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
HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
When I run into an issue trying to do something, I try to identify what part of my intended action is the problem. Then I try to figure out different ways to do the action and what kind of thing would help.I then start searching online stores based on what “tool” I think can help.… Continue reading HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
RAMPS Part 2
Hello! I am going to discuss my front entrance ramp combo this time. I say combo because I have one ramp to my front porch and another into the front door. I had admired a stone accessible path at my sister's house and decided to use the same contractor to create a stone paver ramp… Continue reading RAMPS Part 2
RAMPS
I moved in with a temporary 10 foot suitcase ramp at my front porch steps and a 3 foot suitcase ramp into the house. This was my only way in and out of the house. The 10ft ramp would sag during use and would shift off the porch edge. I needed to do a quick… Continue reading RAMPS
Roll in shower part 2
Hello! I am going to run through products I have tried to make my bathroom more accessible for me. Let's start with the shower. Roll in shower I changed the shower head to a wand style with the option to turn the spray on/off at the handle. The shower still needs to be turned on/off… Continue reading Roll in shower part 2
Roll in shower part 1
Hello! I am going to describe how my walk-in shower with glass doors became a roll in shower. Roll in shower The builder removed the doors, step over transition, shower floor, drain, and damaged tiles. To drop the shower floor, the drain and floor support were lowered below the floor. Having an unfinished basement made… Continue reading Roll in shower part 1
Update
Hello! It has been awhile since I last blogged. I took a break to deal with illnesses, their recoveries, and moving. There are so many mobility and other assistance aids to share! Let's start with my move. My last house worked in that it was one floor, but there were obstacles making using a wheelchair… Continue reading Update
Driving with Assistive Technology, Lesson 3
It has been a while since I posted anything about my training to drive with assistive technology. I bet you thought I was finished training, had the new devices installed in my vehicle, and was busy driving all over town. Well, I wish. There were 4 months between my first lesson and the second. Then… Continue reading Driving with Assistive Technology, Lesson 3
Modular Aluminum Ramps Review
I have been working on making my home more wheelchair accessible. I added a DIY platform and a 3-foot suitcase ramp to my back door (6-inch threshold to sidewalk drop). I have also made free adjustments in the kitchen and elsewhere. A harder-to-fix problem has been wheelchair access using my front door. I have about… Continue reading Modular Aluminum Ramps Review
Assisted Technology Driving Lesson #2
Yea! I had my second AT driving lesson! My last lesson was 4 months ago and ended 2 houses away. The usual setup my trainer sees is a left hand control for the brake and gas petals leaving the right hand to steer and work the dash options. However, with a weaker right hand, I… Continue reading Assisted Technology Driving Lesson #2
Life, Humor, and MS 