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We are live (sort of)..

:yipi: Ok guys were are live (sort a) :lol: :wink: I need to refine my content, correct what spelling and punctuation mistakes and add pictures, :oh: but I wanted to get you there for a quick view and comments!..:yes: I need comments.. PLEASE… :angel:

Good or bad I’ll take them all.. :whistle:

Thanks again for your time and have a great day..
Shaun.

OUR LINK!!

http://www.wheelchairdesigns.com/

Just my input sir.

Below is a copy of what is on your website, and I made a few changes so as to make the reading flow a little bit easier from my perspective. You can use it or leave it the way it is. This is your project and you have the final say so. I also just tried to email the new address that is listed in your contact for the site, and it is undeliverable according to Yahoomail.

Wheelchair Designs understands the need for more afordable wheelchairs in developing nations throughout the world, as well as providing a low cost alternative solution. Ultimately providing the gift of mobility to disabled people in places that this may have been impossible to achieve before now. What greater gift is there than to offer a boost to someones self esteem, to give someone the opportunity to better themselves, and to put their independance and dignity back into their own hands.

It is said that over 150 million people who live in developing nations have the need for a wheelchair but only about 2% actually have access to them due to resources and overwhelming costs.

Wheelchair Designs wanted to address this issue by designing and building an extremely affordable, durable, all-terrain friendly wheelchair that can be repaired & maintained if needed using only localy available resources and craftsmanship.

This one of kind (multiple patents pending) concept incorporates renewable resources and new out of the box idea approach to providing an extremely affordable wheelchair while keeping quality, functionality and the flexability number one. To grow with the end-user in site at all times, this new wheelchair is sure to revolutionize the way future wheelchairs are thought of and constructed. This sort of resource should never be about the money, and our plan keeps the costs to a bare minimum.

Extremely worthy charities that need your help NOW!..

OLPC http://laptop.org/

AMREF http://www.amref.org/

IMI http://www.intelligentmobility.org/

Unicef http://www.unicef.org/

United Way http://www.unitedwayla.org/

P.S.

This page is still under construction!...

We are currently creating content for this section, in order to be able to keep up with our high standards of service, we need a little more time. Please stop by again as we will be developing this site over the next few weeks…

Thank you for your interest!

Great job with the website Shaun. Need to end up with more pics of the chair, and you could use a good wordsmith'ing on it (I noticed quit a few grammatical and spelling errors as I was reading through it). If you want, I can copy and paste the wording into WORD (or program of your choice) and provide the fixes - but I didn't know if you were already going to do that.

On a technical side. I noticed in some of the pictures that the front caster mounts are not normal to the ground. This will result in the wheel tending to remain with the caster lead (distance between the centerline of the wheel and the centerline of the swivel) facing toward the front of the chair (did that make any sense???). Did you notice that at all with your testing?

Same thing here, some grammatical and spelling errors (even caught a spelling error on quick glance at Jerry's corrected text, I'm really anal!) I'm happy to help with, sorry I couldn't open the word doc's and do it sooner.

Have you thought about how you will get the word out? Going through "appropriate channels" as reccomended by the suits may be effective, but I really think a personal campaign will yeild more public and private donations making a greater "gift" , rather than turning your baby over to the corporate machine and stepping back. Rage against the machine, Shaun!

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Originally Posted by suicideneil (Post 252540)

Do you guys have that show 'Dragon's Den' in the states? I think getting on that show would be useful, especially with all the know-how the dragons have.

You have a great product that would sell well if marketed correctly ( I know about the not for profit thing but you have to cover costs and overheads etc plus leave something over for more investment), so setting up a basic website as mentioned would be a good start.

If you've ever heard of a company called 'Shelter Box', then their approach is highly successful; people donate money to them as they are a charity, and then they buy (in bulk) items of survival kit and shelter equipment that goes into a big box and gets shipped off to 3rd world countries or disaster areas (think earth quakes, floods, refugee camps etc). You could setup the chairs as a charity and then as people donate, you can buy all the parts needed to complete a single chair, and package them up as a kit and ship them out, to be assembled at their new home (clear pictoral instructions would be included along with glue and a tube of grease for the wheel bearings etc).

That approach would be good, or worth thinking about I reckon.

Hey Neil.. thanks for stopping bye and leaving comments.. (appreciate it!) I’ve never heard of the “shelter box” but I’m looking into it just because it sound great and defetnly worth looking into it..

Thanks again for stopping by sir and have a great week

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by jayjay283 (Post 252982)

SHaun most of the beginning was good, but the whole liberal "its for my kids" Stuff makes you seem goofy bro. Its touching and I love ya but as a business plan. Think Donald Trump, grab a mofo by the gonads and get yours and get theirs, make it happen. JMO but I havent had to work in 5 years LOL 1 good deal can set you up

you all want my opinion on how to make 5 illion dollars in 10 years, have a wife who is a minority, get a busniess loan in her name, Fanny MAy/Freddy Mac used to be the key players but we all know how that is now. Just get the woman owned minority license, you get acess to government bidding for computers, ic ie servers, friggin memory, laptops etc you will get at least 1 sick deal in a year, enough to feed africa or be a filthy american, or live poor never working again

Hey Jay…

Thanks for commenting on the information sir.. I changed the wording up a little (but) if your up for re-write Please feel free..LOL.LOL.. HHHaaahahaaa that great regarding the Donald Trump and grab the gonads.. Hhahahaaa.. thanks for the smile.. I hear what you saying regarding the woman owed / minority but that would mean that I the wife needs to get involved and I don’t think that’s going to happen, she’s been dogging me this intire build and thinks I’m just wasting money and time..But after 18 + years together I leunded a long time ago to stop listening.. LOL.LOL..

