teaching with wheelchair sometimes?

[alastria]

Anyone using a wheelchair sometimes?

I can walk and stand and sit. sometimes though, I really struggle getting around and need a wheel chair I think. I'm scared to make that move and scared not to.

I have a 504 disability plan to cover the fact that I can be in whatever positions I need to be in, receive assisstance as required, etc (highly recommend). Wheelchair- even occassional seems like a big step - but lately I am so tired I can barely make it through the day on my feet.

Anyone teaching in and out of a wheelchair? How did you make the switch? My school was built in 1972 and is not really accessible other than having an elevator. I wouldn't even be able to reach my desk.

[heliotrope]

I can't help with a wheelchair question, but have you considered sitting on top of things? I can't stand all day and have found that sitting on top of desks, tables, etc., gives my students the impression that I'm standing up - without doing it. It's no where near a perfect solution, but it gets me off my feet about 25% of the time.