INDEPENDENT
LIVING
AND
ADVOCACY
BY,
AND FOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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The Bridge News from the Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Volume XVI, Number 8 August 2005 ABIL
offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with
disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or
continue independent lifestyles within the community. ABIL is a member
of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). "Not just
responding to change, but leading it!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(ABIL & Staff contact numbers can be found at the end of the
document) MEDIGAP
UPDATE By Eddie L. Sissons Medicare Supplemental Insurance, also known as “Medigap”
insurance, provides supplemental health insurance for Medicare
beneficiaries. Supplemental
insurance is necessary for individuals in the “original” Medicare
program because Medicare often covers less than the total cost of the
beneficiary’s health care. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Modernization and Improvement
Act of 2003 MMA contains provisions that will affect Medigap insurance.
These provisions will change coverage under Medigap policies A-J;
and will create two new Medigap policies (designated policies K and L)
with benefits that differ from Medigap policies A-J. What happens to the Medigap Plans
that currently offer prescription drug coverage (plans
H, I and J)? On or after January 1, 2006,
Medigap plans that cover prescription drugs (Plans H, I, and J) cannot be
sold, issued or renewed to any Medicare beneficiary who is enrolled in or
eligible for Medicare Part D - with one exception. The exception is that a
Medigap policy with prescription benefits issued before January 1, 2006,
may be renewed for a person not enrolled in Medicare Part D. If a
beneficiary decides to keep his Medigap prescription drug plan, and enroll
in Medicare Part D, the Medigap plan’s coverage will be modified to
eliminate prescription drug coverage for expenses of prescription drugs
incurred after the effective date of coverage under Part D.
Premiums will also be adjusted to reflect the elimination of this
coverage. How will I know if my Medigap
plan’s prescription drug coverage is as good as Part D prescription drug
coverage? Medigap issuers must send notice
between September 15, 2005 and November 15, 2005 to advise members if the
Medigap plan is as good as Medicare Part D prescription coverage.
Most Medigap plans do not fall into this category of “creditable
coverage.” Under §
423.56(a) of the final regulation, coverage is creditable if the actuarial
value of the coverage equals or exceeds the actuarial value of standard
prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, as demonstrated through
the use of generally accepted actuarial principles and in accordance with
CMS actuarial guidelines. In
general, the actuarial equivalence test measures whether the expected
amount of paid claims under the entity’s prescription drug coverage is
at least as much as the expected amount of paid claims under the standard
Part D benefit. What happens if I keep my Medigap
plan and do not enroll in a Part D plan? A beneficiary who delays enrollment
in a Medicare Part D plan in favor of keeping a Medigap plan that is not
considered creditable coverage will face late enrollment penalties if the
beneficiary later decides to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan, and
preexisting condition exclusions may be applied. Is there guaranteed issuance of Medigap plans? Under the new law, beneficiaries
who currently have Medigap prescription drug plans will be guaranteed
issuance of Medigap plans A, B, C, or F. These individuals will have no
waiting period for coverage of pre-existing conditions and no medical
underwriting if they enroll in a Part D plan during the initial Part D
enrollment period and seek to enroll in the new Medigap policy within 63
days of the effective date of their coverage under Part D. Beneficiaries who drop a Medigap
prescription drug plan to enroll for the first time in a Medicare
Advantage plan and who subsequently disenroll from Medicare Advantage
within 12 months are also guaranteed re-issuance of their Medigap
prescription drug plan if it is still available from the original issuer. If not, they are guaranteed issuance of Medigap plans A, B, C,
or F with no wait for coverage of pre-existing conditions and no medical
underwriting. Beneficiaries
must enroll in the Medigap plan within 63 days of the effective date of
disenrollment from the Medicare Advantage plan. What are the benefits of plans K
and L? Beginning January 1, 2006, two new
Medigap policies will also be offered. Plan K will
cover: l
50% of cost-sharing applicable under Medicare Parts A (Hospital)
and B (Acute care/outpatient expenses), except for the Part B
deductible. l
100% cost-sharing for preventive benefits, all inpatient hospital
co-insurance, and 365 extra lifetime days of coverage of inpatient
hospital services. l
The limit on annual out-of-pocket expenses under
Parts A and B will be $4000 in 2006, which will be adjusted
for inflation in subsequent years. Plan
L
will be the same as Plan K except l
It will cover 75% of cost-sharing applicable under Parts A and B. l
The limit on annual out-of-pocket expenses will be $2000 in 2006. ----------------------------- Medicare Part D & AHCCCS Clarification! By Donna Kruck For people who qualify for both AHCCCS and Medicare, they
will have to choose Medicare Part D for their prescription coverage, but
they will be able to continue with their AHCCCS health plan for their
medical treatment and durable medical equipment.
