In RV Daily Report today, there is an inspiring story. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig's disease, causes a progressive loss of movement. Bill Yattaw was stricken a number of years ago but his wife was able to take care of him. When she died, he lost the will to live. However, when his son-in-law, Joe, found out he still had dreams to see the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore, he and his wife bought a specially equipped RV so Bill could still travel. Their first trip was to Ocala, Florida, where Bill and his wife had wintered for eight years. The three of them plan to visit the Grand Canyon this spring.
The RV is equipped with a hospital bed and lift, enabling Bill to travel. RVs can be outfitted with a number of devices to help those with disabilities. While the number of manufacturers willing and able to do this work is diminishing, it can be done. You can find manufacturers, equipment vendors and companies that customize RVs at the HandicappedTravelClub. Pictured above, is a motorhome with a Braun Lift.
While Bill Yattaw is fortunate to have a son-in-law and daughter to help, the fact that RVs can be modified offers great hope to people who have health issues or disabilities yet want to travel or RVers who develop issues on the road. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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Posted by: Camper Trailer | January 09, 2012 at 10:34 AM