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 XVIII, Number 6 JUNE 2007 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) Are You an American Association of People with Disabilities
Member (AAPD)? By Kelly McGowan If youre not already a member, youre missing out on a
great opportunity to make a difference in the lives and independence of
people with disabilities. Your financial support (through membership dues)
joins with the 100,000 AAPD members to: · Fund AAPDs partnership with the Digital Federal Credit
Union (DCU) to provide over $30 million in new Mobility Vehicle and Access
loans to members who were denied these loans by other financial
institutions. · Provide students and job seekers with disabilities from
all across the country an opportunity to be mentored on Disability
Mentoring Day. · Support the Disability Vote Project, which conducts
nonpartisan get-out-the-vote activities, addresses polling place access
issues, and conducts voter education. In the 2004 election period this
project reached 1.7 million voters with strong disability interests. · Give more than 70 college students with disabilities the
chance to participate in internships working in Washington DC on Capitol
Hill and in federal agencies. If you are interested in joining other members making a
difference in the lives of the 56 million children and adults in the U.S.
living with disabilities contact the American Association of People with
Disabilities at: 202-457-0046
(V/TTY) 800-840-8844
(V/TTY) http://www.aapd-dc.org/index.php
. Showtimes Penn & Teller Bashes the ADA and Spreads Hate By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director In case you missed it, or if youre just lucky enough not
to subscribe to pay TVs Showtime, let me share with you one of the more
ignorant and appalling assessments of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) that could ever be conceived. Recently,
while channel surfing (yes, Im guilty), I stumbled across a program
produced by the outrageous comedic duo Penn & Teller and their series
subtitled Bull Feathers!
ok BS,
you get the drift. The half tongue-in-cheek program (this episode was titled,
Handicapped Parking) is a supposed attempt by Penn and Teller to
expose the widely abused nonsense that is handicap parking and
illuminate the bureaucratic nightmare of the ADA by speaking to disabled
Americans who think the ADA is pure B.S.
My in-depth research uncovered that the program may have actually
been produced in 2003
Im obviously behind on my TV viewing.
The outrageous program, however, struck a nerve in me. I could not believe what I was witnessing! Prominent in P & Ts show, is a man, disabled since
birth and a best selling author, who says things were better before the
ADA stuck its nose into the lives of people with handicaps
the H-word is
used a lot in this show by the way!
Also notable, is a non-disabled man who is rolled down Hollywood
Boulevard in an Iron Lung to test the limits of handicap accessibility.
This may have been an unintended and coincidental characterization
of the late Ed Roberts, the father of the Independent Living movement, but
it certainly was offensive to all of us who either knew or are aware of
Mr. Roberts great contributions to the disability rights movement.
We can only take solace that Ed was not here to witness this
callous attempt at humor! Included among P & Ts more notable slams on the ADA
and the disability rights movement are 1) the assertion that the only
truly disabled people in the United States are the 5 or 6 million people
who are legally blind, legally deaf, or use wheelchairs, 2) that people
with disabilities (PWDs) are more likely to become losers because
of the ADA since it makes us lazy and unappreciative, 3) that employers
consider PWDs to be walking or rolling lawsuits, 4) that PWDs
were better off before the ADA, 5) that the preponderance of frivolous ADA
lawsuits are jeopardizing the livelihood of all American business, 6) that
making disability accommodations such as accessible parking and restrooms
should really be left to the property owner and their personal decision,
7) that making public transportation systems accessible to PWDs is too
costly and a waste of taxpayers money, 8) that lever door handles are
dumb, 9) that Braille on ATM machines makes no sense, 10) that solutions
for eliminating discrimination and accommodating the disabled should
have been left to the thoughtful and compassionate public, not Government
nor the ADA. To be honest, its hard to take P & T too seriously.
To a certain extent they openly acknowledge and admit the extreme
nature of their outrageously cynical and inflammatory views.
However, they cross the line with their supposed news journalistic
style. They claim to report
facts, but when doing so, they stretch the truth for shock value and
ratings. In reality, their
program is designed to appeal to less than intelligent people.
