It’s going to be difficult to write this post because there are so many things to write about, so many emotions, so many stories and countless lives affected, all because of Grace. Grace has Rett Syndrome. If you are like most of us, you don’t know what Rett Syndrome is and have never heard of [...]
Entries from July 2008
July 15, 2008
Wheelchair Vans and Mobility Transportation Solutions – What is Right For Me?
Finding the right transportation solution can seem like a daunting task, due to all the options that are on the market today; minivans, full-size vans, lifts, turning seats, driving controls, etc. The good news is that there are helpful and knowledgeable people in your area that can help. There are three major considerations and I [...]
July 7, 2008
What is Important When Shopping for a Wheelchair Accessible Van?
Shopping for a wheelchair accessible vehicle can seem overwhelming and daunting, but if you do a little bit of homework, you can save time, frustration and money.
You should know how tall the wheelchair user is in their mobility device. Why is this important, you may ask? How tall the wheelchair user is, will determine [...]
July 2, 2008
VMI’s Recent Donation to the Sam Schmidt Organization
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sam Schmidt, who in 2000 was injured in an Indy Racing League (IRL) practice round. Sam was diagnosed as a quadriplegic; the result of a severe injury to his spinal cord at the C-3/C-4 levels. I flew to Indianapolis to present him with a wheelchair accessible Honda Odyssey [...]
