Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have estimated that more than half of wheelchairs break down in a typical six-month period. Many Connecticut residents say those repairs can take months.

This hour, we hear from local advocates about a recently-formed legislative task force, and their goals for next session. In particular, they hope to study and set limits on repair turnaround times. UPitt researcher Dr. Lynn Woroby also shares her findings on the frequency of wheelchair breakdowns.

Plus, how does private equity impact health care? Private Equity Stakeholder Project is a nonprofit watchdog organization investigating this question. Eileen O'Grady joins us.

GUESTS:

• Jonathan Sigworth: Member, CT Wheelchair Reform Coalition; Member, State Independent Living Council; Consumer Spokesperson, Wheelchair Task Force; Co-Founder, Co-CEO and President, More Than Walking
• Farrah Garland: Member, CT Wheelchair Reform Coalition; Member, State Independent Living Council
• Eileen O'Grady: Research and Campaign Manager, Private Equity Stakeholder Project
• Lynn Woroby: Research Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh

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