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Post by Sova on Apr 29, 2009 16:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by devogirl on Apr 29, 2009 17:31:52 GMT -5
I suppose it's a good thing the inventors are thinking about helping wheelers, and maybe in the future they can do better. But it does seem like a lot of "experimental" wheelchair designs are driven by a need to do good, but are ultimately impractical. I bet if there was a wheeler on their design team and not just as a recipient at the end, the thing would look a lot different.
Also, it kills me that cutting lawns is seen as a great job opportunity. How many lawns would he have to cut to even break even on the $7500?
And the newscaster, sheesh, it does seem like they have all had "faux-sensitivity training" to get those inflections exactly the same every time. But really I think it stems from a sense of self-congratulation, like they themselves are doing good in the world by reporting on the poor unfortunates, whom they only care about in the abstract. The condescension is overwhelming.
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Post by Dee Dee on Apr 29, 2009 19:11:18 GMT -5
I suppose it's a good thing the inventors are thinking about helping wheelers, and maybe in the future they can do better. But it does seem like a lot of "experimental" wheelchair designs are driven by a need to do good, but are ultimately impractical. I bet if there was a wheeler on their design team and not just as a recipient at the end, the thing would look a lot different. There´s a Danish engineer and innovator, who is also a wheeler. He was dissatisfied with the existing range of wheelchairs, when he was injured, so he created and built his own; called Limbo: www.bendt.as/ Click the link where it says "English" at the bottom of the page and then click "Results". There are some pictures and a description of the Limbo at the bottom of the page, if you scroll down. BBC did a documentary about Mads Bendt: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/documentary_archive/6190825.stm
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Post by E on Apr 29, 2009 20:42:41 GMT -5
So, I'm a regular subscriber to Natalie's videos, but the one she just put up seemed perfectly timed for our patronizing newscaster conversation...
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Post by roger888 on Apr 30, 2009 1:20:13 GMT -5
Ok, kidding aside, someone mentioned it before, but it would be very cool if they built a car you can pull your chair into...legally, safely drive on-road using your joystick. Now that's something to give 'hope.' Tony I know of about 4 or 5 good systems you can fit into or on car in this country that can automatically stow your wheelchair,would have thought there were dozens to choose from in the US
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Post by E on Apr 30, 2009 8:32:14 GMT -5
Ok, kidding aside, someone mentioned it before, but it would be very cool if they built a car you can pull your chair into...legally, safely drive on-road using your joystick. Now that's something to give 'hope.' Tony I know of about 4 or 5 good systems you can fit into or on car in this country that can automatically stow your wheelchair,would have thought there were dozens to choose from in the US But none of them connect to a power chair joystick which then drives the car...
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Post by roger888 on Apr 30, 2009 14:23:51 GMT -5
Its an idea just waiting for someone with a bit of investment & technical expertise,they could make a massive profit.Just think how many power chair drivers would go for it if it was reasonably priced.
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Post by Phil on Apr 30, 2009 15:29:38 GMT -5
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Post by Phil on Apr 30, 2009 15:35:16 GMT -5
Tony I know of about 4 or 5 good systems you can fit into or on car in this country that can automatically stow your wheelchair,would have thought there were dozens to choose from in the US But none of them connect to a power chair joystick which then drives the car... They used to make 'drive by wire' vans that could be driven from the chair using a second joystick in the van. I'm not sure if they still make them. They were insanely expensive, obviously.
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Post by Pony on Apr 30, 2009 17:04:07 GMT -5
Well, I drive a Ford E150, but I'd like to pull up in this...
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Post by roger888 on May 1, 2009 1:18:32 GMT -5
Well, I drive a Ford E150, but I'd like to pull up in this... Ideal for getting through a packed Mall at Christmas....
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Post by Ouch on May 1, 2009 13:58:26 GMT -5
Well, I drive a Ford E150, but I'd like to pull up in this... Just make sure ya' don't fart.
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Post by Pony on May 3, 2009 12:05:24 GMT -5
Noi, you're always so analytical....sheeesh, how does Windy survive??? lol Something Triass pointed out to me about this clip of 'lawnmower quad', right off the bat the news anchor GREATLY exaggerates the usefulness of it, stating 'it will literally change people's lives', and 'it has one young man grinning from ear to ear.' For you non-journalism majors, that's called "The Happy Cripple Grin" technique. See, the crips live such destroyed lives that ANYTHING is a major breakthrough in improving their whole 'pitiful' life. You can always find a crip that will grin from ear to ear, and it sure makes us look good reporting it. Us ABs feel a helluva lot better when we see something, anything, that gives them 'hope'....the 'will' to fight on...be almost normal...something that brings out the SUPER HERO CRIPPLE GUY WITH MORE SPIRIT THAN HUMANLY POSSIBLE. lol Ok, I'm tired of being so sarcastic!!
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Post by thegoodlife on May 3, 2009 22:06:56 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure if you strap a gun onto your chair it's illegal here in Canada. However, in the united states I'm guessing there are some who would make the argument that you really aren't "free" until you can strap a gun to your chair legally.
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Post by Ouch on May 3, 2009 22:52:26 GMT -5
Noi, you're always so analytical....sheeesh, how does Windy survive??? lol I would've never thought someone would call her analytical, usually she's accusing me of that... ...and I survive on Ramen...lots and lots of Ramen...
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