Glad God gave you your solution, Phil!
Wow, I didn't know for sure if blind wheelchair users navigate with a cane! I wish tandem chairs could be lined up single file, even if the pair of them has to sit back-to-back, and one of them has to push backward. Easier to go through the doors. Lol
Sharon H.
> On Jul 18, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Donna Bell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hey All,
> Tandem wheelchairs already exist. They are side-by- side. The
> challenge would be getting through doors. It's funny to think about
> two people using canes from a chair like that. My experience is that
> you probably want a roller tip as the pencil tips tend to get stuck.
> The other thing I have learned is that you want the longest cane you
> can find. I wish someone would invent a phone app and sensors that
> would replicate the old wheelchair pathfinders. It would be nice to
> have more info about what's on each side of a wheelchair. drop offs
> storm drains, etc.
> I'm moved into my new place, and having fun. Hope Sandy is feeling better.
> Blessings to all of you.
> Donna
>
>> On 7/17/15, Pat Ferguson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Oh wow! Someone could make some good money inventing and building such a
>> thing.
>>
>> Way cool!
>>
>>
>> Thanks much.
>>
>> Many Blessings,
>>
>> Pat Ferguson
>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.
>>
>> At 03:11 PM 7/17/2015, you wrote:
>>> Hey...now there's an idea....invent one......*smile*
>>> Rhonda
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: The Electronic Church
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of john schwery
>>> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 4:11 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Wheelchair at home
>>>
>>> Phil, you guys need a tandem wheelchair. Ha!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> earlier, Phil Scovell, wrote:
>>>> Pat,
>>>>
>>>> It will be used for long distances so we won’t ¢t need it in the
>>>> house.
>>>> Like shopping, going to church and the like,
>>>>
>>>> Phil.
>>
>> Thanks much.
>>
>> Many Blessings,
>>
>> Pat Ferguson
>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.
>>
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