All 20 elements of this ISO standard are regularly tested against VASI s operations and continue to demonstrate our commitment to quality. The expansion of product lines to meet the growing needs of children and teenagers with a range of physical disabilities resulted in a change of name in 1986 from The Variety Village Electrolimb Production Centre. The active ingredient in the current name, Ability, implies VASI s goal of accentuating the ability of the youngsters it serves. VASI expanded its plant in early 1998 within a 10,000 square foot Toronto facility operated by Variety Club. This manufacturing plant houses administration offices, and production facilities to provide for all the machining and toolmaking operations.
Space is also available for workshops and other educational efforts.
Included in the plant are an assembly and testing area, and shipping and receiving space for the storage of raw materials, components, major subassemblies and finished goods. An additional area is used for injection molding of small electrical connectors for powered upper extremity prostheses. VASI has continued to receive excellent support from local industries that sub-contract some of the special manufacturing required for our components. All distributors continue to do an excellent job of providing top quality services to our international clients. Each year our products are displayed at major conferences where we have the opportunity to make new contacts with the professionals involved with the fitting of children s prosthetic and orthotic devices, and to renew acquaintances with those who already have experience with the VASI product line.