered by insurance) costs me $40/visit. I average 2-3 visits per month.

Wheelchairs and everything related to wheelchairs are ridiculously priced! If you’re a regular manual wheelchair user, for example, you likely need what’s referred to as a “custom ultra-lightweight wheelchair”. The main companies known for making these wheelchairs are TiLite, Quickie, RGK, Kuschall, and Ki Mobility. If you go on the websites for these manufacturers, you’ll see that just the frame will start you at $2,000+. Need titanium instead of aluminum to make the chair lighter? Extra $1,000. Need to add a seat cushion? More $$. Need to add a power assist device like a SmartDrive? Extra $6-7,000

Seriously, wheelchair parts are expensive. Manual wheelchair wheels will run you about $500 to $800 each (take a look at websites like Spinergy to see what I mean). Wheelchair tires will run at about $300 for the pair.

Mental healthcare! Competent psychiatric care is difficult to come by, at least where I live. Most psychiatrists are not contracted with any insurance companies. My own psychiatrist is $200 per visit, and that’s considered cheap in my area. Then, add on the cost of weekly therapy. My therapist is $150/session. Again, typical price for the area. Need residential treatment? As an example, my insurance quoted me $750 per day until the out-of-pocket max of $6,500 was met.

The monthly cost of medications! I take 7 medications. Even if each medication was “only” $10/month, that would total to $70/month.

The cost of specialized diets. Many chronic illnesses require special foods, supplements, and overall diets. A lot of these diets require extra time and expenses beyond what the average non-disabled person spends.

I wanted to spread some awareness on this issue because, even among my friend group, I regularly get surprised reactions on this topic. Disabled people are often low-income due to being unable to work consistently or at all, while also having some of the highest expenses—with many of those expenses having to be paid for completely out-of-pocket. While a lot of the examples I used above were specific to the US healthcare system, I’m aware that it’s still similarly expensive to be disabled in other countries as well.

A lot of this wasn’t even taking into consideration the cost of more expensive medical equipment, like power chairs, as well as irregular medical costs that occur more frequently among disabled people—like surgeries, hospitalizations, and the cost of diagnostic testing (MRIs, X-Rays, bloodwork, etc.).

Disabled people are taken advantage of when it comes to the price of medical equipment and medications because we don’t have a choice if we want to live and/or have any quality of life. We pay it, or we suffer.

[tmmyhug]

we need to stop putting barbara in boring manual wheelchairs and instead give her one of those fancy hands-free electric ones. if you dont think bruce didn't personally design and manufacture a custom batwheelchair for her youre wrong. it has rockets. it goes 60mph

edit: hands free wheelchair examples for reference: the omeo & the uni-one

[wainwrightjakobshammerlock]

What I think disability aids made by Borderlands gun manufacturers would be like. CW for mentions of systemic ableism and weight loss.

Atlas: Sleek and fancy, but also expensive as hell and prone to accidents. Sort of like IRL fancy prostheses or wheelchairs - they seem cool but are actually kinda sucky and very pricey. Don't expect the average Promethean to afford one. Though in this case, it's because they're often loaded with purely experimental tech that was probably shipped too early.

Hyperion: They make a few prosthetic and implant models and that's it. Pretty much all their stuff is aimed at their own employees trying to get "ahead" and not actual disabled people, so give up trying to find one fitting your particular needs. At least they're pretty fucking sturdy (but not against hacking). And no, they haven't thought of adopting those exoskeletons their engineers use for other needs.

Maliwan: Similar to above, but aimed at their general customer base instead. These guys are hipsters who try marrying form and function, and in many cases that means augs of some sort. I wouldn't really call them transhumanist though, that implies respecting bodily autonomy, human rights and not being ableist; these guys would sell arms with tracking chips and neural interfaces that fry your brainstem if you don't pay the subscription fee. And then tell you to lose weight with the new fad diet their marketing department cooked up. The hoverchairs and flavored chewelry are pretty great, tho.

Dahl: They wouldn't. They claim to be reliable but they're actually the biggest cowards in the Six Galaxies. If one of their soldiers loses a leg or something that's grounds for being (dis)honorably discharged. What exoskeletons or other devices they make are purely for war. Plus, the one Dahl employee we see having a prosthesis (Helena Pierce) doesn't seem to have a Dahl brand one. Aside from weird metal rank implants and funky gun-inspired fidget cubes they don't do much in this department.

Torgue: Expect everything to be painted like a Hot Wheels toy and probably explode somehow - either on you or on your enemies. All the mobility aids have jets attached for either smacking ableists with great force or speeding through town. I think Torgue himself wears a hearing aid (from all the explosions) and it looks like a fucking microphone with car parts on it, complete with exhaust.

