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Program:
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Seating and Mobility
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Phone Numbers:
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519-542-3471
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-542-3471
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Fax:
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519-542-4115
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Address:
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1240 Murphy Rd
Sarnia, ON
N7S 2Y6
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Intersection:
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Murphy Rd and Michigan Ave
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Location:
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Sarnia
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Main entrance at back of building
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Seating and Mobility clinicians recommend and
prescribe equipment to help children and youth be as independent as possible
leading an active life. The children/youth we see may need assistance in either
seating or mobility, or in both these areas in order to fulfill an active role
in the community in which they live.
Service includes:- complete assessment by
an assistive devices program authorizer (physiotherapist)goal-setting and
recommendations
- prescription of
equipment to achieve seating and mobility goals; including completion of
the ADP application and submission to government for funding
- working with local
vendors of prescribed equipment to better meet client’s needs
- custom fitting of the
prescribed equipment
- follow-up as needs
change over time
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Application:
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Referrals by families themselves and also accepted from medical professionals. A referral made to Pathways is screened to determine if appropriate and if the needs cannot be met by community seating clinicians.
Waiting Period: Varies depending upon staffing level and referral trends
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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children and youth living within Sarnia Lambton
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpreter services available upon request. Some services available in French.
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Area Served:
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Lambton County
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Last Updated:
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3/31/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=40955
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