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Suzined · 02-19-2011, 11:52 PM

Is anyone running a program like this that I can talk to? I've never heard of one. You might contact a Shriner's Hospital Physical Therapy Section.

What kind of size restrictions does the machine have? Generally the glider must be over 100 pounds and less than 250.

Are there any grants available? I've not heard of any

Does the segway company offer a discount for such a situation? No

Although it's classified as a wheelchair, have any of you had difficulty from the insurance company in getting them for mobility use? I've never heard of a Segway being officially classified as a wheelchair. Insurance, Medicare, and the VA do not cover the supply of a Segway. Segway sold off their disability use rights to Johnson & Johnson. For this reason (and others I suppose) upon hearing "disability device" all Segway personnel are trained to run for cover.

02-19-2011, 11:52 PM	#2
Suzined Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: At the corner of Columbia and Pacific Posts: 448	Is anyone running a program like this that I can talk to? I've never heard of one. You might contact a Shriner's Hospital Physical Therapy Section. What kind of size restrictions does the machine have? Generally the glider must be over 100 pounds and less than 250. Are there any grants available? I've not heard of any Does the segway company offer a discount for such a situation? No Although it's classified as a wheelchair, have any of you had difficulty from the insurance company in getting them for mobility use? I've never heard of a Segway being officially classified as a wheelchair. Insurance, Medicare, and the VA do not cover the supply of a Segway. Segway sold off their disability use rights to Johnson & Johnson. For this reason (and others I suppose) upon hearing "disability device" all Segway personnel are trained to run for cover. __________________ Suzined Ilwaco, Washington