The transfer car that Rotary members gave to the Schenectady rehabilitation hospital.
By Kathy Ziobrowski, executive director of the
Sunnyville Rehabilitation Hospital, Schenectady,
New York
At our rehabilitation hospital, we have a
piece of equipment that we use in our ther-
apy to help patients practice getting in and
out of vehicles, in preparation for their leav-
ing our care and recovering at home.
When Rotary members in our county of Schen-
ectady, New York, heard about the limita-
tions of our “transfer car,” they generously
stepped in to raise money to provide us
with a newer model that has many addi-
tional features. The selflessness of these
Rotary members speaks volumes about
their motto of “Service Above Self,” and
has greatly enhanced Rotary’s image in
our community.
The therapists are excited to now have
a vehicle that will more completely simu-
late their patients’ own vehicles, as it is
adjustable in height to resemble every-
thing from a small sedan to a one ton
truck. It also allows us to adjust the seat
to accommodate hip precautions, patient
medical restrictions, and joint limitations.
The selflessness of these Rotary
members speaks volumes about
their motto of “Service Above Self.”
Our patients have been thrilled. “Wow,
you have a new car. It’s just like mine”
and “I can move this seat forward and
back to get in and out easier,” are just
a few of the comments we’ve heard.
They are excited to try something in
their therapy sessions which they can
see will have a real tangible benefit
when they return home.
The transfer unit has a bright blue
Rotary banner across the rear window,
letting everyone know the generosity
of the clubs involved. We are thankful
to past governor Terry Philips of the
Rotary Club of Scotia, and all the clubs
representing Schenectady County in
New York, for this wonderful gift.
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