When I was married, I was astounded at the massive profit margin on
anything to do with weddings!
When I was pregnant, I was astounded at the massive profit margins on
anything to do with babies!
When I became the mother of a disabled child, all the rest paled into
insignificance.
Society is often encouraged to get fit and stay active, and the
promotion of "free" activities like getting outside and walking or
running are favourites.... well there is nothing free about getting
outside for the disabled.
Basic equipment to enable the disabled are astronomical.... believe me,
getting into that sunshine, has never been so expensive.
Recently I was pricing a new accessory for a wheel chair, nothing much,
just a couple of handles attached to the axle. $5000. and that's
BEFORE the cost of the wheelchair.
A simple small crane to lift a mobility scooter into and out of the
car .... $6000
These are just a couple examples, but you get the idea.....Is this
covered by health insurance????
NO!
Does the government cover this?
NO!
Do Charities cover this?
TO A POINT!... but there are LONG cues... meanwhile we stay inside
So next time you are out walking and enjoying the sun, be thankful....
somewhere nearby where you are walking, there is probably a disabled
family, struggling to enjoy this basic free right!
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