Adapted Vehicle "Car" Show

Handprints & Footsteps invites you all to join us for the FREE Adapted Vehicle "Car" Show on Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 6-7:30pm.  Please see the attached flyer for more details, or contact me at Handprints (cscheer@hpnfs.com or 402-420-2099).  Thanks!  Chrissy Scheer, PT :)

GoBabyGo! Comes to Lincoln...Join us for a Building Day!

Join us for an "Adapt a Ride-On Vehicle Class" on Saturday, May 31st at 9:30am-noon.

*See the below flyer for more details, or e-mail Chrissy at cscheer@hpnfs.com.

Upsee Walking Support

I have received a lot of questions from people about the Upsee by Firefly Friends (the new hands-free walking support).  I was able to listen to the live webinar about it and learned some more.  Overall, it looks like a great product for younger children (be sure to look at the sizing chart below).

Here is a link to the Upsee Brochure:  http://www.fireflyfriends.com/downloads/upsee-brochure.pdf

Many people have asked about the sizing.  Here is a copy of the sizing chart:

*Maximum Height:  Child's shoulders must be below the adult's belly button (to maintain a safely supported position for the child and adult).
*Adult Belt fits hips from 24"-60"

The Upsee is available for sale on Monday, April 7, 2014 (purchased through the Firefly website):  http://www.fireflyfriends.com

Price is $489 (including shipping) in the USA (this includes 1 child harness--any size, 1 adult belt, and 1 pair of sandals).

Feel free to contact me at Handprints and Footsteps if you have more questions!  Thanks!  Chrissy (cscheer@hpnfs.com  402-420-2099)

Go Baby Go...More Adapted Ride-on Cars!

I have previously posted about the Go Baby Go program at the University of Deleware.  Since posting about it, I have been able to attend one of Cole Galloway's classes on adapting ride-on cars to be controlled via switches, etc.  I would love to help you create a way for you little one to be up and moving on his or her own.  Let me know if you are interested in an adpated ride-on car.  You can contact me at Handprints and Footsteps via email: cscheer@hpnfs.com  or phone: 402-420-2099.  Thanks!  Chrissy Scheer, PT

Here is a link to a great short video about the Go Baby Go program and potential ideas:  http://www.nationswell.com/babiesdrivingracecars/

More FREE Supplies!

I once again have FREE supplies to share.  These are available on a first-ask-first-served basis.  Feel free to contact us at Handprints and Footsteps: 402-420-2099 or talk to Mary H. or Chrissy about these.

2 Boxes of 4"x4" Drain Sponges

7 XS Adult Pull-ups (not in a pkg)



Free Pulse Oximeter Supplies...

I have more FREE Supplies to share!

These all work with the OxyTip+ Pulse Oximeters.  Please e-mail (cscheer@hpnfs.com) or ask at the Handprints and Footsteps' front desk for Chrissy, and we can share these with you.

3 OxyTip+ Sensitive Skin Sensors (OXY-SE)

 

 

 

 

3 OxyTip+ All Fit Sensors (OXY-AF)

 

2 OxyTip+ Sensitive Skin Sensors (OXY-W4-H)

 

 

 

1 OxyTip+ Interconnect Cable (OXY-OL1)

 

 

FREE Briefs & Pull-ups!

We have some more donated/free supplies!  Thanks to everyone who shares their extras. :)  These are available on a first come/first serve basis.  Simply e-mail me (cscheer@hpnfs.com) or ask at the front desk at Handprints and Footsteps to claim any of these.  Thanks!  Chrissy Scheer, PT
 
*Pull-ups & Briefs have already found new homes. :)...check back for more Free items in the future!



Bikes, Trikes, Trailers, and More...Adapted Biking

As we are getting into summer, I am seeing more and more people out riding bikes on the bike paths.  I often get questions on biking and how to adapt it to a variety of different needs and abilities.  This is the start of a collection of information on the topic.  Please share any bike-type advice that you have learned over the years in the comment section below. :)

*It is VERY important that all people biking, triking, and riding in a bike trailer, wear a bike helmet--brains are precious, please protect them! :)

*Also...if you would like to have your child evaluated for biking needs, you can always e-mail (cscheer@hpnfs.com) or call (402-420-2099) me (Chrissy) at Handprints and Footsteps, and I can let you know how we can help.  Thanks!