Jakobs: Steampunk baybeee!!! Of course, the subgenre of said steampunk depends on the quality of the aid. The most basic ones are IRL Victorian era metal arms: flat, spiky, inhuman, but still quite ornate. The ones custom-tooled for execs and their families (looking at you, Alistair Hammerlock) are more "sleek" steampunk, with fine chassis of signature Jakobs brass and filigree engravings. They also make genuine wood canes with organic rubber grips that will outlive you if you take proper care of them... which is definitely shown in their price tags. The Jakobs stim toy line is half weird gear contraptions, half competition with Dahl's fidget cubes.

Vladof: Heavy, clunky, dieselpunk style. But damn if they aren't effective. A standard Vladof boostchair could break through a wall and be completely unharmed. A Vladof AAC device looks like an electron tube supercomputer that you have to haul around in a cart. That's all I really have to say here.

Tediore: I have no idea.

[boxeboxer]

SUN SHUI

Origin: asalee

Status: organic

Nationality/Ethnicity: Chinese-Japanese, living in Hunan-Hubei territory (east mainland China)

Age: 30 (date of birth 10/18/2012)

Occupation: Onmyodo-Wuxing blacksmith, leatherworker for the Qingdao Museum of Galvanism

About:

Sun Shui (addressed as Shui Sun in English) is an OW weaponscraft expert living in Qingdao, Hunan-Hubei. She is the youngest daughter of a once-prestigious OW family which specialized in weapons manufacturing. Her older sister is Lei Sun.

Shui did not pursue a formal education past high school, as at 17 years old she was paralyzed from the waist down from a spinal cord injury, and spent her early 20s gaining back her independence. She is a full time wheelchair user. During this time, she instead decided to take up the art of OW weaponscraft, a tradition passed down through the Sun family for generations. She works at the QMG to recreate what she remembers from before the war, as this practice has been mostly lost and can only be partially found in historical Chinese relics. In her free time, she also does pro bono work for disability agencies.

Shui is mild mannered and somewhat of a recluse. She dislikes the hustle-and-bustle of something like Lei's social life, which she avoids when she can. She also tries to keep her interactions with strangers to a minimum—she hates being the center of attention, and the stigma around disability usually means she's the first person to be singled out in a crowd. Though it makes her appear shy, Shui considers this a nuisance rather than a source of anxiety. She speaks truthfully, bluntly at times, but usually holds her tongue to keep the peace. This tends to snowball into her letting people walk over her rather than start drama she doesn’t want to deal with, and not sticking up for herself. Shui enjoys taking care of her 2 rabbits, very spicy food, contemporary art, and obscure Central Asian/Persian musique concrète.

Background:

Shui is the daughter of a Hunan-Hubei ambassador and a Japanese weapons manufacturing mogul, and grew up Japan. As the youngest Sun, she enjoyed letting her older sister handle all the social familial expectations. She developed a small but close friend group in her teens. She had taken interest in woodworking, and was an apprentice to her father, a blacksmith.

The Tangent War erupted when Shui was 17. A strict embargo against Japan bottlenecked resources, and a food shortage broke out as vital infrastructure had been destroyed. Shui contracted a waterborne illness as a result of contaminated groundwater. She became very ill, and worried for her health, her family decided to evacuate her to Hunan-Hubei for medical care. Lei, who found out she was pregnant, was to go with her.

On the flight to Korea, a nuclear warhead was dropped in Japan. The shockwave damaged their plane and it crashed into the ocean. Lei and Shui survived, but sustained severe injuries. After being rescued, Shui was able to be stabilized, while it was determined Lei would not make it through the night. She was not conscious when the decision was made to transfer her sister.

The crash left Shui paralyzed from the waist down, unable to use her legs. It took several years for her to recover fully, and she still had to learn how to regain her independence in a wheelchair. Since licensed medical science is largely a closed practice, what is available to the public tends to come from unreliable sources; additionally, there are no widely adopted protections for those with disabilities. Shui had to navigate a world very hostile to her condition. One of her early accomplishments was designing and building her own custom wheelchair, mostly out of necessity (institutions that make mobility aids are, again, largely a closed practice and prohibitively expensive, and most wheelchairs are made to be pushed by a carer rather than propelled by their user).

Shui now works with Lei to compile knowledge about OW. Her specialty is recreating OW weaponscraft from historic documents and relics. She also maintains the collection of recovered OW weapons, which she studies and/or restores. This job lets her have lots of time alone, which she likes as an introvert. It also puts some much-needed distance between her and her overbearing sister.

[doyou000me]

So many WIPs of yours sound delicious but you know me, I'm curious about Bodies and RoboKid 👀👀 Tell me more with snippets?<3

Oh wow, going from talking about The Black Shepherd yesterday to getting an ask about these two nearly gave my brain a whiplash! Bodies and RoboKid are both sci-fi and centered around themes of identity and humanity so it's cool that you're asking about them together and giving me the chance to think about their differences and similarities! <3

(for anyone curious about the rest of my WIPs, the list is right here!)

