Non-music; Handicapped Helper

Subject: Non-music; Handicapped Helper
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 12:33 PM

Wasn't sure how to prefix this--it's not music, but it sure is not BS either. Knowing that we have several Catters that are handicapped, I wanted to show you this........Lifeslider It's a plastic chair type device that quickly and safely allows small folks to help big folks down stairs, etc. Check it out. Don't know how much they are, but am trying to find out.

If not HorribleBucks, I think I will start a fundraiser here to get some for the Fire Dept, Search and Rescue, etc.

(Just a coincidence that it is Mr. Sorcha's cousin and uncle who developed it......grin)

Subject: RE: Non-music; Handicapped Helper
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 01:43 PM

Wow, that is a very practical device, Sorcha. Much better than anything we ever trained with when I was an EMT. Should be standard equipment for any fire and rescuse. Ought to get them to use it on Third Watch and ER!

kat

Subject: RE: Non-music; Handicapped Helper
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 01:48 PM

Yea, really! Just found out that price is currently $695 USD, but will go to $1200 the first of the year due to costs of establishing a sales force.

Subject: RE: Non-music; Handicapped Helper
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 02:03 PM

And Aaron says they are working on getting them on TV medical shows.