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TDC57 · 06:44 AM

Hey guys!..

I’ve got my domain name and host all setup for my / our third world wheelchair and now I’m creating the content that will go inside thus making the site / website enjoyable for the user..

Can you please review and let me know what your thoughts are ??

I’ve laid out the format as you would see it in a webpage for your review and comments..

It’s a lot of information, I know I’m sorry!! But I need you go through it and give me your feed back on each of the 5 sections!..

Thank your for your time and I’m looking forward to hearing back from you!, the more feedback I receive the better I’ll be able to make the site..

Please pay close attention the spelling, punctuation, and the overall content & layout of the document…

Thank you so much for your time and help!..

Shaun.

• Front page top left Logo! (Create one) Doooo.. • Setup backdrop of main chair pre-installed “marked up” behind font on main content /opening page!. (needs to look designing!) lol.lol.. I crack myself up!..

Front Page right side running down from the top to the middle of the page:
Extremely worthy charities that need your help!..
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/

Front page main content middle of the page:
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. Wheelchairdesigns along with a selected few extremely kind and giving individuals from RC-Monster.com wanted to address this issues by utilizing many great minds thus ultimately creating an extremely durable, all-terrain friendly wheelchair that can be repaired & maintained if needed using only local resources and local 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 ability to grow with this the end-user in site at all times, this new wheelchair is sure to revolutionize the way future chairs are thought of and constructed..

First tab (Key Features) main content
Our wheelchair incorporates many “one of the key features” that are normally reserved for the higher end chair with little to no extra cost added, we also wanted to make sure that every detail of your wheelchair could withstand ever-changing environments (cold, heat, snow, rain and wind) we were able to add as many as (9) such key aspects into the design of this new revolutionary wheelchair.

First tab middle of the page listing all 11 features (show pictures of each feature)

Front Casters:
Were using high clearance 6”x2”front casters to ease curb and ditch climbing ability as well as provide unlimited directional movement,

Wheels, Tires and Push Rims:
we also utilized 25” mountain bike wheels with off tires to help absorb shock from uneven surfaces as well as to for enhancing traction and better stability. Then we incorporated a non-welded push rim design to work with the rear wheels allowing the end-user the ability to use either sue the tire or the push rim depending on the existing road and weather condition one might encounter in a undeveloped nation.

Adjustable Footrest and Neck and Head Support:
Wheelchairdesigns also wanted to ensure that the chair is capable of growing with its end user by adding two special features to our wheelchair that are scarcely available even in today mass produced wheelchairs . The first was to provide the a foot rest system that would work for the young, small, tall and old, if the end user is young or on the smaller side of height, then you simply install the footrest in it upright position, if the end user is older and or taller then the foot rest can be tilted back providing both additional 5+ inches of leg length and rear ankle support system ensuring that the legs do not fall back in to or under the chair. The second of these out of the box yet extremely functional items is the addition of the rear head – neck support system. This system is completing removable if the end user has control of the upper part of the body and is able to self support his or her neck & head, if the end user is unable to use there own muscle that we have provided a resting / brace system that will compensate for this thus insuring the end user head and neck are comfortable supported.

Push – Pull Rear Bars:
Wheelchairdesigns also incorporated a “push-pull” rear hand rail system witch allows the helper to either pull or push on a bar that spans the rear of the chair, thus allowing the helper extra grip during high grade climbs as well as steep descents.

Rear Cargo area and Wheelie Bar
The final two items that were incorporated in this wonderful one of kind 3rd world wheelchair is a rear cargo area, allowing the end user to store and fasten down such items as (books, small boxes, etc) without the burden of carrying these items on the lap as many user are forced to d. the last item incorporated into the chair is purely for safety of the end user we installed a wheelchair tip bar was incorporated to ensure that the chair would not flip over backwards, thus providing the end user with a bit of confidence that they will remain upright during their time in the wheelchair.

New Age Design and a Comfortable Seat
WheelChairDesigns incorporated many unique designs features into this wheelchair. We added interesting curves, outstanding axel & frame supports and finished off the chair with an extremely durable colored surface. I also were able to incorporate a 3” off the shelf foam padded chair to provide the end user with the commutability not communally found in any other 3rd world wheelchair..
Second Tab (Building Our Chair) main content

Minimal Cost and Production Time are Key Elements to Success:
Wheelchairdesigns is aware that cost and manufacturing time is a strong consideration in regards the chair success or failure, well our wheelchair accounts for all of these concerns and more. We were extremely concerned that many existing chairs can cast $400-500.00 in development nations, which results in spending nearly twice the monthly household income. Well this wheelchair and our others one that are be introduced to the world currently cost $180 -$200 (Retail) and can be mass produced for just over a $100 per chair!..

Since Wheelchairdesigns used 90% of high end / high strength 1” PVC schedule 40 for its construction, there are now special skills required, the entire chair can be constructed within several hours. The utilization of 1” PVC proves not only a quick manufacturing turnaround time but also provides strength,

I learned that disabled people in the country face costs of $400 and up, more than twice the national average monthly household income. As a further challenge, standard chairs are no match for Guatemala’s potholed streets, muddy roads and rugged hills. Wielding hacksaws and gas welders, the students cannibalized a pair of old mountain bikes to build an inexpensive, dirt-road-worthy chair. Their easy-to-¬reproduce creation had one more advantage over other wheelchairs shipped to the developing world: “There are bike shops in every country,” says Dan Oliver, who joined the effort as a Caltech engineering undergraduate along with Charles Pyott, a student at the nearby Art Center College of Design. “Take our wheelchair into any shop in the world, and they could fix it.”

