http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/ Taming that torrent of information Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:49:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/#comment-6991 Bill Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:49:16 +0000 http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/#comment-6991 The way I see it,at that weight it needs the ability to put itself in your trunk after you get yourself into your car! The way I see it,at that weight it needs the ability to put itself in your trunk after you get yourself into your car!

]]> http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/#comment-6669 proudgeek Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:20:54 +0000 http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/#comment-6669 Oh, I totally forgot to look up the cost! According to the FAQ on the iBOT website, the unit costs $25,100. Still cheaper than a cochlear implant, but a whole heckuva lot more than hearing aids! But apparently there are lots of options for reimbursement -- via private insurance, via the Veterans Administration for veterans, voc rehab, assistive technology loans, or even medicare / medicaid. Oh, I totally forgot to look up the cost! According to the FAQ on the iBOT website, the unit costs $25,100. Still cheaper than a cochlear implant, but a whole heckuva lot more than hearing aids! But apparently there are lots of options for reimbursement — via private insurance, via the Veterans Administration for veterans, voc rehab, assistive technology loans, or even medicare / medicaid.

]]> http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/#comment-6664 QueenAlpo Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:52:49 +0000 http://blog.proud-geek.com/2007/08/24/ibot-new-type-of-wheelchair/#comment-6664 Oh, that is neat stuff. The stair part, especially. Even with the limitations, it's better than having to go all the way around to some hidden entrance or needing people to lift you. I can vouch for the embarrassment that causes! Now, cost? How do people pay for these things, anyway? Oh, that is neat stuff. The stair part, especially. Even with the limitations, it’s better than having to go all the way around to some hidden entrance or needing people to lift you. I can vouch for the embarrassment that causes! Now, cost? How do people pay for these things, anyway?

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