John,
I'm thinking like Greta as far as stroller-vs-wheelchair.  Tina is 60
pounds now, and I'm not even going to go the route of a pediatric
wheelchair (unless I can find a free one).  She, like Mary get tired
easily, but adores the outside.  You might want to check your local
craigslist.  I found several in the $25-$50 range listed on mine.

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Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:07 AM
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Subject: Re: special needs stroller

You can buy these items used which I am sure others on this list will
tell
you how to go about this.

However, as a PT I strongly urge you to have Mary re-evaluated by a PT
as it
seems as if she has had a change in physical status. The PT should be
experienced in obtaining adaptive equipment that encourages
independence.
Your insurance with a letter of medical necessity written by a PT and
co-signed by a MD will help pay for any equipment. Also there are a few
clubs like the Lions', Rotary, or Elks clubs will pay for equipment if
you
can prove to them that your insurance denied compensation/request.
However,
if you do decide to go through the insurance route be careful because if
you
purchase a jogger stroller or any other type of wheelchair it will be
FIVE
years before your insurance will pay for another one. So choose wisely.
Take care,
Greta

On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 9:48 AM, JOHN RUNER <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Does anyone have any recommendations for a special needs
> stroller/jogging stroller?  Mary is fifty pounds right now and likes
to go
> walking with us but her fatigue is an issue now! Are their grants
available
> some of the ones I have found are quite expensive?
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