Rehabilitation Services

A Physical Therapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Pathologist and three support staff help individuals in central Alberta overcome their “other” disabilities of movement, function and communication. Services include:

• Assessment of function in all aspects of daily living, especially self care skills, mobility and dining.
• Training and treatment to restore independence lost due to injury, disease or aging.
• Consultation to individuals and their support networks to help find the best way to support a safe, active and independent lifestyle. To Michener Services as a whole for planning, review and policy, most particularly ensure accessibility for all our individuals.
• Adaptive equipment provision, modification and maintenance – to ensure that the tools for independence (wheelchairs, walking aids, dining aids, communication devices) are available for those who can use them. The PDD Central Region Seating Team is an AADL authorized custom seating and positioning service, capable of responding to the needs of those with the most complex multiple disabilities.
• Teaching – On an individual specific basis and at staff inservice sessions to ensure we can help individuals with physical and communication challenges.