ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Assistive Technology Center
The Assistive Technology Program enables persons with disabilities to become more independent through the use of assistive technology. Our services provide access to assistive technology devices like Wheelchairs, White Canes, Text Mobile Phones and repairing as well as health and wellness programs. Through these services, participants are more likely to become active members of our community. Till now Milestone has distributed thousands of Wheelchairs, White Canes and Text Mobile Phones as well amongst persons with disabilities.
Accessible Exercise Services provide access to accessible exercise equipments, personalized workshop programs, and nutrition information to improve health and wellness for persons with disabilities. Through exercise, participants can improve their quality of life through the reduction of secondary conditions, such as skin sores, pain, and fatigue.
Clinical Services coordinates assistive technology participants screening, assessment, and training process to ensure safety, fit positioning, and function. Experts develop a training program for persons who indicate further need for instruction.
Reuse Equipment and Clinical Services collects, sanitizes, repairs and distributes pre-owned assistive technology devices at low cost. These devices include canes, crutches, walkers, manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, hospital beds, shower chairs, toilet seats, recreational devices, seating cushions, and back supports. All rescue devices have a 90 days guarantee and new batteries placed in powered devices have a one year guarantee. Expert and trained Programmers meet with participants to ensure safety, fit, positioning, and function using the mobility skills course. Experts provide instruction and training on device usage.
Wheelchair Repair Services provides evaluations and repairs for new and used devices by certified repair technicians. In addition to mobility devices, we also provide accessories, including axels, bearings, wheel locks, tires, batteries, joysticks, arm rests, leg rests, foot plates, cushions, covers, and growth modifications.