First timer with MS

Merk · Post by **Merk** » Sat May 28, 2011 9:46 pm

I have MS and I am using a power wheelchair, looking to network for info and ideas. :shock:

FaeTora · Post by **FaeTora** » Sat May 28, 2011 9:52 pm

Do you mean for going to the burn? Or for MS? or both? I just want to make sure to give you the info that you need.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sat May 28, 2011 9:52 pm

People with ms have attended before.

Give yourself as much backup as possible.

A permit to use your vehicle may be useful at times.

EspressoDude · Post by **EspressoDude** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:55 am

The playa surface is relatively soft. Power chairs do get stuck or trapped. Part of your support team needs to be strong enough to deal with this. Carpet or other ground cover will help a lot in your camping area.
There are others on this board that have intimate experience with this and can provide more ideas to help you.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:48 am

Here's the thread I started about disability issues on the playa in general. Maybe there's something in here that's helpful. Or maybe you have something to contribute.
Here's information about Wheelchair Camp.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:50 am

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=26065

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=21925

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=32889

I have seen scooters that look useless, return many years,
I think it was a victory model I keep seeing come back

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:04 am

The DMV should issue a permit, for your transport...be it car or bus or whatever. The playa is not mechanically friendly, keep that in mind.