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activate my hand to do it." Added benefits are less attendant care and higher self-esteem, he says.

A survey in the March 2001 issue of Spinal Cord reported that seven Freehand users added an average of 11.3 daily living tasks from a list of 29 provided by researchers. They also added activities not on the list, such as playing pool, sweeping the floor, using a TV remote, applying makeup, removing and replacing spectacles, and cooking. Two of the users became fatigued and one reported exercise-related dysreflexia, but these side effects were eventually resolved.

The implant procedure isn't cheap — $60,000 to $65,000 - but it's covered by many insurance companies, and post-op training is reasonably brief. For more information, contact NeuroControl at 800-378-6955 or www.neurocontrol.com.

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Are you hungry, out-of-town and looking for an accessible eatery? Plug in your laptop, log onto Wired on Wheels at www.wiredonwheels.com, and pick your cuisine. This searchable database lists reviews of restaurants by wheelchair users across the nation. The system works great for big cities with lots of webheads, but small and mid-sized cities — with proportionately fewer technogeeks — are not as well covered.

FOR SALE!!!!***

*1999 Customized Chrysler Town &Country LX; excellent cond.; forest green exterior; 3.3 liter V6, power windows; power locks; power mirrors; 42,000 mi; CD player, AM/FM radio; hand controls; dropped floor; kneel system; removable driver seat; removable passenger seat; power ramp; power door; remote entry. Call Charles Bond; (502) 893-2897.

*Ro Ho high profile 16x16 cushion; new - still in box; $175; 589-6620.

*Wheelchair; 20" wide; adjusted petals; standard wheels; asking $2,2500. Quickie wheelchair; 19" wide; asking $2,000; needs batteries. New bedside commode; used; $75.00. Call 502-636-4043.

*1984 Dodge Ram; handicap conversion; Crow River lift w/exterior/interior controls; heightened roof/door; captain chairs; exchange driver's seat; hand controls; AC; AM/FM cassette & CB radios; wheelchair lock down/ties; rear bench; 2 spare captain chairs; 86,584 miles; good condition. Call 859-734-6852.

*Ford 1997 Econoline Van; 100,140 mi; $16,000. Hunter Green-gray; new tires & brakes; "loaded"; call 270-786-4547; ask for Dale.

* Jazzy Electric Wheelchair; $2,000; 812-867-0137.

*1985 Komfort Koach Van with Power Lift; V-8; 350 BB; 5 liter engine; wheelchair safety straps; hook; television; power window and door locks; 127,000 mi; excellent condition; new tires; AC/front and rear vents; cruise control; AM/FM radio; tape deck; CB radio; game table and window shades; trailer hitch. Asking $2,995. Call 425-0314.

*Video tapes for sale. Various topics related to spinal cord injuries. Call David Allgood or Buddy Lawson.

***If assistance is needed to pay for any of the above items, contact Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation at  for information on loans at 5% interest to qualified candidates.