5 Strategies for Successful Integration of Powered Mobility in Schools
Mobility is a fundamental human right! For many students this would mean walking, but for others it means the use of powered mobility. In this seminar, Karen will equip you with critical strategies to ensure that a student’s use of powered mobility device promotes their independence and participation various school routines and activities.
Karen starts by sharing the benefits of powered mobility (PM) for students with physical disabilities. She will describe which children may require early introduction of powered mobility, and which children may require it at a later time. You will learn about common types and features of powered mobility devices (PMDs). This knowledge will help you contribute your insight with the child’s medical team in securing the best PMD that supports the child’s participation in various school routines.
Karen will provide you with 5 key strategies for successful integration of powered mobility use in the school, from assessment and goal writing, to interventions, team training, and self-advocacy. She will demonstrate the application of these 5 strategies in 5 case studies of students of various ages, diagnoses, and levels of physical disability.
Leave the course with multiple tools and strategies to maximize the impact of powered mobility use in a student’s school participation.
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