SAI Community Event

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for the exchange of clinical, programmatic, administrative, regulatory, health care reform, payer, equipment/ technology, education, outcome, and research information related to brain injury rehabilitation. The Forum seeks to enhance TBI rehabilitation services and promote best practices and efficiency/standardization of care on a national level through participation of leadership representatives from member centers serving in a managerial, program development, or other clinically focused administrative roles.

We are excited to to host our first Stroke Survivor Reunion Event honoring our 2023 stroke program graduates on Saturday, May 4th from 1-4 p.m. in the Bridge Garden at Sheltering Arms Institute! This event will bring together former patients, caregivers, care team members, and community partners to celebrate accomplishments and provide an opportunity for patients to connect with other stroke survivors and reunite with members of their care team.

Sheltering Arms Institute is hosting a Neuro Recovery Symposium: Reinventing Rehab, as part of our continued education program.

Topics include:
- Importance of intensity in neurologic recovery
- Improving patient engagement
- Bracing for neuro recovery 

When: Wednesday, April 9 from 5-8 p.m. Where: In person at Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Henrico, VA 23233)   Learning Objectives: Learn about devices designed to enhance accessibility and independence, and how they can integrate into daily life. Explore the MyLife Assistive Technology Lab and discover the assistive technology available […]

Join us for the third annual walk, run, or roll event as we recognize Limb Loss Awareness Month and raise money for the Sheltering Arms Foundation!

Sheltering Arms Institute is hosting a Neuro Recovery Symposium: Reinventing Rehab, as part of our continued education program.

Topics include:
- Importance of intensity in neurologic recovery
- Improving patient engagement
- Bracing for neuro recovery 

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 practical strategies for troubleshooting assistive technology across both low-tech and high-tech solutions. The session will cover best practices for identifying issues, implementing quick fixes, resources to use and knowing when to seek further technical support.

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.

When: Tuesday, 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

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.

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.