Heading into my final two classes of my Masters program and could use a little help, especially from those outside of Wisconsin.

http://mservais.blogspot.com/2012/04/capstone-project-help.html

Thanks in advance....

Mark Servais

Well, a couple days ago we put in an order for Lucas' first wheelchair. As the provider said - "and so now the fight begins" when referring to the insurance companies.



Lucas has been getting around in one of three ways: 1) medical stroller being pushed, 2) scooting around in his walker, 3) or me carrying him to his ultimate destination. The walker which he was primarily using was the kind with the seat and wheels. The seat was starting to give out so I put some aluminum angle iron… Continue

I wrote an article on my personal blog regarding my motivating factors. Out of my top five motivators, family rang in at number 2 and happiness came in at number 1.





Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy can try anyone's will, patience, and

resolve. Over the past 8 years we like many other families have had our

share of difficulties with doctors, agencies, and the condition

progression… Continue

(From old blog)



Due to the learning challenges that are sometimes associated with Duchenne we go to downtown Milwaukee for dyslexia tutoring. Whenever we

get there, my Mom would first have to drop Lucas and I off by the front

doors since the snow is way to deep along the curbside to go in.

Sometimes we would bring the stroller or sometimes the walker. The last

time we went we brought the stroller. When Lucas would get into the

stroller, we would head inside.… Continue

(From old blog)



We recently had the opportunity to have a first hand look at a converted Honda Element for wheelchair access on the passenger side. I was very

pleased in what I saw.



First off I have not been impressed with some of the accessible transport vans on the market. We once owned a

minivan and known many people who owned minivans. We determined that all

minivans are just pieces of junk. Converted or not – these cars never

seem to last very long.… Continue