But therein lies the problem.
Too much of the public will not take the time to seek out the real
truth. They will accept these
views, which are based in bigotry and hate, as fact.
Ultimately, these views become internalized and a part of the
public conscience, thus leading to more discrimination and hate. Fortunately, few people will ever see this program.
But if you do, take your blood pressure medicine before
hand
youll need it!!!!
Welcome We are pleased to announce that on April 26th (front,
left to right) Robert Malone, Gloria Chavez Gaytan, Jose Ortiz, (back,
left to right) Eva Proa, Varline Zinn and Kale Gruetzmacher (not
pictured), completed
ABILs Peer Mentor Volunteer training.
The training included sessions on disability awareness,
adaptation to disability, communication, goal planning, crisis
intervention, the Independent Living philosophy and much more.
Congratulations to our new Peer Mentors and welcome to our team!
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Mentor or want to
find out more about the Peer Mentor Program contact the Volunteer
Coordinator April Reed at 602-296-0533 or aprilr@abil.org
.. Performance vs Disability: What is the difference? June 19th 11:00am - 12:30pm
ABIL Phx As the workforce ages, employers will experience more and
more issues associated with employees who experience difficulty doing
their job. One of the major questions facing employers is whether or not
the performance issues experienced by their employees is due to a
disability which may require reasonable accommodation. Join our speaker as she addresses the issue of performance
versus disability and the steps that an employer should take to ensure
that they do not discriminate against qualified individuals with
disabilities while ensuring that they have a productive workforce. Speaker: Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney, EEOC ADA Division RSVP to Andrew Moody, 602-296-0536. Teleconference presented by Pacific Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center (PDBTAC) , http://www.pacdbtac.org
Why Put Up a Stink About Fragrances? Chemical-based products are all around us: in the clothes we
wear, in the food we eat, and in the air we breathe. While some people
have minor reactions to the chemicals around them, other people are much
more seriously affected. Such people have a condition known as Multiple
Chemical Sensitivity or MCS. JUST A WHIFF of perfume, pesticide, or tobacco smoke could make a person
with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities sick for hours, days, or longer. MCS can ultimately affect an individuals overall physical
and emotional health. As MCS gets worse, reactions become more severe and
increasingly chronic, often significantly affecting bodily functions. Just as physical barriers prevent wheelchair access, chemical
use (i.e. fragrances) can prevent entry of public facilities to those with
MCS. Reasonable accommodations can enable people with MCS to enjoy access
to work, public facilities and other settings. This is why ABIL makes the
following request: No fragrances please. To accommodate those with allergies,
breathing conditions or Multiple Chemical Sensitivities please do not
smoke or wear scented products when attending ABIL events.
. Social Security: When Children with Disabilities Become Adults By Barbara Jackson National Family Month is from Mothers Day (May 13) to
Fathers Day (June 17). This Family Month, we would like to focus
on how Social Security can help disabled children. You probably know that a child can receive Social Security
benefits on a parents record if the parent is receiving disability or
retirement benefits or as the survivor of a parent who is deceased.
But did you know that while most Social Security benefits for children end
when a child reaches age 18, a child - if blind or with a disability - may
qualify for benefits as a disabled adult child well past that age? Adult children with disabilities may include biological and
adopted children, and sometimes even a stepchild, grandchild or
step-grandchild. To qualify for disabled adult child benefits, the
child must be unmarried, at least 18 years old and must have a disability
that began before reaching age 22. As long as the adult child was
disabled before age 22, continues to be disabled and did not work, the
child may be eligible. If theres an adult child in your life who you think may
qualify for Social Security benefits because they have a disability, what
better time than National Family Month to look into applying? To
learn more, visit our web page on the subject at: www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/dacpage.shtml
or call
. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
August 16-17, 2007 Arizona Independent Living Summit Plug
into Power!!! Expand the Arizona IL Network Phoenix Airport Marriott Hotel, 1101 N. 44th St (right off of the 202) Keynote Speaker: Judy Heumann, co-founder of
Disabled in Action and the World Institute on Disability. Current
World Bank Groups Advisor on Disability and Development Summit Topics
l Visitability l
Housing l Disability Image l
Get out the Vote l Rural
Issues l
Employment l Health
Care Reform l Social
Security Reform l Consumer
Directed Care l Native
American issues l
Justice in the Courts For registration materials go to www.azsilc.org
Registration
deadline July 16th. Earlybird
deadline July 6th.
