Thursday, March 09, 2006

Caregiving: wheelchair accessible van

     Patti and I finally took that quantum leap along the assistive technology timeline last night. Patti “rolled” into our Dodge Grand Caravan ES with IMS RampVan conversion.   

     I feel like I’m watching science fiction. With a push of a button the van kneels, door slides open, and the power folding ramp extends like a giant mechanical bird’s wing while lowering to form a ramp.

     Pictured below are the 'cave drawings' of the primitive but easily affordable technology we have been using. A transfer board, my strength, and the physics of an incline.

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3 comments:

  1. so happy for you both! This will save so much strength and give you both dignity with mobility!!! Fantastic!

    betty

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  2. woohoo nice van way to go you both will be very happy

    Deb

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  3. Congratulations!! YOu both deserve it. GEt a picture of you both in it! I celebrate with you. It's beautiful. Love, Bea

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