Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Go with your gut
I always tell people that regardless of how many degrees people have you know you the best. I went for a wheelchair evaluation. I've always been unhappy with my wheelchairs. Providers often strongly encourage a person to purchase a wheelchair that is at their location even if it does not gel with specifications. This time the evaluator wanted me to have a chair that reclined, leg rests lifted, and raised up high. I would barely get through most doorways it would be so big. She then brought out a chair with small foot plates, a totally different structure than what I've had, a reclining option, and legs that extended. She said I needed to adapt to the recent wheelchair changes. WHAT? I've adapted to everything in life on a daily basis. My needs include getting through doorways, inside bathroom stalls, and in the e-z lock for driving. I was very uneasy and my gut told me this wasn't the right one. I went home, got on the computer, and in 2 minutes found the perfect chair. Now why didn't she tell me that I should check out others that aren't at her location? Does she get anything for selling the one she chose for me?
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