JERRY2KONE · **Print -** 01.17.2009, 06:31 AM

You can make the print a little bit bigger

. Some of us are getting a little old and reading that little ass writing is a real strain on our eyes.

TDC57 · 06:46 AM

Third Tab (About WheelChairDesigns) main content
Inspired by the 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/

I and a few kind hearted individuals from RC-Monster.com banded together as one with one common goal in mind to build the coolest, cheapest and most reliable 3rd world / developing nations wheelchair in existence. RC-Monster a website that specializes is converting dirty, smelly and ozone depleting Nitro fuel vehicles to clean, re-renewable electrical power. RC-Monster.com has a way of attracting the BEST and BRIGHTEST individuals within in the numerous industries and throughout the world. After spending nearly year there building extremely high-end and high dollar on of one of the kind builds and gaining the respect and admiration of many others I decided it was time to utilize the teams talents for the better of humanity. If we can build the best of the best radio controlled vehicles, we can ban together with our talents and better the world (one person at a time) by giving them the gift of mobility. What great gift is there than the opportunity to give someone self esteem, to give someone the opportunity to better themselves.

As quoted by James D. Wolfsensohn, the former President of the World Bank:
“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. ”

Also 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 this is all about to change.

WheelchairDesigns has produced a chair that can even be manufactured here in UAS!, our 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 suite their individual needs. It’s often said that one individual has the power to change / better the world for others, well I am that individual and I sincerely hope that our wheelchair has the opportunity to do just that! I believe that this wheelchair will change the world one person at a time.

Sincerely,

Shaun P. Bogel..
Fourth Tab (Contact US) main content

Picture of the chair here:

Contact us…

Email address: shaun@WheelChairDesigns.com

Fifth Tab (Get Involved) main content

Wheelchairdesigns is currently looking for a partner or sponsor to help us get the word out on this new revolutionary 3rd world / Developing Nation wheelchair, if you are interested in learning more about this product or would like to help expose this wheelchair miracle that can be produced for around $100 (wholesale) PLEASE feel free to contact us for further details..

Donations:
Please forward all donations to other Non-profit originations such as 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/

I have NO intensions of building this chair myself for sale, this is my gift to the world and my legacy to my kids!, My only goal here is provide an outstanding product that someone else can mass produce and provide to the world. My main goal for this wheelchair is to give it development nations and provide the most people in need with the gift of mobility. I would love to have the opportunity to explain how this chair is made, what exactly is involved and give speeches on why it was constructed and why it was started in the first palace, I’m also want the opportunity to oversee the initial startup phase where the chair in manufactured in the development nations.. (I don’t think I’m asking for too much)

This is GREAT opportunity I hope you take advantage of it and help me give the gift of mobility with an outstanding product that can massed produced for just over $100.00 per Wheelchair..

Thank you for your time and your consideration.

Shaun P. Bogel

General Questions that need to be answered!.. HELP!!!!!!!!
• How does the read??
• Is it in the correct order ???
• What needs to be removed from it ???
• What needs to be added too it ??
• Do I need to incorporate a bottom footer on each page?? If so what should it say ??
• Any ideas on a Logo (??) I’m lost here but I’m thinking about a this (rear wheels with gears in the inside, a cool but simple frame consisting of back, butt, leg and foot rest (so 5 lines) front tires propositional to the rear with lines behind each front and rear tire (showing forward motion) Also a stick (VW) figure with hands in motion above the wheels (if that makes any sense at all??)..

I cant even beging to thank you all for your time and commnets!..

YOU GUYS ROCK!...

TDC57 · 06:46 AM

Sorry about that just the default on the site!.. I'll adjust it all..

thanks for the words of wisdom Jerry!..

correction!, I made it all bigger!.. hope that helps and sorry guys!..

JERRY2KONE · **Edit. -** 01.17.2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDC57

Sorry about that just the default on the site!.. I'll adjust it all..

thanks for the words of wisdom Jerry!..

correction!, I made it all bigger!.. hope that helps and sorry guys!..

Can you edit your post and make the print/font bigger please???

PM SENT.

TDC57 · 01.17.2009, 07:00 AM

P.S.
I found a way to add the monster [COLOR="blue"]and still give everyone here who deserves it credit!.. [/COLOR](who’s the MAN)

Your guys are!.

.. trust me!..

It a pleasure and honor to know all of you!..

Have a great weekend guys / team..

Shaun.

jayjay283 · 08:08 AM

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

TDC57 · **We are live (sort of).. -** 01.18.2009, 07:38 AM

Ok guys were are live (sort a)

I need to refine my content, correct what spelling and punctuation mistakes and add pictures,

but I wanted to get you there for a quick view and comments!..

I need comments.. PLEASE…

Good or bad I’ll take them all..

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

OUR LINK!!

http://www.wheelchairdesigns.com/

JERRY2KONE · 10:12 AM

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!

JThiessen · 01.18.2009, 02:50 PM

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?

_paralyzed_ · 01.18.2009, 04:09 PM

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!

TDC57 · 01.18.2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by suicideneil

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayjay283

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

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.

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

Have a great one Sir..

Shaun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JThiessen

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?

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

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!

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.

TDC57 · 06:59 AM

Hey guys just a quick up from So-Cal..

Well the weather has been fricken awesome lately and this weekend was no exception it was high 70 at the beach and we spent another 5+ hours in the chair, here are some shoots of what and where they went…

Thanks for your time everybody.. Have a great one

Shaun.

JERRY2KONE · **Hey shaun. -** 01.18.2009, 11:23 PM

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.

01.18.2009, 11:31 PM

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.