Wheelchair Billing
Power Wheelchair Donated to Portland Woman Denied by Insurance Provider
Portland, OR (PRWeb) January 31, 2007 -- Loretta Mae Deane refuses to give up -- no matter what. She can't be stopped by multiple debilitating illnesses, limited mobility or repeated insurance denials. Today, with the help of The SCOOTER Store, Loretta received just what she needed to keep going.
Ms. Deane was awarded a power wheelchair from The SCOOTER Store as part of its "Gift of Mobility Program," which provides mobility equipment and assistance to those who do not have the means to purchase power wheelchairs and scooters. Tiana Julian, Manager of The SCOOTER Store's retail store in Clackamas, OR, worked with Pastor Jewell Collins and the New Hope Community Church to make the gift to Ms. Deane.
Ms. Deane, 72, a longtime Portland resident, has suffered from numerous health challenges since 1992 when she was diagnosed with Scleroderma and given three to five years to live. Scleroderma, a chronic connective tissue disease, causes hardening of the skin and is extremely painful and de-mobilizing.
Two years later, she learned that her health was further declining when she was diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Ms. Deane's legs had to be broken to be placed in foot, ankle and knee braces for treatment of the condition.
Attempting to remain involved in her church and community activities, despite her deteriorating health, Ms. Deane applied for a power mobility device through her insurance provider. The insurer denied her claim twice and instead provided her with a manual wheelchair. Without the strength, endurance or hand-grip capability to navigate the wheelchair, Ms. Deane was back to square one.
"It touched our hearts to learn of Ms. Deane's courage. We couldn't believe that one person could experience so much pain and continue to look for ways to be mobile and serve their community. That speaks volumes about her character," said Doug Harrison, The SCOOTER Store's CEO and Founder. "We are proud to award this power wheelchair to Ms. Deane. She is a tremendous example of the strength of the human spirit and we are honored to help her remain as active as possible."
The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power wheelchairs and scooters, created its Gift of Mobility program in December 2002. Since its inception, the outreach program has worked with organizations all over the world to donate more than $200,000 per year in power wheelchairs and scooters, and manual wheelchairs to community service organizations enabling them to provide freedom, independence and personal integrity to those with limited mobility.
"We created the Gift of Mobility program to give back to people like Ms. Deane who need help and are making outstanding contributions to their communities," said Mr. Harrison, who founded the company with his wife, Susanna, in 1991.
About The SCOOTER Store
Since 1991, The SCOOTER Store has helped provide freedom and independence to more than 265,000 people with limited mobility. The SCOOTER Store offers a full line of durable medical equipment, including power wheelchairs and scooters, lift, ramps and accessories through 126 locations covering 47 states, including Oregon. The SCOOTER Store has worked with more than 100,000 physicians, providing expertise and quality service to their patients, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. For additional information, visit The SCOOTER Store website at www.thescooterstore.com.
# # #
MORE ARTICLES:
How to Sell Your Used Electric Wheelchair
Wheelchairs are a boon to the physically disabled people who cannot walk or move. With the help of these wheelchairs they can move around anywhere and everywhere. They are free to go wherever they want with the support of wheelchairs. The wheelchair is a chair like thing with wheels under it which helps the movement of the chair when the gear is moved. But today the movement of wheelchairs has been made easier by the manufacturing of electric wheelchairs. These electric wheelchairs are powered by electricity and hydraulic power and have a power button. By pressing the power button one can move around easily.
The Benefits of Electric Wheelchair Lifts
Electric wheelchair lifts help to move the wheelchair to various places at multiple levels. Electric wheelchair lifts are less expensive than hydraulic wheelchair lifts and are easy to maintain.
Crutchfield Turns Wheelchair into a Rolling Jukebox for Winner of "You Dream It, We'll Help You Build It?" Contest
Remarkable State-of-the-Art Wheelchair Audio System Grabs Honors from Leading Direct Marketer of Consumer Electronics
World's Lightest, Rigid, Folding Frame Wheelchair Now in Production
The groundbreaking Flight Ultralight Wheelchair is now available for purchase. Designed, developed and manufactured by Aero Innovative Research, Inc. (AIR, Inc.) of Valley Center, Kansas, the Flight Ultralight features lightweight aerospace components, and is the world's lightest, fully-adjustable, rigid, folding frame wheelchair. The wheelchair weighs just 18 pounds with wheels, and can be folded to a width of 9 1/2 inches, hand rim to hand rim.
