Tag Archives: assistive technology

Wheelchair safety on the road

Individuals riding in a vehicle while seated in wheelchairs are 45 times more likely to be injured in a crash than a typical passenger. That was one of the sobering facts pointed out by John Reck, Matheny’s director of assistive … Continue reading

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The power of assistive technology

Occupational therapy helps people regain, develop and build skills that are important for independent living and well-being. OTs often use assistive technology to help people with disabilities with life skills they couldn’t normally perform. At Matheny, many students and patients … Continue reading

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