Segway popular with disabled

[Ashley Weed]

I would also like to recommend to all of you to take sometime, and read up on how individuals are using the Segway to their advantage with their disabilities at DRAFT . I believe you have to become a "member" i.e. just create a user name/password to log into DRAFT to read the forums. ALSO, Segway Chat has a special sub-forum just for Disabled Use of the Segway. Lastly, a general information site and non-forums location can be found at Road Access - Disability Alliance .

Not everyone is capable of using the Segway, nor does everyone want to switch to the use of a Segway. As for me, as a young adult wanting to partake in life to the fullest, I have been trying to acquire a Segway for approximately a year now. Insurance companies have yet been willing to help cover any of the costs of a Segway, and many individuals are determined to not give into the last bit of strength to navigate through daily activities.

Write letters, as usual - WE just need to be heard. Write to local representatives, write to insurance companies asking why they don't consider such a marvel beneficial? Just help us make noise for the use of the Segway.

~Ashley

[Joe Matt]

Here's a pic I found that instantly reminded me of this thread....

[dez250]

Originally Posted by JosephM

Joseph nice photos, on this photo from the far left to right are:
Fred Kaplan (C.P.A.); DRAFT Treasurer, Leonard Timm, Jerry Kerr; DRAFT Co-Founders and Jim Reynolds; 2003 & 2004 Segway Fest Organizer.

It just happens that this years Segway fest raffle for a P series was won by the DRAFT Organization.