Seating Service

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The Glenrose Seating Service makes special seats for people who have disabilities and need extra support.

The Glenrose Seating Service helps people with disabilities who need special seats. They make seats that are custom-built for each person. These seats are for people who are unable to use regular seats because of their physical disabilities. The service also teaches caregivers and healthcare workers about these special seats. They know a lot about making seats that work well for people with disabilities.


Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), seating technicians
Eligibility
Yes, Children, adults, and geriatric clients with:
  • Complex mobility seating requirements, i.e., backrest or cushion that cannot be addressed by a community therapist, i.e., Level C custom and commercial, or
  • Level B custom and commercial, within the community and from outside the Edmonton Zone.
Note: Must have an appropriate wheelchair in place already, and have a community therapist to participate in the seating appointment (live or virtual) and be able to provide follow-up within the community as required.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-6303
Fax
780-735-6027
Email
grhseating@ahs.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Seating systems are third-party funded, cost-shared, or self-pay.




Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls. Pay by plate parking is available.
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 1, 2024
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0B7

There is no Emergency Department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM