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The Center for
Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (CyBERS)
operates a comprehensive program in dveloping and applying
technology in rehabilitation. This program is funded at
the state and national levels and has a national and international
reputation. Laboratories
serving this program include:
Driver
Assessment
The center provides a complete
evaluation of an individual's potential to operate a motor
vehicle. An individualized prescription includes recommendations
for vehicle selection, appropriate adaptive aids and devices,
and vehicle modifications.
Seating
and Positioning/Mobility
The Seating and Positioning Clinic addresses the seating
and corrective postural needs of individuals with severe
physical disabilities. Clinical staff can prescribe a
wheelchair seating system to provide better body alignment,
normalize muscle tone, and inhibit abnormal reflexes.
Augmentative
Communication
The Augmentative Communication Program provides comprehensive
evaluations for persons who are unable to use speech and/or
writing to fully meet their communication needs. The interdisciplinary
team includes a speech pathologist, occupational therapist,
and adaptive equipment specialist. The augmentative communication
laboratory is equipped with numerous communication aids
that reflect the most recent advances in technology.
Assistive
Devices Information
Center staff mantain a current
collection of catalogues, brochures and print material
on special equipment for persons with physical challenges.
Cost and purchase information are provided as well as
valuative data, when available. The center laso has access
to the ABLEDATA network and is a primary dissemination
point for the CONET desktop database.
Independent
Living Skills
Clinical staff at the center evaluates an individual's
ability to perform activities of daily living while using
adaptive equipment or compensatory techniqyues. Numerous
assistive devices are used during the evaluation including
aids for eating, cooking, dressing, bathing and controlling
appliances.
Residential
A special dormitory is provided
in the Biomedical Engineering Complex for severely disabled
students at Louisiana Tech University. This facility provides
all needed assistance and special access to Center staff.
Field
Services
Rehabilitation engineers on staff with the Center travel
troughout the state visiting disabled clients in their
homes, schools, or worksites. After a careful evaluation,
the goal of the engineer is to provide practical and economical
solutions to the client's problems.
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