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From: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch)
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Subject: Re: Is Anybody in my Shoes?
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Date: 16 Nov 90 15:02:28 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

Well, Harry, I am a T 7-8 para.  My suggestion is to write to the 
Department of Veterans Affairs and ask for the booklet they have on 702 
houses requirements, these are adaptive houses the VA will help vets 
injured the service build.  
As far as a van is concerned, I love my Ricon lift on a full size Chevy 
van.  The Chevy seems to have a higher roof then the others that saves 
me from putting a poped plastic top on the van.  Thus I can sit up right 
with head clearance, yet get  into most garages, the poped top keeps you 
out of many, and save gas.  But go get the dealers to get you into all 
the brands.  Ride in your chair and see the height and ride.
But, you also may want to check out a two door car.  Cheaper and works 
well.  Just pull your chair into the back seat foot wells.  I used one 
for years before I got tire of getting soaked getting into and out of 
it.  Let your finances help be your guide, along with your needs. 
Good luck.
Regards, John

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