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lizi -> RE: New Device Makes Wheelchairs Obsolete (3/21/2012 11:50:44 AM)
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This is very cool, I'm going to bring this clip into our classroom as we were discussing ambulation aids recently. The problem with the standing wheelchairs already on the market is that they are very bulky and limited. I looked up the cost for these devices, they are expecting them to cost around $15,000 in the US. That's way out of reach for many people, but not anywhere near the cost of some of the tilt in space chairs- a vendor brought one into our classroom that was $25,000 and there are some that cost much more.
Considering that the average spinal cord patient is a 29 year old male, this is a great improvement for them as there will likely be no improvement in their condition. This is also save a lot of money in caretaker hours as the users can do much more for themselves.
I'll be really curious to see how this goes, looks like a wonderful thing.
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