Hi Patti,
We went to DC in Jan for my father-in-laws funeral at Arlington
Natnl. Cemetery and decided it was now or never to show the kids
DC. What ever your needs are I encourage you to take this tour
bus: http://www.tourmobile.com/disability.php and not the
other ones. I believe it cost us $32 per adult a day and we could
get on and off at will. I am walking wounded and would have been in
agony if I had to walk from monument to monument. I gave you the
disability page so you can discuss your needs with them. this is the
only tour that has Natln. park service affiliation (and the monuments
are a natnl. park) and be happy there are accommodations at all the
monuments to allow full access regardless of your level of ability.
So enjoy yourself and wear an Obama button (the workers will be
friendlier)
Mindy the Artist
Jeanne
What a story! You couldn't make that up if you tried and I think
it's better (or worse) than anything I've seen on "House". Your
miracle is that you lived long enough to get to the right hospital
and that they started you on steroids. Thanks for sharing the
details.
You brought up the subject of maneuverability and I need help
dealing with it.
I decided it was time to go to Washington DC - a long-time desire
of my hubby and myself. I always use a cane and have a wheelchair
that I loaned out a year ago, but could get back. I quit wearing my
AFO after two years because my feet burn and I prefer to wear shoes
that I can take off every time I sit down (even in public.) I
looked pitiful sitting with my brace beside me letting my feet
breathe. So, I will need to use a walker and/or be pushed in a
wheelchair in Washington and am concerned about my hubby lifting
the chair in and out of our car. I have looked at 3 wheeled
walkers that would be easier to maneuver in crowds, 4 wheeled
walkers of all kinds, a 4 wheeled that turns into a transport chair
($400), and just a simple transport chair itself A transport
chair is a wheelchair for being pushed in, with (4) ten-inch wheels
instead of the large wheels on the back for self-maneuvering. The
transport chair ! is about 12 lbs. lighter than my wheelchair and
would be easier to get into my small car. The 4 wheeled walker
that turns into a wheelchair is $400 on-line. A transport
wheelchair is $200 at Walmart. I can buy a 3-wheeled or a 4-
wheeled walker for $50 each on Craigslist. What would YOU take to
Washington DC? What will I need?
How will I feel using one for the first time?
I DON'T want to have to use any of them! I'm ANGRY!
Patti - Michigan
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