Abilities Group is comprised of specially educated therapists and technicians with real-world experience, who provide client- and veteran-centered evaluation and intervention services that address challenges associated with injuries, illnesses, or ageing-related concerns. Information gathered during the evaluation process provides a foundation upon which an effective and personalized intervention program is developed. We use trial situations with demonstration equipment in the comfort of our clients’ homes to help ensure that our recommendations for additional services or equipment or both meet the unique needs of our clients.

Abilities Group is proud to offer assistive technology and independent living services with the primary aim of improving or maintaining our clients’ independence, safety, health, and well-being. Essentially we are in the “quality of life” business and earn our clients’ and their caregivers’ trust and respect each and every day.

Abilities Group offers comprehensive assistive technology and independent living evaluation and intervention services that address meaningful activities that are essential for quality of life. Our core evaluation and intervention services focus on the following:

Experience the Abilities Group difference today!  Each of our evaluation protocols have been developed and field-tested by our team of expert practitioners. Evaluations feature standardized and functional assessments that help to ensure we collect valid data that provides an accurate picture of an individual’s challenges and strengths. Our evaluations provide the solid foundations upon which personalized intervention plans can be formulated that meet the unique needs and goals of the people we serve.

Check out these other great reasons why we are confident that Abilities Group therapists and technicians can help you or your clients:

• Services are provided anywhere in the State of Michigan with optional distance education and training over the Internet;
  
• Access to thousands of products to enable equipment demonstrations and trials to help ensure a best “fit” and decrease the likelihood of technology discontinuance or abandonment;
  
• Evaluation of the client’s goals, abilities, and challenges using standardized and customized evaluation protocols and state-of-the-art assessment tools;
• Electronically prepared evaluation and training reports resulting in streamlined dissemination and easier interpretation of the findings;
  
• Ongoing communication with other health care team members, such as case managers, physicians, and therapists, to name a few;
  
• Exploration of, and collaboration with, potential and actual funding sources;
  
• Personalized intervention plans that include referrals for follow-up services or assistive technology products or both;
  
• Assistance with identifying where to procure the recommended assistive technology and independent living equipment;
  
• Able to adapt the recommended equipment or modify intervention plans as the needs of clients change;
  
• Education and training programs are delivered in the client’s home, school, workplace, or elsewhere in the community; and
• Provide both short-term follow-up and long-term follow-along services to ensure that clients’ needs are addressed as they arise.