Overcoming Mobility Challenges Workshop Companion Reference

Overcoming Mobility Challenges

Workshop Companion Reference

Practical Knowledge Sharing for Overcoming
the Daily Challenges of Living with ALS

By ALS Caregivers for ALS Caregivers

Overview

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Introduction

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ALSCaregivers.org

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Overcoming Mobility Challenges

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Who We Are

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We are not experts. We are not vendors.
We are a community of current or previous care givers who have experienced this disease personally and have battled ALS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We had to “learn on the job”. We immersed ourselves in all available information resources and in people networks seeking practical solutions to help us manage daily living challenges.

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THIS BOOK WILL BENEFIT: Those who attended the overcoming mobility challenges workshop & want a quick refresher of the key take aways or those who were unable to attend but would still like to benefit from the demonstrations.

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The Purpose of The Workshop

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THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

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● Scooters
● Manual Wheelchair
● Electric & Powerchair
● Wheelchair & Scooter Cushions
● Navigating Obstacles
● Wheelchair To Car Transfers
● Vans
● Driving with ALS
● Available Resources

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To provide an opportunity for ALS caregivers to become acquainted with tools, or concepts that many have not previously been exposed to. Additionally, to enable everyone facing ALS to more quickly gain tangible and practical ideas to overcome everyday challenges.

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What Is Included In This Booklet

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Video's of demonstrations provided by caregivers covering common challenging mobility scenarios along with the equipment and techniques to overcome them.
For more detailed guidance on overcoming mobility challenges refer to the Overcoming Mobility Challenges Booklet. Last revision 3/19/23.

If you have learnings to share or would like to join our efforts, email learnings@ALSCaregivers.org

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ALSCaregivers.org

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Who We Are

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We are not experts. We are not vendors.
We are a community of current or previous care givers who have experienced this disease personally and have battled ALS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We had to “learn on the job”. We immersed ourselves in all available information resources and in people networks seeking practical solutions to help us manage daily living challenges.

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The Purpose of The Workshop

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To provide an opportunity for ALS caregivers to become acquainted with tools, or concepts that many have not previously been exposed to. Additionally, to enable everyone facing ALS to more quickly gain tangible and practical ideas to overcome everyday challenges.

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What Is Included In This Booklet

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Video's of demonstrations provided by caregivers covering common challenging mobility scenarios along with the equipment and techniques to overcome them.
For more detailed guidance on overcoming mobility challenges refer to the Overcoming Mobility Challenges Booklet. Last revision 3/19/23.

If you have learnings to share or would like to join our efforts, email learnings@ALSCaregivers.org

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Scooters

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Equipment Used During the Demonstrations

My Legs Get Tired Walking a Distance Scenarios / Demos

◼ A mobility scooter (e.g. Scout compact travel)
◼ Cane holder for scooter
◼ Basket for scooter

For more detailed guidance on overcoming mobility challenges refer to the
Overcoming Mobility Challenges Booklet.