Who was Clarence William Vincent?
 Clarence
William Vincent (1927-2004) was a highly unique individual
who possessed an extraordinary optimism and zest for life.
His experiences with impaired mobility led his son, David
Vincent, and daughter Lee Meagher to start Scootaround Inc.
in 1997. His legacy now lives on by way of the Clarence Vincent
Foundation (CVF).
Clarence
suffered a severe stroke in 1986 that left him paralyzed on
one side, severely limiting his speech, reading, and writing
capabilities. However, through loving support from his wife,
unprecedented optimism, and the use of a scooter, Clarence
was able to enjoy a full life in the 18 years that followed.
 Every
day, almost without exception, Clarence would head out on
his scooter to visit his favourite spots in the town, smiling
and greeting everyone he passed by. Clarence and his scooter
soon became a fixture in the community. His cheerfulness,
positive attitude, and patient acceptance of his limitations
were his hallmarks, and these qualities stayed with him until
his passing in October, 2004.
Clarence
truly delighted in the dignity and independence derived from
his scooter. This gift of mobility is something that he would
have wanted all of those with impaired mobility to experience.
Indeed, Clarence would be very pleased to know that the CVF
exists to provide others with the benefits of freedom and
mobility that he enjoyed so thoroughly.
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