gA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--'11 L2. 6 D. ~tt /Yll 2007- ~~ ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION Let us hold on to the character of dreams here in this place -Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (at dedication of the facilities, August ,gg6) The pursuit of dreams is often witnessed here, as outdoor recreation facilities disabled athletes vie for championships, as a child 0- ~ learns to swim during summer camp, or reels in a Located adjacent to the CTR < big one at the annual fishing rodeo. The combina- or at Camp Dream are: U tion of rustic charm and modern facilities equipped a 440-meter, hard surface trael: .:b with the latest innovations invites campers and a covered pavilion for events and court e=::: sports enthusiasts, as well as Roosevelt Institute configured outdoor activities UJ patients and students, to come and savor the the Rotary International Tennis Center, with I- Z experience in a totally accessible environment. six courts, outdoor lighting and spectator seating UJ a softball field within the track U The Roosevelt Sports Training Center proudly hosts the nine-hole Roosevelt Memorial Golf Course I.::> three major international competitions on a bi-annual the Basil O'Connor Nature Trail, a wheelchair Z basis. The Roosevelt World Basketball Challenge accessible, paved system of wooded waills Z and Roosevelt World Rugby Challenge alternate with < the Roosevelt International Cup. All three attract and accommodations e=::: showcase some of the world's top wheelchair athletes. l- Two rustic lodges, Callaway and Lanier, feature V') Warm Springs water, historically esteemed for its l- e=::: soothing effects, remains a key therapeutic element o in rehabilitation and recreation at the Roosevelt 0V') Institute. A 25-meter indoor pool, located in the lakeside views from attractive great rooms and a combined total of 22 bedrooms that sleep up to 77 people. Additional cottages are also available and meals may be catered in the camp dining Center for Therapeutic Recreation, is designed for I...J therapy, training and competitive swimming. A lift hall, which seats up to 100. UJ > and transfer wall are just two of the innovations that UJ ease access. At Camp Dream, an outdoor pool also V') o features a lift and transfer wall and the scenic, o I2-acre lake offers docks, piers, boats and ramps, e=::: providing an ideal spot for water sports or just plain relaxing. indoor recreation facilities In addition to the indoor pool, the CTR houses: an NCAA regulation basketball COllrt an indoor trael: a fully equipped fitness center and weight room a six-lane bowling alley a game room featuring billiards and table tennis and other rooms for meetings, aerobics, and ceramics Roosevelt Institute and one that's anxious to please when it comes to conference planning and continuing education. Over 6,000 external guests each year attend con- ferences at the Roosevelt Institute. Many of these are related to other Institute programs and serv- ices, and provide opportunities to showcase staff or target specific groups. These provide valuable continuing education credits for such groups as physicians, nurses, disability management spe- z o Affordable meeting rooms and overnight cialists, case managers, rehabilitation counselors I- and therapiSts. Still others are here for reunions, U accommodations ... extensive recreational facili- retreats, workshops, symposiums or special :::> ties, including golf and tennis... a 400-seat events such as weddings, dinners and receptions. o L.LJ auditorium and 100-seat classroom. In addition, more than 200 on-campus opportu- I.::> Z Those are just a few of the reasons to consider nities are provided for Institute staff education the conference services and continuing education purposes, creating an interface for every major :::> Z opportunities offered by the Roosevelt Institute. department on campus and keeping staff abreast of the latest developments in rehabilitation and I- Z Others include its serene southern setting and profeSSional advancement. A long-standing o 900-acre campus just an hour southwest of internship program also attracts participants U Atlanta, its unique history and world-famous from around the world and provides experience l;b founder, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the for students from accredited colleges and univer- L.LJ easily accessible lure of over 60 specialty shops sities as they work with expert teams of caring U and restaurants at the nearby village of professionals in a variety of disciplines. Z Warm Springs. L.LJ 0::: For more information on conference services and L.LJ In other words, organizations, businesses and continuing education opportunities offered by ~ Z groups throughout the State of Georgia and the the Roosevelt Institute, call 706/655-5231 or o entire region find a welcome host in the visit our website, www.rooseveltrehab.org. U georgia department of labor rehabilitation services ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC. ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT FUN D, INC. roosevelt institute I po box 1000 warm springs, ga 3183-1000 I 706/655-5000 I www.rooseveltrehab.org Franklin Delano Roosevelt, named by Tillie It was the first of 41 visits Roosevelt would make Magazine "the foremost statesman and political to Warm Springs, many of which came after he leader" of the 20th Century, founded the 0::: 0- Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for (,/') Rehabilitation in 1927, but the history became governor of New York in 1928 and president for the first of four terms in 1932. Although he never regained use of his legs without LU of the place started long before that. :c I- In fact, the known history of the warm springs braces, therapy in the spring water provided relief and improved his weakened muscles. This led him to purchase the property with two-thirds of his L.L.. o had its recorded beginnings with Native personal fortune and establish the Georgia Warm Americans, whose tribal confrontations often led Springs Foundation on July 28, 1927. It soon >- injured warriors to the water at the base of Pine became a world renowned polio treatment center 0::: o Mountain for what they considered its healing and remained so after Roosevelt's death at Warm l- properties. In the years that followed white settle- Springs on April 12, 1945. (,/') ment, the warm springs gave rise to a spa, where :c water emerging at 900 gallons per minute and 88 Sparked by FOR's legacy, the March of Dimes, L.L.. degrees year-round helped turn the place into a one of history's greatest fundraising efforts, led LU well-known stagecoach stop. Influential southern to extensive medical research and the Salk Vaccine 0::: CO leaders like John C. Calhoun of South Carolina (1954), which effectively eradicated new cases of and Henry Clay of Kentucky are known to have polio in the United States by tile mid-1960s. visited the therapeutic baths located about 70 miles southwest of Atlanta before the Civil War. As a result, a shifting focus evolved and the adjacent Georgia Rehabilitation Center was Nearing the turn of the century, well-to-do created in 1964 to provide vocational families from the area began erecting summer rehabilitation for persons with disabilities homes and The Meriwether Inn, a popular, 120- throughout the State of Georgia. Ten years later, room facility, opened on the hill overlooking the the state assumed operation of the Foundation springs. A large public swimming pool was also hospital, turning it into a medical rehabilitation installed to permit better access to the warm, facility that today specializes in brain injury, buoyant waters and the place became host to spinal cord injury, stroke, orthopedic and general Georgia high society through the early 1900s. rehabilitation services. In 1980, the separate medical and vocational programs were By the time FOR, a well-known New York politi- merged into one comprehensive, cian and aristocrat, arrived on Oct. 3, 1924, three state-managed rehab facility. years into his personal battle with polio, the Inn had seen its better days. Nevertheless, one of its owners, George Foster Peabody, a wealthy banker and personal friend, had written FOR about the substantial improvement another local polio victim enjoyed while swimming daily in the warm water, knowing Roosevelt was anxious for anything that might help him walk again. ~ee-quarters of a cenmry, the Roosevelt Institute has been "empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence." It's a mission that has led to the development of one of the nation's most comprehensive approaches to rehabilitation, a mission that feamres both medical and vocational rehab, and a mission that has given rise to internationally recognized specialty programs, extensive specialty services, and a constantly expanding culmre of compassion and eJI.'Pertise. Located in a serene, southern setting just an hour southwest of Atlanta, Ga., the Roosevelt Institute serves almost 7,000 inpatients, outpatients and smdents each year. In addition, its main campus in Warm Springs annually plays host to more than 6,000 guests through confer- ence services, over 2,000 campers or clients at the Center for Therapeutic Recreation and Camp Dream, and hun- I..::> dreds of other visitors via community Z based programs, volunteer efforts and Z international wheelchair competitions. a:::: have been what our founder, Franklin Z Delano Roosevelt, had in mind in 1927 > when he said, "Someday, perhaps, Warm Springs will be a vast establishment ,vith hundreds of people. If it is, and we I..::> continue the same kind of spirit that Z exists today, there is no question that > a:::: no place in the world would give finer UJ results, both to the body and the spirit." IJ') z o The Roosevelt Institute has a long I- and distinguished history of commit- <{ I- ment to the field of medical rehabilitation for the mind, body and spirit. It continues to set standards for direct patient care with an array of medical programs and services. These services extend beyond the medical management of a variety of conditions to -l <{ encompass community education and U continuing patient and staff educa- o tion programs, creating an environ- l.J..J ment conducive to learning and 2 professional expertise. The Institute emphasizes quality service in all aspects of medical management and rehabilitation. Services are easily accessed, cost competitive and customer driven. The assessment and admissions processes have been streamlined, offering flexibility to both patients and their families. The medical staff works with each patient and referring physician to develop a customized treatment plan for each patient's specific medical and/or rehabilitation needs. Interdisciplinary teams of specialty trained physicians, psychologists, rehabilitation nurses, dieticians, case managers and speech