After years of trial and error, Brad Soden created a wheelchair his wife Liz would be proud of.
She was in a car accident three months before the wedding and was left severely paralyzed, often regretting not being able to go on family and camping trips.
But now he can join the fun because he has a new wheelchair. She was able to attend the event with her children and the happy look on her face was priceless.
Brad Soden decided to take action after seeing his wife crying because she was having trouble using her existing wheelchair. He dedicated himself to creating a comfortable and convenient wheelchair for his wife. Finally, after years of trial and error, he came up with a wheelchair that met his needs.
Brad was always willing to make things happen for Liz, even when he had to go further than expected. He made the decision after expressing his frustration at being excluded from a family outing.She bought him a van with a wheelchair lift so he could participate in fun activities.
Brad claimed he was motivated to achieve his goal and cried tears of joy. That’s what he wants to achieve. Brad, a plumber with no college education or technical experience, overcame several obstacles to create a wheelchair with tank-like steps tough enough to navigate rocky terrain and off-road.
“We started a couple of fires, but we were able to put them out because we were close,” Brad said.
For people with reduced mobility who want to get out and explore, he designed a wheelchair that can navigate rocky terrain and steep slopes. Currently only Brad uses it for personal use as it is not road legal.
A tank chair was created to give Liz the independence she wanted. Brad soon made it his full-time job. Liz told Lauer that the wheelchair has given her the freedom to go hiking and camping, something she couldn’t do before.
Once she got to the snow, she had to get in the car, but now she can jump out and run after the kids. Tank seats are classified as recreational vehicles and not covered by insurance, but Brad plans to give them to wounded veterans for free.
The expensive seats, which can travel up to 30 miles per hour, have become a popular option for disabled soldiers while they wait for a new seat, which can take up to three months.
Veterans who have used this chair extensively say it has given them back their independence.
