Comments for Disability Information Myisha http://myisha.net Information about Disability Equipment, Disability Insurance, and Disability Living Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:48:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Used Electric Wheelchairs For Disabled by Transfer Shower Benches For The Disabled http://myisha.net/used-electric-wheelchairs-for-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Transfer Shower Benches For The Disabled Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:48:10 +0000 http://myisha.net/?p=1134#comment-76 [...] benches are not only for the disabled or those in electric wheelchairs but can help the elderly or post surgery persons. They act as support and sitting devices for those [...] [...] benches are not only for the disabled or those in electric wheelchairs but can help the elderly or post surgery persons. They act as support and sitting devices for those [...]

]]> Comment on Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Can Help The Disabled Travel Independently by Luc http://myisha.net/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-can-help-the-disabled-travel-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Luc Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:46:27 +0000 http://myisha.net/?p=1146#comment-49 I am a C5/C6 quadriplegic and while I totally agree with the need for people with disabilities to be able to drive, I see this to be very feasible and economical for paraplegics because all they need is basic hand controls. However, it is a different story for quadriplegics like me who only have limited use of their hands. I drive my own van at home and the total cost of the conversion (excluding the cost of the van) is about 50K. I would love to be able to arrive at an airport and be able to rent an accessible van I can drive myself, but I can not imagine that any rental car company is willing to make such an investment. In addition, every quad is different and therefore needs custom driving equipment. Positioning of the wheelchair in front of the steering wheel also varies for every quad. Rental companies would have to spend time swapping and adjusting equipment depending on the quadriplegic's specific needs, a task that could take several hours in some cases. But regardless, I wouldn't mind to pay a little extra for the independence I get by being able to drive myself. Luc disabledandproductive.com I am a C5/C6 quadriplegic and while I totally agree with the need for people with disabilities to be able to drive, I see this to be very feasible and economical for paraplegics because all they need is basic hand controls. However, it is a different story for quadriplegics like me who only have limited use of their hands. I drive my own van at home and the total cost of the conversion (excluding the cost of the van) is about 50K. I would love to be able to arrive at an airport and be able to rent an accessible van I can drive myself, but I can not imagine that any rental car company is willing to make such an investment. In addition, every quad is different and therefore needs custom driving equipment. Positioning of the wheelchair in front of the steering wheel also varies for every quad. Rental companies would have to spend time swapping and adjusting equipment depending on the quadriplegic’s specific needs, a task that could take several hours in some cases.
But regardless, I wouldn’t mind to pay a little extra for the independence I get by being able to drive myself.

Luc
disabledandproductive.com

]]> Comment on The Stairlift Solution For Disabled Persons by Emily http://myisha.net/stairlift-for-disabled-persons/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Emily Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:25:01 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=73#comment-41 I am seriously looking for a stair glide lift to help me navigate my home. I am in a wheel chair and need to get access to my lower level. NO ONE seems to have any financial assistance for this type of equipment. I find this appaling at the number of people who could so benefit from such an aid. I am seriously looking for a stair glide lift to help me navigate my home. I am in a wheel chair and need to get access to my lower level. NO ONE seems to have any financial assistance for this type of equipment. I find this appaling at the number of people who could so benefit from such an aid.

]]> Comment on The Stairlift Solution For Disabled Persons by Emily http://myisha.net/stairlift-for-disabled-persons/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Emily Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:20:25 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=73#comment-40 I can not agree more with your statement. Unfortunately, stair lifts are not covered by insurance. The only things I could come up with are loan programs with the stair lift suppliers that can offer a payment program. Otherwise, the most "affordable" options for stair lift is by renting one or buying a used one. <a href="http://www.handicappedequipment.org/stair-lifts/" rel="nofollow">Stair lift cost</a> estimates are around $100-$300/mo for rental and $1000- $2000 for used. I can not agree more with your statement. Unfortunately, stair lifts are not covered by insurance. The only things I could come up with are loan programs with the stair lift suppliers that can offer a payment program. Otherwise, the most “affordable” options for stair lift is by renting one or buying a used one.