RoboKid

I do believe you might be familiar with RoboKid, since I brainstormed the story in our discord chat a while back.

In a not so distant future where robots are taking over more and more of our daily tasks, the MC of the story is the son of a famous scientist who is at the forefront of the development of the first Manufactured Human, the MH01, a robot entierly indistinguishable from a human. Only before the MH01 project can finish, the mother dies, and leaves the MC with an extensive home lab... a home lab that reveals that the first MH was actually successfully created about ten years ago, and that MC's entire existance has been a lie...

Again, like all other stories about human like robots, this story would touch on questions like human rights, identity, and where does the line go between human and non-human? Our poor MC is not going to have a great time going through a very valid existencial crisis while trying to escape the money-sniffing corporations that want to get their hands on him to figure out how he was made.

It's a good thing he'll have a friend by his side to help him stay sane.

Bodies

Bodies is set in a futuristic world where bodies are commodities; anyone can buy themselves whichever body they want. Well, anyone who can afford it. And those who can afford it can have several bodies, some grown by commission just for them. Since they can simply maintain/change their bodies, they never have to grow physically old and die. 

A biobod is hella expensive, and the producers are few - but stepping into a biobod that fits you is said to feel right, like coming home.

Most people who want another body have to make do with artificial bodies, made with metal bones and silicone skin. The expensive, well made ones can pass for biobods - if only it weren’t for that unshakeable feeling that something is off. Of course, artificial bodies allow for modifications - wings, animal parts, extra limbs, purple eyes, you name it. Your imagination (and your wallet) is the only limit - and the kinks are limitless. Too bad they don’t fit quite right, like there’s some unnameable part chafing somewhere. 

There’s also the uniform bodies, worn at work, every employee wearing the face of the company, artificial bodies that only have the parts and functions needed for the wearer to carry out their tasks at work (they tried robots in different forms, but customer satisfaction plummeted. Venting your frustration at an emotionless robot is just not as satisfying as screaming at an actual human, no matter the face).

Our MC works a low level service job, wearing the uniform body of the company. At the end of the day, they’re looking forwards to getting back into their own body. 

They’ve never been able to afford anything else, so it’s their birth body - nothing special, but theirs, and changing back into their own body is always a relief at the end of the day.  

Only today, when they get back to the changing room, the body in the wheelchair in the corner isn’t theirs. Someone has stolen their body - and they want it back. 

As they struggle to get their body back, they'll meet Tassles (born into the wrong body and now happily in possession of a biobod that's just right for them) and the massively famous model for a biobod manufacturer who changes bodies depending on their mood and the latest trends.

I am both deeply fascinated by this story and slightly scared of it. There are so many interesting but difficult topics to touch on, and such potential for messing up. There's the question of how views on gender and race works in this world? How does identification work; is every body registered to their owner? How do you swap between bodies? There's questions of segregation, and wealth, and how the poor sell their healthy birthbodies to make ends meet, and---!

Tho the plot itself is rather straighforward, this story feels like it'll be a massive undertaking but I do hope I'll one day feel ready to take on the challenge!

[amarantine-amirite]

The Frustration Trap

It started when we had to buy a new oven. We did our research before we purchased the range we wanted. At least, we thought we bought the range that we wanted.

I was 17 and my parents were away on business when they delivered the unit. We did not receive an oven. The local hardware store instead delivered what I maintain is the most useless cooktop in existence instead of the range we wanted.

Most importantly, there was no oven. We can't make do with just the stovetop. Some argue otherwise, but there are some foods you need to put in the oven. For example, sous-vide chicken wings just don't taste right.

I swung by the furniture store where we bought the range. I waited forever to talk to someone because the place was crawling with personal shoppers who soaked up the cashier's time and attention. I've never seen personal shoppers in a housewares store other than for people in wheelchairs, not even in a fancy housewares store.

Finally, someone came over to help. "Hi, can I help you?" said a sales associate with a bushy hairdo, mustache, and a name tag that read "Doug."

"Yes," I said, "we bought a range here and you delivered a totally useless cooktop"

Doug tilted his head to one side. "What was wrong with it?"

I pulled out the picture I took of the cooktop on my phone. "The piece of shit that called itself a cooktop had no dials and was made of window glass painted to look like quartz glass."

Doug had difficulty believing what I just said. He tipped his head to one side. "How would you work a cooktop with no dials?" he asked.

"By using the app that goes with it, which is also total shit," I huffed. It pisses me off that the manufacturer forces you to download a crappy app to restore functionality you expect to come standard.

"Oh, this?" Doug said as he pointed to the app on my phone, "Yeah, their app is super easy to use."

"Ya think?"

Doug began his bullshit-laden spiel. "well, it's free and -"

"No, it's not." I interrupted, "The app wasn't free and the subscription fee cost almost twice as much as our rent!"

