Advocacy for People with Disabilities and a Commitment to Injury
Prevention
The dedication and passion we bring to treating people with functional
limitations is matched by our commitment to preventing
disabilities. To that end, we have developed a number of
aggressive community outreach, preventive education, wellness and
scholarship programs. We also work within the local community and
beyond to assist individuals in need who are physically and cognitively
challenged.
Advocacy
Through membership and active participation, we support the efforts of
the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA), the Pennsylvania
Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF), the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the Delaware Valley
Stroke Council (DVSC), the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of
Pennsylvania (HAP), the ALS Association, the Multiple Sclerosis Society,
the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association and other
groups that raise awareness about disabling injuries and
illnesses. We advocate for these issues on the local, state and
national levels, and we create community events to promote
understanding. more
Patient Therapy and Scholarship
To assist patients who can no longer afford to continue their care with
us, we award grants to qualified applicants to help with therapy,
follow-up care, and prosthetic and assistive devices ranging from
splints to powered wheelchairs. This fund is supported through the
generosity of the community, Delaware Valley businesses, foundations,
and the entire hospital family. more
Cruisin' Not Boozin'
Since 1989, graduates of our brain injury program have shared vivid
accounts of their drinking or drug-related car accidents and prolonged
recoveries with students and young adults. Two out of every three
students surveyed about the Cruisin' not Boozin' presentations
at their schools indicated their attitudes toward drinking and driving
changed. More than 90 percent said the program convinced them not
to drive after drinking. This prize-winning program has reached
more than 500,000 students in five states and is especially popular
during spring prom season. more
Art Ability
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital's annual international juried Art Ability
exhibit, which began in 1995, provides a marketplace and showplace for
the talents and tenacity of artists with disabilities from throughout
the United States, Canada and other foreign countries. In addition
to prize money, participating artists receive 80 percent of the purchase
price for their artwork, with 20 percent going to the hospital to
support patient services. Art Ability has won numerous awards for
helping to increase public awareness about the abilities and exceptional
accomplishments of people with physical and cognitive
disabilities. more
Volunteer Association
We are proud to have an organization of dozens of committed
volunteers who provide about 15,000 hours of service each year to the
hospital and its patients. Our volunteers are students, parents and
grandparents, working professionals and retirees who all share a
commitment to serve. BMRH volunteers are part of a team of caring
and committed personnel who assist patients on their road to
recovery. Please contact the Volunteer Department at
484-596-5599. more