Get Advocacy Alerts Vital reports via print and snail mail can quickly become
old news. Quick action is often needed regarding issues important to
people with disabilities. Knowledge is POWER, but knowledge after the fact
holds little power. The AZ legislative session only lasts a few short
months. A lot can happen in that time - good and bad. Join our Empower!
advocacy listserv NOW. Get alerts on: · Disability related bills as they move through the
State Legislature and U.S. Congress · Actions you can take to make a difference · Learn about disability related issues in the courts · Upcoming events and learning opportunities · New community resources Once on Empower! any member can send an email alert, or make
comments on one that was sent. The Empower! list contains advocacy alerts
and community event to keep you up to date and involved in your community.
To sign up for Empower! send an email to davidc@abil.org
and he will get you enrolled. Missing Empower Alerts? Please notify us if your email has changed. When we get
emails returned, we take you off the Empower listserv. If you are no longer getting Empower! emails and want to get
back on the list, or join for the first time simply send us a message at davidc@abil.org Get empowered today!
. West Nile Virus Fogging information: http://www.maricopa.gov/envsvc/water/vector/westnile.asp You can go to the above link to get alerts on West Nile Virus
and on upcoming fogging locations. There is a link there to get added to
the email list to receive these alerts. You will then get an email anytime
they update any part of that web page - so sometimes it is a new fogging
schedule and sometimes it is some other change. By calling the Citizen Complaint Intake Line at 602-506-6616
you can ask to be placed on the call list and notified when they are going
to fog in your neighborhood. Fogging is done between 10:00pm and 6:00am.
Any pet food should be kept indoors on that night. Do You Have Disability Related Equipment Catching Dust?
Check
out www.azATEXchange.org The Assistive Technology Exchange (ATEX) website is designed
as an online forum for individuals to donate, buy, sell or post a need for
a piece of Assistive Technology (AT). Currently there are roughly 40+ ads
posted on the site with items or AT ranging from accessible vans, power
wheelchairs, an electric patient/consumer over the bed lift system,
vehicle lifts for power chairs, accessible homes, bathing equipment and
personal mobility equipment. Please keep this website in mind for anyone
who is looking for used or affordable AT. Ads on the site can be viewed anonymously by just going to
the site - however; to contact a person about an item you must be a
registered user. The website is designed to protect a users
confidential information like their email address or phone number. If you
know of anyone who has any form of unused AT encourage them to post an ad
for its donation or sale on the website. The site is designed so that
users can post their own ads. If you do not have a computer, Internet
access or are not comfortable with website navigation we are more than
happy to assist with posting your ad(s) over the phone. There is a page tab for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on
the main web page that can be quickly reviewed for lots of information
about how the site operates. There are no fees to use the ATEX website.
Questions about the ATEX website or needs for assistance should be emailed
to admin@azatexchange.org
or called in to 602-776-4699. We at AzTAP hope that this website will continue to grow and
become a major forum for the exchange of unused AT in Arizona. Thank you. Clayton Guffey, MSW, Assistive Technology Specialist
602-776-4699 (Voice) 602-728-9535
(Fax)
.. Metro Office Staff Moved Woo-hoo! No more taking the elevator to the 4th floor. ABIL
staff formerly housed in the office complex near Metro Center have moved
to ground floor accommodations at 75th Avenue and Indian School. The ABIL
West office address is 4136 N. 75th Ave. Ste. 111, Phoenix,
AZ 85033, Phone:
602-424-4100 FAX:
602-424-4118. An open house will be planned for sometime later this summer.
Stay tuned to the Bridge for the date and times!
