[Blind-rollers] new

[dmgina]

Now tell me how does this chair climb stairs.
Would this same chair do the same thing for a curb?

--Dar
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lucasey, Dawn" <Lucasey.Dawn at mhsil.com>
To: "'Blind wheelchair users list'" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] new


> Hi Petra,
>
> The IBOT power wheelchair does climb stairs, and it is pretty cool. The 
> manufacturer requires several days of training at certified training 
> centers. Downside is the cost.  I think it is upwards of 35,000.00$.  Dawn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Petra van Driel
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:32 PM
> To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] new
>
> Hi Dar,
>
> So, I got it wrong. Well, I don't see at all too. So it is hard to learn 
> new routes, and to learn to trust the chair(s). The dog will block me so I 
> won't fall of steps or  curbs. But I still want to know if a route is safe 
> for me to go.
>
> I'd like to try the powerchair that as far as I've heared, can climb 
> stairs, if that's possible at all. But I think I would be worried about a 
> machine helping me climb the stairs. I need door to door transportation 
> too. Because I don't know the whole erea here and some things are to far 
> away to get there all by myself.
>
> Best regards,
> Petra
>
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