Kat, Have you found the answers you were looking for regarding the Power
assist Manual chairs?  I tried one out this week.  We had a vendor come to
annual therapist's meeting.  The power assist is in the wheels, the rest of
the chair will be similar to whatever you have.  They do work amazingly
well, lots of fun to spin around in.

Beth T.

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
Subject: Re: Question re: Manual Chair Power Assists

i hope you get the info you need.

--- Kat <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hey All:
>
> I have a question for you all.  At the grand old age of 52, I'm
> finding that my shoulders and hands are feeling the affects of overuse
> in wheeling myself about in my manual wheelchair.  I'm thinking of
> getting a power assist and was wondering if anyone on this list uses
> one for their manual chair.  How does it work? Do you have to take it
> off and put it in your car before folding up the chair or can the
> chair be folded with it in place?
> How easy is it to transport?  And how much did it cost?  Would you
> recommend it to another manual chair user?
>
> Well, OK, that was more than one question but any feedback is welcome!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kat
>