University of Dayton – Hands-On Learning

At the beginning of the semester Professor Kim Bigelow and Rachel Zidaroff, director of operations for United Rehabilitation Services (URS), gave four mechanical engineering students a modest $1,500 budget and a challenge — create a prototype of a portable device that...

Holiday Gift Guide To Promote Development

Have family and friends that are asking you for gift suggestions for the holidays? Stuck on what to get your kiddos yourself? Below is United Rehabilitation Services’ very own “Holiday Gift Guide to Promote Development!” What’s important to remember is that it is not...
Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy

What is aquatic therapy? Aquatic therapy is a specific type of skilled physical therapy service provided in the pool environment. What are the benefits? The uniformity of water helps to eliminate the effects of gravity to help provide stability to the patient that is...
Epilepsy Awareness Day

Epilepsy Awareness Day

Today is Epilepsy Awareness Day! Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system and is also known as a seizure disorder. The Epilepsy Foundation says knowing the three words “Stay. Safe. Side” can help save lives! Many of the children and adults...
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Today is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! Did you know, URS was originally founded in 1956 as the Dayton Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy? This laid the foundation for us to expand and enhance the lives of children and adults with other disabilities and special needs....