Equipment can be the bridge to a more independent and fulfilling life with a disability. Mobility devices, modifications, and adaptive technologies enable people to accomplish both extraordinary feats and everyday tasks. The right equipment can keep you safe, healthy and able to live with more independence. Items such as a walker can make your home and community accessible after an injury.
Erika Labbé lives in Woodstock, ON with her partner, her two kids and stepson. She describes herself as a Multiple Sclerosis warrior. Erika is an elementary school teacher which marries two of her greatest passions: nurturing curiosities and supporting our next generation. In this episode Erika shares her experience using a walker during a flare up of MS symptoms. She credits the help she received from Hannah Bear from SCIO’s Service Navigation team and the skilled Physio and OT at Parkwood Institute in London, Ontario, with getting her home safely back to her kids and family.
At SCIO, our Service Navigation team is dedicated to empowering individuals by facilitating access to essential equipment and financial resources. Our coordinators are here to guide you through the process, ensuring you find the mobility devices and adaptive technologies that enhance your independence and safety. Finding the right equipment at the right price or the right features can be a challenge. We look for resources and options for our clients and provide information on where you can look for yourself.
Beyond providing direct support, we’re committed to advocating for broader access to these crucial tools, aiming to transform the landscape of mobility disability support for the better.
To access Service Navigation at SCIO, visit https://sciontario.org/services/service-navigation/
To learn more about the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab program at Parkwood Institute, visit https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation
