Sen. Seminara Leads Push for Quicker Wheelchair Repairs

(CT Examiner)

Sen. Lisa Seminara, R-Avon, has been an advocate for the disabled for years and is at the forefront of pushing for quicker wheelchair repairs.

“It’s a balancing act between everybody, but we are trying to address the concerns of the consumers and they have a legitimate gripe,” she told CT Examiner.

Seminara said most wheelchair users have specialized wheelchairs, which can range widely in price and cost up to $65,000.

Seminara, whose 25-year-old daughter Martina needs a wheelchair to travel long distances, said the measure has bipartisan support.

“Who doesn’t want to make people’s lives easier? I think people recognize that this is an issue, and it’s not just an issue in Connecticut.”

https://ctexaminer.com/2024/04/16/lawmakers-and-advocates-press-for-quicker-wheelchair-repair-times/