School therapists, are you aware that federal stimulus funds may be available for adaptive equipment like standing frames? Your school could have the opportunity to get adaptive equipment for your classroom through the Economic Stimulus Package. As a therapist in education, it is important to be [..}
Stimulus Funds + EasyStand Standing Frames = Filling Assistive Technology Needs in Schools
by on June 1, 2009
What Can Happen When You Work with a Great Medical Team
by on May 6, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog, by Rhonda Clark. Having Cerebral Palsy for almost 40 years now, working with many physical therapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT), and medical doctors (MD) has pretty much become the norm for me. Over the past 13 years I've had the privilege of [..}
EasyStand Bantam Works for Max When No Other Stander Would…
by on May 1, 2009
I got a tweet this morning from a mom, who wrote a blog post about her experience with the EasyStand Bantam stander for her son. They have tried several other standers in the past but have not found one that her son could use. Mom explains, "I asked one day if they could recommend a stander for [..}
Stand Up and Fight for the Equipment You Need
by on April 1, 2009
In the past few months I've had the great pleasure of working with children who have tried the new EasyStand Bantam Stander. Parents, teachers and therapists were thrilled with how well the child can stand, sit and position in the Bantam. They like how it fits naturally in the home and school, [..}
20 Fun Activities for Kids to do While Standing…
by on March 5, 2009
Keeping kids busy is a full time job and finding fun options for kids with disabilities can be even more challenging. A great place to start is to find activities your child is interested in and build adaptations from there. This is a collection of ideas from parents, clinicians and teachers on [..}
What are the Indications and Contraindications for a Standing Program?
by on February 25, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Peter Wankelman. This post will be of interest to physical therapists and physicians, and others with a clinical background. My name is Peter Wankelman and for the past 15 years I have earned the reputation as the “Altimate” Road Warrior. In that [..}
Stimulus Package Gives Boost to State Medicaids and Special Education
by on February 17, 2009
According to the Washington Post, President Obama is expected to sign the economic stimulus package today. The stimulus package includes long-sought increases in funding for special education and State Medicaid programs. Federal support for special education is expected to grow by more than $12 [..}
“Stand Up!” Article on Benefits of Standing Children with Muscular Dystrophy
by on January 19, 2009
If you are a parent, grandparent, or pediatric therapist looking for information on standing, this article covers all the basics. "Stand Up! The benefits of standers for children are clear" was featured in the January issue of Quest Magazine. Writer, Kathy Wechsler, talks about every aspect of [..}
Gillette Healthcare Launches “Pity. It’s 100% Curable” Campaign
by on December 29, 2008
Gillette Healthcare, located here in Minnesota, has launched a new "Pity. It's 100% Curable" Campaign. Here is what they say about it on www.curepity.org : Most of our patients have medical conditions for which there are no cures. But through breakthrough surgeries and innovative medical [..}
Your Introduction to the EasyStand Bantam (video)
by on December 22, 2008
We have just completed this short video of the new EasyStand Bantam standing frame for kids. The video is an overview of the Bantam features, options, and benefits of standing for kids. This video below is from YouTube, but you can also find this video online at easystand.com on the Bantam page or [..}
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