Authorized Manufacturers / Brands
Authorized Manufacturers / Brands
We work with a diverse portfolio of manufacturers / brands enabling us to offer access to a wide range of equipment for individuals with disabilities and medical / rehabilitation needs. Browse our online catalog of products
DGR Medical specializes in (Complex Rehab) providing Wheelchairs based on a full evaluation of the client. Our Rehab Specialist has expertise in equipment and can recommend the most appropriate solution.
DGR also offers a full product line of standard durable medical and Rehabilitation Equipment: Support Surfaces, Positioning & Pressure Relief Products, Patient Lifts, Personal Care/Hygiene Supplies, Ramps, Conversion Vans and more. Please contact a qualified DGR Medical associate to learn more about our full line of products and services.
Certified ATP: A trained Assistive Technology Professional analyzes the needs of individuals with disabilities, assists in the selection of the appropriate device or equipment, and trains the consumer/individual on how to properly use the specific device or equipment.
Look for an Assistive Technology Professional who is certified.
RESNA’s ATP Certification recognizes professionals who have reached an internationally accepted standard of knowledge in assistive technology. An ATP certified professional takes a holistic approach to every situation, assessing your situation and influences, and then determining what equipment will enable you to optimize your life at home, school, work and in the community. ATP’s must follow a strict standards of practice and code of ethics, helping to assure quality service and consumer protection.
The certification process includes work/education eligibility, the passing of a 200-item examination, and an on-going commitment to practice at the highest ethical standard in the field of assistive technology.
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (29 U.S.C. Sec 2202(2).
There are many different types of Assistive Technology devices and equipment designed to help assist individuals with disabilities. Some of these include: manual and power wheelchairs, ergonomic computer keyboards, mice and trackballs, screen magnifiers, hearing aids, reading machines, communication devices, orthotics, portable ramps, prosthetics, Braille, etc.
About RESNA
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) is a non-profit professional organization whose members serve people with disabilities seeking technology applications to maximize their ability to function in their environment.