Sounds like another corporation pushing its weight. Sounds like a call for a Boycott of J&J products. Unfortunately, this is the only way to reach greedy executives that make these decisions. Hit 'em in the pocket. To bad we could get people to do this to the RIAA too.
Bravo! I just sent them my rant. I'm disturbed of this news just 1 day after they tried to bill me an excess of $90.00 for the supposed *Free Installation* and *Free First Month*
No, this is not a new account opened by Segway. My old account sed_awk is locked and the email account is an old account that no longer exists. I guess you might be one of those people that give us the dirty eye when we park in handicap parking spaces too. For your reading pleasure, I'm including a letter that I have drafted to send to Segway. If you don't know, there are really people out there with disabilities that are not always visible. Believe what you want, this is a real and legit posting.
Dear Sir or Madam;
Do you anticipate the possibility of persons with disabilities being able to submit a portion of the cost of the transporter to their insurance company, or do you know of any Federal grants that might be provided so that a person with a disability can obtain this?
My wife, Caroline, was one of the youngest and is currently may be the longest living person with a condition called "Restricted Calcified Pericarditious." At 14, she had open-heart surgery where the pericardium, or the protective sack around her heart, was removed. As a result of this condition, she has serious valve damage and some leakage of blood to her liver. Preceding her surgery she suffered lung damage due to excess body fluid cause by the constriction of the calcified pericardium was placing on her heart.
Caroline is very much a survivor. All of her doctors are amazed that she has made it past 30 without another surgery. Many were expecting her to at least have a pacemaker installed and are expecting an eventual heart transplant. Unlike many people with heart conditions, doctors have advised Caroline not to overexert herself to avoid any further damage to her heart valves and other components.
I've heard many people criticize the Segway, touting it as a disappointment. For me, it is liberation. I dream of the day when she will be able to go to the mall and not have to leave a third of the way through because she is so wiped out from the physical exertion. Our last trip to Quincy Market almost landed her in the hospital. I was terrified that that was going to be the one.
At 33, Caroline is an incredible person who does not want to believe that she has a disability. She wants to be able to do all of the things that anyone else can do. Unfortunately, she is currently confined to walking only short distances. I would love to have her work at my company, but the distance that she would have to travel, even from the handicap parking spaces.
We will definitely be purchasing your product. Right now I working out the finances.
In closing, I want to thank your company for all of the work you have done to develop this device. I also want to thank your company for your vision. Your product will eventually increase the quality of life for my wife and so many others in similar positions.
The Segway, in my eyes, is a blessing.
With Deep Respect and Warmest Thanks,
I have heard a lot of people speak of what a disappointment this product is. For me, it is a savior. I've been waiting two years for this product to come to market. Why, my wife has a serious heart condition and cannot walk long distances. Going to the mall, an event that most people don't think anything of wipes her out for a minimum of one day. Our usual trip is going to one side, and then driving to the other side. Anything that is left in between is often left out. Many people think that people with disabilities have visible issues like a gimpy leg, etc. I've had people threaten to beat me up because we used a handicap-parking place even though we have a legitimate disability tag. Most people don't even stop to think, "Gee, this person may have had their chest pried open at 14 and currently has damaged valves, no pericardium, or a slow leek of blood to the liver." I thank the people that have developed this product. Maybe, I'll be able to take my wife to the Park, or Quincy Market without it being a near trip to the hospital afterwards. These people have just liberated my wife and opened a whole new world onto her.
Thank you
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Sounds like another corporation pushing its weight. Sounds like a call for a Boycott of J&J products. Unfortunately, this is the only way to reach greedy executives that make these decisions. Hit 'em in the pocket. To bad we could get people to do this to the RIAA too.
Bravo! I just sent them my rant. I'm disturbed of this news just 1 day after they tried to bill me an excess of $90.00 for the supposed *Free Installation* and *Free First Month*
No, this is not a new account opened by Segway. My old account sed_awk is locked and the email account is an old account that no longer exists. I guess you might be one of those people that give us the dirty eye when we park in handicap parking spaces too. For your reading pleasure, I'm including a letter that I have drafted to send to Segway. If you don't know, there are really people out there with disabilities that are not always visible. Believe what you want, this is a real and legit posting. Dear Sir or Madam; Do you anticipate the possibility of persons with disabilities being able to submit a portion of the cost of the transporter to their insurance company, or do you know of any Federal grants that might be provided so that a person with a disability can obtain this? My wife, Caroline, was one of the youngest and is currently may be the longest living person with a condition called "Restricted Calcified Pericarditious." At 14, she had open-heart surgery where the pericardium, or the protective sack around her heart, was removed. As a result of this condition, she has serious valve damage and some leakage of blood to her liver. Preceding her surgery she suffered lung damage due to excess body fluid cause by the constriction of the calcified pericardium was placing on her heart. Caroline is very much a survivor. All of her doctors are amazed that she has made it past 30 without another surgery. Many were expecting her to at least have a pacemaker installed and are expecting an eventual heart transplant. Unlike many people with heart conditions, doctors have advised Caroline not to overexert herself to avoid any further damage to her heart valves and other components. I've heard many people criticize the Segway, touting it as a disappointment. For me, it is liberation. I dream of the day when she will be able to go to the mall and not have to leave a third of the way through because she is so wiped out from the physical exertion. Our last trip to Quincy Market almost landed her in the hospital. I was terrified that that was going to be the one. At 33, Caroline is an incredible person who does not want to believe that she has a disability. She wants to be able to do all of the things that anyone else can do. Unfortunately, she is currently confined to walking only short distances. I would love to have her work at my company, but the distance that she would have to travel, even from the handicap parking spaces. We will definitely be purchasing your product. Right now I working out the finances. In closing, I want to thank your company for all of the work you have done to develop this device. I also want to thank your company for your vision. Your product will eventually increase the quality of life for my wife and so many others in similar positions. The Segway, in my eyes, is a blessing. With Deep Respect and Warmest Thanks,
I have heard a lot of people speak of what a disappointment this product is. For me, it is a savior. I've been waiting two years for this product to come to market. Why, my wife has a serious heart condition and cannot walk long distances. Going to the mall, an event that most people don't think anything of wipes her out for a minimum of one day. Our usual trip is going to one side, and then driving to the other side. Anything that is left in between is often left out. Many people think that people with disabilities have visible issues like a gimpy leg, etc. I've had people threaten to beat me up because we used a handicap-parking place even though we have a legitimate disability tag. Most people don't even stop to think, "Gee, this person may have had their chest pried open at 14 and currently has damaged valves, no pericardium, or a slow leek of blood to the liver." I thank the people that have developed this product. Maybe, I'll be able to take my wife to the Park, or Quincy Market without it being a near trip to the hospital afterwards. These people have just liberated my wife and opened a whole new world onto her. Thank you