"My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, but because the broader environment isn't accessible." ~Stella Young
This is his second power wheelchair and although both are by the same manufacturer, the functionality is quite different. The new Permobil F5 has advanced controls, including an app controlled by bluetooth connection. Cam was quite pleased with this upgrade as you can imagine. He controls the sit to stand ability on his own and when in standing mode, he is eye level with Jane.
There is an adjustment period as Cam re-learns how much area he needs for turning and maneuvering. We equate it to someone driving a car and then buying a truck as their new vehicle. Everything is just a little bit different.
It was a celebration kind of week as Chris and Cam gave Jane the ultimate surprise for her birthday. It can only be described as a larger-than-life illuminated Scrabble board representing our family. The boys really outdid themselves by using the CNC machine to cut out each "letter" individually, sanding and painting the pieces, then they glued the entire board together, added lights and painted the outline on the wall in white so the lighting would really pop. Of course, the lighting can be changed via an app that anyone in the household can control!
At the end of the weekend, we were all pretty beat from all of the activity and excitement. Not only did Cam receive new wheels, but our family was awaiting the arrival of our new 'used' van used to transport Cam and his powerchair.
As we looked out the window Sunday evening, we noticed some friendly wildlife was taking a much needed break as well.
Camology Quotes:
"Ohhh..kaaayyy...
For 1, I do not even know what that word is and
For 2, I do not think it is a word!"
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