The disabled prefer a little scooter so they can sit.
Some do. Some prefer to stand so they can look people in the eye and feel a little less disabled. Some just have balance or strength problems. Some like to be able to reach things on shelves. Some have problems getting up from a sitting position.
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Some do. Some prefer to stand so they can look people in the eye and feel a little less disabled. Some just have balance or strength problems. Some like to be able to reach things on shelves. Some have problems getting up from a sitting position.
Uhm. Source?
The weight limit for a segway is 250 pounds, so providing it to overweight people doesn't make sense.
Also, Medicare doesn't cover Segways-- though it does cover powered wheelchairs, for which the median price is around $5000.