It is possible that the same AHCCCS health plan might also qualify
as a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and they could choose that PDP.
----------------------------- MURDERBALL
IS A SMASH HIT! By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director If you have not already seen the newly released documentary,
“Murderball,” I highly recommend you do so. This film was the winner of the Audience Award for best
documentary feature at 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Murderball is the original name given to the
wheelchair sport better known today as quadriplegic rugby. Yes, that’s right, I said “quadriplegic rugby.”
That may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s not.
Quads began playing rugby in 1977 after three pioneering Canadians
developed the sport in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Brad Mikkelson brought the sport to the US in 1981 through support
from the University of North Dakota’s disabled student services.
The rest is history! Played on a basketball court, but using a volleyball, four
players in high-tech, armor-plated wheelchairs smash, bang and ram their
way up-court against four opposing players.
Cross the goal line with the ball and you score! Murderball documents the lives of five
quadriplegic athletes over the course of four and ½ years as they reclaim
their self-esteem, confidence and zeal for life by playing the game of
quad rugby. Plots and
subplots abound and emerge as these men’s real-life stories are
revealed. The movie features considerable personal drama, but also has
strange twists that include good guys, villains, tragedy, bitter
disappointment, revenge and for some, triumph!
The stories unfold almost as if scripted, but clearly they are not. The films’ producers may not have intended it, but Murderball
goes a long way toward eliminating some of the negative myths and
stereotypes associated with disability and quadriplegia.
As you’ll see if you go, “gimps” as the players call
themselves, have all the same dreams, aspirations, and desires as their
non-disabled counterparts. They
like to play, laugh, work, get married, and yes, even have sex! The movies main characters, Mark Zupan, Joe Soares, Scott
Hogsett, Andy Cohen, and Bobby Lujano, are all articulate and intelligent
men (Hogsett and Cohen are from Phoenix).
For those of us familiar to disability, their stories are not much
different than ones we’ve all heard before.
However, their willingness to be candid and tell it like it is,
quite simply, may make this the best film ever made about disability! Soares, who has polio, is the aging quad rugby legend who
gets cut from the 2000 U.S. Paralympic team.
He seeks revenge by coaching arch-rival team Canada in the 2004
Paralympic games in Athens, Greece. Zupan
is the mild mannered, but muscle bound, goateed, tattooed and fierce star
for the U.S. team. Hogsett is
competitive, sharp-tongued and edgy.
He likes to party and enjoys chasing the ladies!
Cohen is the cerebral nice guy that will make you laugh with his
introspective wit and charm. Finally, Lujano, a quadruple amputee, provides the film a
different perspective from the others, most of whom have spinal cord
injuries. His scenes are
powerful and moving. Bring
your Kleenex if you are a crier. The film adds another twist by following newly injured, Keith
Cavill. Zupan befriends
Cavill while still in rehab. It’s
both touching and exhilarating to see Cavill’s eyes light up when he
sits in Zupan’s high-tech rugby chair.
Peer support and early intervention at its best! Murderball is unquestionably more than a
wheelchair sports film. Yes,
it is filled with testosterone and machismo.
The language is occasionally R rated.