AZ
Freedom to Work, Work
Incentives Planning & Assistance Q&A
By Erik Jensen Q: I have an orthopedic disability and receive SSI. I was
able to get the money I spent on a new assistive device deducted from my
countable wages as an Impairment-Related Work Expense (IRWE). My friend,
who is blind, suggested that I could also deduct the income taxes removed
from my paycheck. Is she right? A: No, since your primary disability is orthopedic. There is
a special rule to help people who work and receive SSI benefits because of
blindness. This rule allows such a person to exclude from earned income
all expenses that enable the person to work, but unlike an IRWE, the
expense does not need to be related to the disability. This is called a
Blind Work Expense (BWE). For learn about IRWEs, BWEs and other work incentives
contact a Community Work Incentives Coordinator, 602-443-0720 (V),
602-443-0737 (TTY).
.. Arizona Freedom to Work
Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) - On Social Security Benefits? - Do you want to work? - We can help you understand the
Social Security rules, new work incentives and how to work your way
out of poverty. Workshops
for Service Providers only - Learn about ABILs WIPA program. Teleconference not available
Friday, June 15
10:00am 12:00pm 2345 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 290 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Rhonda Webb - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Workshops
for Consumers Learn how employment will affect your cash and medical
benefits. Sign up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social
Security you receive. If you receive both Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), David will help
you get an appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. If you are unsure
which kind of Social Security you receive, require alternate materials,
and/or assistance with transportation, and to RSVP, call David at
602-443-0723. Family members and/or support persons are welcome. Work Incentives/SSDI
- Teleconference not available Tuesday, June 5
10:30am 12:30pm City of Phoenix One-Stop, 9801 N. 7th St. Phx Rhonda Webb - Community Work Incentives Coordinator Tuesday,
June 26 10:00am
12:00pm Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert,
Rd., Ste. 134 Erik Jensen - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Work
Incentives/SSI - Teleconference not available Tuesday, June 19
10:30am 12:30pm City of Phoenix One-Stop, 9801 N. 7th St. Phx Rhonda Webb - Community Work Incentives Coordinator Tuesday,
June 26 1:30pm
3:30pm Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert,
Rd., Ste. 134 Erik Jensen - Community Work Incentives Coordinator Wednesday,
June 27 1:00pm
3:00pm ABIL West office, 4136 N. 75th
Ave. Ste. 111, Phx Donna Lorti - Community Work Incentives Coordinator
. Fair
Housing - The Right to Live Where You Want
The Arizona Fair Housing Center is a private non-profit
organization whose mission is to eliminate illegal housing discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and
disability through education/outreach and enforcement of federal, state,
and local fair housing laws. The
agency will provide fair housing training to discuss the rights of persons
with disabilities under fair housing laws and the services it provides. Guest speaker: Dr.
Ed Valenzuela, Executive Director Thursday, June 14
1:00pm 3:00pm ABIL - 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste., 290, Phx Attend in person or via teleconference call.
In order to attend via conference call, please call David no later
than Wednesday, June 13,
2007. Adaptive
Adventures? Just Do It! The programs being offered include:
- Sled ice hockey - whitewater rafting - cross-country skiing - hiking and backpacking - wilderness camping - adaptive cycling - kayaking In addition, volunteers are also needed.
The presentation will also include a slide show and/or a video.
Programs are either free of charge or carry a minimal fee with
volunteer service exchange available. Guest speaker: Dianne
Brunswick Monday, June 18
1:00pm 3:00pm ABIL - 2345 E. Thomas Rd. Ste., 290, Phx Attend in person or via teleconference call.
In order to attend via conference call, please call David no later
than Friday, June 15, 2007.
Healer Within Goes to Lunchtime
Theater June 6th On June 6th Healer Within, womens wellness group will
leave from the ABIL Thomas office to the Herberger Theater Centers
Lunchtime Theater. Participants who usually meet to learn relaxation
techniques and other activities that promote personal healing and
wholeness, will meet to share some laughs and thought filled moments
provided by the Improbable Theatre Company. See the adjoining article for
details. RSVP to Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722.
.. Mark Your Calendar! Disability
Liberation Workshop July
24th 10:00am -
3:30pm 2345 E.