Have a great one Sir and thank again for your time

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE (Post 253307)

Awesome.. thanks Jerry!... I really appreciate the thought, the second set of eyes and the re-write…

Have a great one Sir..

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by JThiessen (Post 253357)

Thank you for stopping by and leaving comments, I’m trying to get more pictures up but I’m having issues with the program.. I’m trying to YES I do need a word smith.. LOL.LOL.. if you have the time and would like to do a page or two that would be WAY COOL..

On the technical side: regarding the front casters I’m not following you ?? I’m sorry!, the front wheels swivel 360 degrees forward moment pushes the front wheels backward, backward movement swivels the caster forward and same goes when turning left or rite.. I’m missing something here I just know??

Thanks again for stopping bye and leaving comments / offering to help!.. YES I’ll take it if you find yourself with some free time..

Have a great weekend SIR..

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_ (Post 253389)

Hahahahaaaaa that’s great I need anal now.. LOL.LOL.. thanks for looking at it Harold.. please feel free to forward comments back regarding what you noticed was incorrect…

In regards to getting to the word out, well once my website is up and presentable to the masses I’ll send out the press release to the local news & papers and see if / how far I can go with that, I’m also righting letters now to my favorite originations as well as making a list of marketing directors within other orgs to see if they can help me spread the word and seek sponsor ship, I’m also go to look into what Neil said . I’m also planning on applying for a government grant (hopping for 100K) LOL… not holding my breath but hey it’s worth the shoot.. if I cant get it moving with the next few months then I’ll change course and give it a way, but for now I’m going to see what I can and cant do..

Again… thank you so much for your time Harold I deeply appreciate it!...

Have a great one

Shaun.

Hey Shaun thanks for the photo update. It is nice to finally see who we are talking with about all of these things. Your attitude and forttitude are commendable efforts to the cause. You do look like one of the beach bums hanging out there. All you needed was a surfboard. Your kids sure do seem to enjoy hanging out with Dad. You should involve your wife or at least make the effrots to do so. Even if she rejects your offers at least you can say that you tried. Marriage is never perfect by any means and we go through ups and downs throughout the years, but we should never give up on anyone if we truly love them. Don't be so hard on her or yourself young man. Life is too short for adding fuel to the fires of turmoil and disfunction.

Anyway I just love seeing your updates with how you involve your kids in what you are doing. I need to do more in that way myself. Your projects are always an inspiration to all of us Shaun. I personaly believe that your wheelchairs will reach some level of notariety purely on your enthusiasm alone. Keep it up kiddo. You are on the right track TDC.

Maybe we can all pitch in on the word-smithing issue. I was thinking of helping out with that as well. Why not just copy and paste the text into any old document editor and proofread/change as needed. Then submit for TDC57's approval.

Each one of the editors will come up with slightly different changes and read styles. This would help take some of the work load off TDC and spread it around to us. I know that many people are reading these and any help that we can offer will be great.

The more eyes that we have on this the better. I'll be sending you some attachments in the next few days with my notes. I am glad to help in anyway that I can. You inspire me.

I'm not sure how to explain the trailing nature of the caster without actually showing you (and I'm not certain that it will be an issue in this case). Lets see...to establish the directionality of lead casters - if you look at the picture of you in the yellow chair with the wheels lifted off the ground - notice that the caster is swiveled toward the back of the chair? That's what I'm referring to as the lead on the caster, and how swivel casters have a direction. Now, with the chair on the ground, and with no one in it, do the casters tend to want to extend toward the front of the chair? If so, this is due to the angle that they are mounted at. I noticed that the blue chair doesn't have as much of an angle to the mount, nor as much lead to the caster.

Like I said, I dont know that it will be a manuverability issue with this chair. Its something I have issues with on carts that some of my guys put together at work if they dont pay attention to quality.

I wont be able to edit up a page until tomorrow night - just took a couple Nyquil - gotta shake this cold!

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE (Post 253522)

Hey Jerry, that’s rite! :oh:, most you have never seen me before!.. :lol:… I know we all look nothing like we think the other person looks like. I’m 6’2” and 214 lbs. I need to get back to my 195lbs 32 inch waste but for now I’m a 34 waist lol.lol… i.e. a little chubby!.. hahahhaaaaa… lucky I’ve got most my hair left (for now) hahahhaaa… :rofl:

Yes I do live 5 miles from the beach so I use that to advantage i.e. (the beach bum look).. LOLLOL… I do need a hair cut thou and don’t kid yourself sir I’ve got killer long board I scored off from a surf shop a few years back.. I do with a doubt and unconditionally LOVE My KIDs!.. They are my life! And mean more to me than anything, I’m just still thankful they think I’m cool.. LOL.LOL..

Thanks for all extremely kind comments Jerry, (your far to kind!) I’m hoping / thinking that this wheelchair is actually starting to hold up to its name / my standards and I feel real good about that.
I’m looking forward to reading your future comments involving the kids and how they don’t listen and brake your builds you’ve spent so much time and $$$$$$$ on Hahhahaaa that should make for some great reading.. LOL.LOL...

Thanks again for your kind words of encouragement.. :yes:
Have a great week Jerry!..

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by FireWire79 (Post 253525)

Hey I like Firewire / this GUY already!... Rite on!!
Yes please lets all get together and to help with the word-smithing issues I have.. I’ve got simple way for everyone who would like to volunteer there spare time for a better cause..

1. First page / Home page!.. (Lets leave this to Jerry and Harold) everyone else can move on..

2. Second page “Our product” all future comments shall be in “BLUE” picture recommendation & placements, spelling / punctuation, and overall content. I.E. anything you thing should be changed on this page please use Blue print!..

3. Third page “Building our wheelchair” all future comments shall be in “Green” picture recommendation & placements, spelling / punctuation, and overall content. I.E. anything you thing should be changed on this page please use Green print!..

4. Fourth page “About us” all future comments shall be in “Brown” picture recommendation & placements, spelling / punctuation, and overall content. I.E. anything you thing should be changed on this page please use Brown print!..

5. Fifth page “Contact us” all future comments shall be in “Orange” picture recommendation & placements, spelling / punctuation, and overall content. I.E. anything you thing should be changed on this page please use Orange print!..

6. Sixth / last page “ Get involved” all future comments shall be in “Red” picture recommendation & placements, spelling / punctuation, and overall content. I.E. anything you thing should be changed on this page please use red print!..

Thanking you all ahead of time for your time!..

Thanks Guys..

Shaun.

P.s. :whistle:
Yes please I’ll take those attachments (thank YOU!).. :yes:

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Originally Posted by JThiessen (Post 253539)

OOOOOoohhhhh I got you now!.. I.E. the light came on, the clouds parted!.. this is what I’ve got, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS RIGHT???

When I lift up the front of the chair “Blue one” the front caster really don’t swing any particular direction (is that good or bad??) when I lift up the on the yellow chair the front casters do swing torwards the rear of the chair.. what does that mean ??? I’ve spent almost 20 hrs in the chair thus far and really never noticed anything wrong (but then again I’ve never been in a wheelchair, so I don’t know) what should it being doing, what should I be looking for ??? in either / both chairs I’m required to straiten out he front wheels when I’m moving forward is that a bad thing ?? what is wrong with carts at your work when the casters are installed incorrectly ??. I hate to thing I’ll give somebody something that’s wrong!..

Thanks again for your time and again if I’m doing anything wrong or missing the picture PLEASE CALL ME ON IT!.. That’s not my intention at all and I will address / fix it, it’s just at this time I don’t think anything is wrong… I should / need to make a few of these and give them to local children’s hospital and let them give me some feed back as well.. Actually that not a bad idea other than spending the money!.. but then again it’s for the kids and I will a honest opinion out of it!??? I’ll give it some serious thought..

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.. I think ?? :lol: :lol:

P.S.
Hope you get over your cold :smile:.. Being sick sucks… :yes:

my wife is going to use this as part of her marketing thesis (for college) when she makes the site bad ass, nothing to do with you or it (greed wise), but it will be published in a ...they were all going to be explicatives.. is liberal a 4 letter word

I wish I had gotten the color codes before I spent about two hours editing and proof reading. If you could TDC57, get me an e-mail address via PM so that I can send you some of the changes that I made as attachments.

Most of the stuff I just changed, but you should be able to notice the difference. Most of the big changes are in red so you cant miss them. I did do a little re-wording in order to make it easier to read.

I look forward to getting your PM. And by they way, I did make some changes to the "Welcome" page. You had some really great facts about poverty and handicapped people that needed to be right up front to grab people's attention so that they read the rest of the page.

Hey Shaun, the chairs look great. I can only see one thing you may need to include: brakes... Most chairs have some sort of brake, mainly to stop people like Harold "accidentally" falling asleep and running over pets, small children, bums, etc...

on that note, youve seen the bum bashing videos all those kids went to jail for ? My wife is going to start a scare the Indian website after her hilarious jaunt at getting some software key back today. Never heard a man piss himself on the phone before

ok Man heres version 1 dont get pissed if you hate it anyhting can be changed, we know where to go from here by you all calling me a something or other,..Also my wife changed the name, its just temporary, she thought 3rd world was derogatory being Rican and all LOL ANYTHING can be changed in 10 seconds, ok a hour, Version 1 version 2 3 4 5 6 7 anytime. Let me know fonts formats pics etc easily changed now that the main code is down

http://www.wheelchairdesigns.com/