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June 7, 2013
Friendly Wheels - Let the Good Times Roll!
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If not, click the here to learn how Bob Hilton travels the country with his Amigo -- Bob has been an Amigo collector since 1991, and now has six in his fleet!
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June 6, 2013
Team Amigo - 2013 Little League
Congratulations to the Team Amigo 2013 little league team on a great season! Coach Chris Hunter, who works in the Amigo production area, said the team's season is winding down, but the players have shown a lot of improvement.
"This is the first year playing coach pitch t-ball for most players and a few have never even played regular t-ball -- their bats are coming alive," Chris said. "With just 3 games remaining, we are already looking forward to next season!"
Great job team!
"This is the first year playing coach pitch t-ball for most players and a few have never even played regular t-ball -- their bats are coming alive," Chris said. "With just 3 games remaining, we are already looking forward to next season!"
Great job team!
May 23, 2013
Driving with a Disability
How do drivers with disabilities choose among the range of vans, sedans, coupes and SUVs that are available to accommodate their mobility challenges? Here are a few questions from Mark Huffman for ConsumerAffairs.com to ask yourself when considering a vehicle purchase:
1. How severe are your mobility challenges? For drivers who are able to get around without wheelchairs, sedans, coupes or SUVs may actually be solid options.
2. How important are practicality and convenience? Conversion vans and minivans offer superior practicality and convenience. For example, they typically don't require drivers to hoist themselves from wheelchairs to seats. This isn't the case with many sedans, SUVs and coupes.
3. Are you shopping for both current and future needs? Many drivers with mobility challenges have conditions such as multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy that can result in diminishing strength and agility as the years go by. Today, you may have the mobility to easily transfer to a sedan, but that may not be the case two or three years from now.
4. What's the weather like? It's important to consider how well-suited your potential new conversion vehicle is for use in your particular climate year-round.
5. Have you gotten the help of a qualified mobility dealer? A mobility dealer knows the full range of options available to shoppers and is in a position to tell you which choices suit you best. This kind of knowledgeable guidance is essential if you hope to choose a vehicle that will serve as a useful companion both today and years into the future. A qualified local dealer can be found through the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association web site.
1. How severe are your mobility challenges? For drivers who are able to get around without wheelchairs, sedans, coupes or SUVs may actually be solid options.
2. How important are practicality and convenience? Conversion vans and minivans offer superior practicality and convenience. For example, they typically don't require drivers to hoist themselves from wheelchairs to seats. This isn't the case with many sedans, SUVs and coupes.
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| Amigo Owner James Roszelle |
3. Are you shopping for both current and future needs? Many drivers with mobility challenges have conditions such as multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy that can result in diminishing strength and agility as the years go by. Today, you may have the mobility to easily transfer to a sedan, but that may not be the case two or three years from now.
4. What's the weather like? It's important to consider how well-suited your potential new conversion vehicle is for use in your particular climate year-round.
5. Have you gotten the help of a qualified mobility dealer? A mobility dealer knows the full range of options available to shoppers and is in a position to tell you which choices suit you best. This kind of knowledgeable guidance is essential if you hope to choose a vehicle that will serve as a useful companion both today and years into the future. A qualified local dealer can be found through the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association web site.
May 6, 2013
Friendly Wheels - A Real Life "Field of Dreams"
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April 25, 2013
Stop Medicare Waste - Shane Dewey
"I got my first Amigo when I was in sixth grade, which I fell in love with. It was the front wheel drive model, and it opened my whole world up. It meant my mom and dad wouldn't have to carry me anymore. I had that Amigo a long time -- I used it for at least 15 years. Then I got an Amigo J9 and moved out of my parents' house and got my own apartment.
About 5 years later I started hearing about these power wheelchairs that insurance would pay for 100%, so I called the 1-800 number and got a power chair. I discovered I needed help with everyday things like dressing, and transferring was impossible since there is no handle bar to hang on to -- everything was harder. I called the company and told them the power chair was not working out for me, but they kept telling me I just needed to get used to the new chair and they couldn't take it back. It's kind of hard to get used to something when it doesn't work for me.
I have an Amigo RD now and my power chair sits in the corner and I use it as a coat rack. I hope things change soon, as my Amigo is eight years old now and is starting to show its age. Amigos just work so much better for me, and now I know I'm not alone and more power chairs are being used for coat racks. I will always buy Amigos."
Shane Dewey
Pocatello, ID
April 25, 2013
About 5 years later I started hearing about these power wheelchairs that insurance would pay for 100%, so I called the 1-800 number and got a power chair. I discovered I needed help with everyday things like dressing, and transferring was impossible since there is no handle bar to hang on to -- everything was harder. I called the company and told them the power chair was not working out for me, but they kept telling me I just needed to get used to the new chair and they couldn't take it back. It's kind of hard to get used to something when it doesn't work for me.
I have an Amigo RD now and my power chair sits in the corner and I use it as a coat rack. I hope things change soon, as my Amigo is eight years old now and is starting to show its age. Amigos just work so much better for me, and now I know I'm not alone and more power chairs are being used for coat racks. I will always buy Amigos."
Shane Dewey
Pocatello, ID
April 25, 2013
April 22, 2013
Running for The Rooprai Spinal Trust
Amigo President Tim Drumhiller completed his 20th marathon yesterday in London! Tim ran the 33rd annual London Marathon on Sunday, April 21st. Along with more than 35,000 other runners, Tim ran 26.2 miles through the beautiful city of London as nearly half a million spectators looked on.
Tim's race also had a greater purpose -- he was part of a team of eight runners who fundraised in the months leading up to the event to benefit The Rooprai Spinal Trust. RS Trust is a UK-based spinal charity that provides support and resources for people with spinal cord injury. Together, the team raised more than $25,000 for RS Trust!
At the end of the race, Tim received a medal from Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group and Virgin Airlines. Tim completed the race in just under three and a half hours -- a great time! We are so proud of Tim and the fundraising efforts of Team RS Trust!
April 19, 2013
Amigo Mobility Supports United Way of Saginaw
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| Amigo's Lori Lunger and Mike LaBrake with the Thomas J. Hetherman Campaign Award |
Every year, Amigo Mobility raises money for United Way of Saginaw, which provides support programs in our local community. On April 18, 2013, Amigo was recognized with the Thomas J. Hetherman Campaign award for contributions made by the company and Amigo employees to support United Way. We are appreciative of this recognition and proud to support an organization that provides so much for our community!
