Key Takeaways
- Bethany Children’s Health Center’s “All Abilities Resource Fair” is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- The event aims to support families with children who have physical and intellectual disabilities through hands-on experiences and resources.
- It welcomes families as well as pediatric therapists and special education professionals, highlighting the importance of assistive technology.
Event Overview
Bethany Children’s Health Center will host its third “All Abilities Resource Fair” on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free event aims to assist children with physical and intellectual disabilities and their families by providing access to hands-on experiences with equipment, assistive technology, and adapted sports.
Physical therapist assistant Darcey Riemer emphasized that care extends beyond diagnoses: “It impacts their whole life – daily living tasks, mobility, and social participation.” The fair will showcase positioning and mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs, gait trainers, adaptive strollers, and bathing aids. Participants will have the opportunity to see these tools in action and learn how to use them effectively, making previously daunting tasks more manageable for families.
Stephanie Delk, a physical therapist assistant, noted that the event is casual and family-friendly, with no items for sale. The fair consolidates various resources in one place, offering a unique opportunity for families to explore the breadth of assistive technologies.
Oklahoma Youth Parasports athletes will showcase adapted sports, while additional highlights include wheelchair tune-ups and a tour of the health center’s Smart Home, designed to illustrate how technology can enhance safe and independent living.
The fair is not solely for families of children with disabilities; it also invites pediatric therapists and special education teachers, emphasizing community support. Delk expressed hope that attendees leave feeling empowered: “I want them to see that assistive technology is for everyone.”
Oklahomans interested in attending can register online.
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