Remembering Duane
Today I have a special post for you. It is the story of a loved and special member of the Rifton community. Duane was a beauty, even by baby standards. At three months though, the seizures set in –...
Archive for the "Stories" Category
Four-Year Old Cancer Survivor
Today I had the privilege of interviewing Gary Bryan, David’s dad. David’s picture and story arrived in my inbox sent by an inspired colleague (it had already circulated through the office). I had...
Making the Case for Complex Rehab Equipment (Not just durable medical equipment)
A new publication called Complex, written and superbly photographed by Mark Sullivan, a VP at Invacare, has been issued by NRRTS and it’s well worth the read. It tells the story of several remarkable...
Kenyatta Jackson: A Gait Trainer Success Story
On a gray, rainy Wednesday last week my day was brightened by the heartwarming story of a beautiful little girl named Kenyatta Jackson who is making great strides at her elementary school. I must have...
Celebrating an Amazing First Year
Congratulations Jamari on your first birthday! Jamari has Trisomy 13, but defied the odds to reach a one year milestone. Here’s his story. Contributed by Jon Harrison, Jamari’s dad “Jamari...
A Bike Ride Fundraiser for Rifton Adaptive Tricycles
Contributed by Coretta Thomson, Rifton Account Manager In customer service, you never know what you’ll encounter when you pick up the phone. So when I took a call from Geraldine Rose in Canada last...
Stationary Bike Stand for Adaptive Tricycles
A thank you letter Contributed by Lisa Perry, teacher Rifton’s Stationary Bicycle Stand Helps Marcos Go Independent at School Go Marcos Go! This afternoon our stationary trike stand arrived from...
Adaptive Trikes and Chest Prompt Support System
A Thank You Letter Contributed by Lisa Perry, teacher “Helmets Off” to Rifton for adapting the trike chest prompt support system, giving those students with poor muscle control, the proper upright...
Adaptive Tricycle for a Child with Special Needs
Carlos absolutely loved to ride the tricycle—but it was only available to him at school. It was an old Rifton model, but it worked for him because his trunk was supported and pedaling was easy. The current...
TBI Patient Finds Mobility with a Rehab Gait Trainer
Here is another story about a courageous man who is working to overcome his physical limitations through adaptive ambulation after a TBI. We were privileged to see Casey use his new Pacer XL Adult Gait...