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Suggestions on an electronic scooter We have 3 sons with DMD. They are currently using strollers/push chairs for long walks, but when I'm alone it is hard to push them all. O… Started by Betty VertinLatest Reply
hoyer lift , stander, and hospital bed advice hi there. so austin is 11 and we are finding the need for a lift, as well as a bed that can sit him up and lower for him to transfer to his… Started by jennLatest Reply

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Suggestions on an electronic scooter

We have 3 sons with DMD. They are currently using strollers/push chairs for long walks, but when I'm alone it is hard to push them all. O…

Started by Betty VertinLatest Reply

hoyer lift , stander, and hospital bed advice

hi there. so austin is 11 and we are finding the need for a lift, as well as a bed that can sit him up and lower for him to transfer to his…

Started by jennLatest Reply

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Adaptive Fishing Gear? ISO adaptive fishing gear. We don't fish a lot, but we have a trip planned in March to include a day on the water. My DMD son loves to fish… Started by Michele	2	Mar 9 Reply by David
When should we think about getting a chair lift Our son is 7 and 1/2 and still gets up the stairs pretty good, just wondering what other families do when should we start thinking about ge… Started by marie noblett	2	Mar 8 Reply by marie noblett
Driving Modifications for Handicapped Accessible If your van has been modified for driving for our son, I would be interested in speaking with you to identify the agency or company or cert… Started by Michael Piacentino	0	Sep 4, 2017
Need special needs stroller Hi , Our son Was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy around 5 years of age. Now he is 12 years old. We are struggling with our insur… Started by sulthana shaik	0	Jul 16, 2017
Electronic wheelchair Hi, I am the parent of a 16 year old suffering from DMD.I need to buy an electronic wheelchair for better mobility for my son.Can anyone su… Started by Sampreet	0	Feb 11, 2017
Where do adult DMD guys live independently?????? I live in SE Michigan.and my step-son would like to live on his own. There is pretty much no housing for him except maybe a group home with… Started by Ann Dillon	3	Jan 9, 2017 Reply by Angela
Now I understand why social isolation is so prominent Social isolation is starting to become more and more real to me. When A simple task turns into a trial. The little things like going to the… Started by Leresa	1	Dec 29, 2016 Reply by Conrad Klahn
Bathroom help at school My son with DMD is 10 and is now in a power chair full time. He is having a hard time balancing when we stand him up to take a step or two… Started by Kelly Jacoby	3	Dec 23, 2016 Reply by Gretchen McPherson
Where do adult DMD guys live independently?????? I live in SE Michigan.and my step-son would like to live on his own. There is pretty much no housing for him except maybe a group home with… Started by Ann Dillon	1	Dec 16, 2016 Reply by Andrea Cleary
Deducting Accessable Remodel from taxes Greetings, we are about to begin an accessable remodel to our first floor. The IRS allows for deduction of all remodel for accessability… Started by Jim	2	Oct 8, 2016 Reply by Prakash