{"id":4584,"date":"2018-02-05T08:07:34","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T14:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forum.belmont.edu\/health\/?p=4584"},"modified":"2018-02-05T08:08:30","modified_gmt":"2018-02-05T14:08:30","slug":"belmont-occupational-therapy-students-create-ride-along-cars-for-local-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forum.belmont.edu\/health\/2018\/02\/05\/belmont-occupational-therapy-students-create-ride-along-cars-for-local-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Belmont Occupational Therapy Students Create Ride-Along Cars for Local Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MaselineA group of 34 Occupational Therapy Doctoral students from Belmont University met at Permobil, leader in the rehabilitation power wheelchair industry, to collaborate with representatives and students and faculty members from Vanderbilt\u2019s School of Engineering to adapt ride\u2013on cars for children with mobility impairment and their families. The event, hosted by Associate Professor of OT Dr. Teresa Plummer through the organization Go Baby Go, showcased the importance of self-initiated mobility in early development and the need for greater mobility options for children living for disabilities.<\/p>\n

Volunteers were divided into teams, each team serving the unique needs of one pediatric client. Ride\u2013on cars were rewired to eliminate the use of the foot pedal and were outfitted with a big red \u201cGO\u201d button in the center of the steering wheel. The plastic seats were redesigned and furnished with necessary head and lateral supports using foam, PVC pipe and other materials. Each client left with a one-of-a-kind car and a big smile.<\/p>\n

\"StudentsParticipant and Belmont OT student Madeline Harcrow said, \u201cThis experience proved beneficial to my education and future as a clinician. All are deserving of play, joy, self-expression, companionship and new learning, and I love that this truth drives the work of our profession. The energy in the room was undeniable and unwavering \u2013 evidence of a job well done by all.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a video from the event, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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