Re: Wheelchair rental

[Nancy Burnham <burnham@xxxxxxx>]

Several years ago we were visiting is England.  At that time I was
recovering from a broken ankle and used a cane and air brace.  We had our
own wheel chair, but they let the pusher in free.  What a great idea!! Nancy
B cg for Don 64/15
-----Original Message-----
From: Virginia Christiansen <Ruthmaku@xxxxxxx>
To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, August 27, 1998 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: Wheelchair rental


>We will be taking a tour trip to Washington, DC for a weekend in October.
>While Ted has a U-Step walker which is wonderful, the amount of walking at
the
>Smithsonian may abe too much for him and that's what he is most interested
in.
>Does anyone know if they have rental scooters (like Sam's warehouse has for
>customers) or rental electric wheelchairs?  Or if you have suggesttions for
>contacts ... would appreciate   Hope to contact local congressperson to see
if
>she can provide contact, but you folks are aways so on the ball with
>suggestions.
>
>Thanks
>
>
>Virignia Christiansen
>White Plains, NY
>ruthmaku@xxxxxxx
>