"Well," Doug stammered, "you can control the cooktop from anywhere - "

I blinked at him. "Doesn't matter. This stupid app made you give it your social security number to set up two-factor authentication and your bank account to verify payment information. I have no idea how stupid people would be to use it," i said, "Worse, none of the materials online mentioned you'd need this to install the app."

"Why is it stupid?" Doug asked.

"I'm positive that this app harvests your data and sells it on the black market."

Doug still didn't get it. "What's your point?"

"My point is you didn't deliver the product you wanted and what you did deliver is useless." I said tensely.

Doug shrugged. "How is this my problem? I'm not responsible for what we sell."

"Yes, you are" I nodded, "You are a salesman. You are responsible for assisting the customer when the product fails to meet expectations." I can't believe I had to tell him his job.

Doug raised his hands. "Hey, it's not my fault your frustration tolerance is so bad," he said defensively. He did the human equivalent of a lazy pony that trots really fast when you ask him to canter and hopes you don't notice.

I started to lose my patience. I felt myself tense up and go up on my tiptoes. "I do not have bad frustration tolerance," I said. I struggled not to yell at him. "The same things that frustrate you also frustrate me. I'm just more vocal about what's bugging me than other people."

"Yes, but let me repeat myself here," Doug said to me, "I am not responsible for the manufacturer telling the truth, nor am I responsible for managing the customer expectations. My mandate is that I only get the thing out of the store."

"No," I corrected, "that's only half your mandate."

Doug nervously turned around. "I'm going to get my manager."

"Yes," I nodded, "please do, because you're clearly too stupid to handle this on your own."

The manager arrived but did nothing to help. "Is there a problem here?" she asked with a facial expression that suggested I pulled her away from playing League of Legends on company time.

I noticed her name tag read "Anna". "Yes, I bought a range and they delivered a cooktop that leaves loads to be desired and the salesman has done nothing to help me rectify why I've received a subpar product," I said.

Anna shrugged her shoulders. "Why should I deal with your frustration?"

"Because it's a question of customer service," I huffed. I tried not to yell at her because people who work in stores have shit jobs and it isn't fair to yell at people who are trying to help even though their pay and work environment is crap.

Anna shook her head and said, "No, you just can't cope with frustrations."

I could feel myself losing control. My mouth dried up and I started shaking and pointing indiscriminately. "I do not have any more of a problem coping with frustrations than the next person," I said unbelievably quickly, "What I have trouble coping with is Doug's inability to do his job!"

Anna leaned forward and talked down to me, "No, he does his job just fine, you're just a bitch with the frustration tolerance of a four-year-old."

There was no way I could get myself back down. I couldn't even leave the store. I just froze. While I stood there unable to calm myself down, she proceeded to record me on her phone

It slowly occurred to me that she egged me on in hopes she could get a good Karen video to post online and license the rights to the highest bidder. I tried to walk away before I could further humiliate myself, but my legs just wouldn't move. I know because I fell over just turning around.

In hindsight, I don't think it would have helped. "I'm putting that on YouTube!" Anna exclaimed triumphantly.

The video went viral. It spread like wildfire across social media platforms. It captured the attention of thousands, including my parents.

They came home from their business trip early so they could deal with me. Dad brought the suitcase in from the car. I took a deep breath and steeled myself for what would come.

"We need to talk," Dad began as he slammed his large suitcase on the stairs.

"Lay it on me," I sighed as I sat down on the couch.

Dad walked into the living room, sat in front of me, and pulled up the video on his phone. "I saw this video of you giving the manager of the Karl Farbman Store a hard time about the range we bought," he sighed heavily in frustrated disappointment.

I didn't hesitate to defend myself. "Because it wasn't right, and they weren't doing their job," I firmly retorted.

Dad pinched the bridge of his nose, a sign of mounting frustration. "Harriet, this is why you need to check before you accept the order," he reasoned, trying to get his point across.

"It's not my fault they brought it while you were away," I responded with a touch of exasperation, "They said they were bringing it the week before you left."

Dad looked at me incredulously. His frustration broke through. "Then whose fault is it? Charles DeGaulle's?!" he exclaimed sarcastically.

My eyes widened in disbelief. "You weren't there!" I shouted, "Those morons were the exact opposite of helpful!"

Dad waves his hands horizontally. "It doesn't matter, Harriet," he grimaced, "The problem isn't the customer service at Farbman, the problem is you wear your frustrations on your sleeve, and that attracts the wrong attention."

I crossed my arms. "Not all the time," I protested.

Dad shook his head. "Harriet, when you deal with people, they see you express what's bugging you, and unfortunately, they take advantage of you so they can get a Karen video that they hope will go viral," he explained, "They set a trap, and you walked right into it."

My eyes narrowed. "Well, then, avoid those people," I shot back.

Dad shook his head. "You're going to be avoiding everybody if you do that," he retorted. "Retail workers make next to nothing, so what would you do if you saw someone who was upset, and you knew that you'd make ten times your yearly salary from the video of their meltdown?"

