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[dancin' johnny]

something I'd love to try


Do you think I could attach my Oswestry standing frame to one of those babies?

[cvelusc]

Definitely looks fun. I wonder if there is a seat attached to some of the Segways?

[Joed]

cvelusc, on Nov 29 2006, 12:26 PM, said:

Definitely looks fun. I wonder if there is a seat attached to some of the Segways?

Tarkus posted a picture of one on this thread:

Seated Segway

I'd love to have one, but they're not classified as medical equipment and so insurance probably wouldn't cover it.

[MargaretWilson]

I could see how they could be really helpful though and thus why they should be covered by insurance but oh well

[Tarkus]

cvelusc, on Nov 29 2006, 07:26 AM, said:

Definitely looks fun. I wonder if there is a seat attached to some of the Segways?

Please visit http://www.DRAFT.cc for more info about the Segway and the disabled.

There are seats both aftermarket and home made in use.

I know Paras (me), Quads, Bi-Lat amputees, Parkinson's, MS and the list goes on who use the Segway as there primary mobility device.


Here are a couple of sites to check out:

http://www.nbc4.tv/n...115/detail.html
This is a a look at our Segs4Vets program. Be sure to watch the video.

http://www.digitalthreads.com/segway/

http://segwayman.blogspot.com/
A nice blog by a real world MS sufferer.



Let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,
Alan

PS-Joed is correct. Although use of the Segway by persons with disabilities is protected under the ADA and other laws in the U.S. it is a product of "Universal Design" and not an approved medical divice .

So no-go on insurance paying for it.

Edited by Tarkus, 02 December 2006 - 12:11 AM.

[cvelusc]

Thanks for the info Joed and Tarkus!

Tarkus, please excuse me if I upset you, but why do you choose the Segway over a manual wheelchair? Do you find that the Segway simply gives you more freedom over different terrains?

[Tarkus]

cvelusc, on Dec 3 2006, 06:37 AM, said:

Thanks for the info Joed and Tarkus!

Tarkus, please excuse me if I upset you, but why do you choose the Segway over a manual wheelchair? Do you find that the Segway simply gives you more freedom over different terrains?

No problem I don't get upset very easy !

The main reason is that I'm lucky and turned out to be a "Walkie", sort of, and can stand. That makes the Segway with fold down seat perfect for me.

Terrain is another big advantage as I can take the Seg places that a chair won't go. Not to mention speed and compactness.

When I fly I gate check and ride to plane doors. Lower shaft and it's a small, compact unit.



Last, it was much easier when I was first injured to move a few pieces of furniture to allow room to get around the house on the Seg. The chair takes more turning room.

Then you have the "eye level" thing.

I also have a Invacare pusher when my legs just won't go.

Best regards,
Alan

Edited by Tarkus, 03 December 2006 - 06:22 PM.