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Hi there I have a quick question for you ladies. My mother-in-law has become very ill while my husband is at bootcamp. She found out she has cancer and has had several surgeries in the past two months. Because of her surgeries she has become very weak but she is still determined to go to her son's graduation. My question is is there a way I can reserve a wheelchair for her at the ceremony? She will be unable to walk for long periods of time and I don't want to risk the chance of her not getting a wheelchair. My husband does not know of her condition yet, she didn't want to tell him and worry him until after graduation. 

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From the RTC site:

Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis when guests check in at the Visitor Center. There is limited handicapped-designated seating on the drill deck. One family member may accompany a handicapped family member in this area.

They do not reserve them.  I hope this works out, and sending many healing thoughts to her.

You cannot reserve one. There will be recruits or Sailors from the 900 Division who will be shuttling those who need wheelchair assistance to the Drill Hall. See the info on that in PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend next to . She will be taken to the Drill Hall and then will transfer to a chair so that another can be transported. She will be transported back in turn after the ceremony.

If she is unable to walk for long periods you may want to see about renting a wheelchair in your home town for use all weekend. Her physician should be able to write a script so that she can get one.

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