Caring for Wheelchair and Other Seating Devices in the School
The Who’s Who and How-to of Maintain, Adjust, Replace, and Repair
Seating and mobility equipment are more than just devices—they are a student’s access to learning, safety, and participation. Yet for many school-based practitioners, knowing when and how to maintain, adjust, or repair equipment can be challenging. Delays in repair or poor fit can quickly lead to discomfort, safety risks, and missed learning opportunities. OT and PT practitioners play a vital role in keeping these essential tools functional and ready for everyday use.
In this seminar, Joanne Bundonis, PT, PCS, ATP/SMS will demystify the “who’s who and how-to” of equipment care in the school setting. She will guide you through her Traffic Light Decision-Making Framework to determine when it’s appropriate to maintain, adjust, replace, or refer for repair—and how to stay within your professional scope. You will learn practical strategies for applying the 3 Keys to Equipment Readiness—Safety, Comfort, and Function— to wheelchairs and other adaptive seating, standing, and mobility devices.
Through detailed video demonstrations and real-world case studies, Joanne will show how proactive maintenance, simple adjustments, and effective collaboration with families, vendors, and ATPs can prevent downtime and keep students moving safely and comfortably. She will also share tips on ethical and liability considerations, and when to call in specialized support.
Leave this course with a clear decision-making framework, practical tools, and confidence to ensure every piece of equipment under your care supports safety, access, and participation in school and beyond. Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Comprehensive Seating Equipment Checklist; Resources
Joanne Bundonis, PT, PCS, ATP/SMS, C/NDT is head of physical therapy at 1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey. She is certified as a pediatric specialist from ABPTS since 2001. Joanne is certified as an Assistive Technology Practitioner from RESNA since 2003 and as a Seating and Mobility Specialist in 2024. Joanne is a certified Neurodevelopmental Treatment provider since 2002 as well She was a trainer for Mobility Research on their Litegait products and created numerous pediatric home study courses. Joanne is published on Transition Care in CP, Benefits of Early Mobility and Pediatric Strength Training.
Disclosures: Joanne receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, learners will be able to:
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- Determine 3 considerations when deciding whether it is appropriate to address an equipment issue or not
- Identify the 3 keys to equipment readiness for use when participating in school or in the community
- Apply 3 strategies for caring for the equipment on given case studies of children or adults with disabilities
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1.5 hours of lecture and case study
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- Should I Fix It? Traffic Light Decision-making
- 3 Keys to Equipment Readiness
- Comprehensive Seating Equipment Checklist
- Other Adaptive Equipment: Seating, Standing & Walking
- Calling for Repair
- Case Studies
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. OTPs will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for completion of this course (see imprimatur below for details).
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For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KY, KS, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH and WA.
- For MD, this webinar is approved as part of the ASD Bundle (see Deals tab).
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-90391 year
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