language pathologists, as well as physical, occupational, recreational and respiratory therapists provide comprehensive treaunent designed to help patients gain personal independence as quickly as possible. A full-time chaplain is available for pastoral care. Twenty-four hour licensed nursing care and daily physician visits are standard and specialty programs are available for brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and orthopedics. Information on the specialty programs along with all other general rehabilitation services can be obtained by calling 706/655-5257 or by faxing 706/655-5258. cerebrovascular accident program The Cerebrovascular Accident Program (CVA) provides medical and/or rehabilitation services for patients with stroke or other neurological diagnoses. The program specializes in managing swallowing disorders, increasing mobility skills, daily living activities, language increase and/or cognition. The program has demonstrated significantly higher functional independence gains and discharge destination goals for stroke patients than either regional or national averages. Statistics like these indicate the quality of services and treatment available in the Institute's CVA Program. Interdisciplinary teams help patients understand their conditions and take responsibility for themselves once they are discharged. Included in this educational process is an awareness of symptoms and training to increase independence. Support groups are also available. Educational presentations are available in stroke prevention for community settings. Examples of these would be hospitals, churches, civic clubs and senior citizen groups. They are designed to provide a general understanding of CVA warning signs. ___----111 1 brain injury program Founded in 1983 as the first inpatient brain injury program in Georgia, the Institute offers medical and/or rehabilitation services in inpatient, outpatient and day treatment settings for patients with cognitive, behavioral and physical limitations resulting from brain injury and disease. The Brain Injury Program serves patients whose disabilities are of recent onset, regression or progression, and those who demonstrate the potential to improve in areas of self-care, mobiliry, safety, communication, cognition and/or behavior. This unique program add resses the special needs of patients with brain injury by utilizing a broader approach that emphasizes neuropsychological and cognitive rehabilitation, as well as physical rehabilitation services. In addition, a brain injury day treatment program provides unique care and services designed for home independence, work re-entry and school re-entry or transition, depending on the particuLar needs, goals and attributes of individuals with brain injuries and their families. spinal cord injury program Offering individualized inpatient and outpatient services to patients with spinal cord injury related to trauma, clisease processes or surgicaL procedures, the spinal cord injury program may also benefit individuals with complications related to a previous injury. Services focus on outcomes that improve functional independence and decrease burden of care. This is shown by functional gains that are consistent with exceeding regional and national averages for traumatic spinal cord injury cases. The Spinal Cord Injury Program offers continuing education opportunities for students as well as healtllcare professionals. In addition, spinal cord injury education is offered in a group setting and facilitated by volunteers who themselves are 10-plus years post spinal cord injury patients. Six different sessions are offered dealing with bei.ng proactive, wheelchair mobility, wheelchair maintenance, healthcare, living independently and sexuality. orthopedic program services, including an amputee clinic with custom orthotics and prosthetics availabLe. Experienced staff focus on pain relief, range of motion and patient functional independence. Flexibility in patient schedule and therapy is offered based on patient need. The unique rehabilitation environment allows for specialty treatment and accommodations for dual diagnoses and complex cases. for additional info For more information regarding the Cerebrovascular Accident, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury or Orthopedic Programs, or for any other general rehabilitation services, please call Roosevelt Institute Admissions at 706/655-5257. At discharge, patients function at higher Levels than regional and national averages. Most have made significant cognitive improvements in memory, attention and concentration. On leaving, most have also made significant emotional improvement, all while treatment costs are Significantly lower than regional and national averages. Orthopedic services are provided for simple and complex cases rdated to surgery and/or trauma. Amputees are well served with inpatient I 11'--- z o services and accommodations I- I- The Roosevelt Institute's Vocational Rehabilitation Unit offers students cD a wide range of services designed to build confidence, foster inde- :r: lJ.J pendence and achieve employment. ~ From the time a student enters the ......J program until graduation, teams of z o professionals work with the student in a customized program leading to employment. I- U A team approach affords each o > student the services of a counselor, vocational coordinator, psycholo- gist, training instructor, nurse, recreation therapist, teacher, social