Seniors with physical limitations or seniors who have difficulty doing every day tasks may be helped
by adaptive devices or specially designed clothing.
Many of the victims face a lifetime of hospital and therapy bills, the cost
of adaptive devices and the inability to support themselves.
Occupational therapy students from Mercy College will
discuss adaptive devices that seniors can use for comfort and safety as well as medically based driving evaluations.
With the help of a team of biomedical engineers at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, a custom -
made adaptive device called a «spatula» was designed just for him.
Then came OrthoPets, a very unique service that custom makes prosthetic, orthotic and
adaptive devices for dogs.
We know that these victims can lead fulfilling lives with the help of adequate treatment, rehabilitation and
adaptive devices.
In the case of permanent disability, the defendant will cater for
adaptive devices and lifelong healing where applicable.
Practice proficiency in fabricating static and dynamic splints including pressure garments and assistive or
adaptive devices.