Thomas, Suite 290,
Phx SW corner of 24th St. & Thomas (Bring a sack lunch or $3 for Pizza) Who should come? Persons with disabilities, friends, family members, allies,
service providers, Peer Mentor Volunteers. Workshop goals: > Learn to identify the disability oppression thats
behind; -
Our attitudes about ourselves as persons with disabilities - Our
self-esteem, life goals and expectations - Discriminating,
fearful, or unaware attitudes of others > Identify sources that contribute toward disability
oppression > Learn how to create empowering attitudes that free one
up to take action We all have stereotypes about disability. Many people without
disabilities live in fear of becoming disabled. Others are allies who want
to help eliminate disability oppression.
First, we must identify what oppression looks like, and then we can
work to eliminate it. Facilitated by Amina Kruck, ABIL Advocacy Director and licensed Professional Counselor in AZ
with over 25 years of peer counseling experience.
To register for the workshop and to request accommodations call
David at 602-443-0723.
IMPROBABLE THEATRE COMPANY Suppressed Desires Did you ever wake up from a dream and wonder, What was
that all about? Henrietta Brewster thinks she knows. Shes read all
there is on dreams and psychoanalysis and is more than eager to help her
harried husband Stephen and sister Mabel discover the Suppressed
Desires hidden in their dreams. Along with this, The Improbable Theatre Company will touch on
our own dreams and desires. Come join us at the Herberger Theater
Centers Lunchtime Theater (LTT). June
6th performances will be signed for the hard of hearing. Contact
602-296-0503 for information on dates to be audio described. Preview - June 4th 7:00pm - Tickets $3 Lunch Time Theater June 5th - 7th & June 12th - 14th Tickets - $6 Doors Open at 11:40am Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix Bring your lunch or pre-order a box lunch to be delivered by
LTTs 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 http://www.coffeacafe.com/LTTMENU-onlineform.htm Call, fax, email or submit online lunch orders BEFORE 9:00am
the day of the performance you are attending.
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. No fragrances please.
To accommodate those with allergies, breathing conditions or Multiple
Chemical Sensitivities please do not smoke or wear scented products when
attending ITC events. Thank you. ITC operates under the auspices of ABIL and is partially
funded by the Phoenix Arts Commission & the Arizona Commission on the
Arts
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. Reasonable Accommodations, including Sign Language
Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon
request. Please
do not smoke or wear scented products when
attending events. JUST
A WHIFF of perfume, pesticide, or tobacco smoke could
make a person with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities sick for hours, days,
or longer. Jun 04
Improbable Theatre - Lunchtime
Theater Preview, 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Details, page 8. Jun 05-07 Improbable
Theatre - Herberger Lunchtime Theater ( Also June 12-14. ),
12:00pm - 1:00pm. Details, page 8. Jun 05
Healer Within at Lunch Time Theater, 10:00am-1:00pm. Womens Wellness
Group goes out on the town with Lunchtime Theater. Details, page 8. Amina
Kruck, 602-443-0722 Jun 05
SSDI WIPA for
Consumers,
10:30am-12:30pm. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Jun 06
SR/Casino AZ, 10:30am-1:30pm. Come enjoy the buffet, and bring enough $ to
spend not too much to lose. 101 and McKellips, Scottsdale. Leanne Jones,
602-296-0535 June 12
Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Open to the
public. 2nd floor Conference Room, 5959 W. Brown St. Julian Avila,
623-930-2297 Jun 14
Fair Housing, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Jun 14
SR/Cooking Group, 10:30am-1:30pm. Phx Kitchen. Learn new recipes, skills, and
just socialize with others. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing
ingredients. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 June 14
V.O.I.C.E.,
1:00pm-4:00pm. A monthly support and information group for individuals
with disabilities, their families & rehabilitation providers.
Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave. Janet Proch, 602-789-9129 x 209.
