fm and wheelchairs

inmate23 said:
Here are pictures of how we attached my fm system to my wheelchair

the company cut a 2 inch(5cm) slot(photo 10) in the side guard and placed velcro on the arm rest pole(photo 10) and on the fm system(photo 9) i have use of the buttons on the back of the fm system(photo 8) and if i reach over the side guard i usxe of the buttons and screen of the fm system(photo 11)
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sorry for how long it took me to respond... i've been SUPER busy. Looks like you have a good method for you. Are you using the mic on the FM in omni then? it seems like if you were to use it in directional that you wouldn't be capturing voices in front of you well.
I'm glad to see that you did choose to go with the one-hand propulsion. Do what you think is best for you! Personally i would be a bit worried that one arm would become much stronger than the other, but the convenience of having a free hand while going about your day seems incredibly useful!

hope all goes well!
*EQL*
 
thanks eql the choice to go with a one handed propulsion was because the other hand is splinted and i dont like power chairs and i might need to use a cane in the future(need to start using one now at night) looking at Velcro it to the splint
 
ah, ic!
I agree that if you have the option then manual is the way to go. I have nothing against power chairs (my best friend uses one), but i feel that manual helps keep up strength better, and is much more portable!
*EQL*
 
evil_queen_lisa said:
ah, ic!
I agree that if you have the option then manual is the way to go. I have nothing against power chairs (my best friend uses one), but i feel that manual helps keep up strength better, and is much more portable!
*EQL*
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im lucky enough to have two brand new heaps of custom work chairs from state system

1.being a foldable powerchair thats super light weight but we are have battery issuses hoping that the govt funds the center drop down joystick mount(when the splints off i can drive with both hands (great when leading the nag doing the shopping)

2. Manuel 1 arm drive for longer distances with fm system mount and a rehab chair
 
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inmate23 said:
1.being a foldable powerchair thats super light weight but we are have battery issuses hoping that the govt funds the center drop down joystick mount(when the splints off i can drive with both hands (great when leading the nag doing the shopping)
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never heard of this.. do you know the website?
Thanks,
*EQL*
 
inmate23 said:
im lucky enough to have two brand new heaps of custom work chairs from state system

1.being a foldable powerchair thats super light weight but we are have battery issuses hoping that the govt funds the center drop down joystick mount(when the splints off i can drive with both hands (great when leading the nag doing the shopping)
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Karma KP25 Standard Power Chair - Allied Medical is the chair

the joystick is a one off

the reason we are have trouble is the fact im a custom size

hope this helps
 
ohhh.. ok! i getcha. It doesnt have a solid base which is why it is foldable. Have you driven it yet? It looks like a rear-wheel-drive. I don't know many people who like driving those, the front wheels loose traction easily and slip around.
*EQL*
 
evil_queen_lisa said:
ohhh.. ok! i getcha. It doesnt have a solid base which is why it is foldable. Have you driven it yet? It looks like a rear-wheel-drive. I don't know many people who like driving those, the front wheels loose traction easily and slip around.
*EQL*
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yep i've driven had a horse throw it round a paddock we stupidly tied her lead rope to the chair handles.

to make for the fact that it is not a solid pan base my cushion has a solid base

it has only lost traction when in mud
 
Anij said:
To clarify - I can't see how FM would help you detect things outside of the looped area (a few meters at best) ... especially cars, or bus station calls - I'd recommend staying within visual range of the driver, informing them that you're Hoh and can't hear the bus stops and ask them to stop at the desired location and make sure that you are able to get off the bus.
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I had a SmartLink FM. When I was in Edmonton, I did that. I asked the bus driver instead of relying on the FM.

Although Google Maps changed things for me because now I can look for landmarks on it.
 
Jenny B: The TTC also has the stops announced on buses.streetcars and subways. With my Implant can easily pick up. I use the TTC everyday. The buses have a special platform helping persons in wheelchairs get in and out. Fortunately for me, don't require as of now.

Advanced Bionics-Harmony Atria activated Aug/-07
 
inmate23 said:
yep i've driven had a horse throw it round a paddock we stupidly tied her lead rope to the chair handles.

to make for the fact that it is not a solid pan base my cushion has a solid base

it has only lost traction when in mud
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thats good then! When do you get it?
*EQL*
 
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