Submitted by Larry from Illinois.
I was released from the hospital after 6 weeks in an ambulance and with a power chair. Originally, as an incomplete C6-7 quad, I needed the power chair. Through personal therapy and sports (rugby and road racing), I was able to switch to a manual chair. My dependencies on various prescriptions was reduced by 75% due to an increase in activity. I approached my insurance company when it was time for a new chair. They insisted the power chair met all my needs!! I was not going to regress due to their unwillingness to cooperate. So I took out a loan and bought my own manual chair.
Larry, that is an incredible story. I am starting a company that aims to bring smart adaptive technology to users that have problems getting the equipment they need through insurance. Our first product is a lever chair that can be purchased for under $1000. Please get in touch, my email is benj_19 at mit dot edu. Best, Ben J
Would appreciate info on your new chair