"Start looking for a better job?" I asked. I wasn't wrong.

"No. You'd egg them on and hope you got something explosive enough that you could license it to a content aggregator," Dad shouted like this was something that I should know, "Anyone who works in retail will natter at customers until they explode, but for most people, it doesn't post a problem because they don't express frustration as visibly as you do."

I hesitated before I said anything. Nattering at people until they blow up so you can make money off the footage of their tantrums didn't seem normal, but maybe I had just gotten lucky. "So, you're saying it's my fault that someone tricked me into misbehaving?" I questioned. How can the actions of someone else be my fault?

"No, Harriet," Dad said sharply, "it's your fault for taking the bait."

I mentally checked out. Nothing Dad said made any sense, so I picked up the Rubik's cube and tried to solve it.

Grandpa gave me the Rubik's cube just before he died. He asked me to solve this ordinary-looking but very special cube. I received no instructions on how to solve it, only a note that read: There are two kinds of people in the world - people who can solve Rubik's cubes, and people who just move the stickers around to make it look like you solved it. The latter are cheaters.

It's been a month. I'm nowhere near solving it. The mechanism would jam if I turned in a certain way. Unfortunately, turning it that way seemed to be a requirement to solve the puzzle. I tried so many other ways to avoid turning at the way where it got jammed, but nothing worked. It'd feel like I got somewhere but then I'd make an even bigger mess and have to start over.

Dad caught me struggling to turn the Rubik's cube. "You see? You're doing it again, Harriet."

"No, I'm not!" I grunted as I turned it as hard as I could.

To everybody's shock, the Rubik's cube broke apart after I turned it. If you turned it past the point where it jammed, the cube itself would open up to reveal the mechanism inside. I looked at the mechanism and saw it contained an SD card. I picked it up and put it in the pocket of my jeans.

I haven't been able to sleep that night. At about 1 a.m. the next day, I got up and plugged the SD card into the computer. I noticed only one item: a wave file titled November-3-2002-Broadcast.

I clicked on the link, intrigued by the mysterious recording that awaited me. As the audio began to play, I realized it was a recording of an alien anthropologist calling into a podcast. The familiar voices of the podcast hosts greeted the extraterrestrial guest.

"Welcome to the show," the host chimed in. "What's up? You've reached our podcast."

The caller gave the people on the podcast the surprise of their lives. "Uh, yeah, my name is Jethré. I'm one of the many aliens studying your species, and I'm calling to lodge a complaint."

The host sat there with a confused look on his face, looking confused. "OK?" he responded casually. He thought it was a joke - people prank call podcasts all the time, especially in the fall.

Jethré quickly explained, "Your species needs to stop calling yourselves Homo sapiens. The term sapient means something specific: a sentient species. Many species of sentient aliens, ours included, do not consider humans sentient."

The host's disbelief turned into curiosity. "Why is that?" he asked. He seemed genuinely intrigued by the alien's perspective.

"Because you humans are unable to keeneetaa," Jethré responded.

While the host muttered "What the hell is keeneetaa?"; his co-host chimed in with a suggestion. "Is it the ability to evolve intelligence without destroying our environment?"

Jethré promptly dismissed the notion. "Nope, it's not that," xe replied.

The co-host's determination persisted. "How about the ability to power our big brains on a plant-only diet?"

I don't think any of those are right. It sounds like someone projecting their wishful thinking onto something they don't understand. It's more likely that keeneetaa is either a universal language understood by all members of a species, a connection to some psionic web of understanding, or some wacky dance with little kicks and thumbs.

Jethré finally told us what keeneetaa was supposed to be. "It's neither. Keeneetaa is the sound of something colliding with nothing." xe said.

It took me a while to figure out what something colliding with nothing was supposed to mean. "No Earth language has a word for the instantaneous realization that something magnificent doesn't exist."

The alien was right. No language on Earth has a word for that, not even German, and German has a word for everything. We do, however; have a story for it: the story of The Emperor's New Clothes.

I thought back to my debacle with the stove we bought from the Karl Farbman store. The salespeople went on and on about how fantastic the smart cooktop was, but I was the only one who saw it for what it was: nothing but garbage. I saw something everyone said was magnificent was really nothing.

Does this mean I am the only sentient human because I can keeneetaa? Only time will tell.

@sstrangeprompts

[mobilityshop]

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Do you know? How many electric kick scooters are sold each year in Australia?

Australia is one of the countries leading the way in the adoption of electric kick scooters as an alternative mode of transport. With more than 250,000 electric scooters and personal mobility devices sold and used throughout Australia each year, it's no wonder this eco-friendly option is growing in popularity. In this blog post, we'll explore how many electric kick scooters are sold annually in Australia.

Electric kick scooters are a great way to get around when your traditional two-wheeler is not working for you or you have limited mobility. From kids to adults, there is a suitable model for everyone.