An Obesed Person Requires A Custom Wheelchair
Cindry (28) is just an ordinary woman living her ordinary live. When she was just taking her ordinary afternoon walk she got hit by a car. Long story short, she now has a fractured leg and need something to aid her getting around here and there since she's a very mobile person. The problem is her weight is not exactly ordinary. Weighing over 200 pounds using crutches is out of the question since that would be too much for her arm. So she decided that she need a wheelchair and start looking for one.
Happy Vacationing with a Wheelchair Van Rental
Many times, individuals wish to rent vehicles that are better suited to their immediate needs, but are not suited for their everyday needs. Wheelchair van rental is one such situation. While many handicapped individuals own their own vehicles or use city transportation on a regular basis, this is not always practical. With a vacation or large journey looming in the distance, wheelchair van rental may become a necessity. For these individuals, being familiar with the various wheelchair rental van companies, and how to obtain these vans, becomes a serious issue when planning trips.Wheelchair van rental is often used when one or more wheelchair-bound individuals wish to travel beyond the city limits without purchasing a...
The Scooter Store Donates Power Wheelchair to Paraplegic, a Victim of Accidental Shooting
'Gift of Mobility' allows local man to reach his goal of attending college.
Buying a Used Wheelchair Lift: Is It Safe?
Buying a lift for your wheelchair, whether it be for your home or your vehicle, is an important decision. The most important aspect of purchasing a wheelchair lift is safety. While there are many styles and models available, there are also many pricing ranges. Among the least expensive of all wheelchair lifts are used lifts that are being sold, either because the current owner has upgraded to another model, or simply because they do not need the lift any longer.
Power Wheelchair Awarded to Disabled Belfast Woman
The SCOOTER Store's Gift of Mobility Program and Dream Foundation help restore hope to disabled woman
The Ease of Using a Motorized Wheelchair to Improve Mobility
No person likes to feel housebound and dependent on others. While people who have been injured or suffering from a debilitating disease may not have full functionality of their motor skills, it is still possible for them to be semi-independent and mobile with motorized wheelchairs and other home medical equipment.
Looking For Wheelchair Lift Vans
Wheelchair lift vans can be difficult to find because of their specialized function. These vans are made especially to accommodate wheelchair bound individuals. Wheelchair lift vans are designed in such a way that it will be able to allow wheelchairs to be lifted up and become part of the seating of the said van.
Wheelchair Accessible Construction
Every year, thousands of Americans suffer from diseases or injuries that require them to use a wheelchair. What type of impact does this have on society? If you are the loved one of one of those who must use a wheelchair, you may need to perform wheelchair accessible construction on the home to make it easier for them to move around and reach things. If you are the owner of a business, federal law may require that you make your facilities handicap accessible. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public accommodations meet certain standards as to not discriminate against the handicapped, including those in wheelchairs.
Wheelchair: stick for the needy individuals
Wheelchair is the mobility tool of the structure of a chair lying on wheels, employ by the individuals who are deprived of walking capability due to poor health, illnesses or disability. The Wheelchair incorporates helpful spaces to help position and weight cushions, in numerous cases. Wheelchairs and seat resolution frequently are purchased all the way through government prerogative programs or insurance either of which categorize the wheelchairs as therapeutic device which are prescribed characteristically by well specialized occupational therapists or physiotherapists.
Commercial Wheelchair Lift
People who are not able to walk because of an accident or old age need special requirements to move around. Some malls and schools have installed ramps making it easy for the person to go in or out.
SILVER CROSS Opens New Location in Denver, Colorado Offering Stair Lifts, Home Elevators and Wheelchair Lifts
SILVER CROSS is a national service that provides mobility-challenged individuals with eduction, information, sales and service for recycled and new accessibility equipment.
