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Hey there, there is absolutely nothing
wrong with driving a van.
I've been driving a 1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager
for nine years now, and love it. I can see above all kinds of lower
smaller cars which is a godsend here in Memphis as most folks drive like they're
total retards.
The biggeer the car, the more protection the
driver has.
Keep the van.
Bobberino
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 11:56
AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] today's feat
Hi
Ann in Ireland, and everyone else on the list.
I also drive with hand controls. I have a couple of
questions for you...
Ann, you
mentioned that you don't have any control with your feet. I don't have
normal movement with my left and hardly any in my right leg. My lesions
are from T8-T10. Right now I'm driving a van with a lift and a power
seat that I transfer into. This was a godsend for me 2 years ago.
I have recurring TM and each
episode has left me with more disability, but I am getting stronger and
feel like I'm ready for a regular sedan with a chairtopper. I'm getting
alot of opposition from my family but I've always been independent and
it drives me nuts to be driving this huge vehicle with just
me.
Also, do you have a powerchair?
or do you have a manual wheelchair?
If there are any other chair people who are driving I'd love to
get some feedback. Right now I'm in a breezy chair and if I get a car
with a chairtopper i'll have to invest in a lighter chair.
Another concern is the resale of
the van. adapting it was quite expensive and i was wondering if anyone
has recently sold an adapted van and how you made out.
I've been in the background for awhile just reading
all of your mail. Your experiences and advice are invaluable. I'm always
overwhelmed by how generous you all are with your experiences and
knowledge.
I love you
all!
Deb C. in MI.
--- On Sun 10/01, Ann Moran < [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:25:47
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Subject: Re: [TMIC] today's feat
Hi Alton
have you considered
driving with hand controls.( I have no control with my feet at all.) I
do that and I also drove a stick shift using hand controls, now I have
advanced to an automatic, makes life a little bit easier. Plus side is
that I can still be independant.
regards
Ann in Ireland where it is wet and windy.
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