What is Zippie voyage?
The Zippie Voyage® is a lightweight highly adjustable early intervention stroller. In addition to adjustable tilt and recline, the Voyage also features adjustable head supports, upper body supports and positioning straps.
What is a medical stroller?
These helpful devices look like regular strollers, but they can safely hold children who are past the age and weight accommodated by standard strollers. They can also accommodate technology like portable oxygen, ventilators, pulse oximeters, and other medical equipment.
Will insurance cover a stroller?
It is important to know that health plans usually only cover EITHER a stroller OR a wheelchair in a five-year period. If both a stroller and wheelchair are needed, some decide to pay for one out of pocket, and strollers are often less costly than wheelchairs.
Does insurance cover adaptive stroller?
Q: Does insurance cover special needs stroller? A: If a doctor provides an order that puts the special needs stroller into the same durable medical equipment category as wheelchairs and walkers are covered, chances are it will be covered.
How do I get a medical stroller?
A physician can prescribe a special needs stroller as durable medical equipment, and your child’s physical therapist can help you determine the style and features that will best serve your child’s needs.
Is a stroller considered a wheelchair?
For smaller children, strollers may be the alternative to a wheelchair, and can be lifted into standard cars, unlike heavier wheelchairs. Strollers are often used before a child is big enough for a wheelchair. Adaptive strollers offer a lighter and more portable choice.
Does insurance cover a stroller?
Is a stroller an assistive device?
Strollers are considered special items or assistive devices, so they typically don’t count toward your carry-on baggage allowance and fly for free.
What disease puts you in a wheelchair?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common disabilities that requires wheelchairs, a disorder in the United States with nearly 800,000 people being affected.
Are stroller allowed on airplanes?
Generally, most airlines allow you to bring a stroller AND a car seat (to be placed in the aircraft hold, with the rest of your luggage) free of charge in addition to your normal baggage allowance, when flying with a baby under two.
What can you not ask a disabled person?
10 things not to say to someone with a disability
- “What’s wrong with you?”
- “It’s so good to see you out and about!”
- “I know a great doctor/priest, I bet he could fix you.”
- “But you’re so pretty!”
- “Here, let me do that for you.”
- “Hey BUDDY!” *Insert head pat /fist bump/ high five attempt*