Paralyzed Inventor's First Commercial Product Ready For Close-up At 2006 Sema Show
 

PARALYZED INVENTOR'S FIRST COMMERCIAL PRODUCT READY FOR CLOSE-UP AT 2006 SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGASSt.Louis - DMS-3 Pickup Truck Wheelchair Entry System from Further OPTIONS Offers Competitive Cost, Cosmetic and Installation Advantages, Plus New Freedoms for Wheelchair-Bound Individuals
ST. LOUIS — Further OPTIONS, Inc. (www.further-options.com), a developer of innovative vehicle entry systems for wheelchair-bound individuals, today announced that it will be displaying its first commercial product, the U.S. Patent-pending DMS-3 Pickup Truck Wheelchair Entry System, at the 2006 SEMA Show. The announcement was proudly made by the company's Co-Founders, David Gotter and Scott Darnell.
World renowned as the "greatest automotive show in the world, where everything new makes its debut," the 2006 SEMA Show runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, and is expected to attract approximately 140,000 automotive industry professionals, including representatives from major news organizations around the world. Further OPTIONS' display will be in Booth Number 34833, in the show's Trucks, SUVs and Off-Road section.
Gotter and Darnell established Further OPTIONS in 2003 to develop innovative vehicle entry systems, and other breakthrough products, for wheelchair-bound individuals. Gotter also owns and operates two successful machine shops, D & R Machine and Alton Machine Works, and stemming from his experiences growing up with a younger sister who was confined to a chair, he brings a heartfelt desire to help people in wheelchairs enjoy all that life has to offer. Darnell suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury in 1991, and as a C-5/6 quadriplegic, has pursued his dream of helping create important new mobility options for others in wheelchairs. Having met at their local place of worship, over the past three years, with a great deal of support from many friends and family-members, the two men have persevered in bringing their first Patent-pending product to market.



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Hi everyone,

Scott Darnell here, co-inventor of the DMS-3. Thought I would express thanks for the posting, and the interest, and invite others to check out our baby -

http://www.Further-Options.com

Thought I would also address a few other issues while here, and please forgive me for not recalling specific names when doing so.

- There is testing for vehicles and lift mechanisms...which is quite understandable when you consider taking a mini-van, cutting the entire mid-section out except the roof, and then putting it back together. The lift mechanism must pass a cycle and two weight tests, along with some other rules and regulations. We have done our best to address every foreseeable issue by working with VR Engineers and Driving Evaluators, to make sure our products stay within approved existing standards. Feel free to contact me for any specific questions you may have.

- As to the other gentleman with the lift for 4x4's...outstanding...keep after it, and you will succeed. Perhaps a joint venture may even be possible. After all, it is all about allowing us to drive vehicles that reflect our wishes, our personalities, and for our vehicles to not blatantly look like a "disabled vehicle." Feel free to contact me if I can help out in anyway.

Thanks again everyone...and I would like to say this in closing. Only we can change what options are available...use your voice.

Scott A. Darnell