I left this organization's Mobility Center with the feeling that there are still good people in the world, with my friend being able to take the bus for the first time in a year thanks to a loaned/donated powerchair.
In a world where medical suppliers are often more concerned with "getting paid"/"reimbursed by insurance", than concerned with the fact a client has had NO mobility for over A YEAR, here are good people still working to resolve the basic problems of living with mobility challenges and disabilities, on donations alone.
After a year of my friend being wheelchairless and months of "the system" trying to resolve itself into a workable solution (he's still waiting for his state funded powerchair for a process began in March - currently it's almost July), he has a powerchair and some semblance of independence - all thanks to Bridge.
In my experience of handling my friends disability related challenges, I've learned it's a lot like teaching/learning Math. The problem isn't in a solitary subject area, learning math is structural, every topic depends on the mastery of another. Similarly, if your basic mobility problems are not solved, there is no way to resolve - food, shelter, medical care, and access to other basic services. So, instead of having to resolve one problem (lack of mobility), you then have to resolve fifty, all while still being at a disadvantage of not being able to go anywhere.
No one should have to live their life trapped in that kind of maze with no one helping them out, when something as simple as piece of assistive technology can prevent the whole downstream of negative events.
I will forever be grateful to this people and hope to give of my time and/or funds in the future when available. I would recommend you do the same. read more
