01/20/2024
Hello all!
I would like to recognize an outstanding local organization who partners with the community to serve even more people!
I work at Highline Post Acute and we have many patients who would love to walk more, but because of staff and patient safety and resources, we can't accommodate everyone. But now we can, thanks to Holly at Community Aquatics n' Occupational Engagement - CANOE. A family wanted to donate the walker to a facility where it would be used frequently. And we are so thankful!!
Holly Ross, owner of CANOE, is an occupational therapist that absolutely loves to connect clients, families, and businesses to resources in the environment. One thing she is passionate about is using her full scope of practice to find hidden resources, community events, and passing on donations. "Families really aren't told about resources and when caregiving full time for someone with a disability, there's no time to search the internet for hours looking for something you need. Also, if a family can't use something then I help find reputable businesses that can. It's really about empowering occupational performance as a whole for the community, and who better to fulfill that role than an OT." CANOE provides outpatient OT services, aquatic therapy, home modification evaluations, and free community events with a specific focus on the ages 2mo-26years of age. All disabilities welcome! www.canoecommunity.org