Don't Forget...FREE "YARD SALE" This Saturday!

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to remind you all that THIS Saturday (April 27th from 2-4pm), we are having the FREE "Yard Sale" for Adaptive Equipment and Toys at Handprints & Footsteps in Lincoln, NE.

*Bring things to give away, come look for things you could use, or do both!  More information below.

Umbrella Holders and Sun Shades to use on Wheelchairs

I just got a request for this information again, so I thought I would post it.

People are often looking for umbrella holders or sunshades that will attach to wheelchairs to keep the users dry or in the shade.  There are several "out there" if you run a search, but these are ones that I know families have used and liked...if you know of others that work well, please let me know, I would love to include them in the list as well.

Umbrella Holder (attaches to round or oval tubing of various sizes):  This one can be rotated to change the direction of the umbrella, or rotated down and out of the way when not in use.  It holds a "standard" golf umbrella (and all umbrellas with a straight handle)

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-BB17701-Umbrella-Holder/dp/B000FH6CS2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1365611273&sr=8-5&keywords=wheelchair+umbrella

 



Golf Umbrellas in different colors:
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-Golf-Wind-Umbrella/dp/B004D0I2KS/ref=pd_sim_sg_2

Cool Temp Umbrellas (block sun and provide cool shade):
http://www.amazon.com/Coolibar-UPF-Titanium-Golf-Umbrella/dp/B002HI5X5U/ref=pd_sim_sg_5

Canopies for wheelchairs (these are customizable with lots of different fabrics and block the heat from the sun and rain):
https://www.facebook.com/emmas.canopies?fref=ts

 

Adaptive Equipment: For Sale or To Borrow

I was contacted by a man who lives just outside Lincoln, NE who has several pieces of adaptive equipment for sale or to borrow (he has loaned some of it out several times).  I told him that I would post photos of these pieces so that others could learn about them and contact him if they are interested.  As a note:  all of the power equipment pieces are regularly "ran" by him to make sure that the batteries stay well-charged, and are in working order.

If you are interested in learning more about any of this equipment, please contact Duane (402-432-4554 or 402-782-2895).  If you want to know more about the equipment from a "therapist perspective," feel free to contact me with your questions (cscheer@hpnfs.com).

 

Electric "Hoyer-style" Invacare Lift with many different slings

 

20 inch wide (~16 inches deep) Manual Wheelchair

(was a Storm power wheelchair, but the power portion has been removed)

Hydraulic "Hoyer"-style Invacare Lift

(doesn't stay up for super long periods of time)

Commode Chair (with bucket)

*this chair is height-adjustable and can also be placed over a toilet

24 Volt Invacare Charger for Power Wheelchairs (standard style)

Vertical Lift (next to ~5 steps)

4-Wheel Pride Power Scooter

 Very Small Adult Power Wheelchair (Z-Chair)

*this seat can be lowered near to the floor for a small child

 

Hospital Bed (Electric controls)

*This is fairly easily assembled, the mattress is kept inside the house.

*This bed does have a "trapeze" for over the person's head to help with transfers.

 Arm & Leg Exerciser (3 speeds)

*I am not sure why the picture is rotated :)

 

 Commode Chair on Wheels (rolls over the toilet)

*can also slide over into the tub to be used as a bath/shower chair as well.