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ken barber <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
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Thu, 9 Dec 2004 19:15:40 -0800
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thanks, beth. i hope this helps.

--- Elizabeth Thiers <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The standers are just very bulky and hard to find
> boxes for and being
> expensive, insured.  May be worth it if you are
> really desperate, just get a
> pix as Rifton has updated their models over the
> years.  If a need for the
> stander has been given, the schools should get you
> one for use in the
> school.  For at home, various medwaiver programs
> will buy them as needed
> equipment, sometimes local charities will help.  You
> can also call your
> local Elks, Moose, Eagle lodge (service
> organizations, it may take several
> tries to get someone in the know enough to help you
> out) and explain your
> needs to them.   Try calling the local UCP, not
> helpful here but, in some
> locales they are still committed to helping people,
> not just collect money.
> But, they may also know of a someone in your area
> who can help.
>
>
> Beth t the OT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> ken barber
> Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 6:31 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: stander to pass on
>
> would shipping one cost much less than buying? maybe
> a local charity could
> help with shipping.
>
> --- Elizabeth Thiers <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Rifton still sell two types of stationary
> standers, the prone and
> > supine.
> > They also sell different kinds of mobile prones
> now also.  They are
> > big to ship though.
> >
> >
> > Beth T. the OT
>




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