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Originally Posted by SF_SN888KE
Dave,
Great work.
You might want to also contact The Wheelchair Foundation to see what their thoughts might be. Looks like they pay $150/chair.
http://www.wheelchairfoundation.org/
Thinking about where these chairs are used, where would a person in a third world country find air to inflate their tires? Are the chairs breaking because the wrong chair is given to a heavy person? (alum vs. steel) Use bigger axles for heavier people in worse conditions?
Wheelchairs has been a big charity item for many Rotary Clubs, and there is an annual November distribution in Mazatlan. |
There is air in all countries of the world. There are malls, Mercedes, BMWs, and fancy restaurants too. There is also, unfortunately, a lot of poor in many places as well who can't afford $150 chair. I think the main reason why the chairs are breaking is because of poor design and material selection.
David