Electric kick scooters are convenient, easy to use, and can be used on any surface including grass, pavement, and even gravel. They are also eco-friendly as there is no need for batteries or fuel.

Benefits of Using an Electric Kick Scooter

Using an electric kick scooter has numerous benefits, both for the individual and the environment. Firstly, electric kick scooters are eco-friendly and produce zero emissions, making them an ideal choice for environmentally conscious individuals. Secondly, they are affordable and cost-effective, requiring minimal maintenance and operating costs compared to traditional modes of transport. Thirdly, they are convenient and easy to use, allowing riders to travel short distances quickly and efficiently. Finally, electric kick scooters are a great way to stay fit and healthy, providing a low-impact form of exercise.

Electric Kick Scooters are the most popular bike in Australia. There are many brands of electric kick scooters in Australia such as NIU Mobility, Enduro, Xootr, and many others. Electric kick scooters are a great way to get around, especially if you're in a wheelchair or have limited mobility.

NIU Mobility is one of the most popular brands of electric kick scooters in Australia. NIU Mobility has 2 million+ riders globally and is available in 50 countries around the world, NIU Mobility is a designer and manufacturer of kick and electric kick scooters, NIU Mobility scooters, and related products that are constantly evolving to provide you with the most up-to-date technology.

NIU Mobility has a great range of Electric Kick Scooters that are perfect for people who use limited mobility. NIU Mobility is designed to provide the ultimate riding experience for riders.

NIU Mobility’s KQi series of electric kick scooters for adults are the perfect combination of style and performance.

NIU KQi Series of Electric kick Scooters for Adults:

1. NIU KQi2 Pro Electric kick Scooter for Adults: The NIU Kqi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter is the ultimate option for riders who want a high-performance electric kick scooter with an ergonomic design and an affordable price tag. The NIU KQi2 Pro is an electric kick scooter designed for adult riders. It features a powerful 300W motor and a maximum speed of 25mph, making it a great option for commuters who need to travel quickly and efficiently through urban areas. It offers a variety of features that make it one of the most popular electric kick scooters on the market today, including:

An innovative dual-purpose handlebar that lets you shift from riding mode to transport mode in just seconds

A built-in light system that provides optimal visibility even during low light conditions on your commute

Max comforts for riders with a 20% Wider Handlebar (52cm) and 13% Wider Deck (13.3cm).

Be safe, be seen! For safer riding, the dual braking system features an iconic halo light and brake light.

A smart lock and a customized speed cruise control are features of the NIU KQI2 Pro electric kick scooter. 

A smart battery system that allows you to fully charge your scooter in just 3 hours, meaning you won't have to wait around while your vehicle charges up again!

2. NIU KQi3 Pro Electric Kick Scooter for Adults: The NIU KQi3 Pro Electric Kick Scooter is a sleek and stylish electric scooter designed for adults. Here are some features and specifications.

Motor: The KQi3 Pro is powered by a 486W Bosch motor that reaches 28 mph (45 km/h).

Battery: The scooter has a 48V, 26Ah lithium-ion battery that provides a range of up to  50 km on a single charge.

Brakes: The KQi3 Pro has both front and rear hydraulic disc brakes for quick and reliable stopping power.

Tires: The scooter has 9.5 x 2.5’ pneumatic tires that provide a smooth ride and excellent traction.

Suspension: The KQi3 Pro has a front and rear suspension system that absorbs shocks and vibrations from the road.

Weight capacity: The scooter can support a maximum weight of 264 pounds (120 kg).

Lighting: The KQi3 Pro has a full LED lighting system, including headlights, taillights, and turn signals for increased visibility.

Display: The scooter features a color LCD that shows speed, battery level, and other important information.

3. NIU KQi3 Sports Electric kick Scooters for Adults: The NIU KQi3 Sports Electric Kick Scooter is designed for adults looking for a convenient and eco-friendly way to commute. It features a 500W motor and a 48V lithium-ion battery, which can provide a range of up to 50km on a single charge, depending on riding conditions.

The KQi3 also comes equipped with front and rear disc brakes, providing reliable stopping power, and a top speed of 45km/h. Its dual suspension system can provide a comfortable ride on various terrains, and the 10-inch pneumatic tires can absorb shock and provide better traction.

Other features of the KQi3 include a digital display that shows speed, battery level, and other information. In addition, it has LED headlights and taillights for visibility in low-light conditions. The scooter also has a folding mechanism that allows easy storage and transportation.

Overall, the NIU KQi3 Sports Electric Kick Scooter seems like a great option for adults who want a reliable and efficient mode of transportation that is both fun and environmentally friendly.

4. NIU KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooters for Adults: The NIU KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter is a model designed for adults, offering a convenient and eco-friendly way to commute short distances. Here are some key features of the NIU KQi3 Max:

Powerful motor: The KQi3 Max is equipped with a 350W motor that provides a maximum speed of 25km/h (15.5mph) and can handle inclines of up to 14 degrees.

