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Hello Folks,
Anyone have any creative ideas for a Halloween
wheelchair costume.
Thanks!
Paul c5/6
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Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:38
AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a
mobility van
hello, well we are looking for
a used van, "not for him to drive" but to take him to his therapy and to the
doctor when needed , or to the park when he needs to get out. This is the
hardest thing that anyone should have to go through as you all know. I cry
everyday for him, but im just so glad he is still alive. He was involved in a
2 car accident in which he broke his neck in two areas C1-C2 and C6-C7.. he
was in ICU for two months on a ventilator, they fused his neck all the way
from C7 to the base of his head.. we sent him to Craig Hospital in Denver
Colorado, where he got the best quality care available. They weened him off
the vent, no more treich. and re-did his fused neck and took the hardware out
down to C-5 , he has alot more neck movement now....
He has movement
with his right arm and can work his power chair with a joy stick and feed
himself at times. He is getting some feeling down his left arm now. His spirit
is high and he is a fighter. thank god. we pray everyday for him.. we are
saving money and having garage sales as fundraisers. but i was curious if
maybe there was any foundations that help out with this sort of thing? i read
all your post and have learned somethings and am very very glad i found you..
thank you and god bless
dennis
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Assistance for a mobility van
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 20:55:00 EDT
Hold your horses, Partner!
You just might be buying the horses before you've seen the cart, kart or
van. With a post injury of only 6 months, he is more interested in
regaining his strength, stamina and his confidence. I'd wait atleast 3
years before you decide on a new van that may cost in excess of $43,000
dollars. Now if you are merely looking for a used transporter to haul
him to physical therapy... that is one thing. But if you want to place
him in the driver's seat at 6 months post-injury, I ask that you
reconsider... at this time.
Voc Rehab is one agency. But they won't consider him... or her for
atleast 2 years post.
Voc Rehab pays for the modifications, but not the base van.
Tell us a little about your son and how he was injured. We will
then have alot more credible info for you.
Best Wishes
W
In a message dated 9/7/2006 4:14:12 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
- hi everyone, my son has just recently got out of the rehabilitation
hospital. He had a brake at c1-c2, c6-c7... they said he is
more a c5-c6 complete .. his injury was in march 06. he is 23.. I have a
question about mobility vans and if there is any type of help or grants
that someone could get to assist financially for a van. we dont have the
money to buy one outright at this time and its hard to see him staying
home all the time. i am so full of questions. this is an elite group we
joined. thank you very much for any info provided........
dennis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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