Advice needed

[GBF]

Next month I hve a Student in a wheelchair he is paralised from the chest down from a motorcycle accident .
his arms are OK
Has anybody got any experiance of working with or teaching someone like this.

Regards George

[bodrighywood]

We had a member in the club in Cornwall who was in a wheel chair and apart from the height of the lathe his only limitation was some limitation of movement with his body. He found spindle work a lot easier than face work but that may have been a personal thing. May sound silly but try sitting in a chair in front of your lathe and doing some turning to try and get a perspecticve of what it is like.

Pete

[GBF]

Tried that Pete awkward but possable

Regards George

[bodrighywood]

As I remember the height was just above his knees and found the hardest part was sideways movement. He was able to move his body but was limited by the chair. He struggled with bowls but made amazing pens. We also had a blind turner who was great at bowls but found spindle work more difficult.

Pete

[Tim Pettigrew]

Next month I hve a Student in a wheelchair he is paralised from the chest down from a motorcycle accident .
his arms are OK
Has anybody got any experience of working with or teaching someone like this.

Regards George

Hi George
Andrew Hall has had a lot of experience teaching disabled woodturners.  I'm sure he would willingly give you some advice.

Tim

[GBF]

The Man is here tommorow and I am looking forward to the challenge.

Regards George

[GBF]

Today whent really well and I have learned a lot please have a look at my Blog for pictures and my thoughts on the experiance.

Link to Blog  http://wwwartistry-in-wood.blogspot.co.uk/

Regards George

[Wood spinner]

Good to see you both taking on a new challenge ,

[GBF]

Thank you I learned a lot from the experiance.

Regards George

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

George good for you,you took the bull by the horns and wrestled it to the ground(figuratively speaking). There is no doubt in my mind that positive mental attitude from you and your student helped overcome most obstacles. This would make a good magazine article.

[GBF]

Thank you John you are welcome to use whatever you like

Regards George

[John D Smith]

 
  Hi George,
                   Well done a wonderful experience for both you and Mark it is good to know there are caring people like yourself around
 I have looked at the pictures on you Blog it looks like a great day.

                                                     Regards John

[GBF]

Thank you John I must admit it was a little daunting but enjoyable and rewarding

Regards George