More Than Wheelchairs, Walkers, and Scooters
3/23/09
When your car breaks down you call your mechanic, when your sink is plugged up you call your plumber, but who do you call when you find yourself needing a wheelchair?
Many people call on Alternatives in Motion for help and advice. Each day we take calls from people looking for solutions to their unmet mobility needs. It is not uncommon for us to talk to these individuals at length so we can truly understand the problems they are facing. As much as we love to provide wheelchairs, sometimes the best thing we can do is share our knowledge and point them in a different direction.
That's exactly what happened one day in February when Liz took a call from a gentleman needing help acquiring a power scooter. From the conversation Liz quickly realized this gentleman shouldn't have any trouble getting a scooter covered through his insurance company. Liz referred him to a local home medical equipment provider and told him who to speak to.
This afternoon Liz received a letter from the gentleman that shared the following:
"Thanks for your interest in helping me acquire a scooter. With the death of my wife and that of my sister the benefit of having a scooter was helpful during the hard grief and loss period. I wanted you to know I now have a scooter and appreciate your efforts to assist with this."
At Alternatives in Motion we are more than just wheelchairs, walker, and scooters. We are proud of the fact that after 15 years in the business we have become a valuable resource for people with disabilities.
Matt Chapman
Director of Marketing and Special Events
Director of Marketing and Special Events
