"I wanted to find a way that I could contribute and give back. I don't want to take advantage of the system by using equipment or anything I don't need.
"I think ACC can be generous and there may be people who have unused equipment lying around.
"I want to be really careful that what I get, I use."
Every aspect of her assistance was supported by ACC, Miss Lowry said.
"I've got two little girls and I'm a tetraplegic so ACC does everything it can to support my role as a mother. They are phenomenal."
As well as the obvious needs such as a wheelchair, Miss Lowry also gets support for things such as physiotherapy, a psychologist and occupational therapy.