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From: Nadine.Thomas@p1.f7.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas)
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Subject: 3 wheeler
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Date: 18 Jun 91 16:33:28 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message of <Jun 02 19:57>, Bob Yankun (1:101/460) writes:
 >Can you tell me  something about 3 wheeled scooters?
 >What you recomend and why.Wether or not my medi-care pays for 80
 >percent or
 >not or anything in general. I really need your help with this
 >decision.

Well, I can't say whether medicare will pay (my mom got one and they told her
they would pay, to go buy it and submit the bill.  She did so and they said
NO, they would not pay because she went ahead and bought it first).

I do have one of my own (compliments of Voc Rehab).  It is called the SHUTTLE
and is  made by Pride Healthcare, Inc. Pittston, Pa. - they have an 800 number
(call 1-800-555-1212 and they will give you the number to call) and can tell
you where it can be seen locally.
I tried the AMIGO brand and found it to be too small for my bulk and the motor
not large enough either.  The Shuttle has an automatic brake when the motor
disengages, it has cloth and foam covered seats and arm rests.  The arm rests
can be pulled up to exit the cart from the side or you can swivel the seat
sideways
to get out.  The tires are the kind you put air in and are more shock absorbent
then the hard rubber ones on the Amigo.  The Shuttle uses TWO gel batteries
and has a built in battery charger.  It can be taken apart into Three pieces
to be put in the back of the car or trunk.  It is sturdy (I'm pretty hard on
stuff) and the motor is large enough to take me up ramps etc.  The seat is
adjustable
up and down (with or without optional hydrolics).
I know there are probably things I'm missing but those, I guess, are the
highlights.
Good luck.

Nadine

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