10/21/2026
We wanted to share this resource for special needs car seats for any families who might be in need.
“ Sometimes, a child's health care needs may require additional support or attention during transportation that cannot be met by a conventional car seat.
The Department of Rehabilitation has Therapists that are Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) and Trained in Medical Car Seats.
Candidates for the Special Needs Transportation Clinic include children whose weight has exceeded the limit of the five-point harness, but still require additional trunk support provided by a five-point harness. Others include children with behavioral safety concerns that are not met by conventional restraints.”
“ All appointments take place at Vanderbilt Pediatric Rehabilitation Services at One Hundred Oaks.”
- Special Needs Mobility, Equipment and Car Seat Program
Here is the link for all this info as well:
Our Occupational and Physical Therapists are trained to assess children up to age 18 for mobility devices and seating systems. Our goals are to improve positioning and promote functional independence. We customize manual and power wheelchairs and other seating devices to meet functional outcomes ...
