Knowing what your plans are in advance will definitely ease some of the stress of using a wheelchair or mobility scooter in an unfamiliar place... • Will you be using complimentary theme park transportation or renting a car? • Are you going to "park hop" or stick to one park per day? • Do you plan to rent from the parks or have one delivered to your hotel? • Are you going on rides that will require you to transfer from your wheelchair? Here is some useful information for using a wheelchair, mobility scooter or Electronic Convenience Vehicle (ECV) on a theme park vacation. Renting a Wheelchair or ECVat the Parks There are wheelchair and ECV rental locations at every park (near the park entrances). Daily wheelchair rental is $12; ECV rental is $70. If you are park hopping, you will only have to pay once; rental receipts are honored for same day use at all four Disney parks. (There are complimentary wheelchairs available in the parking lots that you can use to get to the park entrance.

Since this service is complimentary and based on the "honor system," there are circumstances when none are available.) Renting a Wheelchair or Motorized Scooter Off-Site There are several companies in Orlando that will deliver a wheelchair or mobility scooter to your hotel. The benefits of renting off-site include weekly rental rates, access to the wheelchair or mobility scooter at all times during your vacation and not having to rely on availability (or lack thereof) of wheelchairs and ECVs at the parks. Using Complimentary Theme Park Transportation If you are renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter off-site (or you are bringing your own) and will be staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you will have access to complimentary themeThe Disney buses are wheelchair accessible and the Cast Members are very helpful in the process of loading and unloading. Depending on the time of year, however, the Disney buses can be very crowded. If you are visiting during a peak season, you may want to consider renting a car.

(Other transportation modes such as the Monorail and Ferry Boat are also wheelchair accessible.) If You Are Renting a Car... If you use a Disabled Parking Permit, be sure to bring it with you on vacation. As long as you have a valid permit and identification, you can use it in your rental car. When you enter the parking lots at the theme parks, the Cast Members will direct you to the Disabled Parking Area. Arrive Early for Wheelchair Accessible Viewing Areas Most show theaters and entertainment locations at the Disney parks have designated wheelchair accessible viewing areas. If it is a busy time of year, you will need to arrive to the shows in plenty of time to secure one of these spots. Attending Cast Members will be glad to show you where these areas are located. When You Must Transfer to a Ride Vehicle While most attractions, restaurants, shops and shows are wheelchair accessible there are some cases when guests may need to transfer from their wheelchairs onto a ride vehicle.

Disney Cast Members are not permitted to physically lift guests from wheelchairs, so we recommend traveling with someone who can physically assist you if necessary. There is designated wheelchair parking outside the attractions that require transferring to the ride vehicle. Here is a list of rides that require transferring from your wheelchair to the ride vehicle:cheap table and chair hire auckland strong Astro Orbiter, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo The Flying Elephant, The Haunted Mansion, Mad Tea Party, Main Street Vehicles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Snow White's Scary Adventures, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedwaychiavari chair to buy strong Maelstrom, Mission: SPACE, Spaceship Earth, Soarin', Test Trackdining chairs for sale philippines

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If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after she meets her $147 Part B deductible. She will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. Here's a breakdown of how it works. Your first step is to call your mom's doctor and schedule a Medicare required, face-to-face mobility evaluation, to determine her need for a power wheelchair or scooter. For your mom to be eligible, she'll need to meet all of the following conditions. If eligible, your mom's doctor will determine what kind of mobility equipment she'll need based on her condition, usability in her home, and ability to operate it. It's also important to know that Medicare coverage is dependent on your mom needing a scooter or wheelchair in her home. If her claim is based on needing it outside her home, it will be denied as not medically necessary, because the wheelchair or scooter will be considered as a leisure item. If the doctor determines your mom needs a power scooter or wheelchair, he or she will fill out a written order or certificate of medical necessity (CMN) form for her.

Once she gets that, she'll need to take it to a Medicare approved supplier within 45 days. If your mother happens to live in one of Medicare's competitive bidding areas, you'll need to get her device from specific suppliers approved by Medicare. To find approved suppliers and competitive bidding suppliers in your area, visit medicare.gov/supplier or call 800-633-4227. Once you choose an approved supplier, they will send a representative to assess your mom's home measuring her doorways, thresholds and overall space to ensure she gets the appropriate mobility device. If your mom has a Medicare supplemental policy, it may pick up some, or all of the 20 percent cost of the scooter or wheelchair that's not covered by Medicare. If, however, she doesn't have supplemental insurance, and can't afford the 20 percent, she may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. Call your local Medicaid office for eligibility information. Or, if you find that your mom is not eligible for a Medicare covered scooter or wheelchair, and she can't afford to purchase one, renting can be a much cheaper short-term solution.