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TalkingHands · 08-23-2004, 10:33 PM

If you have multiple issues be sure to get Guest Assistance Card especially if one is very obvious and the other isn't. I use a power wheelchair because of fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. There is no way I can be walking all day. My legs will go numb on me after standing for 15 to 20 minutes and I risk falling. I am also hard of hearing and usually use reflective captioning or the sign language interpreters. My card indicates that I need RC and that I am able to transfer to a regular seat for this.
While I do not bring a doctors note I am not using a rental ECV but my own personal power wheelchair and I do show them my hearing aids if asked.

08-23-2004, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
TalkingHands Community Rank: Day-Tripper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So Fla Posts: 9	Re: Special Assistance Pass Tips If you have multiple issues be sure to get Guest Assistance Card especially if one is very obvious and the other isn't. I use a power wheelchair because of fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. There is no way I can be walking all day. My legs will go numb on me after standing for 15 to 20 minutes and I risk falling. I am also hard of hearing and usually use reflective captioning or the sign language interpreters. My card indicates that I need RC and that I am able to transfer to a regular seat for this. While I do not bring a doctors note I am not using a rental ECV but my own personal power wheelchair and I do show them my hearing aids if asked.