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ReWalk at the Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center

ReWalk at the Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center at the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. (ucpn)

Making walking a reality for individuals with spinal cord injuries

WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Demonstrations will be on-going

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WHERE:  United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc, 380 Washington Avenue, Roosevelt, NY

Enter at Lindner Pavilion – Visitor parking available

WHAT:   See the ReWalk exoskeleton in action as the team of doctors and therapists from ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center work with prospective users.

The Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabiltation Center at ucpn is the only training site in the Tri-State area for the ReWalk.

It is quite possible that you will witness an individual leave their wheelchair and stand for the very first time using the ReWalk

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