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Q. Following your piece about the difficulties of engaging in

conversation from a wheelchair and your entertaining advice about how to deal with them, I would suggest that a more modern and independent solution might be to consider the iBOT gyroscopic chair. Details of this revolutionary equipment are available from http://www.john-cvvilliamson.co.uk/newchaithtm NW, by email A. Thank you for pointing readers towards this gratifying website where the miraculous product you mention can be seen standing with stability on two wheels to allow conversation at normal height, and can also be seen climbing up and down staircases. Although it is not available in this country until next year, by viewing the site the wheelchairbound can enjoy the thrill of anticipation.