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 :)

Umbrella Holders and Sun Shades to use on Wheelchairs

I just got a request for this information again, so I thought I would post it.

People are often looking for umbrella holders or sunshades that will attach to wheelchairs to keep the users dry or in the shade.  There are several "out there" if you run a search, but these are ones that I know families have used and liked...if you know of others that work well, please let me know, I would love to include them in the list as well.

Umbrella Holder (attaches to round or oval tubing of various sizes):  This one can be rotated to change the direction of the umbrella, or rotated down and out of the way when not in use.  It holds a "standard" golf umbrella (and all umbrellas with a straight handle)

http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-BB17701-Umbrella-Holder/dp/B000FH6CS2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1365611273&sr=8-5&keywords=wheelchair+umbrella

 



Golf Umbrellas in different colors:
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-Golf-Wind-Umbrella/dp/B004D0I2KS/ref=pd_sim_sg_2

Cool Temp Umbrellas (block sun and provide cool shade):
http://www.amazon.com/Coolibar-UPF-Titanium-Golf-Umbrella/dp/B002HI5X5U/ref=pd_sim_sg_5

Canopies for wheelchairs (these are customizable with lots of different fabrics and block the heat from the sun and rain):
https://www.facebook.com/emmas.canopies?fref=ts

 

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