November 25, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Light It Up With Gratitude Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Join us for our second annual Celebration of Lights Grand Illumination Ceremony as we light up the Bridge Garden and transform it into a winter wonderland of lights representing the hundreds of gifts given by our generous donors to recognize the tremendous work done every day to help people find their Power to Overcome. Hot […]
December 12, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Navigating Obstacles with Insurance: A PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States When: Thursday, December 12th • 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Dinner provided followed by a tour of Sheltering Arms Institute This event is free of charge. Where: 2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr., Richmond, VA 23233, Main Conference Room Please join us for an evening of education, conversation, and dinner. You will learn valuable information about […]
February 25 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Navigating Emotions: Building Resilience on Your Recovery Journey Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Learning Objectives: • Participants will be able to define resilience. • Participants will be able to identify factors to help enhance one’s personal resilience. • Participants will identify skills to manage emotional distress and enhance coping.
April 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Assistive Technology Dine & Demo Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States 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 […]
April 22 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Have Fun and Stay Fit: Tips for Physical & Emotional Health Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States When: Tuesday, April 22 from 2-2:45 p.m. Where: In person at Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Henrico, VA 23233) or virtually via Microsoft Teams Learning Objectives: Finding the right setting for your exercise post injury What to look for in a gym and how to look for it Prioritizing things […]
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Walk, Run, Roll! Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States 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! Free
May 2 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Neuro Recovery Symposium: Reinventing Rehab Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States 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 $50 – $100
May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MyLife Assistive Technology Educational Series: Troubleshooting 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.
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 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bon Air Aquatic Center Reopening Celebration 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
June 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Matter of Balance (Class Series) Matter of Balance (Class Series) A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The program includes eight two-hour classes presented to a small group of 8-12 participants led by trained coaches. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
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.
