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Arct1k · 04:52 PM

This is my take - Appreciate the moster references but they arn't helping sell the idea and thats what is most important (also it was 6sigma all you)...

To Whom It May Concern:

Inspired by the OLPC initiative I’m writing you this letter to seek feedback and backing for a 3rd world wheel chair to provide a low cost solution and the gift of mobility to disabled people everywhere. What greater gift is there than the opportunity to give someone self esteem and the ability to better themselves.

“Disabled people are more likely than other people to live in grinding poverty. Unless disabled people are brought into the development mainstream, it will be impossible to cut poverty in half by 2015 or to give every girl and boy the chance to achieve a primary education. ” James D. Wolfsensohn, former President of the World Bank

According to the UN Economic and Social Council, there are 300 million people with disabilities in the developing world. Of these, 20 million need wheelchairs to become mobile again. Without chairs, many have no choice but to stay confined to their houses or drag themselves along to get anywhere, exposing themselves to potential injury and disease. Many children are unable to attend school. Chances for education, employment, and community involvement disappear. Under such conditions, they often end up either begging or relying on family members to support them. Well I believe that this project has the ability to make a difference to thousands.

The chair is constructed out of 1” schedule 40 PVC, chosen due to abundant availability, lightness and strength. The total material cost for the chair at full US retail cost was only $180 - $80 PVC, $80 wheels/tires, seat $19.00. In scale this chair could be produced for well under $100 and with under two – three hours of labor.

The chair can be shipped in a normal bike size cardboard box, and actually comes with the opportunity for the end user to customize the foot & head rests to best suit their individual needs. I’ve included pictures from the beginning to the end showing the complete process for your review and comments.

I hope you find this chair worthy enough to contact me with a view to setting up a meeting on how we may have the opportunity to introduce this chair to the world.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Shaun P Bogel

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Arct1k RC-Monster Mod Offline Posts: 6,597 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ	01.13.2009, 04:31 PM This is my take - Appreciate the moster references but they arn't helping sell the idea and thats what is most important (also it was 6sigma all you)... To Whom It May Concern: Inspired by the OLPC initiative I’m writing you this letter to seek feedback and backing for a 3rd world wheel chair to provide a low cost solution and the gift of mobility to disabled people everywhere. What greater gift is there than the opportunity to give someone self esteem and the ability to better themselves. “Disabled people are more likely than other people to live in grinding poverty. Unless disabled people are brought into the development mainstream, it will be impossible to cut poverty in half by 2015 or to give every girl and boy the chance to achieve a primary education. ” James D. Wolfsensohn, former President of the World Bank According to the UN Economic and Social Council, there are 300 million people with disabilities in the developing world. Of these, 20 million need wheelchairs to become mobile again. Without chairs, many have no choice but to stay confined to their houses or drag themselves along to get anywhere, exposing themselves to potential injury and disease. Many children are unable to attend school. Chances for education, employment, and community involvement disappear. Under such conditions, they often end up either begging or relying on family members to support them. Well I believe that this project has the ability to make a difference to thousands. The chair is constructed out of 1” schedule 40 PVC, chosen due to abundant availability, lightness and strength. The total material cost for the chair at full US retail cost was only $180 - $80 PVC, $80 wheels/tires, seat $19.00. In scale this chair could be produced for well under $100 and with under two – three hours of labor. The chair can be shipped in a normal bike size cardboard box, and actually comes with the opportunity for the end user to customize the foot & head rests to best suit their individual needs. I’ve included pictures from the beginning to the end showing the complete process for your review and comments. I hope you find this chair worthy enough to contact me with a view to setting up a meeting on how we may have the opportunity to introduce this chair to the world. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Shaun P Bogel Last edited by Arct1k; 01.13.2009 at 04:52 PM.