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
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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
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
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
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
Outdoor Access! Part 3 – Ramp
This is the last in a series of blogs that deal with my home built temporary/unattached platform and ramp at my side patio access door. This project allowed me to enjoy my morning coffee on my patio this morning! It sounds simple, but I had not been able to enjoy a breeze in my hair… Continue reading Outdoor Access! Part 3 – Ramp
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