Referrals by families themselves and also accepted from medical professionals. A referral made to Pathways is screened to determine if appropriate and if the needs cannot be met by community seating clinicians. Waiting Period: Varies depending upon staffing level and referral trends
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
children and youth living within Sarnia Lambton
Languages
English
Language Note
Interpreter services available upon request
Area(s) Served
Lambton County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Main entrance at back of building
Description of Services:
Seating and Mobility clinicians recommend and
prescribe equipment to help children and youth be as independent as possible
leading an active life. The children/youth we see may need assistance in either
seating or mobility, or in both these areas in order to fulfill an active role
in the community in which they live.
Service includes:
complete assessment by
an assistive devices program authorizer (physiotherapist)goal-setting and
recommendations
prescription of
equipment to achieve seating and mobility goals; including completion of
the ADP application and submission to government for funding
working with local
vendors of prescribed equipment to better meet client’s needs
Wheelchair Accessible
swosn@lhsc.on.ca
519-685-8500 ext 32462