However, it is a look at disability culture never quite seen in
this way before. I encourage
you to go see Murderball! It’s
definitely a smash hit! -------------------------------------- EPILEPSY
FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA Young
Adult Social Hour in Phoenix Every
3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:30PM Coffee
Plantation, 2468 E. Camelback Road Nicole Hank will facilitate the group. This is a great
opportunity for people affected by epilepsy to meet, share and support
each other. For more information about this or other support group
meetings, contact Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona, 602-406-3581 or Email at
mmaclei@chw.edu ------------------------------------------------- New Website Keeps You Informed The Arizona Department of Health Services has launched a new
website to help people make informed decisions when it comes to childcare
and assisted living. The records of Arizona childcare facilities,
assisted-living centers, nursing homes and hospitals are just a click
away. You can research any facility by going to the internet
address below and find out if a center has been cited or fined, and why. http://www.azdhs.gov/als/search/ ----------------------------------------- CDC
Pushing Safer Mosquito Repellents Taken from article by Mary Budinger, Strategic Communication
& Business Development For the first time, after years of promoting the chemical
DEET as the best defense against West Nile-bearing mosquitoes, the
government is recommending the use of two other insect repellents. Repellents containing the chemical picaridin or the oil of
lemon eucalyptus offer “long-lasting protection against mosquito
bites,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said,
adding that repellents with DEET remain on the agency’s recommendation
list. Recent studies prompted CDC officials to broaden the
recommendations. The CDC says picaridin is “often comparable with DEET
products of similar concentration” and oil of lemon eucalyptus provides
protection time “similar to low-concentration DEET products in two
recent studies.” “Consumers tend to like picaridin repellents because they
are more pleasant to the skin and don’t have the odor of DEET
repellents. Oil of lemon eucalyptus is a natural ingredient, which appeals
to those who don’t like the thought of putting chemicals on their
skin,” said Angela Proctor, a product manager for the Cutter line of
insect repellents by Spectrum Brands. Spectrum Brands introduced a picaridin-based repellent in
January – Cutter Advanced - and it has been marketing a repellent with
oil of lemon eucalyptus since 2002. Manufacturers claim the product
provides four and six hours of protection. The CDC said it still will promote other personal protection
measures, such as wearing long-sleeved clothing while outside and
disposing of containers of water that could be breeding grounds for the
flying insects. On
the Net: CDC West Nile info: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/ Picaridin:
http://www.picaridin.com Locally, you can find other non-chemical, non-toxic
repellants: 1.
All Terrain Company – Herbal Armor 4 oz Insect Repellent All Terrain
natural insect repellents provide proven protection with a unique
high-percentage combination of essential oils in an aloe vera base.
Repellents are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, biodegradable,
cruelty-free and non-greasy. Herbal Outdoor Protection is a moisturizing
insect repellent lotion with citronella, cedarwood, lavender, lemongrass
and peppermint. Complete Outdoor Protection also has a water repellent
titanium dioxide sunscreen. Herbal Armor pump spray is a more concentrated
insect repellent formula which treats fabric and skin for extra
protection. 2.
Insect Armor™ with Bite Blocker® Mosquito Repellent Spray Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Purified Water, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Geranium Oil, Citric
Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate and Vanillin. For more information log
on to http://www.insectarmor.com . ---------------------------------- People with MCS HEAL of S. AZ - New Bulletin Board The HEAL website of southern AZ (www.healsoaz.org) now has a bulletin board with a
number of discussion topics, including Heal Discussions, Advertising,
Items for Sale, Welcome for New Members, Meeting Dates and Times, and Safe
Housing. You can register to participate at http://www.healsoaz.org/forum
.
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Living Skills Workshops Learn skills to help you become independent in your life.
ABIL’s Independent Living Skills Instructors will be presenting
monthly workshops to consumers assisting them to achieve their goals of
becoming independent. Come learn such skills as budgeting, shopping,
cooking, self-esteem, motivational and organizational.
When:
August 25 What:
Budgeting Time:
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Where:
ABIL Washington Office Kitchen Register early as there will be only 24 seats available for
open consumers. Please bring with you to the class your income amount and
any bills you have. Income and billing information will be for your own
reference in the class only. Each consumer will need to bring a beverage
and snack for themselves. To register for this Budget Class you will need to call Lisa
Racz, 602-296-0536. Future
Monthly Workshops: Sept. 28th
Shopping/Cooking
Leanne Jones 602-296-0535 October 27th
Self-Esteem
Judy Benshoof 602-296-0532 November
Motivational
Jon DeWinter 602-296-0537 January
Goal Setting/Organizational
- to be announced. Please call the above numbers to reserve your space in the
individual workshops. Please see future Bridge newsletters for more
details on specific dates, times and locations.
Transportation will be provided to ABIL open consumers.
ABIL consumers must be 18 years + or own legal guardian for ABIL
van transportation. ABIL
requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL
van. ---------------------------------------- Memories of Gena
By Leanne
Jones It is with great sadness that I announce that long time
consumer Gena Wendell passed away in July.
