Technical Aids Services
Objective
The Technical Aid Services Department's (SAT) purpose is to maximise by means of technical aids or devices, the fulfilment of daily life activity for people with a physical disability in locomotion, mobility and posture. The attribution of a technical aid (wheelchair, walker, cane, posture aide, specialised cushion, and orthesis /prosthesis) is intended for maximising autonomy, diminishing handicap situations, improving quality of life and insuring social participation.
Approach
The evaluation of the required need is interdisciplinary done with the occupational therapist of the SAT, the referring occupational therapist in the health network, if that is the case, an orthesis/prosthesis technician and if needed, an orthesis/prosthesis mechanic. The constant communication between team members permits to target the needs and take in consideration all the daily life activity, environment, personal factors and aptitudes of the client as well as fitting his needs while keeping in mind the limits imposed by certain kinds of equipment.
Clientele
The technical Aid Services Department welcomes a clientele of all ages from the Laval region. They must have a physical handicap. They are generally referred by a professional in the health network. Some are referred by other governmental institutions: (SAAQ, CSST, and Former Veteran's), etc.
Eligibility
Clients must have their Quebec medical insurance card and possess a prescription attesting their medical diagnosis. They must be eligible with the requirements of the governmental institution: (RAMQ, SAAQ, CSST, private insurance or others). For the requirements of the RAMQ, you can access the Web site: www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca by clicking on the tab section: services aux professionnels, laboratoire orthèse/prothèse. (Available in French only).
Location
Clients are generally seen at our location but some clients are seen by our professionals and our mechanics in long term services or governmental institutions according to their required needs.
Offered services
• Evaluation of the required needs facing locomotion, mobility and posture;
• Recommendations and attribution of locomotion, mobility and posture aids;
• Maintenance and repair of equipment;
• Evaluation of simple orthesis needs;
• Recommendations, fabrication and attribution of simple orthesis.
Repair Service
The Technical Aids Services Department offers a repair service for emergencies for its clientele travelling in a manual or motorised wheelchair living on the island of Laval. The emergency repair service is accessible by dialling:
Daytime: 450-688-5728
Night time: 450-688-5172 until 8h00 pm
560, Blvd Cartier Ouest
Fax: 450-688-5187
Program Coordinator
Marie-France Jobin
450-688-9550 extension 223
