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Comment on Custom Sprinter Wheelchair Conversion Van Can Also Be Used as a Camper by Judy

Judy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Thanks so much for taking the time to share all of the great things that you are doing. My husband and I are looking at Sprinters at this time and are interested in the camper conversions. We have an adult daughter who lives with us who has limited mobility. We currently have a mini van with an EZ lock system to get her around. We are limited to local trips. I am interested in the interior hoyer style lift that you had installed. Did you install that yourself or is there a company that did it for you? Can they be purchased to be installed or are they custom made by someone? We are looking forward to being able to get away for longer trips if we can get all the details figured out.
I appreciate your help!

Comment on Disabled Travel – How to Maximize your Trip and Minimize Your Worries When Flying With a Wheelchair by Ed

Ed — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:27:08 +0000

Thanks guys, after having a stroke that left me quadriplegic, I pretty much gave up on going anyplace that wasn’t within driving distance. After reading this, I am actually looking forward to traveling and a little more comfortable about what to expect.

Comment on ReWalk System Helps Paraplegics Walk Again by piyush

piyush — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:37:07 +0000

when it will be launched in india or
at what cost

Comment on Scouting with a Disability: A Story of Inspiration, Goals and a Very Worn Pair of Shoes by Anita

Anita — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:40:12 +0000

Attending the BSA Grand Centennial Parade was a thrill. I stood near the finish line and cheered scouts, mentors and leaders on that 100-degree “sweat-fest” of a day in Washington, D.C. The parade route was hot, with no shade. Everyone finished as a winner. But, there was one winner who was above all others. There was one moment I cried. Yes, tears welling up in my eyes and swelling over. That was when a scout, with a big noticable difference in his walk, was carrying the end of a parade banner and approaching the end of the parade. The cheers for him and the clapping was huge! This young man put out an enormous amount of energy walking each step (not the easy, gliding motion of most people). And, he walked the length of the parade! In the intense heat! With his challenging disability! He did it! So many people were so proud of him! (I don’t know who he was, but was sure proud to be there to see him!)

Comment on Scouting with a Disability: A Story of Inspiration, Goals and a Very Worn Pair of Shoes by Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:08:53 +0000

Nancy, we’re really happy you enjoyed the article. Nate’s mom actually contacted us about doing this article, and it really means a lot to us and I’m sure to her to hear that Nate’s story is inspiring others.

I hope you keep encouraging your son to be determined and to not let anyone tell him what he is or is not capable of.

Comment on Camping with a Physical Disability Made Practical in a Dodge Sprinter Conversion Van by Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:03:23 +0000

Barbara, so glad that you liked the article, and glad to hear you’re getting some really good use out of your van. We would be happy to take a look at some of the photos you have of your van and how you’ve been using it.

I’m sorry to hear about your pain and the discomfort it’s put you in, but glad to hear you have such a good attitude about it.

If you want to share some of your photos you can contact us at: contribute@disabledandproductive.com

Thanks!

Comment on Accessibility for People with a Mobility Disability in and around Disney World by Olesia Kornienko

Olesia Kornienko — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:40:24 +0000

Dear Sir/Ms.

I Olesia Kornienko, 34 year, disabled on carriage. Is author 3 book: poem, prose, faire – tale for child. Have me dale in dance on carriage. Is finalist competition for disable “People without barrier”. Is student University Warsaw Poland.

Please help realize our ability. In Poland no possibility searches work. I can write article,

Know graphite computer, have in computer gallery drawing FOTO – SZOP.

Have choreography system for dance on carriage; ”Walc Wienski” ‘’Samba” “ Cza – Cza”.

Live me jest difficult, but condition for live disabled on carriage. No work. Live with muter pensioner. Our family budget in month 520$ on 2 person.

Please help me change condition, in order to I can as a whole self realize, And therefore help immigration in Barcelona Spain, or Buenos- Ayres Argentina.

All the best

Olesia Kornienko

Ul.Pienkowskiego 5/34

02-668 Warszawa Poland

tel;0 507 519 292

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Comment on Scouting with a Disability: A Story of Inspiration, Goals and a Very Worn Pair of Shoes by Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:20:47 +0000

I stumbled across this site while looking for info re: disabled hiking. I have a 6 y/o son with CP who has a strong, determined spirit like Nate obviously does. I plan to print out this wonderful article and keep it to share with my son when he’s a bit older.

Job well done, Nate! I know full well how much more effort it takes for someone with a physical disability to complete the daily tasks that we able-bodied people do without even thinking. Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout undoubtedly pushed you beyond what you’d ever thought you could do…you certainly went beyond what others thought you could do! Thank you for being such a wonderful example to others!

Congratulations, and God’s blessings to you & your family!

Comment on Camping with a Physical Disability Made Practical in a Dodge Sprinter Conversion Van by Barbara A Schaffer

Barbara A Schaffer — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:23:59 +0000

My husband and I used Sportsmobile to customize a RV for us also. We started planning ours in 2008 but we wanted a Braun UVL (under vechile lift) and not the lifts that Sportsmobile offered. This created xa little more researcbut finally we found CCI in Michigan to put the uvl in and lower the floor so I could sit next to my Husband while we drove

I laughed when I read your post because one of our major motivating forces for this RV was that ! We wanted to sleep under the stars at arches National Park. We also go to many folk music festivals and camping there was another goal

back to building the van,,,,it was quite complicated but when we got the van we were delighted. with help I came take a few steps so we were abler to havdethe lift put me in the van. Is it next to the driver. directly brreehinf the driver we have a 5 foot sera that is open so I can move in thewheelvhair and there is anareathat is open to help me dress and other care. Behind that are-’ we have a bathroom with a toilet, sink, medicine cabinet and sort of a dower. Across from that is a small kitchen with refridgerator, 2 burner gas stiff and microwave. Then there are two couches that open up into either s wren size bed ot two Indibidual bed which is how we use them. We opted for the TV but no antennas or dish. When the whether igs brad,u we will watch a movie but we usually choose to be outdoor, reading books or other activities

We spent a month in Florida last winter ands many nights going into weeks in the van this summer. We get 20 miles per gallon on the road and my husband loves driving it. This is also a second van and the only vechile we have that we can take the who lee family in. We have 6 seat belts in back plus the driver and myself,

I have a very painful neurological condition thst causes severe contractions and slow to little movement in my legs , right wry and torso. I had spent many years suffering from systematic infection that landed me in the hospitals for close to half of every years from 1990 to 1997. Now I have control of the infections. I have always gone out, helped care for my 3 grandsons and enjoyed my life. I will be in pain and disabled if I do nothing and I will be in pain and disabled if I am busy and constantly challenging myself and society to accept mye as they accept anyone else

I would love to share adventures and photos of e

Comment on Jamie Dunross, First Quadriplegic Sailor to Circumnavigate Australia by Luc

Luc — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:13:52 +0000

Jamie Dunross completed his solo sailing trip around Australia, the first quadriplegic ever to do so. Read about his arrival at http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Welcome-home-Jamie-Dunross—New-World-Record-Holder/72893