That is awesome...I bet he had tons of fun with the truck!!
I hope someone else can get use out of it...I do not think Cayden
would be ready for something like that but if she could manage a
joysick I know she would have a blast!! She loves moving and
bumps...our front yard would provide MANY bumps for her...lol

Castle

"Cyndi Di Mauro" <cdimauro@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Isha,
> When my son was 3, one of his therapist let him try a power
wheelchair. It took a while for him to figure out that it was a way
to get around, not just a toy. But once he did he did great. He has
quad spastic CP. and can not use his hands to feed himself. But he
is a whiz at his powerchair and using the mouse on the computer. If
he really wants something he will learn to do it. If it is not
important to him, he is not interested in trying. (Very frustrating
for me). My cousin is a computer whiz and built a circuit board that
causes the motors to steer it in the direction that the joy stick is
pointed. We put a single wheel on the front (The big front tires are
not really on the ground). The truck worked great in the dirt as
well as the concrete.
>
> I have attached a picture....Good luck with your daughter.
>
> Cyndi Di Mauro
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Aisha Lusk
> To: cerebralpalsy@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 9:06 AM
> Subject: == SPAM == RE: [cerebralpalsy] I have a A Big Foot Truck
modified for Special Needs that I would like to donate to someone.
>
>
>
> Cyndi,
>
> That is such a generous offer. My daughter does not know how to
work a joystick, so she would not be able to use. Her grandpa
bought her cousin one of those type cars for Christmas, and she
rides around with him. They both get a kick out of "driving." I
hope you are able to find a good home for the truck.
>
> If you don't mind, can you take a picture of the modifications.
It would be something I would love to do for my daughter when she is
able to benefit. Also, how did you teach your son to work a joystick?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Isha. Mom to Di. 5. QCP. Starting kindergarten in the fall.
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
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> From: cerebralpalsy@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:cerebralpalsy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Cyndi Di Mauro
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 5:14 PM
> To: cerebralpalsy@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [cerebralpalsy] I have a A Big Foot Truck modified for
Special Needs that I would like to donate to someone.
>
>
>
> Hi All,
> I have a Big Foot truck that my husband and cousin modified for
our son with Quad CP. Instead of a steering wheel, it has a joy
stick, which controls both the steering and the gas pedal. It also
has a tall back with a strap, so they are strapped in securely. (It
does need new batteries). My son loved it and he used it for about 3
years before he outgrew it. It would probably fit a child from 3-7
years old. I would like to give it to anyone that thinks they can
use it for their child. Nothing made my son happier then being able
to drive in our driveway like the other kids. I live in Southern
California and am willing to ship it. But, you will have to help
with the shipping.
>
> I just would like to see some other child experience the fun my
son did.
>
> Thanks,
> Cyndi Di Mauro
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: cerebralpalsy@yahoogroups.com
> To: cerebralpalsy@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 2:27 AM
> Subject: == SPAM == [cerebralpalsy] File - Roll Call-Check In
>
>
>
> How is everyone doing? Please take a second to give us a
update. Let us know if there are any new milestones your child has
reached. Anything new in your life. Also remember to post a link to
your personal website.
>
> Thanks!
> Castle
> Group Owner
>
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