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The life of a quadriplegic comes with many costs. A 4 km cab ride in Toronto is $40, one way. There are a host of medical supplies. There are attendants to help with everything from getting in and out of bed to cooking meals. Big ticket items include a
$40 000 wheelchair, accessible environmental controls for the apartment and a $4 000 mattress that will prevent bed-sores. Government programs don’t cover everything. Carolyn continues to pay a big price.