June 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Support Group for Limb Loss and Limb Difference Support Group for Limb Loss and Limb Difference Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Monthly Support Group First Wednesday of Each Month 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sheltering Arms Institute connects patients with a support group for a safe and supportive environment for individuals living with limb loss or limb difference. Support groups provide members the opportunity to express their feelings, learn helpful information, improve social skills, and realize […]
June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: Obi Self-Feeder This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device. This session will introduce participants to the innovative assistive technology device, the Obi, designed to promote independence in mealtime activities. Participants will learn about the device’s features, benefits and funding options. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial the Obi, allowing participants to experience its functionality firsthand.
June 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Parkinson’s Disease Support Group This support group is open to people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, PSP, or other movement-disorder diagnoses as well as those individuals’ family and caregivers.
June 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bon Air Aquatic Center Reopening Celebration When: Thursday, June 17th from 4-6 p.m. Where: 206 Twinridge Ln. Richmond, VA 23235 You’re Invited! Please join us to celebrate the reopening of our newly renovated Bon Air Aquatic Center! RSVP by Tuesday, June 10th
June 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Caregiver Safe Space Support Meeting Caregiver Safe Space Support Meeting Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States We know that caregivers are an integral part of our patients’ recovery, that’s why we’ve established Safe Space support meetings to offer advice, compassion, and resources. Our goal is to provide caregivers the opportunity to express their feelings, learn helpful information, and realize they are not alone and help connect with others who have gone through a similar experience.
July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: Tobii Eye Gaze This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device. This session will explore the Tobii Eye Gaze, a power tool that enables individuals with limited mobility to communicate, learn, and interact with their environment using only their eyes. Participants will gain an understanding of how eye-tracking technology works, its application to daily living, best practices for setup and utilization as well as funding options. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial the Tobii, allowing participants to experience its functionality firsthand.
July 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Concussion Support Group Concussion Support Group Education and support make a huge difference in concussion recovery. Please join us for a brief informational session provided virtually by Sheltering Arms Institute healthcare providers followed by an open forum for questions. This support group is intended to provide an outlet for discussion of shared experiences to help with coping strategies and general education […]
August 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: QuadJoy This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device. This session will introduce participants to the QuadJoy, a mouth-operated joystick designed for individuals with limited mobility to control computers and other devices with precision and ease. Attendants will learn about the device’s features, setup, application in independent living and funding options. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial the QuadJoy, allowing participants to experience its functionality firsthand.
September 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Reunion Celebration Event: Stroke and Brain Injury Recovery Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States When: Saturday, September 6th from 1-4 p.m. Where: Sheltering Arms Institute Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr., Richmond, VA 23233) We are excited to to host our second annual Reunion Celebration Event honoring our 2024 stroke and brain injury program graduates on Saturday, September 6th from 1-4 p.m. in the Bridge Garden at Sheltering Arms […]
September 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: Guided Hands This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device. Participants will be introduced to Guided Hands, a device designed to support individuals with limited hand mobility in performing tasks such as writing, drawing and using touchscreens. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial Guided Hands, allowing participants to experience its functionality and adaptability firsthand.
October 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: Switches This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device. This session will provide a look at switch-access technology, a vital tool for individuals with mobility limitations to access and control devices such as computers/tablets, phones, etc. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial various switches, allowing participants to experience their functionality and adaptability firsthand.
November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: Low Tech Options This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device. This session will explore low-tech assistive technology – simple yet effective tools that support individuals with daily activities. Participants will learn about a variety of options as well as touching on the benefits, implementation and funding options. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial various low-tech options, allowing participants to experience their functionality and adaptability firsthand.
