I recently took my sons to Massanutten Ski Resort, Virginia, and this is a review of our experience. I picked Massanutten because they work with a group that provides adapted skiing options. Ratings on a 10-point scale: For my 1st time, snowboarding teen sons: 10 Arranging accessible lodging: 10 Accessible lodging: 10 Wheelchair accessibility of… Continue reading Review of Wheelchair Accessibility of Massanutten Ski Resort
Category: power wheelchairs
Wheelchair Ice Skating!
Hello! A full review of my visit to Massanutten Ski Resort is coming soon. Here is a highlight: ♿️ skating! Yes, power wheelchair on ice rink! Wheelchair Ice Skating
Challenge – Travel 2
Hello! I mentioned that traveling to Germany is one of my dreams. There are a few challenges keeping me from feeling confident about the trip. I have identified a few milestones and resources to help me become confident enough for a transatlantic flight with a power wheelchair. Milestones include learning German, updating my passport, a… Continue reading Challenge – Travel 2
Challenges
Hello! There are different kinds of challenges. Challenges can be obstacles between you and what you want to do. They can be assignments from others. Maybe even dares, good and bad. Sometimes, they are puzzles begging to be solved. I like these a lot. My favorite kind of challenges are those that make me grow… Continue reading Challenges
Wheelchair Costume
Hello! I love handing out candy on Halloween. I sit out on the steps, or now porch. It is fun checking out all of the kids' costumes! I always at least dress up with Halloween theme clothes and accessories. Cat ears or some kind of witch hat is added, too. Last year's witch hat even… Continue reading Wheelchair Costume
New Joystick
Hello! I have a new joystick! Black dome with pink goal post from Granted Engineering. I was using a round car gear shift. I am not entirely sure how, but it became loose and started to spin occasionally. Yes, the spin affected steering. Not fun. Down right dangerous on my van's wheelchair ramp. I had… Continue reading New Joystick
A MacGyver Moment
Hello! I was a huge fan of the original MacGyver show. How could I not? Where someone frequently saves himself and others with a paperclip, chewing gum, and a random 3rd object? I have many times performed a "MacGyver" to solve a problem. I did a "MacGyver" today. I dropped my phone. In the past,… Continue reading A MacGyver Moment
Pride Quantum Edge 3, Custom Touches
Hello! This time, I will describe the custom touches I have added to my wheelchair. My wheelchair came with the usual black chair that gets hot in the summer and grabs at your clothing when you try to adjust your position. Unable to find cushion covers, I reached out to a FB mobility device customization… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3, Custom Touches
Pride Quantum Edge 3, Use
Hello! This is my second blog about the Quantum Edge 3. The first described my process of ordering the wheelchair. This time, I will describe using the wheelchair. Power wheelchair with car seat cover. I will discuss the car seat cover in my next blog with my other custom touches. I talked earlier about picking… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3, Use
Pride Quantum Edge 3
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… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3
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