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Medicare Is Going To Spend How Much On Their Websites
I just finished writing and posting a piece on Medicare’s willingness to spend $73 million dollars on three or four of their websites when at present so many people need so much and can’t get it.
Of course it was a comparison of what might be bought in the way of wheelchairs with the big bucks. [...]
NYC Rolls Out For Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month. I would like to thank all of our Older Americans for all they have done for our nation and world, for their past accomplishments and for their future contributions.
We often forget the countless contributions, courage, and the dedication to purpose of these fine Americans. Looking at the last 70 years [...]
What Was That Wheelchair?
I just finished looking over some new powered wheelchair concepts that caused an inverse reaction in my mood and had me reminiscing about wheelchairs of the past.
There have certainly been a number of classic powered wheelchairs that have for their unique reasons developed followers that speak of them fondly to this day. Old time [...]
It’s A Wheelchair! It’s A Trike? It’s RoTrike!
Part wheelchair and part handcycle the push-pull propelled RoTrike has some innovative features for street use and wheeling over difficult terrain.
Replies From My Elected Officials
I’m feeling really good today. Just how a constituent should feel after contacting six of their elected officials.
Oh, I’m going to drop the “elected officials” thing and just call these folks “honorables” since by default or by popular consent the title has been bestowed.
I recently contacted six of my honorables regarding an assortment of past [...]
Puzzled On Wheelchairs Crossword
It’s time to take a break! Kick back and relax with this wheelchair crossword puzzle.
You already know this stuff and it’s not real tough anyway. If you’re worried about your ego or self esteem you can always cheat. Sure thing, there is a cheat mechanism built into the puzzle since winning is more fun than [...]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls Vehicles With Wheelchair Lifts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall on eight different vehicle models, that have been fitted with wheel chair lifts, because of faulty equipment that could result in personal injury.
Here is the information on the recall:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ITASCA / SUNSTAR [...]