Website: www.voice-az.com Jun 15
WIPA /Service Providers, 10:00am-12:00pm. Thomas Ste 290. See page 7. David
Carey, 602-443-0723 June 15
COMPASS,
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Providing direction and networking to persons with
disabilities. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd,
Scottsdale. Pauline Staples, 602-241-1006 Jun 18
Adaptive Recreation, 1:00pm- 3:00pm. Thomas Ste 290. Details, page 7. David
Carey, 602-443-0723 Jun 19
Healer Within, 10:00am-1:00pm. Womens Wellness Group - Make an
appointment with yourself: body, mind and spirit. Amina Kruck,
602-443-0722 Jun 19
SSI WIPA for
Consumers,
10:30am-12:30pm. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Jun 19
ADA Teleconference, 11:00am-1:30pm. Phx Kitchen. See page 4. Andrew Moody,
602-296-0536. Jun 20
SR/Baseball Game, 12:30pm-3:30pm. AZ Diamondbacks vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
401 E Jefferson Phx. Cost: $5.00.Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Jun 26
SSI WIPA for Consumers, 1:30pm-3:30pm, Details, page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Jun 26
SSDI WIPA for
Consumers,
10:00am-12:00pm. Details, page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723 Jun 27
SSI WIPA for
Consumers,
1:00pm-3:00pm. Metro Classroom. See page 7. David Carey,
602-443-0723 Jun 28
SR/Bingo,
10:00am-1:00pm. Phx Kitchen. (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch)
Come play bingo with a group of friends. Cost:
None. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535 Jun 28
Mens Disability Issues Group, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Explore the impact disability has on
life. For Adult Men Only! The Legacy at Piestewa Peak clubhouse,
1411 E. Orangewood Ave, Phx. Don Price, 602-443-0733 Jul 04
INDEPENDENCE DAY - ABIL
Offices Closed Jul 05
SR/Art & Craft Group, 10:30am-1:30pm. Phx Kitchen. Leanne Jones,
602-296-0535 --------------------------- Classified Ads Deadline For the July issue June 6th To place an ad please send an email marked Want Ad to carolanq@abil.org
or call 602-443-0724 and leave the information on voice mail. ABIL
provides space free of charge for individuals placing personal disability
related ads. The fee for a disability related business ad is $25. ABIL is
not responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. Please call to renew ads. FOR
SALE: 00 Dodge Caravan VMI Conversion w/automatic Kneel and
Ramp. Removable seats. 66,000 miles. Has $3000 damage to rt front fender
and bumper. Runs great. $7,000. Contact Jeff, 480-560-9706, or jnherstein@msn.com 01 Ford E-150 modified Van w/Braun Millennium remote
control wheelchair lift. Multiple tie-downs and seatbelts. 65,000 mi..
White, PS, PB, AC, ALB, AM/FM. $14,000 firm. Call 480-857-2950 02 Ford Windstar XL w/rear entry for wheelchair. Low
mileage. $10,000 OBO. Call 602-938-5838 98 Chevy Astro van. Handicap accessible. Aqua &
gray, good condition, only 89K miles, 6cyl, AC/Stereo/CD. Electric Robot
Arm for power chair, $500. New Roll Down Seat to street installed. 2 new
tires, other tires in good shape. Van $7000, Roll Down Seat $500. Total
package $8,000, includes Jazzy Chair free. Call 602-354-7576 02 Jazzy 1122, new batteries as of March w/50 hrs use,
solid tires, up/dn seat, heavy duty, 200-300lb wt capacity. Cost new
$6300, asking $1200 OBO. Call 480-982-2413 Quantum 1121 power chair, w/charger, manual reclining
backrest, elevated leg rests, can be driven lying down. Bought new 12/05.
$8000 New. Best Offer. Call 480-967-0016 or 602-312-2944 Pronto M71 w/Surestep by Invacare. Less than 1yr old, never
used. Compact size, mid-wheel drive, tight turn radius. 6 wheels
= optimum stability, disassembles for easy transport. Semi-recline
van seat. 3 amp battery on board, wt capacity 300 lbs, incline capability
9 degrees, original cost, $5,100,
asking $2500. Prices
negotiable. Also have ramps
for vehicle - still in box - paid $210, will sell for $100. Call Judy,
602-493-6810 Bruno Senior Scooter Lift. Works well for Pride
Products, invacare/shoprider adapter included. Lifts and loads
inside lift gate of minivan. Good condition. $1800 new. Asking $300
OBO. Call 623-825-4481 or leave message. Pride Jet 3 Ultra. Very good condition. Original cost $6,494,
asking $1500. Call 480-671-8793 03 Jazzy power chair.
