http://shivilowy.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] shivilowy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] dragoncon_lj_archive2011-08-30 10:13 am
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YA Lit Marchers or anyone

I am sopossed to march in the parade in the Young Adult Litature section. I come to ask if anyone on here has a wheelchair or possible wouldnt mind letting me borrow your powerchair for the parade.I gave myself a trial run the other day and I dont think my poor knees can do the whole half mile. I just wouldnt ask if I didnt think I can do this without assistance. If I dont get any replies before thursday I will sadly have to drop out of the parade which I have been looking forward to. Many thanks -Colleen.
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[identity profile] awillis2.livejournal.com 2011-08-30 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
You can probably arrange to rent one. Last year there was a local company that rents mobility scooters set up next to disability services.

[identity profile] shivilowy.livejournal.com 2011-08-30 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you remeber how much they were??

[identity profile] silvers-shadows.livejournal.com 2011-08-30 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
If no one here has one you can borrow I know there will be a rental service at con, and you can rent wheelchairs on the day (not sure about powerchairs) or for the full length of con, I had to do it last year when my health took a nosedive and from what I can remember the rates are reasonable.

I think they're called Scoot Around but I may be wrong. They're usually set up next to Disability services.

[identity profile] silvers-shadows.livejournal.com 2011-08-30 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
http://www.scootaround.com/rentals.htm

I think this is them, might be worth giving them a call and enquiring?

[identity profile] awillis2.livejournal.com 2011-08-30 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it was about $25 a day but I'm not sure.

[identity profile] cheriedcds.livejournal.com 2011-08-30 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
www.scootaround.com/rentals/d/dragoncon is the correct link for Scootaround.

[identity profile] shivilowy.livejournal.com 2011-08-31 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
If my check dont come in I cant afford them gave them a call and its 60 dollars. I am a collage student and on a very very limited budget.I cant afford even 25bucks I just hope someone wouldnt mind me borrowing theirs till the end of the parade.I only have enough money for food this weekend and I know all of yall know what its like being a collage student.Thanks for the links though my friend.

[identity profile] danii-girl.livejournal.com 2011-08-31 11:21 am (UTC)(link)
`Won't people who use them, need it most likely?

[identity profile] shivilowy.livejournal.com 2011-08-31 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
yes but i was just asking for maybe a spare one i could possibly use.I forgot to mention that my bad knees is actually my Arthritus which I've had since I was 18
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