Transportation independence is an achievable goal for many people with disabilities. The Occupational Therapy Department helps individuals learn ambulation, stair climbing, wheelchair mobility, ramp and curb negotiation, and map use. A small group setting provides the support and encouragement which helps individuals overcome the fear and lack of self-confidence that can stand in their way. The program begins with indoor training in a safe environment, before moving to outdoor training including map and route negotiation, and finally riding the buses and subways - first with assistance and later independently. ICD holds a wheelchair clinic to teach owners how to maintain their equipment, and to order replacement parts as needed.
Vendors repair wheelchairs on site.
Each year, the agency hosts an outdoor wheelchair wash as part of its Community Services Fair. Eating Well is a series of videos designed to educate people with disabilities and others about heart-healthy eating. The videos focus on meal planning, shopping, food preparation, serving and dining, and introduce assistive devices that provide for greater ease and safety in meal preparation. Recipes are provided at the end of each video. Each of the three videos features people with disabilities as cast members.