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ASSISTIVE DEVICES PROGRAM
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The WRC’s Assistive Devices Program provides the following devices designed to maximize a client’s function and independence:
- Prostheses: artificial limbs designed to replace an amputated limb.
- Orthoses: braces or splints designed to prevent or correct deformities, to protect painful body parts, or to improve function.
- Customized wheelchairs.
- Specialized devices to assist with the activities of work (e.g. modified tools) and daily living (e.g. adaptations in the home).
The specialized program team consists of certified prosthetists and orthotists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, physicians, and prosthetic/orthotic technicians. Consulting services from psychologists and dietitians are also available. Services related to this program are provided by the entire interdisciplinary team, or representatives from a single discipline, depending on the client's needs.
Length of Program
The services provided under this program vary in duration. Services are provided at the WRC from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, or off-site as needed by the client.
Referral Options
The Assistive Devices Program offers the following treatment options:
- Amputee Rehab: admission to interdisciplinary treatment team for the rehabilitation of new amputees or amputees requiring intensive rehabilitation.
- Assistive Devices: artificial limbs, splinting, bracing, insoles, adapted footwear, ankle supports, wheelchair, ADL devices.
- Assessment: assessment by a prosthetist/orthotist, physiotherapist or occupational therapist to make recommendations regarding appropriate assistive device management.
- Off-site evaluation/treatment: request for off-site evaluation/treatment including home evaluation, off-site prosthetic/orthotic management, wheelchair assessment, provided at the client’s home or in the region.
Accreditation
The Assistive Devices Program is accredited by the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
Contact Information
For more information, please call Eileen Keating, manager at 506 738-4301, email at  assistive-devices.
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