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Category Archives: Mobility Equipment
It’s A Touchy Subject
I’ve never been a real touchy-feely kind of gal. I believe public displays of affection can make others uncomfortable and I’m sensitive to people’s personal space. However, I have not hesitated to touch the shoulder of the person I was … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, Uncategorized
Tagged arms, hands, hug, loss, MS, multiple sclerosis, safety, social distancing, touch, virus
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UpLIFTing
About twelve years ago, when my MS made it clear that it would continue to progress, we made the decision to remodel our home. The goal was to remove whatever obstacles that would be in my path when my legs … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle
About six months ago, a mobility equipment company up the highway and my insurance company worked together to get me a new wheelchair. It’s quite a machine. My last wheelchair’s seat tilted back, which is a great feature that … Continue reading
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Now that we have had our modified minivan for a number of months, we made a list of things that may be helpful for others to know before making a similar purchase. We share the information not to influence a … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment
Tagged access, accessible, buy, handicapped, minivan, modified, purchase, ramp, van, vehicle, wheelchair
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The Great Outdoors
No, I did not climb a mountain, traverse a nature trail, raft the rapids, or fly fish in frigid waters. I simply left the house. Leaving the house is a pretty big deal for me. The length of time between … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment, MS/Multiple Sclerosis
Tagged accessible, adapted, adaptive, adventure, handicapped, isolation, minivan, modified, MS, multiple, sclerosis, transportation, travel, van, vehicle
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Purseless
When you move with legs, your arms are free to hold and carry things. One of the frustrating things about using mobility equipment is that using it requires hands as well as or in place of feet. That leaves your hands and … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment, MS/Multiple Sclerosis
Tagged equipment, mobility, MS, multiple, sclerosis, scooter, walker
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Attention All Architects
Many people worked over a stretch of time fighting to create and implement the Americans with Disabilities Act. Every time I venture out of my house, I benefit from the guidelines that the ADA put in place. I can’t imagine … Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Reviews, Mobility Equipment, MS/Multiple Sclerosis
Tagged access, accessibility, Act, ADA, Americans, architect, building, design, Disabilities, entrance, ramp, ramps, stair, stairs, universal, with
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Cowardice or Bravery?
There’s a woman I know, I’ll call her Tipsy. Tipsy has MS too. Tipsy is very unsteady on her feet. She shuffles across rooms moving her feet about 5 inches at a time. In the nicest way I know how, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment, MS/Multiple Sclerosis
Tagged aids, cane, mobility, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, name, pride, sclerosis, scooter, walker, wheelchair, wheels
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Climbing Downhill 