Color red, good condition. Cost new $2,200, asking $1,850. Call
623-979-5272 Hospital Beds. 1.) electric 3-way. Good working cond., $500.
2.) Manual hospital bed, $400. Call Mark, 480-980-1171 Roho wheelchair cushion Quad-Pro Select w/adjustable valve.
20x20, very slightly used. $250. Call 623-875-3812 Class 1 lift for manual wheelchair w/cover, gently used.
Original cost $400, asking $150. Call 602-290-4611 Escort 2000 convertible worldwide mobile lift, Brand new.
Asking $800 + shipping. Call 928-774-0715 (Flagstaff) Electric wheelchair, 18 wide, good condition, needs
batteries, Jay cushion, Asking $700. Call 602-433-1982 Red Pride scooter, foam tires, nice upholstery, needs
battery, $300. Shoprider power chair, $300. Both for $500. Escort Lift,
older model, still works. Call Greg, 480-491-2373 Pride Jet3 Ultra. Red. Rt mount joystick control. Grey,
regular size vinyl seat, reclines back w/hand level. Elevated leg rests
option, single fold down foot plate. On board charger plugs in any outlet.
Lap belt. Cup holder. 2 different head rest options. 300lb. capacity. Max
speed 4mph w/25 mile range. 18.5" turning radius. Very good cond.
Original price $6,494. Asking
$1,500. Cash, money order or cashiers check only. Call for appointment to
view. 480-671-8793 HOUSING: Accessible Home N. Central Phx (near 7th street bus line)
3BR/2BA, 1300 sqft. Open floor plan, tile though-out (except guest room),
zero step entry, large, covered patio. Built 1959, but has been rewired
and re-plumbed (to copper). Kitchen remodeled (98), new appliances
(98), new air/heat (98), new roof (01), new double pane windows
(w/transferable lifetime warranty) (03). Moving due to death in the
family. E-mail mpsmom@juno.com
for pictures. $225,000. 602-526-3075 For Sale by Owner - Wheelchair accessible cabin on the cool Mogollon Rim, Overgaard, AZ. located at Bison Ranch. 2BR/1BA w/roll-in shower, concrete ramps front and back, paved driveway. Gas fireplace, central heat/air, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, compl. furnished. Move in ready, approx. 4yrs old, A-1 condition. Fishing pond, shops, restaurants, horseback riding all within easy walking distance. $175,000. Call 623-572-7344
GLENDALE
BY OWNER Spacious
1-story, built 2003 4
BR 2 Baths 1686
Sq. Ft. Fireplace
Oak Cabinets $149,500
or Best Offer Inspection:
June 16 & 17, 10am-5pm Home
Will Be Sold Sunday Night to HIGHEST
BIDDER
623.939.2318 SEEKING/WANTED: Seeking caregiver position, 8 yrs experience. Prefer nights.
Very dependable. Call 480-855-0226, ask for David. Caregiver needed for male with quadriplegia, Gold Canyon
area. Need assist mornings, 2 hrs, w/bathing, dressing, etc. Ask for Steve
or leave message, 480-983-1053 Handicap Accessible Vans for rent. ----
OVERFLOW ADS ---- Ads
that missed the print version of the Bridge JAZZY 1100 Power Chair Good condition. Owner can no
longer use due to low vision. Original cost $4900. Asking $600. Call
623-544-5877 or 480-969-6728 JET
3 ULTRA Power Chair
Brand new, owners manual still in ziplock. Original cost $5500, asking
$3500. Must pick up. Sun City. Call 623-933-4589 2005 RASCAL Scooter Blue, Loaded, shoppers package
w/ 2 baskets, side pouches, weather cover, clock, horn etc. Original cost
$5000, asking $1600. Call 623-376-6673
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