Clientele
Adults* with a motor disability that has been confirmed by a medical diagnosis, which has resulted in a significant or permanent disability.
Have a medically stable condition that will not interfere with rehabilitation services and is able to receive rehabilitation services on an outpatient basis.
Must be able to participate actively in the rehabilitation process.
* Some programs are also offered to clients under 18 years old
Main diagnoses
Rheumatology
- rheumatoid arthritis
- psoriatic arthritis
- Moderate to severe multisite osteoarthritis
- CREST: calcinosis, Raynaud’s syndrome, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia
- Dermatomyositis
- Systemic lupus erthyematosus
- scleroderma
- ankylosing spondylitis
Neuromusculoskeletal
- Amputations
- Muscular dystrophy
- Complex fractures
- Polyneuropathy
- Spina Bifida
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Post-polio syndrome
- Complex regional pain syndrome
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
- Fibromyalgia
- Low back pain
- Generalized pain secondary to a physical disability
Neurology
- Stroke
- Cerebral anoxia
- Cerebral palsy
- Cerebral ischemia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Brain tumour
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Mild, moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
Assistive Technology, Driving Evaluation and Vehicle Adaptation, and Work Evaluation and Orientation
*see below
Objectives
Promote social and professional reintégration
Available services
Rhumatology / Neuromusculoskeletal / Chronic Pain Self-Management/ Neurology (Constance-Lethbridge and Satellite Centre) and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Global and detailed evaluation of physical, psychological, social and cognitive needs
- Individual treatments
- Group therapy workshops
- Support for family and relatives
- Support and assistance in the social and professional integration process
To make a request for services
- Referral using the Request for Services form can be made by the individual, the family or a member of the community
- Link to the Request for Service form from the ID-ASD-PD Access Desk web page