Saturday, May 12, 2012

Episode 23 of "HASH IT OUT WITH JANE" on KUSF-IN-EXILE - My New Wheelchair



This week we celebrated our victory of overcoming multiple Medicare denials and finally getting me the wheelchair that is imperative to my health and independence!!  In this episode I explain how I formulated my plan to get what I need and how all of you helped.  As I promised, here are photos of me in my hot new ride!

In my kitchen


One of my favorite features on this AMYSYSTEMS power wheelchair is the seat elevation.  You'll notice in the next two photos that I'm at different elevations.  If I look a bit tense, it's because giant bumble-bees were buzzing in my ear!!  Fortunately, I didn't get stung.
high elevation
low elevation

Another feature that is an absolute necessity for those of us who sit on our asses all the time is the 'tilt' feature.  You'd be amazed at how much damage that just sitting can cause a person's booty.  I like to keep the junk in my trunk in tip-top shape.  This feature allows me to shift my body weight and change positions so I never develop any skin issues on my bodacious bootay!
chillin'

This wheelchair is made pretty solid and I am a harsh critic when it comes to such things.  Wires 'under the hood' are in sensible places instead of dangling where they can and will get caught on things.  Tie-down loops for riding in a vehicle are even part of the frame which is a very nice bonus.
from behind

under my hood

Photo shoot, courtesy of Tom Trainer.  Many blessings and tons of gratitude to all those who contributed energy toward this manifestation!  Thank you.

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2 comments:

  1. I met a man this weekend who had this chair. Very cool man with a very cool chair. We were at a Steampunk Festival in Boston, MA. He was able to roll on just about every terrain. I hope you love your new ride!

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  2. I met a man this weekend who had this chair. Very cool man with a very cool chair. We were at a Steampunk Festival in Boston, MA. He was able to roll on just about every terrain. I hope you love your new ride!

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