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Where can I hire a mobility scooter in the Dominican Rebublic and what can I expect to pay thanks you all lol

Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Electric Mobility Wheelchair.

Question by dee: Where can I hire a mobility scooter in the Dominican Rebublic and what can I expect to pay thanks you all lol

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Answer by El Pinguino
Hi Dee !
First you must tell where are you going to? Puerto Plata or Punta Cana? Because prices and renting places are different.
El Pinguino

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The SCOOTER Store Scooters and Power Chairs Earn Senior Approved Certification

Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by Electric Mobility Wheelchair.

New Braunfels, TX (PRWEB) November 3, 2005

The SCOOTER Store, America’s leading supplier of scooters, power chairs and electric wheelchairs for people with limited mobility far surpassed the 90 percent senior satisfaction rating required by Senior Approved Services, an independent consumer-driven survey company. Senior Approved Services was founded as a method to actively advocate for the right of all seniors to receive excellent care and they only recommend services, products and resources meeting or exceeding this high standard.

Millions of seniors are in need of the kind of assistance offered by The SCOOTER Store. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 and older were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. (CDC 2005). Of those who fall, 20 percent to 30 percent suffer moderate to severe injuries such as hip fractures or head traumas that reduce mobility and independence. Federal health statistics show that about 34 percent of the U.S. population aged 70 or older reports difficulty walking a quarter of a mile. Many seniors need a power chair or scooter to help them get around.

The Senior Approved certification requires an independent confidential survey of senior clients (and family members) that asked how they felt about The SCOOTER Store’s service, personal in-home visits conducted by personal mobility consultants, response time, and how they felt about The SCOOTER Store’s fulfillment of promises made.

“Our goal is to help seniors connect with verifiable quality services,” says Barbara Mascio, founder of Senior Approved. ”Twenty percent of the companies who contract with us to do this survey don’t meet our requirements. Many of the seniors we contacted about The SCOOTER Store’s service were stressed and not feeling very well, so to get the exceptionally high marks they did was quite phenomenal.”

Many of the senior clients and their family members added unsolicited comments to the survey, which included statements such as:

“They hold true to everything they promise in their advertising. I put them to the test because I was skeptical – they are honest people, you can feel safe to call them.”

“My dad is working in the garage on his wood crafts again. You have added an extra 10 years to his life. Bless you!”

“The fact that these comments were added voluntarily really impressed us,” says Mascio.” We look for companies that treat seniors like gold and The SCOOTER Store definitely qualifies.”

Founded in 1991 The SCOOTER Store started as a dream to help people with limited mobility regain their freedom and independence with the use of scooters, power chairs and electric wheelchairs. Personal one-on-one service is the cornerstone of The SCOOTER Store and their service is based on a core ideology: “Always Do the Right Thing,” The SCOOTER Store has grown from a vision into a highly successful national enterprise with more than 1,000 employees.

For more information about mobility assistance, scooters and electric wheelchairs, call 1-866-703-0340 or visit us on the Web at http://www.thescooterstore.com/news.aspx

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What is the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powerchair?

Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by Electric Mobility Wheelchair.

What is the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powerchair?

What Is the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powerchair?

Mobility scooters and powerchairs are often grouped together to differentiate them from traditional self-propelled, or pushed manual wheelchairs. There are however some fundamental differences between a mobility scooter and a powerchair.

Mobility scooters have three or four wheels and are steered using a bicycle style handlebar (or tiller) which requires two hands, and are designed to travel up to 35 miles. They are often used by people with limited mobility, or those who tire easily when walking. Depending on the model and type of mobility scooter, the scooter may dissemble into easy to manage components so that it can be easily transported in a car, or stored at home.

Powerchairs usually look more like traditional wheelchairs, and some models even look just like a traditional wheelchair with batteries and a motor attached to each wheel. The powerchair is driven using one hand by a joystick controller on the arm of the powerchair. Powerchair users tend to spend more time in their chairs than scooter users spend on their scooters. Because of this, powerchairs are usually more adaptable than disabled scooters and some models can have specialist seats and controllers fitted to suit the individual requirements of the user. For example, the powerchair can be controlled by hand, by a chin controller, or even using a sip and puff pipe operated with the mouth. The footrests can be specific to the user’s needs and can include swing away or articulating footrests. Powerchairs are also more likely to be used inside although some powerchairs are equally capable indoors and outdoors. Mobility scooters are more likely to be used outdoors, although some of the smaller ones can be used indoors.

Electric scooters usually have one motor to drive the rear wheels whilst powerchairs have two motors to individually drive the rear wheels. This gives the powerchair a smaller turning circle which is ideal for indoor use, and provides a lot of traction and control. Some powerchairs even have the option of an electrically operated hydraulic seat so that the user can reach traditionally unreachable places like cupboards and shelves. Disabled scooters tend to be less configurable than powerchairs, and have fewer optional extras.

Disability scooters tend to be less expensive than powerchairs. Powerchairs have two motors, and better, more supportive seating as users often spend a lot of time in the powerchair. Powerchair users may not be able to support themselves, or be able to walk at all, and so their requirements are different from mobility scooter users.

Traditionally, powerchairs were not as easy to dismantle as mobility scooters, but this is changing and most of the powerchair manufacturers offer powerchairs that will fit into a car boot. Designs are constantly changing and improving, and powerchairs are becoming as easy to dismantle and as rugged as mobility scooters. Some powerchairs have six wheels for added stability, and some are front wheel drive for added indoor maneuverability.

Now that you have found out more about the differences between mobility scooters and powerchairs, you can decide which will best suit your needs.

For more information about mobility scooters and powerchairs, please visit www.scootamart.com

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I Modified My E300 Razor Electric Scooter

Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by Electric Mobility Wheelchair.

I Modified My E300 Razor Electric Scooter
Visit http://www.RobsE300.com. I wrote a step-by-step ebook about my modified razor E300 electric scooter pushing me on rollerblades. Affilliates earn 40% on a ebook.
I Modified My E300 Razor Electric Scooter

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where can I get a module ignition switch for a shoprider mobility scooter?

Posted on 09. Oct, 2010 by Electric Mobility Wheelchair.

Question by Shirley W: where can I get a module ignition switch for a shoprider mobility scooter?
key is broken off in switch. are do you know of a way to get key
out of switch.

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Answer by swashbuckler82
for all the hassle,just get a universal ignition switch. jc whitney 10 bucks.

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