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 [..}
Karly Uses Technology to Communicate
by on October 7, 2008
Karly is a young woman with Rett Syndrome. Since she is unable to speak, she uses her blog "Inspired By Love" as a way to communicate. Karly is a passionate writer, who has the ability to draw you into her world using only words. She says, "I love to write. I am entering some of my writings into [..}
Standing to Stimulate Play!
by on October 1, 2008
Often we talk about what standing does for the body, but what is commonly overlooked, is what standing does for the mind. Standing is especially important for the mental development of the children with disabilities. When I talk to pediatric therapists, they appreciate and understand first-hand how [..}
First Reaction to Standing can be Emotional
by on August 26, 2008
The most enjoyable aspect of my job at EasyStand is seeing the reaction of people standing for the first time, or for the first time in many years. My last job was working for the ROHO Cushion Company where I was concentrating my attention on people's butts, and now I am looking at smiling faces as [..}
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