Evaluation to me means that, You and your Occupational Therapist are reviewing your needs and goals based on your physical condition and what it will take to achieve those goals. I sincerely hope that you are working with an OT. Are those goals achievable using an indoor chair or will you require an outdoor chair? Are you working and traveling to achieve those goals or are you attending college? Would a rear wheel drive serve your needs better then a mid-wheel drive. Do you have pressure relief issues. Can you operate a joy stick. Will you be traveling on smooth surfaces or will you be planting corn in the spring? I personally can not recommend a chair or manufacturer until I talk with your OT and review their written evaluation, regarding your needs and goals. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/25/2011 10:07:07 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi fellow quads, its been awhile. I'm going through the evaluation for a new wheelchair. If you don't mind, it would be helpful to know what models you use and what opinions you have of your experience with them. Also if you know of a website that reviews various makes/models, that would be helpful (I haven't found one in my search) Thanks! I have a c5/6 sci since '86 (24yrs, I was 16). Dylan
