Upcoming meeting:

Thursday June 8, 2023
at 12:00pm - 1pm

Via Zoom Link sent to Members​

Stefanie Sukstorf Laurence
B.Sc.OT, Reg.(Ont.), RRTS

Great, My Client Needs Equipment … Now What?!

The prescription of mobility equipment for children can seem daunting to the uninitiated. There seems to be an insurmountable wall of equipment options, and the funding process has the reputation of being daunting. This session will provide a framework for the prescription of equipment in Ontario using the mobility categories of the Assistive Devices Program. Included will be practical information that the prescribing therapist should be collecting at assessment and sharing with the vendor to not only assist in the decision-making process but also to result in better outcomes for the child and their family.

About the Speaker:

Stefanie Laurence is an Occupational Therapist who has worked with people with special needs in many settings and roles for 42 years; the last 35 as an Occupational Therapist. While the terms wheelchair lady, commode queen, seating specialist and equipment geek have all been worthy descriptors, she is actually the Clinical Educator for Motion across Canada. When she’s not on her soapbox at colleges, universities, group homes, hospitals, and conferences across North America and Europe, you can find her with arms wrapped around a client helping to create custom seating, or elbows deep with a team to sort out a challenge.