“Thank you for posting the story, as it’s been one I’ve been watching spread on the blogosphere.

We’re dedicated to the education of those with and without disability, and one of our efforts is in sponsoring an industrial design project for college students each year that encourages them to create “future mobility” concepts. I’ve been inspired by the submissions in that the students demonstrate both exceptional design talent, as well as an openness in embracing disability awareness (an important part of our mission).

The wheelchair mentioned in the blog stories is a past student’s concept, not a product by Pride (and my colleague, Bryan, who uses a Q6000Z and Litestream, was unknowingly photoshopped onto the computer model). Although I appreciate the student’s enthusiasm, I don’t want readers misled into thinking it’s a Pride wheelchair or that Bryan uses it, as neither is the case. The blogs have incorrectly attributed it to Pride and Bryan, and we truly have nothing to do with it (with the exception of sponsoring the original class project involving many student concepts).

I hope that clarifies the story (which caught me by surprise, too, earlier in the week!). Thank you.”