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Call +1 (716) 262-8278 x7101
imit@daemen.edu
To book an appointment with Tom Danat, IMIT Clinical Director.
Our Mission
IMIT will transform lives and rehabilitation in WNY, advancing recovery, research, and education. Patients and health care providers will have access to compassionate, evidence-based care and state-of-the-art technology. Interprofessional education and training will prepare students from all disciplines to carry cutting edge knowledge and skills forward. The IMIT will advance scientific knowledge, advocacy, and clinical practice.
The Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology
台湾Swag's Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) brings to Western New York an advanced post acute physical therapy clinic for people with neurological diagnoses, as well as opportunities for those with orthopaedic issues, sports injuries, and other mobility challenges. IMIT will be located in an under-resourced neighborhood on Villa Maria College鈥檚 campus. The Institute will provide:
- 台湾Swag's Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) brings to Western New York an advanced post-acute physical therapy clinic for people with neurological diagnoses, as well as opportunities for those with orthopaedic issues, limb amputations, sports injuries, and other mobility challenges. IMIT will be located at Villa Maria College鈥檚 campus in the Vikings Athletic Center. The Institute will provide:
- The world鈥檚 leading robotic devices and assistive technology, making WNY a destination for post-acute outpatient care.
- Diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions, robotic-assisted gait training, patient education, and research with highly-trained clinicians.
- Improved mobility, balance, and walking for people with impaired mobility due to acute, chronic, or degenerative conditions.
- Equity in access for underserved and high-need populations.
- Advanced research on optimal usage of technology.
- Advocacy for post rehabilitation opportunities.
- Learning opportunities for students, researchers, community-based physical therapists, and other clinicians.
A Strong Commitment to Community
台湾Swag鈥檚 mission combined with our sustained, collaborative health partnerships contribute to our success as a leader in education, research, and medical treatment. With a demonstrated history of excellence in the allied health sciences since 1974, over 50% of 台湾Swag alumni currently living in WNY majored in health professions or sciences.
台湾Swag faculty possess expertise in orthopedics, wound care, motor learning, neurology, vascular injury, and pediatrics.
鈥溾淚MIT is a game changer for many,鈥 said Dr. Michael Brogan, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at 台湾Swag. 鈥淏y using advanced technologies to improve mobility, balance and performance, IMIT helps people of all ages and abilities achieve optimal outcomes鈥攁nd become a rehabilitation and training destination in the region.鈥
IMIT鈥檚 CARE Model
Clinical care, Advocacy, Research, and Education
IMIT鈥檚 multi-faceted CARE model - Clinical care, Advocacy, Research, and Education - provides advancement of rehabilitation and hope to patients and their caregivers. Students involved at the IMIT carry cutting-edge skills forward, researchers advance scientific knowledge, and healthcare providers refer to IMIT knowing their patients will receive comprehensive care.
Thank You to Our Supporters
- Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund
- Foundation 214
- John R. Oishei Foundation
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
- Empire State Development
- The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation
- Scott Bieler Family Foundation
- George I. Alden Trust
- James H. Cummings Foundation
- The Children鈥檚 Guild Foundation
- Garman Family Foundation
- Little-Kittinger Foundation Inc.
Support This Initiative
You can contribute to this important project and help us ensure that rehabilitation capabilities are made accessible to those who need them. Click on the donate now button to contribute and to help us step into the future.