Stair lift cost estimates are around $100-$300/mo for rental and $1000- $2000 for used.

]]> Comment on Disability Claims Appeals Process by Guide For Social Security and Medicare http://myisha.net/disability-claims-appeals-process/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Guide For Social Security and Medicare Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:18:30 +0000 http://myisha.net/?p=233#comment-13 [...] could be confusing with all from the different program requirements, eligibility criterion and disability claims process. Working with an SSDI expert and Medicare Advisor Service can help you determine the best coverage [...] [...] could be confusing with all from the different program requirements, eligibility criterion and disability claims process. Working with an SSDI expert and Medicare Advisor Service can help you determine the best coverage [...]

]]> Comment on The Stairlift Solution For Disabled Persons by Myisha http://myisha.net/stairlift-for-disabled-persons/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Myisha Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:44:09 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=73#comment-12 I can not agree more with your statement. Unfortunately, stair lifts are not covered by insurance. The only things I could come up with are loan programs with the stair lift suppliers that can offer a payment program. Otherwise, the most "affordable" options for stair lift is by renting one or buying a used one. <a href="http://www.handicappedequipment.org/stair-lifts/" rel="nofollow">Stair lift cost</a> estimates are around $100-$300/mo for rental and $1000- $2000 for used. I can not agree more with your statement. Unfortunately, stair lifts are not covered by insurance. The only things I could come up with are loan programs with the stair lift suppliers that can offer a payment program. Otherwise, the most “affordable” options for stair lift is by renting one or buying a used one.

Stair lift cost estimates are around $100-$300/mo for rental and $1000- $2000 for used.

]]> Comment on The Stairlift Solution For Disabled Persons by Jean Stofer http://myisha.net/stairlift-for-disabled-persons/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Jean Stofer Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:13:47 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=73#comment-11 I am seriously looking for a stair glide lift to help me navigate my home. I am in a wheel chair and need to get access to my lower level. NO ONE seems to have any financial assistance for this type of equipment. I find this appaling at the number of people who could so benefit from such an aid. I am seriously looking for a stair glide lift to help me navigate my home. I am in a wheel chair and need to get access to my lower level. NO ONE seems to have any financial assistance for this type of equipment. I find this appaling at the number of people who could so benefit from such an aid.

]]> Comment on Find Specialist Doctor for Disability Claims by Disability Claims Appeals Process http://myisha.net/find-specialist-doctor-disability-claims/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Disability Claims Appeals Process Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:33:14 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=64#comment-5 [...] bolster your case such as medical records, doctor’s recommendations, and work-history. Find a disability specialist doctor to document your case and [...] [...] bolster your case such as medical records, doctor’s recommendations, and work-history. Find a disability specialist doctor to document your case and [...]

]]> Comment on Should I Purchase Disability Insurance? by Find Specialist Doctor for Disability Claims http://myisha.net/purchase-disability-insurance/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Find Specialist Doctor for Disability Claims Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:51:27 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=39#comment-3 [...] exists in your neighborhood spot, the internet can be a starting point, specifically for people disability claimants who are home bound. Furthermore, most major illnesses have national [...] [...] exists in your neighborhood spot, the internet can be a starting point, specifically for people disability claimants who are home bound. Furthermore, most major illnesses have national [...]

]]> Comment on Finding Disability Equipment by Government Grants For the Disabled http://myisha.net/finding-disability-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Government Grants For the Disabled Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:03:39 +0000 http://www.myisha.net/?p=51#comment-2 [...] causes depending around the eligibility conditions. They might be applied for medical expenses, disability equipment purchases, home modifications and a lot more. These awards are there to help you and your requires. [...] [...] causes depending around the eligibility conditions. They might be applied for medical expenses, disability equipment purchases, home modifications and a lot more. These awards are there to help you and your requires. [...]

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