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| A Rowland Emett contraption |
Wheels
Thanks to my friend and blog-follower in Surrey, England for sending me this link in response to my posting
on Little Princess’s customised wheelchair –
‘This
is important because everyone with a disability is different and each
disability affects an individual in different ways. Each and every wheelchair
user needs a wheelchair to suit THEIR needs. Not everyone with mobility needs
can have an independent life in a 'basic' wheelchair. It seems to be a postcode
lottery but generally speaking basic manual wheelchairs and basic power-chairs
are all that the local NHS Wheelchair Service will provide. Some individuals
with complex conditions can get complex wheelchairs on the NHS but sadly this
is not the case for everyone, it is decided locally by local managers many of
whom lack sufficient training or experience.’
Arms and legs
Thank you to Andrew Sutton
for leaving this link on my blog recently –
Magnets to keep feet on pedals, what a brilliant
idea! Why have I never thought of that?
I have already sent the link to our shoe, bike
and wheelchair man so that next time we are negotiating aids to customise a
bike we have this to refer to. The magnets could also work in some cases as a
reminder to keep feet on the foot-board of a wheelchair.
Watch this space!
Arms
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