Adaptive Equipment Services

Our prices are affordable and vary based on the type of help you need. We provide an estimate for all customized equipment before starting a project. A sliding fee scale is available for all income levels. Items such as customized seats and backs for wheelchairs can be billed to insurance. Our loaned adaptive equipment program is free of charge. 

Yes. We assess your unique abilities and living arrangements to choose the best piece of equipment for you. Our team also provides hands-on training on how to use the adaptive equipment safely and completes follow-up visits, as needed. 

While we do accept referrals from any healthcare provider, instructor, program coordinator, or specialist, it is not necessary to access our services. You may request our services anytime.

Mary, Director, OTR/L

Mary graduated with a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of North Dakota. Mary began her career as a staff occupational therapist at the Life Skills and Transition Center following graduation and has since taken on various roles at the agency. Since 1990, Mary has managed the occupational therapy department and in 2018 she assumed the director position overseeing occupational, physical, and speech therapies and the adaptive equipment department. Mary's specialties in service delivery include pediatrics, and seating and positioning.  She is grateful for the opportunity to serve children and adults in a variety of capacities. 

Mary is a proud grandmother and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being outdoors. Her favorite hobbies are baking and taking nature walks. 

John, MOT, OTR/L

John graduated from the University of North Dakota with a master's degree in occupational therapy. He specializes in adaptive equipment, molded seating, and the treatment of lymphedema. Before working at the Life Skills and Transition Center, John worked in rural MN where he treated clients of all ages in outpatient, assisted living, home health, and skilled nursing settings. 

John enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. 

Craig, BSc., ATP/SMS

Craig graduated with a bachelor's degree in industrial technology from Bemidji State University. He began working at the Life Skills Transition Center in the Adaptive Equipment Center shortly after graduation for six years before he moved to Tampa, FL to work at the Shriners Hospital for Children to make and recommend seating and mobility devices for children with disabilities. He grew the wheelchair program as its director with support from medical staff, and directors in orthotics/prosthetics and rehabilitation departments.  The Shriner's Wheelchair Department served over 1,200 children annually for wheelchair and other adaptive equipment services.  Craig returned to ND in May of 2022.  

Craig earned his Assistive Technology Provider and Seating and Mobility Specialist (ATP/SMS) certifications from the Rehabilitation Engineers Society of North America (RESNA) while working at the Shriners Hospitals. He also served on the Professional Standards Board for RESNA for six years. Craig is currently the only wheelchair provider in North Dakota who holds the Seating and Mobility Specialist certification from RESNA. 

Craig enjoys the outdoors and humor!

Clayton, Adaptive Equipment Specialist

Clayton graduated with his associate's degree in electronic servicing and repair from North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND. He worked for a local appliance store as an electronic technician for four years before he bought a downtown building in Grafton and started a television and appliance repair business. In November 2006, Clayton started work at the Life Skills and Transition Center as an adaptive equipment specialist bringing his electronic skills and ten years of experience working in the manufacturing, welding, and machining fields and a long history of mechanical repairing and understanding. While working for the LSTC, Clayton has procured a fused deposition modeling 3D printer and he has become proficient at printing hard-to-find broken parts to repair existing equipment. Clayton also designs parts for building customized projects that support the needs of people with disabilities. 

In his spare time, Clayton enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his two boys and granddaughter.

Allan, Adaptive Equipment Specialist

Allan “Al” graduated from Thief River Falls AVTI with an associate's degree in electronics. Al began his career at the Life Skills and Transition Center as a resident living supervisor. In 1986, he was hired in the Adaptive Equipment Services department as a technician. In 1992, Al graduated from an orthotic technician program at White Bear Lake, MN.  He was certified as an assistive technology professional in 2014 and currently works as an adaptive equipment specialist. 

In Al’s spare time, he enjoys being a foreman for the American Crystal Sugar Company during the sugar beet harvest. He also enjoys traveling and spending family time with his wife and six grandchildren. Al is an active member of the Knight of Columbus and does a lot of fundraising for the local community.

Kyle, Adaptive Equipment Specialist

Kyle graduated from North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND with an associate’s degree in electronics with the basics of HVAC and electrical systems. Kyle has worked with heating, cooling, and security systems for over ten years. He is also a licensed contractor and small business owner. He started at the Life Skills and Transition Center in 2023 as an adaptive equipment specialist.

Kyle grew up in Osnabrock, ND, graduated from Edinburg, ND, and currently resides in Grafton with his wife and son.  He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling.  

Kalob Heck - Adaptive Equipment Specialist