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MNDA Article

The Reading and West Berkshire Branch of the MND Association publishes a regular newsletter. I have written an article for it, which you can read on page 5 of the newsletter. Just click the link below.  There's also an article by Sandie in it about raising money for the MNDA. MNDA Branch Newsletter

Oxford Trip

Yesterday I drove Sandie and myself to the Redbridge Park & Ride outside Oxford, using hand controls for accelerating and braking. I am getting better at using them, although still can only go slowly round sharp junctions and tight roundabouts. We parked in a disabled slot, then I lowered the wheelchair from the Topper, opened it up and popped in the cushion, a key component. I levered myself out of the car and got into it. Then made my way to the car's back door, where I took out arm rests and foot plates, inserting them where they belong. A push or so on the rings sent me towards the bus stand, where we found a waiting P&R bus. On seeing me, the driver put out his ramp and helped push me on board, where I found a wheelchair bay into which to go and put on brakes for the trip. We left the bus in the city centre, with the driver again lowering the bus and putting out the ramp. I exited without help. We made our way a short distance to a lift which took us into the ext