mobility and
assistive technology
Luggie’s new freedom
The Luggie portable
mobility scooter has given
Perth woman Peta Crane a
new level of freedom and
independence.
P
“They worked hard and the
Peta Crane with her
Chihuahuas Bella and
Mia. She has been
able to participate in
the Million Paws Walk
thanks to the Luggie.
Luggie appeared in my life – I was so
grateful,” Peta said.
“I have travelled extensively
throughout the world and the last
two overseas holidays I had chosen
to use a wheelchair – people think
eta, who is a National Disability they like to ‘help’ by pushing a Insurance Scheme (NDIS) wheelchair which in my case takes on Mum’ as I chose to go off the
participant with limited away independence, opportunities beaten track.”
mobility, said she had asked her care
planner and Independent Living
and ability.
“My trip to Melbourne with the
Centre (ILC) occupational therapist if a Luggie offered me so many first-
Luggie could be included in her plan. time opportunities … pulling my
Peta said she is now planning her
next adventure to South Africa on
safari, as well as going to Uluru.
“Luggie will be with me, as
own suitcase, taking a ride on tram, together we’ll experience many
Luggie in time for a long weekend in spending a day at the Melbourne treasured moments of our choice,"
Melbourne with her children, Aaron zoo, shopping in shops I enjoyed, and she said.
and Gemma. having Aaron and Gemma say ‘come
She was hopeful of receiving the
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