service technician and other support services stafr. The academic and vocational needs of each student are assessed follOwing admissions and orientation procedures. Aptitudes and suitable options are discussed in order to tailor individual programs accordingly, emphasizing independent living skills and transitional planning preparation for community re-entry. A spacious, I6D-bed residential building provides comfortable accommodations with convenient access to medical and ancillary services. Attendant care may be arranged as required. Meals are served in the Institute cafeteria with careful attention given to special dietary needs. Students ready to practice total independent living may be housed in a separate cottage. work services The Roosevelt Institute's work preparation program (Prowork) is provided on campus through contractual agreements with several area manufactUring companies. This program offers students an introduction to employment and opportunities to develop good work habits while learning essential skills. Community work sites (Work Site Partnerships) offer specific employment skill development opportunities in a variety of settings. On campus these are located in departments throughout the Institute, including Groundskeeping, Housekeeping, Recreation, Therapy, Warehouse Supply, Transportation, the Medical Unit and other administrative offices. Off campus work sites, all of which are located within a 3D-mile radius of Warm Springs, include groceries and other retail stores, cafeterias, child care facilities, nursing homes and other hospital facilities, plant nurseries or greenhouses, and automobile mechanic shops. _ _ _----'11 1 academic education services community living program student activities The Academic Education program is designed to promote an appreciation for learning while helping vocational students attain their educational goals. The program features small classes with emphasis on individual instruction. Classes ensure the criteria is met for students to obtain high school graduation equivalency diplomas (GED) or enable them to graduate from their own hometown high schools. Classes also include preparation for further education in a technical or university setting. An agreement \vith West Georgia Technical College in LaGrange facilitates an adult literacy program, which is conducted with evening classes at the Roosevelt Institute. certificate training programs Agreements with area technical colleges allow students to attend some courses concurrent with their Roosevelt Institute experience. A cooperative partnership between West Georgia Tech and the Institute has resulted in several special certificate programs for students, with the Vocational Rehabilitation Unit participating as a collaborative partner. Currently these programs include: Certified Customer Service Specialist, Lawn Maintenance Assistant, and Basic Printing Assistant. Additional programs are under development. Students are housed in a dormitory setting, allowing them to learn and practice independent living skills that will enhance their job success. They are responsible for maintaining daily schedules, dorm rooms, laundry and managing their personal finances. Structured programs are provided in interpersonal development classes such as sex education, advocacy, disability awareness, meal preparation and home safety. specialized servICes Georgia's Business Enterprise Program flourishes at the Roosevelt Institute, the only facility in the state offering specialized retail services training for people with visual disabilities. The program covers all aspects of retail trade from stocking vending machines and handling cash registers to accounting and customer service. A similar retail services program is open to other vocational students. Drivers Education is open to selected students considered viable candidates for the course after satisfYing clinical evaluation requirements. Assessment includes visual perception and the use of any necessary adaptive equipment. A certified driving instructor provides lessons in the classroom and behind the wheel. Road experience is offered after students obtain a valid learner's permit. Students may wish to enrich their Roosevelt Institute vocational experience by choosing to participate in one or more student activity options. The Student Council and various other committees offer opportunities to develop and enhance leadership skills. Supervised recreational activities are also scheduled on a regular basis. In addition, students are encouraged to utilize the various facilities at the Center for Therapeutic Recreation and Camp Dream. V) Conveniently located throughout I.U U West Central Georgia, outpatient > services is a major component of a:::: the comprehensive rehab approach I.U V) offered by the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. fZ I.U The Outpatient Services Division is f- composed of therapy clinics in e::( 0- LaGrange, Newnan and Griffin in f- ::::> addition to Warm Springs. o Each of these facilities offers a broad spectrum of treatment programs that provide individualized therapy for both adult and pediatric patients with a \vide variety of diagnoses. Physical, occupational and speech therapists are available and work closely with referring physicians to develop indi- vidualized programs designed to assist each patient in achieving maximum functional gains in a minimum number of visits. Education is emphasized to help patients understand the importance of ongoing rehabilitation and to keep them involved in their rehabilitation process. Following are the telephone numbers for the Roosevelt Outpatient Services Division clinics. Each may be contacted individually. General information on services offered and examples of diagnoses treated can also be obtained by calling 706/655-5740 or by visiting www.rooseveltrehab.org on the web. ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE OUTPATIENT CLINICS Griffin 770/233-9922 Newnan 770 /25 2 -4799 LaGrange 706/845-7002 Warm Springs 706/655-5738 In conjunction with primary rehabilitation services, the Institute offers a variety of specialized services. These unique services provide an additional level of comprehensive care at the Institute and enhance the quality of treatment for persons with disabilities. aquatic program and training of vocational and phys- rehabilitation technology ical independence, personal man- This program offers aquatic exercise agement and self-responsibility, and Rehabilitation Technology (REfECH) options ideal for individuals with community re-entry. These goals are offers custom seating and wheeled chronic pain, spacitisity, arthritis or individualized to meet the specific mobility products. It provides decreased joint range of motion. needs of the participants. durable medical equipment that These exercises produce benefits in includes bath aids, ambulalion strength, balance, aerobic condition- diabetic foot center devices, custom crutches and assis- ing and flexibility, and produce these tive technology. Custom orthotics results with less stress on the joints The Diabetic Foot Center at the and prosthetics are available on and lower risk of injury than with Roosevelt Institute provides outpa- site. Emphasizing individualized land exercise. The program is struc- tient podiatric services with special attention and care, experienced tured with two primary components: emphasis on the prevention, educa- staff assist with the selection and tion and treatment of diabetes and fitting of equipment, upholding a Aquatic Therapy - This service related foot problems. The primary tradition of excellence in service and requires a physician's prescription goal of the center is to reduce the risk product quality. for therapy. A medically based treat- of foot ulcers that can lead to even- ment, it is conducted by a licensed tual amputation. A team of health seating & wheeled mobility clinic physical or occupational therapist care specialists, including an on-site and designed to meet objective podiatrist, provides a foot screen The Seating and Wheeled Mobility measurable goals, typically imple- and treatment plan for every patient. Clinic is a very specialized outpa- mented one-on-one. The Diabetic Foot Center also serves tient clinic designed to meet the as a second option center for pre- needs of individuals who require Community Activities - These activi- amputation evaluation and treatment. wheelchairs as their primary means ties are focused on exercises for the Other services include: foot screens, of mobility. A seating team consist- general public. The classes are footwear, education, wound, skin ing of a physical therapist and rehab designed so that individuals can use and nail care treatment, total con- technology technician evaluates the water as a recreational means of tact casting, surgical services and the clients. The latest technology is e.xercise under the supervision of an treatment of charcot fractures. used. Services include wheelchair activity therapist and are not intend- selection and fitting, custom seating ed as a medical therapy intervention. post-polio clinic and alternative con trol interfaces for Classes generally consist of light exer- powered wheelchairs. cises, gentle range of motion, water The Roosevelt Institute has a long walking, cardiovascular exercises history of providing treatment to outpatient physician services and stretching. people \vith polio, dating back to 1927. It is recognized as a specialty Physician services are provided V) transitional living center by the International Polio through an outpatient clinic. L.LJ U The Options Cottage and LITE Network and oilers some of the most References are accepted from other comprehensive post-polio service in physicians for pre-admission screen- > Cottage are short-term residential liv- the United States. The program ing to assess need for inpatient 0::: ing facilities located on campus are provides evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. Staff physicians also L.LJ V) short-term residential living facilities education about managing health provide follow-up care for patients located on campus. This program problems related to the late effects who have been discharged from >- places clients in an independent liv- of polio or other symptoms result- the inpatient setting. A variety of ~ .....J ing environment to help participants ing from chronic overuse of polio- specialized physician clinics are make a smooth transition back into weakened joints and muscles. provided, including brain injury, home and community with a full Services can include a medical spinal cord injury, amputee, cere- U L.LJ and rewarding lifestyle. The general evaluation, muscle test, functional brovascular accident and muscular c.... independent living goals for the par- evaluation and therapy program, dystrophy association. V) ticipants might include: assessment if needed.