[Blind-rollers] new

[dmgina]

Oh my gosh,
That would feel so funny to me.
I would have to become very brave and trusting.
Wow.
thanks for sharing.
If you learn more do let us know.
Now if the price could come down just aspell.

--Dar
www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/5779
Every Saint has a past
Every Sinner has a future

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lucasey, Dawn" <Lucasey.Dawn at mhsil.com>
To: "'Blind wheelchair users list'" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 6:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] new


> Yes,  it will climb one curb or a flight of stairs.  It has 4 wheels, and 
> a large base.  Two of the wheels sort of roll over top of the other two 
> land on the next step, the computer in it balances the chair, then the 
> bottom two wheels roll up and over the top two wheels taking the chair to 
> the next step. Where I work is not one of the certified training centers, 
> so I honestly don't know all the requirements to drive it.  I cannot 
> answer if vision is a requirement.  I would be happy to investigate.  I'll 
> let you know more when I do.  Dawn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of dmgina
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 4:46 PM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] new
>
> Now tell me how does this chair climb stairs.
> Would this same chair do the same thing for a curb?
>
> --Dar
> www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/5779
> Every Saint has a past
> Every Sinner has a future
>
> ----- 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
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>
>> 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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