Clinical Resources

VMRC provides consultations and support for equipment and home changes when a need is identified during the Planning Team process. Specialists complete assessments to make sure items are medically necessary and appropriate. VMRC works with licensed therapists, equipment vendors, and contractors to get the right equipment or make needed changes.

• Durable Medical Equipment – Provides items like manual and power wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, standers, and other assistive devices. Equipment is chosen based on medical need.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – Helps adults who need communication devices and are not served through a school program. A team, including a speech-language pathologist, helps choose the right device.
• Vehicle Modification – Evaluations are done for individuals who are not ambulatory. Changes may include wheelchair options or vehicle adaptations to make transportation safer and easier.
• Sensory Consultation – Occupational therapists suggest tools and activities to help individuals who are sensitive to sound, touch, or other sensory input.
• Feeding Consultation – Support is available for individuals with very limited diets due to sensory issues. Medical concerns like chewing or swallowing problems are referred to a doctor.
• Environmental Evaluations – Home assessments help improve safety and access. This may include bathroom changes, ramps, lifts, or other modifications to support independence.