Letters of Educational Necessity Compass Chair Letter of Educational Necessity
the Rifton Compass Chair - a plastic classroom chair for students with special needs
View a sample letter of educational necessity for the Rifton Compass Chair. It is not intended to provide definitive guidance for the IEP or 504 Plan in any specific student situation. School-based therapists will follow school district requirements and make the ultimate determination as to the appropriateness of a product to enable the student with physical disabilities to access the educational curriculum, benefit from specialized instruction, and participate in school activities. Download PDF (1.7 MB)
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A boy riding on a Rifton Adaptive Tricycle with his hands up in the air
Lori Potts, PT shares inspirations and ideas towards creating inclusive environments and effective functional fitness initiatives for children in adaptive equipment, to promote better health and quality of life.
Videos Rifton – Who We Are
Joe Keiderling in a Rifton Factory
Rifton is dedicated to the idea that people with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities as the rest of us.
Tips & Advice Functional Positioning of the Pacer Chest Prompt April 29, 2021 by Elena Noble, MPT
Cathy Ripmaster, MS, PT demonstrates how to adjust the chest prompt on the Rifton Pacer gait trainer
In the next installment of our Pacer Positioning In Depth video series, Cathy Ripmaster, MS, PT discusses options for placement and functional use of the chest prompt on the Rifton Pacer gait trainer.
Evidence Based Practice Evidence Update: Long-Term Benefits of Abducted Standing in Children with Cerebral Palsy April 12, 2021 by Elena Noble, MPT
A girl standing in a Rifton Supine Stander, playing a game with her caretaker
Children with CP who do not walk are at risk for hip displacement. This recent study contributes new insights into the preventative benefits of standing in hip abduction.
Tips & Advice Functional Positioning of the Pacer Arm Prompts March 22, 2021 by Elena Noble, MPT
Cathy Ripmaster, MS, PT demonstrates how to adjust the arm promts on the Rifton Pacer gait trainer
In the first of a new video series, Cathy Ripmaster, MS, PT discusses options for placement and functional use of the arm prompts on the Rifton Pacer gait trainer.
Tips & Advice Solving Transfers with the Rifton TRAM January 12, 2021 by Elena Noble, MPT
A man being transferred out of a wheelchair with a Rifton TRAM
Use the TRAM to make transfers out of a wheelchair with fixed armrests.
PT/OT Physical Activity Disability and Health November 30, 2020 by Elena Noble, MPT
A boy riding a Rifton Adaptive Tricycle, with his caretaker standing next to him
Creative mobility initiatives and activity-based strategies can improve health and foster inclusion for children with disabilities.
PT/OT Part 2: Implementing Early Mobility: The Way of the Future November 04, 2020 by Lori Potts, PT
An elderly woman walking in a Rifton TRAM with the assistance of a caretaker
Many patients returning home after being hospitalized for severe respiratory failure, such as those recovering from COVID-19, are now confronting significant physical, neurological, cognitive and emotional issues. To describe this wide variety of challenges, experts use the term “post-intensive care syndrome” or PICS.
PT/OT Part 1: Understanding the Negative Impact of Prolonged ICU Care October 20, 2020 by Lori Potts, PT
An elderly man stepping out of a wheelchair into a Rifton TRAM with the assistance of a caretaker
Serious adverse health outcomes result directly from prolonged ICU stays. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to understand the negative health impacts of hospitalization. Early mobilization and rehabilitation interventions have the potential to mitigate these conditions.
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