1)  Link to a great description of ways to adapt biking and many resources for purchasing these (includes Foot-driven, Hand-driven, Tandem, Recumbent, Prone, and Bike trailers):
http://www.racingforsafety.org/pdf/Adapted_Bike_Resource_List.pdf

2)  Link to photos and sites for adapted biking (variety of types and styles):  http://www.especialneeds.com/adaptive-equipment-special-needs-tricycles-bicycles.html


3)   Variety of Trikes:  http://www.industrialbicycles.com/Special%20Needs.htm


4)  CareBike (Trike that allows an individual to ride on the front of the trike in his/her own wheelchair):  http://carebikes.com/


5)  AmTrykes (funding through AMBUCS).  These Trikes are available in a variety of shapes, types, and sizes.  *Handprints and Footsteps is an evaluation site for these trikes.:  http://www.amtrykestore.org/


6)  Riding a 2-wheel Bike through Bike Camp with Dreams Unlimited in Lincoln, NE.  *Screenings for Bike Camp are done at Handprints and Footsteps in Lincoln, NE (if interested, please contact Mary Ebers at 402-420-2099).  *This program teaches kids to ride a standard 2-wheel bike.  *There are many programs like this in different cities.


7)  Mobo Triton Recumbent Trike (available at Target and other stores).  *I personally know 2 young ladies who ride this kind of bike very successfully. :)  http://www.target.com/p/mobo-triton-16-ultimate-three-wheeled-cruiser-blue/-/A-10578909?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C10578909&CPNG=Sports&kpid=10578909&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=10578909
 

8)  The Buddy Bike (an alternative tandem bike):  http://www.buddybike.com/
 

9)  Duet Wheelchair Bicycle Tandem (adaptable tandem seat that detaches as a wheelchair at destination):  
http://frankmobility.com/

10)  Freedom Concepts (Customizable Adapted Trikes, many different options):
http://www.freedomconcepts.com

Don't Forget...FREE "YARD SALE" This Saturday!

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to remind you all that THIS Saturday (April 27th from 2-4pm), we are having the FREE "Yard Sale" for Adaptive Equipment and Toys at Handprints & Footsteps in Lincoln, NE.

*Bring things to give away, come look for things you could use, or do both!  More information below.

Real Life Adaptations and Ideas!

Welcome!
 
I am starting this blog to share about the new program that I am building at Handprints & Footsteps..."Real Life Adaptations and Ideas."  I have 10 years experience as a pediatric physical therapist who is passionate about adaptive equipment and increasing independence for all kids and families.  I also have extensive experience in the "real home environment" as an in-home caregiver for many individuals with a variety of needs since 2000.  Some of the things that can be addressed with this new program include:

·   Adaptive Equipment Needs

               -power and manual wheelchairs, medical strollers, walkers, gait trainers,

  standers, etc.

·   Positioning and Set-up of switches and other toys and environmental controls

·   Home Visits
 

                 -bathroom and bedroom set-up ideas for transfers, positioning, etc.

                 -transfer training for caregivers (including grandparents and others)

                 -developing ways to access other parts of the home more independently, etc.

·    Visits in Public Places to work on specific skills

                  -ie: practicing driving a power wheelchair at the local grocery store

·   PT sessions to specifically focus on Power Mobility (power wheelchairs) for kids who need “uncommon” methods to be successful

                   -ie: head control of the chair, very young children (as young as 12 months-old)

 

For more information on this program, feel free to contact me at Handprints and Footsteps (402-420-2099 or cscheer@hpnfs.com).  If you have ideas, please let me know.

I will also be using this blog to post about various adaptive equipment ideas that I come across (feel free to send me ideas, if you have some that have worked for you), as well as, sometimes posting about equipment that needs a new home or specific info nights/educational workshops at Handprints and Footsteps.

I hope you will join me on this journey to make Real Life Adaptations for real people!  I look forward to it.

Thanks!
Chrissy Scheer, PT