We have 5 steps to get into our house. We’re being proactive since we know these will be a problem for my PALS in the near future. He currently just uses a rollator. We’ve talked with 3 companies about metal ramps and VPLs (vertical platform lifts). The cost will be about the same for...
Perhaps this is a tale of poetic justice. You can decide.
So as a followup to a previous thread ....
https://www.alsforums.com/forum/rants-raves/43805-handicapped-parking-spots-new-post.html
Today I’m out for a haircut, still able to drive the van myself and transfer into the pwc, enjoying...
When I was able bodied, it always seemed that the handicapped spots in front of a business were often empty, forcing everyone else to park farther away.
Now that I’m using a wheelchair, it seems that the handicapped spots are often taken. Even at places like Costco where there are lots of...
First, when Eileen was on hospice, I couldn't share all the details of her passing, even now some of it is more than I can talk about on the forum. When the time came, with two pastors, family and friends in the room, I couldn't let a stranger make the final step. So, I turned off the Trilogy...
Hello
First I want to say I am so sorry for the affects this disease has caused on peoples lives.
I have neurologist appointment but I am about a month and half away from it. I have some symptoms that I would like to run by to see if I can rule out ALS
So I didn't really notice anything...
This van is in excellent shape. Current mileage is 36,200 miles. V6, automatic transmission, FWD. Used for just 9 months. It drives very well, excellent handling, very smooth. Tires are excellent. Manual drop down drive up entry ramp which is very easy to operate, not heavy, & able to...
I just learned that you do not have to use the $6800 grant money to build a ramp. All I had to do was have my ALS Clinic nurse put in a consult with Prosthetics and they will take care of it. The $6800 is for door widening, kitchen mods etc.
After several discussions with ramp specialists I decided to have a carpenter build a ramp. Metal ones that you can rent are okay but are expensive (initial cost $600.00, monthly rent $250) and do not give the solid feel of wood and concrete set posts. Cost to build $1,600. Also, I did not...