RSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

I hope everyone has a chance to watch this video of Zac Vawter. It's really amazing to see how far technology is advancing for individuals with amputations.

Hip Precautions Handout - I like the idea of sending images home with a patient so they can see what's okay and not okay. It may be overwhelming at the doctor's office and a patient may think they will remember what to do. But having pictures could help jog their memory about what should and shouldn't be done.

Virtual Hip Replacement Surgery is a science game for and early college and patients and their caregivers to take on the role of a surgeon and complete a hip replacement surgery while learning about the procedure, technology, and health risks and benefits. Activity includes photos of real surgery.

The mission of the VA Center of Excellence for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetic Engineering is to provide broad based investigators the opportunity to conduct basic and clinical research and effectively disseminate their findings in an effort to impact the quality of life and functional status of veteran amputees and veterans who are at risk for amputation.

The title says it all. Amazing tech.

This is an interesting read about six Army ladies. Notice the box where they identify their worries about their amputations. It definitely helps to give us some perespective.

In addition to knowing one's rights under the various laws, there are a few things persons with disabilities should remember and prepare for when traveling by air. Legal Protections U.S. Air Carrier Access Act The U.S. Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) of 1986 prohibits discrimination in airline service on the basis of disability.

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate assisted living in America. A disturbing look at assisted living in America.

Then, a century-old mystery: why do many amputees still feel their missing limbs? We speak with a neuroscientist who solved the problem with an optical illusion. This section also contains the intro, so it takes a some time to get to the phantom limb story, start playing the recording at approximately 14:40.

Step by step directions from the Shepherd Center.

Information about transfers, how to sit safely, etc. I found this helpful.

I just found this great site that shares how to properly set up a wheelchair. I think this can be a great resource not only for us but for our clients. It ties right in with mobility and Chapter 15!

Thought this was so neat

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As we talk about community mobility, I thought about this change Disney is making. An interesting read if you are thinking about taking a disabled person to Disney.

Purpose To provide mobility to citizens in a 16 county area. Eligibility The program provides public and medical transportation. Residents are asked to schedule an appointment at least 72 hours in advance. Medical trips have priority. Fares One-way trip is $3.00 or $6.00 for a round trip within the county of residence.

Driving and Community Mobility A medical doctor wrote and asked if we do "driving evaluations," and if so, what exactly it is we do. As the co-editor of a text published by the American Occupational Therapy Association, I was challenged to respond in a brief manner.

List of services offered by county from the American Public Transportation Association (rail, ferry, etc)