Known for the way she lit up a room with her smile and attitude,
Gena was a great example of ABIL’s mission, of someone who grew to
achieve an independent lifestyle in the community.
Gena was an active consumer in ABIL’s Socialization through
Recreation and Independent Living Skills Program for over three years.
“Gena was a ray of sunshine where
ever she went. Her smile and laugh would brighten my day. I will miss
seeing her happy face and treasure the times we shared at ABIL”.
- Lynn Martinka - “Gena had an automatic friendship
with people.”
- Jeff Rosen - “She was like a little sister to
me, I grew up with all brothers.”
- Ray French - Gena, thank you for letting us be a part of your life. We
will miss you here at ABIL. I would like to extend ABIL’s deepest sympathies to
Gena’s family. “THE RIGHT SPACE” “A Wheelchair Accessibility Guide for Single-Family
Homes” - makes a complicated subject easy-to-understand. Over three hundred drawings illustrate what is essential for
wheelchair accessibility: the ability to enter your own home, use any
fixture in any order, turn around and leave. The guide’s three-dimensional drawings are designed for
persons with disabilities and the 50+ crowd who want to become aware
consumers, ask real estate and building professionals the right questions,
and ensure that every path, every space, and every fixture in his or her
home has received special consideration.
Sample drawings from The Right Space are at www.trspace.com.
This wheelchair accessibility guide is also available at Amazon.com.
------------------------------------------ Advocacy
Presentations/Workshops All Advocacy presentations are free – Participants must RSVP
with David Carey, 602-443-0723. Presentations/Workshops without a minimum of 4 participants
are subject to cancellation. For
accommodations or alternative format please call in advance. For ABIL van
transportation please call as soon as possible. ABIL requests a $1+
donation (each way) for ABIL van transportation.
Consumers must be 18 years+ or their own legal guardian. Social Security Work Incentives l
On
Social Security Benefits? l
Do
you want to work? l
We
can help you understand the Social Security rules, new work incentives,
and how to work your way off poverty. Workshops
for Service Providers
Learn about ABIL’s Benefits Planning, Assistance and
Outreach program. Thursday, August 11
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. D-405, Phx Donna Lorti – Work Incentives Specialist
Workshops
for SSI/SSDI Consumers Consumers come and learn how employment will affect your cash
and medical benefits. Please
sign up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social Security you
receive. If you are unsure which kind you receive, David can help you
figure that out when you call 602-443-0723
to RSVP. We are
holding separate workshops for each type of benefit: Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because
each program has different rules and different work incentives.
If you receive both, let David know and he will help you get an
appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. Family members and/or
support person are welcome. Work Incentives & SSDI
Friday, August 12
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste.
290, Phoenix Peter Clute - Work Incentives Specialist Monday, August 29
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist Wednesday, August 31
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. D-405, Phx Donna Lorti - Work Incentives Specialist Work
Incentives & SSI
Friday, August 19
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2345 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 290 Phoenix Erik Jensen - Work Incentives Specialist -------------------------------------- Social
Security Benefits & Process Joel F. Friedman, a Phoenix
attorney who has been representing Social Security claimants in Phoenix
since 1982, will provide a broad overview of the main Social Security
disability programs [Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), Disabled
Child’s Benefits (DCB), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)]. This session will focus on the
medical and vocational standards required to qualify; what type of
evidence is generally necessary to win a claim when a disability is not
apparent; and the procedural steps involved in pursuing a Social Security
claim. If time and interest
permit, general information about Arizona workers’ compensation
benefits, especially for individuals with pre-existing disabilities, will
be offered. Guest Speaker:
Joel F. Friedman, Esq. Wednesday, August 24
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 2345 E. Thomas Rd.
Ste. 290, Phoenix, AZ Transformation Advocacy Overview Workshop Presented by META Services, Inc. of
Phoenix. Discover how you can help transform our mental health system by
using recovery principals to be an effective advocate for yourself, for
others, and for the entire system. l Creating a vision of
individual and system wellness. l
Developing partnerships to increase your power and voice. l Rising above the
circumstances to get the results you want. l
Discovering how optimism makes a difference l
Packaging and communicating the message with transformational
language. Guest Speaker: Chris Martin Thursday, August 25
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. 2345 E. Thomas Rd.
