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Thank you to our staff and volunteers who made our camps a success!
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Do you smell that? Yup, it's Bacon! All you bacon lovers out there
Bacon-Fest is coming to Waldo on August 28!
Join us as we celebrate all things bacon and support children and adults with disabilities.
Interested in volunteering for Bacon Fest?
Warning!
You WILL go home smelling like bacon. That's OK; it's for a good cause!
For more information contact Tara Mulford
(816) 751-7901
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The Institute has several Hill-Rom hospital beds that we would like to donate to a local individual or organization! They are approximately 12-15 years old and in working condition.
If you are interested in the hosital beds or know of an individual or organization that is in need of them, please contact Tara Mulford at (816) 751-7901
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Summer Transition Program Has Lasting Impact
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Seven young adults with a variety of disabilities took part part in our Summer Transition Program. The program, in partnership with Children's Mercy Hospital, is in its second year and helps participants make the transition into adulthood and independent living. These young adults, ages 16 to 21, attended the program three days a week for four weeks.
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Participants enjoyed a variety of activities. Guest speakers shared their stories and useful resources in the community with the group. Participants learned important skills, such as goal setting, vocational training and self care skills. In. addition, they experienced outings to the community center, a Royals game, Longview Community College and were able to participate in recreational activities, including golf, hand cycling and canoeing. These outings gave them first-hand opportunities to see how they can function independently in the community. Most importantly, these young adults acquired valuable social skills that helped them build strong relationships with other program participants which will last well beyond the four week summer session.
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We extend thanks to Children's Mercy Hospital, The Whole Person and S.A.V.E. for generously supporting the program! Sponsorship opportunities for next summer's program are available. Please contact Janet Padley at (816) 751-7827 for more information.
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TRI Summer Camps Focus On Fun While Promoting Independence and Social Skills
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Our summer camps are designd to help children who were once our patients continue to make gains and further their independence during the summer, so that they can smoothly transition back into school. We hold two unique camps. The Pediatric Camp is for the younger children to build social skills and make phsyical and cogntive gains. Our second camp is the Reconditioning Camp for the adolescent group and focuses on strengthening their vision and/or weaker side of their upper body.
The Pediatric Camp gives the patients an opportunity to work on improving their physical function while in a group atmosphere. This allows them to work on their social and communication skills in addition to receiving therapy. Staff works with the campers on visual motor tasks by doing crafts and meal preparation. Just the other day, they made cookies that looked like hamburgers!
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The Reconditioning Camp is a very unique adolescent camp. During their time at camp, participants have the stronger side of their body put into a cast. While their strong side is inhibited, they must use their weak side to do functional tasks. They play games, work on meal preparation and feeding, go shopping, as well as receive traditional therapy.
Both camps allow the participants to have some fun while receiving needed therapy and continue their path to being self sufficient. |
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No Presents Please
Boy gives back to The Institute
Click on the picture above to watch a You Tube video of the strides Joe has made! |
Joe Winger's 11th birthday party invitation was not your average invite. For one, not to many kids have a Human Hamster Ball and Games 2 U, Mobile Video Game truck at their party. However, those cool activities are only half the story. At the bottom of the invitation it reads "NO PRESENTS PLEASE." On his own, Joe requested from his friends and family that they make a cash donation to The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City instead of bringing him gifts. He requested; they complied. Joe collected $400 in donations for The Institute from his birthday party! When asked why he made the request, he simply replied "Rehab has helped me so much, I wanted to help them." He wants to make a difference in the lives of future pediatric patients that come to us for services. Joe enjoyed his birthday party with his friends and said that the video games were the best part of the day.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City extends a BIG Thank You to Joe for graciously sacrificing his birthday presents in support of the pediatrics program here at The Institute! This is Joe's first summer since 2006 that he is not receiving therapy! Congratulations Joe! You are an inspiration to us all. |
Staff Highlight
Petra working with a pediatric therapy patient. |
Petra Crosby, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, has been with The Rehabilitation Institute for over 5 years now. In this capacity, she works with pediatric patients to improve the functionality of their upper extremities and vision through activities, such as play and self-care. These activities help patients promote independence and increase their social skills. In this position she also has the opportunity to work with the summer camps held at The Institute. Petra says that her job is very rewarding. Knowing that she is able to help patients make unbelievable gains and return to normal routines is very fulfilling for her! |
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