Long range: With a 486Wh removable battery, the KQi3 Max can travel up to 70km (43 miles) on a single charge.

Convenient design: The KQi3 Max features a lightweight aluminum frame and a foldable design, making it easy to carry and store when not in use.

Smart features: The scooter comes with a Bluetooth-enabled app that allows you to monitor your speed, battery life, and other performance metrics.

Safety features: The KQi3 Max is equipped with a front and rear disc brake system, as well as front and rear lights for enhanced visibility.

Conclusion

Electric kick scooters are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport in Australia, offering a convenient, eco-friendly, and affordable alternative to traditional modes of transport. With more than 250,000 units sold annually, the electric kick scooter market in Australia is booming, with continued growth expected in the coming years. Electric kick scooters are popular due to their numerous benefits, including eco-friendliness, convenience, affordability, and ease of use. As the market grows, it is important to follow local laws and regulations and ride safely and responsibly.

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What the actual fuck? That's a worse outcome than either capitalism alone or socialism alone. (I roll to disbelieve.)

First and most importantly, Yes, that process should not have taken that long. Obviously. If it takes 3-6 weeks to get anything (custom) manufactured and delivered regardless of which industry you're in, fine, but it shouldn't take twice that long just because there's a third party paying for it.

Every website I've looked at suggests that a prescription is only required to force an insurance company to pay for it: https://scootaround.com/en/wheelchair-buying-guide https://www.binsons.com/blog/post/need-a-wheelchair-follow-these-easy-steps-guide- That doesn't preclude getting fitted by a specialist might not result in a better use experience, but yeah, that does require the difficulty of getting to a fitting appointment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7384540/

Therefore: someone is/was lying/omitting options. I suspect it was a non-profit health provider who was used to interfacing with insurance companies rather than the real world where money is green and comes directly from the person being helped. (A wheelchair company like any other manufacturer doesn't care who the customer is, as long as the money is good and they get the dimensions to build it and an address to ship it).

Accessibility takes too goddamn fucking long.

My brother was paralyzed in October 2023. We got him home from the hospital (in Texas, when we live in Iowa) in a clunky old hospital chair. He hated it. He was scared and angry and in pain and his life had just changed forever and he couldn’t do anything for himself in that wheelchair. His first goal (aside from learning how to transfer) was to get a wheelchair. My family was lucky enough to afford one so we thought it would be easy enough. Nope.

We couldn’t buy him a wheelchair. He needed a prescription. For a wheelchair. A doctor had to examine him and declare him in need of a wheelchair. It wasn’t good enough that he had scans and tests showing tumors cutting off his spinal cord. He needed his primary care doctor to examine him during a physical and write a prescription. He was making 2-4 transfers a day, tops. He had no energy to get to a doctor. Home health was in and out every day. He had no time to get to a doctor. He didn’t get a prescription for almost a month. Then it had to go through insurance.

We asked if we could skip insurance and just buy a wheelchair for him. Nope. They wouldn’t sell us one, not even at full sticker price. It needed to be approved by Medicare. We ordered a wheelchair, a nice one, a good shade of green, sporty, small. It would let him move around the house. He would be able to cook, to reach drawers and get stuff from the fridge and brush his teeth and put his contacts in at a sink. We were told it would take awhile, maybe two months. Silently we all hoped he would be around to see two more months.

He went on hospice care on a Saturday in March. On Monday, I was calling his friends to come see him before he died. I got a call on his phone. It was the wheelchair company. They were about to order his wheelchair, she said, but there was an issue with insurance— had he stopped being covered by Medicare? Well, yes. When he started hospice care, he got kicked off Medicare. The very nice woman I talked to told me to call her if he resumed Medicare coverage so she could order his wheelchair. He died less than 12 hours later.

We ordered that chair for him in early December. Medicare didn’t approve the order until March. He was dead before they got around to it. He wanted that fucking wheelchair so badly. The only reason he had any semblance of independence and any quality of life for the last five months of his life was because the wheelchair company lent him an old beater chair, a very used model of the chair he ordered. If I could go back and change one thing about his end-of-life, I would get him his dream wheelchair. He told me again and again he couldn’t wait to get it, so that he could feel like a person again. He made the best of what he had with that old beater chair, but it still makes me mad to this day. He was paralyzed. He needed a chair that afforded him dignity. We had the money for it. And yet, we were left waiting for five months, for a chair that wouldn’t even get ordered until the day he died.

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Efficient Medical Equipment Logistics and Delivery Solutions

In the world of healthcare, timely delivery and efficient setup of equipment can be the difference between life and death. Medical equipment logistics is an essential aspect of ensuring that hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers receive the equipment they need in a timely manner. With the increasing demand for advanced medical technologies, professionals in the field of logistics are crucial in handling the complexities of moving and assembling delicate items. One of the key components of these operations is medical equipment logistics, which focuses on the transport, storage, and delivery of medical devices.

