Hello!
I am going to describe my Pride Quantum Edge 3 in 3 parts. First, I will describe the process I went through to get this power wheelchair. Second, I will give a run down of using the wheelchair. Lastly, I will talk about the custom touches I have added.
Ignore the seat cover for now. The wheelchair seat is black.
Before this power wheelchair, I had 2 others. My first was a portable Golden Technologies Literider Envy for longer distances than I could walk. It was portable because it could be taken apart into 6 separate pieces. Eventually, I needed the wheelchair full time.
When I decided that I needed to learn to drive from a wheelchair, I learned that could not be done from a portable power wheelchair. Therefore, with my first wheelchair accessible van, the salesman also sold me a Golden Technologies Compass Sport SLE. I later learned this was also not rated for driving. Angry doesn’t adequately describe my reaction.
Power wheelchairs are tested like child car seats. Not all are tested. So, you need to check the list to see which have been tested and how they were rated.
My driving trainer worked with my doctor to prescribe me a drivable power wheelchair.
My trainer then recommended a dealer. The dealer then set up an appointment with a physical therapy office with several power wheelchair models. There were at least 40.
The physical therapist measured me hip to knee, knee to ankle, hip to shoulder, shoulder to shoulder, shoulder to elbow, and elbow to wrist. Then, she evaluated my abilities, considered my diagnosis, and possible future ability declines.
All the information led them to the Pride Quantum Edge 3. The office’s wheelchair was out on lease. I tried an earlier model and then started picking options. I required that my chair raised up so I could look my growing sons in their eyes. That increases the effectiveness of the “Mom look.”
The fun part was picking through the rock-and-roll named colors. I picked pink, Raspberry Beret.
The dealer rep and the physical therapist handled the insurance paperwork. They even handled the appeal when insurance only approved the wheels and motor. That’s right, not even the seat was originally approved. Resst assured, I do have a complete power wheelchair.
Insurance rejected my seat raise option again. I expected this and paid for it myself.
From measurement appointment to ready wheelchair was a little more than 3 months.
Next, I will give you a run down of my Pride Quantum Edge 3.
My Disclosure
Life, Humor, and MS 
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