Ste. 290, Phoenix, AZ ------------------------------------------- AZ Freedom to Work, Benefits, Planning, Assistance &
Outreach - Q&A
By Erik Jenson Q: I get paid
for the mileage I drive for my job. Will
Social Security count that as part of my earnings? A: If
you turn in mileage records periodically and get reimbursed a certain
amount for each mile, Social Security considers this unearned income.
If you get a flat amount regardless of how many miles you’ve
driven, Social Security will consider that payment earnings. Remember that Social Security looks at both earned and
unearned income if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but
only counts earned income if you receive Social Security Disability
Insurance. For more information, contact a Work Incentives Specialist at
866-304-WORK. PDBTAC
Teleconference August 16th 11:00AM-12:30PM
ABIL/Phx
What
is the state of the art of accessible medical equipment?
RSVP to Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0530. ---------------------------------------------- IMPROBABLE THEATRE COMPANY (ITC) Presents a taste of “Spoon River Anthology” What would you say, if you had the last word. When no one
could disagree because you are dead. What would you leave to this world:
your fondest memory, your deepest sorrow, your recriminations or your
bemused confusion about how it all happened. The citizens of Spoon River
have their say in this piece evocative of small town America at the
beginning of the last century. Improbable Theatre Company presents Edgar
Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix Preview: August 1st 7:00PM Lunch Time Theater: August 2nd-4th and 9th-11th
Doors Open at 11:40am Cost for the show $5 Join us in the Performance Outreach
Theater. Bring your lunch or pre-order a box lunch to be delivered by our
caterer. Enter at Third Street and Van Buren underneath the canopy.
Tickets are available at the door. For information and group reservations
for ten or more, contact our Performance Outreach Department at 602-254-7399 x106 or x104. Lunches are catered by
Coffea Cafe. Phone (602) 373-6570 Fax (602) 271-0484 Order online at:
http://www.coffeacafe.com/LTTMENU-onlineform.htm Please call, fax, email or
submit online lunch orders BEFORE 9am the day of the performance you are
attending. Group orders are welcome. Coffea
Cafe accepts cash or check. Payment will be taken when you pick up your
lunch. Please specify any dietary restrictions. Menu includes selections
of sandwiches, salads or pasta salad for $5.50 to $6.50. Pre-ordering your
lunch guarantees your seat and a lunch until 12:05pm at which time we
reserve the right to release your seat and lunch to a waiting patron. ITC Note: Watch the Bridge for
announcements of future theater workshops, speakers & events! ---------------------------------------- ABIL Community Calendar – RSVP for All Events Funding for Social and Recreational activities is provided
(in part) by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. ABIL requests a
$1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van.
Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for ABIL van
transportation. Please do not
wear scented products or smoke when attending events. Reasonable
Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal
Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request. Aug 01
Improbable Theatre Company/Lunch Time Theater Preview, 7:00PM. Herberger Theater Center.
Aug 02
Improbable Theatre Company/Lunch Time Theater, 11:40AM. Also Aug 3rd, 4th, and 9th-11th. Herberger
Theater Center. See details and contact information on page 8. Aug 03
SR/Challenger Space Center, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. (Bring own lunch for after tour).
A space themed learning environment. 21170 N 83rd Ave. Peoria.
Cost: $4.00. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Aug 09
Healer Within, 9:30
AM-12:00 PM. Meet at Thomas Ste 290, for ITC performance at the Herberger
by 11:15AM. Performance is $5. Order lunch or bring your own. Details,
page 8. Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Aug 11
Work Incentives/Providers. 1-3:00 PM. Metro Classroom. Details, page 7. David
Carey, 602-443-0723 Aug 11
V.O.I.C.E.,
1-4:00 PM. A monthly support and information group for individuals with
disabilities, their families & rehabilitation providers. 19055 N. 57th
Ave. Glendale. Clayton Guffy
602-789-9129 Aug 11
SR/Movie Theater,
10:30 AM-2:00 PM. Movie will be decided on closer to the date. Arizona
Center. Phx. Cost: ??? Leanne
Jones, 602-296-0535 Aug 12
Work Incentives/ SSDI, 1-3:00 PM.
Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Aug 16
PDBTAC Teleconference, 11:00-12:30. Phx Kitchen. Details, page 8. Darrel
Christenson, 602-296-0535 Aug 16
Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Open to the public.
2nd floor Conference Room, 5959 W. Brown St., Barbara George, 623-930-2284 Aug 17
SR/Cooking Group
10:30 AM-1:30 PM. Phx Kitchen.
Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Leanne
Jones, 602-296-0535 Aug 19
Work Incentives/SSI, 1- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Aug 19
COMPASS,
2 - 4:30 PM. Providing direction and networking to persons with
disabilities. Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5,
Scottsdale. Randy Werner, 602-439-0121 Aug 22
SR/Newsletter Assembly Party, 9:00 AM - ??? Phx Kitchen. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Aug 24
Social Security Lawyer,1- 3:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7.
David Carey, 602-443-0723 Aug 25
Mental Health, 12:30
- 4:30 PM. Thomas Ste 290. META Services. Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Aug 25
Independent Living Skills Workshop/Budgeting, 10:30AM -2:30PM. Phx Kitchen. Details page 6. Lisa
Racz, 602-296-0536 Aug 29
Work Incentives/SSDI, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Aug 30
Healer Within,
9:30 AM-12:00 PM. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness group: Make an
appointment with yourself!
Donna Kruck, 602-443-0722 Aug 31
Work Incentives/SSDI, 1-3:00 PM. Metro Classroom. Details, page 7. David
Carey, 602-443-0723 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classified Ads – Deadline For September issue – August 10th
To place a disability related ad call 602-443-0724 or send by
email marked “Want Ad” to carolanq@abil.org
ABIL provides space for individuals to place personal disability
related ads free of charge. The fee for a business ad is $25. ABIL is not
responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. Please call to renew ads. FOR SALE: ’99 Dodge Grand Caravan. Braun lowered floor, manual
ramp. Wheelchair lock down in mid section, or remove passenger seat and
tie down there. Cold AC, rear air. AM/FM cassette. High miles, but well
maintained - runs good. New battery, new tires, just passed emissions.
$4,500. Call Warren 602-942-9454 ’89 Ford E150 Van. Ricon Lift. 61K miles. Runs good,
looks good. Cold AC. AM/FM, CD player. Camper Conversion - Captain Swivel
seats, fold out rear bench seat, mini blinds on windows. Two extra windows
installed. $5000. Call Warren 602-942-9454 99 Dodge Hi-top van w/crowriver lift.
Only 51K miles. Pwr windows/locks,cruise,stereo radio/CD/TV/VCR w/remote
& head phones. Wood grain int, interior lighting, electric trifold
rear couch. All windows tinted, blinds on back side windows. Front/rear
A/C & heat. New heavy duty battery. Interior in exclnt cond. One
owner. Serviced regularly. Dark green w/tan cloth int., driver &
passenger Captains chairs. Qstraint tie down system. Must see!, runs
great. Asking $19,000 OBO. Dennis or Robin, 623-979-3767 ’86 Dodge Caravan, raised roof, rear entry, hydraulic
lift, power (slide back, swivel, raise/ lower) driver’s seat, hand
controls, NEW A/C system, NEW batteries, recent tires, recent front end
work. In Prescott
$1500 Kathy
928-273-3935 Jazzy 1120 power chair, only $1,600, paid over
$6,000 when new. It was for the use of a 300lb person, but a person
weighting less could use it. New batteries, and lifts for legs, Go up to
22 miles on a single charge. Has speed control, can travel snail speed up
to 4 mph. Have original operating books. Runs great. Call Patricia @
623-780-1530 Four scooters. Pride Legend 4 wheel, barely used.
Palmer Twosome - like a mini golf cart. Carries two people. Great for
travel around adult or gated communities. Two Pride Rally mobility
scooters. Hospital bed, twin size, needs new mattress. Call for info. (c)
480-223-8764 (h) 480-345-0599 Escort II XL scooter lift w/ swing out. For
3 wheel scooters. Very little use. $1200 FIRM. Call Steve, 480-984-5011 Ricon lift, fits any full size van. $500. Call
Lee 602-955-4602 Jazzy Pride power chair $400 OBO. Kathy 480-628-2691 Power chair Jazzy 1113. Never used. Original cost $5,516, will sell for $2,000. |