Amputee Vets Riding On Free Segways, Thanks to Non-Profit Group
Segway creator Dean Kamen's done a lot of work over the years building technologies for the disabled, which lends a bit of irony to the fact that his most well-known consumer transport, the Segway, is seeing some increased use by veterans. The non-profit Disability Rights Advocates for Technology (DRAFT) group has snapped up some 150 Segway units over the past few years -- 30 of which just went out last week -- to help amputees get around quicker and further than with your run of the mill wheelchair. Results of the Segs-4-Vets program sound positive, but at $6k a pop the price continues to be prohibitive for wider rollout and donation, even at discount directly from Segway. [Source: CNN]
[Thanks, Laura]





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Subscribe to commentsDan MargolisAug 1st 2008 5:38PM
What a wonderful idea......Helping DAV's improve their life styles is one of the best ways to show our appreciation for the sacrifices they made.
Congratulations and thank you.