Tag: #powerchair

Accessible Travel Tips, MS, MSGladiator, MSLiving, power wheelchairs, wheelchair travel

Review of Wheelchair Accessibility of Massanutten Ski Resort

SusanMSGladiator

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

accessible tools, mobility aide customization, MS Device, MSGladiator, MSLiving, power wheelchairs

Pride Quantum Edge 3, Custom Touches

SusanMSGladiator

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

MSGladiator, power wheelchairs

Pride Quantum Edge 3, Use

SusanMSGladiator

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

AT driving, Disable driving, MS, MS Driving, MSGladiator, power wheelchairs, Wheelchair driving

Pride Quantum Edge 3

SusanMSGladiator

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

accessible tools, mobility aide customization, MS, MS Device, MSGladiator, MSLiving, MSWarrior, power wheelchairs

HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?

SusanMSGladiator

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?

Home accessibility, MSGladiator, power wheelchairs, wheelchair access, wheelchair ramp

RAMPS Part 2

SusanMSGladiator

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

Home accessibility, power wheelchairs, wheelchair access, wheelchair ramp

RAMPS

SusanMSGladiator

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

MS, MS Device, MSLiving, power wheelchairs, Uncategorized

Golden Compass Sport SLE Review

SusanMSGladiator

As I mentioned, I had to get a new wheelchair as my old powerchair (Golden Lite/Envy) was considered portable and therefore not suitable for driving a vehicle. I ended up with a Golden Compass Sport. I have had it for a few weeks now and decided it was time review this powerchair. I describe this… Continue reading Golden Compass Sport SLE Review