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Disability

bottomofthehill

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3. Talking to a workmate who is also a close friend

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2020, 10:42 PM

Jul 2020

He has CP and his biggest COVID concern in hand to wheel contact and what the wheel may transfer to his apartment We have all been in search of lysol and clorox wipes to keep his wheels clean.. Powering the chair will help cut down on the hand to wheel contact

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There are products that seem to turn a wheelchair into something looking like a motorcycle. [View all] Maraya1969 Jul 2020 OP

Is there a cerebral palsy association you can call? Marie Marie Jul 2020 #1

Well I have extra now and they have been poor for a very long time. It bugs me that he doesn't Maraya1969 Jul 2020 #2

Talking to a workmate who is also a close friend bottomofthehill Jul 2020 #3

He hardly gets to go out, even before Covid. His dad has a chronic lung issue and both his parents Maraya1969 Jul 2020 #5

My friend lives in a small apartment bottomofthehill Jul 2020 #7

What kind of range / speed do you expect? Nt Mopar151 Jul 2020 #4

I didn't even know that was a question to be answered. He has a regular electric wheelchair and I Maraya1969 Jul 2020 #6