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Did You Know?

The following statistics are according to the University of Alabama National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  • Average yearly expenses can range from $228,566 to $775,567 in the first year depending on the severity of the injury.
  • Estimated lifetime costs due to spinal cord injury (SCI)  can range from $681,843 to over $3 million for a 25 year old. The cost of the injury
  • 87.9% of all SCI individuals are discharged from hospitals to private homes.
  • Length of initial hospitalization following injury in acute care units - 15 days.
  • Average stay in rehabilitation unit - 36 days.
  • 42.6% of SCI individuals are considered paraplegic (losses of movement and sensation in the lower body) and 56.4% quadriplegic (losses of movement and sensation in both the arms and legs).
  • Percentage of SCI individuals covered by private health insurance at time of injury - 52%. Note: Even with health insurance, most insurance companies are not longer paying for durable medical equipment.
  • If unable to return to work, SCI individuals are ineligible for state assistance.
  • A manual wheelchair for paraplegics averages $5,000 and a power wheelchair for a quadraplegic averages $25,000.
  • It is not uncommon for SCI individuals to wait 2-4 years for equipment assistance from other agencies.

Equipment Costs

P Pod Positioning Chair with Base Units and Accessories $2,000 - $4,000

P Pod Positioning Chair with Base Units and Accessories $2,000 - $4,000

Sitting at couch height, children can finally feel included while still having the postural support they need. Unlike traditional bean bag chairs, the P Pod was designed specifically for children with high-level postural needs and children that are taking a break from their wheelchair. This unique chair attracts the eye with its fun, vibrant colors, and captures the heart by allowing  children with specific needs to participate in games with their friends and spend time with their families. 

Bathing/Commode Chair/Custom Shower Chair/Transfer Bench $500 - $6,000

Bathing/Commode Chair/Custom Shower Chair/Transfer Bench $500 - $6,000

Custom mobile shower commode chairs come with stainless-steel frames, adjustable-tension back upholstery, dual-locking casters, flip-up padded armrests, and a soft, molded commode seat to align the ischial & pelvic areas. There are a large array of options that allows custom configuration of a shower commode chair to meet unique needs. 

Standing Frame $2,500 - $5,000

Standing Frame $2,500 - $5,000

The standing frame assists patients who have difficulty with sit to stand transfers. Also, it helps patients maintain a standing position in a safe, supportive environment while performing functional activities.  Low range is for a pediatric standing frame.

Automobile Hand Controls $2,500 - $15,000

Automobile Hand Controls $2,500 - $15,000

The road to independence starts with adaptive driving equipment.  Limited mobility doesn’t have to limit the ability to drive. Car hand controls make driving easier and safer for people with disabilities. This specialized equipment allows them to operate the gas and brake with one hand and the steering wheel with the other. 

The low range is a starting cost for a paraplegic.  If the client is a quadriplegic, the cost goes sky high. It could be as high as $15,000 for the onboard computer system.

Home Modifications (Ramps & Widen Doorways) $2,500+

Home Modifications (Ramps & Widen Doorways) $2,500+

We want our homes to be safe, relaxing, and comfortable for our family. Fortunately we have more control over things in our own homes than we do in the outside world.

If a family member has a disability or special health care needs, creating a safe, comfortable home might take some special modifications. Maybe the member needs to be able to move through the home in a wheelchair. Maybe the member needs a way to get into the home.

Making the home accessible can help the family member be comfortable and use the home safely. It might also give the entire family a sense of freedom and security.

Manual Wheelchair $2,500 - $6,000

Manual Wheelchair $2,500 - $6,000

Manual Wheelchairs are the type of device that a person must move themselves without the assistance of a battery.  NAF clients need custom manual wheelchairs.

Power Wheelchair $20,000 - $45,000

Power Wheelchair $20,000 - $45,000

An electric wheelchair, more commonly known as a power wheelchair, gives the gift of mobility to people otherwise bound to their homes.  These devices usually have four to six wheels, which help with stability, and are powered by batteries.

A power wheelchair is a wheelchair with a joystick, motor, and battery. It allows the client to effortlessly travel without the assistance of another person to push nor have the client rely on strength to propel the wheelchair.

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