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quote:Originally posted by MIT
I would love to get a Segway for my mother who has difficulty walking distances BUT the catch is she has macular degeneration ie her vision is only peripheral.Assuming we together don't go over the weight limit how safe/practical would it be for me to ride with her?
Normally I would simply try before buying BUT no distribution in Australia yet.Anyone tried picking up hitch hikers who can tell me pros & cons.
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Hi MIT
I have a Segway in Melbourne.
I am just an owner, not a distributor.
Thus I can't give you any 'factory type' advice.
Whilst HT's are not specifically intended for people with any disabilities, there may be applications from time to time.
I suspect that your case may be innapropriate.
1 Single riders only !
2 Vision is vital.
I have co-operated with Rehabtech here in Melbourne.
You may get their details here:
http://www.monash.edu.au/rehabtech/pub/tlink/jun03.pdf
You or your medical advisors may contact them for appropriately qualified information.
Good luck
Michael