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Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology
The Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology (CART) opened its doors in 1989, capitalizing
on advancing technology to provide assistance to individuals with physical disabilities. With a
team of physical, speech, occupational, and recreation therapists and engineers, the staff of
CART evaluate and provide assistive technology solutions to adults and children with physical
disabilities, enabling them to lead more independent lives.
CART OPEN HOUSE - The Integrated Life:
Assistive Technology Solutions for the Connected Individual
Come learn about the latest advances in assistive technology. Admission is free. Refreshments
will be provided. Free drawing for a kindle and other door prizes.
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Time: 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Location: The CART building on the Rancho campus
Clients Served
Clients of any age who have a physical disabilitiy are eligible for services (e.g. cerebral palsy, spinal cord
injury, traumatic brain injury, progressive neuromuscular diseases, etc.) Clients may have multiple
and/or severe disabilities and may need an integrated approach to meet one or multiple technology needs.
Assistive technology enables individuals to participate more fully in every day
activities at home, school and at work. CART provides evaluations with written reports
summarizing technology recommendations and justifications, equipment set-up and training,
and equipment modification and fabrication in the following areas: Seating and Mobility,
Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Electronic Aids to Daily Living,
and Computer Access and Use.
Our model home showcases assistive technology solutions for the home, ranging from simple to complex.
Commercially available products paired with universal design principles were used to create an
accessible living environment.
Appointments and Referrals
In order to make an appointment or initiate a referral, please call the office manager at
(562)401-6800 during normal business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A cover letter
and questionnaire will then be mailed to you. The cover letter lists information we need prior to
scheduling an appointment and the questionnaire helps assess your needs and expectations prior to your
appointment. Anyone can initiate a referral. We do, however, need a prescription from the client's
primary physician in order to provide services.
In order to provide the best services to our clients, it is important for us to have as much
background information on the client as possible prior to the appointment. The following information is
helpful and may be requested prior to the appointment: current medical summary written reports from
speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and Individualized Education Plan for school-aged clients.
Please be sure to download an intake form, fill out the
pertinent information, and follow the instructions as detailed on the right hand panel of this page for
submitting it.
CART Open House
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding services, appointment scheduling, or other matters, please feel
free to contact us at:
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology
7601 East Imperial Highway
Downey, California 90242
Telephone: (562) 401-6800
Fax: (562) 803-8892
Email: CART@rancho.org
CART was made possible through the support of Las Floristas,
Kenneth and Harlyne Norris, and the County of Los Angeles.
Page last updated November 28, 2011
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