The Importance of Medical Equipment Logistics

Medical equipment logistics refers to the entire process of moving and handling healthcare devices and machinery from one location to another. This can involve transportation across long distances, including international shipping, or short-distance movements within a healthcare facility. Efficient logistics management helps in ensuring the equipment reaches the destination safely, on time, and in perfect working condition.

 Whether it's diagnostic machines, life-supporting equipment, or surgical instruments, medical equipment logistics involves proper handling, packaging, and compliance with strict regulatory requirements.

In the medical industry, there's no room for error when it comes to logistics. A delay in the delivery of critical equipment could result in a compromised patient care experience. Thus, it’s essential to partner with logistics providers that specialize in medical equipment logistics. These providers understand the delicate nature of the products being transported and the urgency that is often associated with these deliveries.

The Role of Assembly Installation Services

Once medical equipment arrives at a healthcare facility, the next challenge is ensuring it’s properly assembled and installed. This is where assembly installation services come into play. Medical devices often come with intricate instructions and require specialized knowledge for assembly and installation. From imaging machines to surgical robots, assembly must be conducted with precision to ensure that the equipment works as intended.

Assembly installation services are essential for ensuring the equipment is set up and operational in the least amount of time. Trained technicians are responsible for assembling, installing, and testing the equipment before it’s handed over to the medical staff. This step is vital for reducing downtime and ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to fully functional devices. Furthermore, these services help mitigate the risk of damage or malfunction during setup.

The timely completion of assembly installation services also plays a key role in maintaining the operational flow of healthcare facilities. Since many medical devices are used for critical procedures, having them ready for use at a moment’s notice is imperative for the success of treatments and patient care.

Streamlining Mobility Equipment Logistics

Mobility equipment logistics focuses on the transportation and delivery of mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, and other assistive devices. Like medical equipment logistics, the safe and efficient transportation of mobility devices is crucial for the well-being of individuals who rely on them for day-to-day functioning.

Mobility equipment logistics involves transporting these aids from warehouses or manufacturers to patients, hospitals, or rehabilitation centers. Due to the nature of these devices, special care is required to ensure that the equipment is not damaged during the transit process. Additionally, the devices must be delivered quickly to ensure that patients receive their needed mobility aids without unnecessary delay.

One of the challenges in mobility equipment logistics is the customization of products. Different patients require specific types of equipment that meet their individual needs, making it essential for logistics providers to not only deliver the correct items but also ensure they are customized properly before delivery. Efficient logistics solutions help meet these demands and provide the highest level of service for patients in need of mobility equipment.

The Impact of Last Mile Delivery Solutions

When it comes to last mile delivery solutions, the final leg of the transportation journey is often the most challenging. This phase involves delivering the equipment from a local distribution center to the end-user's location, which could be a hospital, a clinic, or an individual's home. The challenge lies in the fact that this part of the delivery often involves complex coordination, especially when the equipment is large, sensitive, or requires special handling.

Last mile delivery solutions for medical and mobility equipment must be designed to handle a wide variety of scenarios. From arranging for delivery within tight timeframes to ensuring the products are delivered safely and installed properly, this aspect of logistics is critical. In the medical field, any delay in the last mile delivery could potentially delay patient treatment, which is why logistics providers must focus on punctuality and reliability.

Efficient last mile delivery solutions are even more important when the end user is an individual in need of mobility aids or a specific medical device. These patients rely on the timely arrival of equipment to maintain their independence and manage their health conditions. As such, healthcare providers and logistics companies must ensure that last mile delivery solutions are implemented with precision to guarantee that these patients receive the right equipment when they need it the most.

Challenges and Solutions in Medical Equipment Logistics

The world of medical equipment logistics is fraught with challenges. From regulatory compliance and shipping constraints to the complexity of assembling and installing equipment, every step of the process requires careful attention to detail. However, advances in technology and the development of specialized services have provided solutions to these challenges.

For instance, the implementation of GPS tracking systems allows logistics providers to track the progress of deliveries in real-time. This ensures greater transparency and enables swift responses in case of any delays or problems. Similarly, the use of automation and robotics in assembly and installation services is making the setup process faster and more efficient, ultimately reducing the time between delivery and operational readiness.

Moreover, with the growing demand for mobility aids, particularly in aging populations, logistics companies are now adopting more specialized approaches for delivering and installing mobility devices. These solutions prioritize patient care and guarantee that devices are ready to be used immediately.

Conclusion

In an increasingly interconnected world, the demand for efficient and reliable medical equipment logistics, assembly installation services, mobility equipment logistics, and last mile delivery solutions is more critical than ever. The healthcare sector, by its very nature, is dynamic and requires an unwavering commitment to accuracy and timeliness.