Glad to hear an expert opinion. :-)  I do disagree with you re: the excuse not to implement the ADA.  There are too few IBOT chairs and two many different disabilities not to implement the ADA because of a 'superchair' on the market.  I think most people realise it's not practical for most mobility-impaired people.

Kat

-------Original Message-------
From: "Michael H. Collis" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 05/13/03 02:54 PM
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Subject: Re: Downhill ride (long response)

>
> Well, Kat, I'm afraid that with this chair, people will find an excuse not
to implement the requirements of the A.D.A. fully.  Besides, it is so
expensive those of us who need powerchairs can get at least two high
performance stock chairs for one of the ibot.  Not only that, every item
the
ibot has, with the exception of stair climbing, can be performed by
adaptations of the same high preformance powerchairs for a lot less than
$25.000. Finally, I' ve heard the balance feature of the Ibot is very
finicky, and that Johnson & Johnson will only let one have one when one
completes a two week course.

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From: Kat <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Downhill ride (long response)


>Why do you think that, Mike?  Not that I'm in the market for the chair; I
was just wondering.
>
>Kat
>