Medical Scooter Awareness Program planned for
several locations this summer
The Acquired Brain Injury Program at Sun Country Health Region is pleased to
offer the Medical Scooter Awareness Program this summer in a location near you.
Several communities have been selected so far, and others can be added.
The safety program to inform the public about the best operating procedures for
the scooters can be held indoors or outdoors, in a health centre, parking lot,
mall or a blocked-off street. The program takes 1-2 hours and is provided at no
cost.
Information provided at the sessions includes safe operating, and the “rules of
the road” according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance. For instance, scooter
drivers are designated as pedestrians and must use sidewalks whenever possible.
Scooters are becoming more common in the Region as the scooter provides
increased independence for users. Safety has become a growing issue as the
amount of road traffic increases.
If you or a loved one use a medical scooter or are thinking about purchasing a
medical scooter, please consider attending one of these sessions.
1. Redvers Health Centre, June 19, 11 a.m.
2. Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, June 26, 10 a.m.
3. Lampman Curling Rink, June 26, 1:30 p.m.
4. Bengough Health Centre June 24 10 a.m.
5. Coronach Health Centre June 24 1 p.m.
Dates for sessions in Weyburn and Estevan are still being determined.
Alternatively, please contact Paula Ealey, ABI Coordinator at 306-842-8315 to
arrange an additional location
