John McGivney Children's Centre - Seating and Mobility

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Individuals who require or would benefit from specialized seating or mobility devices as a means to help improve comfort, posture, and their ability to perform daily activities may wish to consider our Seating and Mobility Clinic.

Services include...

Assessment for seating systems and wheeled mobility
Consultation and professional development
Fabricate supports in other seats, mobility, etc.
Fabricate and/or order prescribed equipment

Assessment considers...

Postures,
Stability,
Alignment,
Tone,
Joint condition,
Skin condition,
Respiratory status,
Nutritional status,
Habitual behaviors.

Goals promote...

Stability and support
Postural alignment and motor control
Performance of functional activities
Self-esteem through provision of comfort and aesthetics
Maximum independence

The seating and mobility clinic is available to clients up to the age of 21 years. Ongoing services may be available to current clients over 21 years, on a case by case basis.