Scott Fletcher, OTRS

Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Scott Fletcher has been working in the field of brain injury for over 18 years. As an outdoor therapeutic recreation specialist, Scott is uniquely trained in helping individuals to resume participation in outdoor sporting activities despite a physical or cognitive disability. This may include providing assessment and instruction with hunting, boating, fishing, archery, and other related activities. Scott is an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer, a Hunter Safety Officer endorsed by the DNR, and has received Captains Training from the United States Coast Guard. “I have the chance to do what I love while helping others to participate in activities they enjoyed prior to their disability,” says Scott. “I want them to know that life does not stop. It might have to be with assistance, but anything can be accomplished if someone puts their mind to it.”
Scott is a member of the National Rifle Association as well as Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He travels to Hope Network’s neuro-rehabilitation campuses throughout Michigan to provide his expertise. Scott has been a team member of Hope Network since 1993.
   
Hope Network Gains Expert in Rehabilitation Quality Standards
4/5/2012
East Lansing: Hope Network has intensified its commitment to patient satisfaction by welcoming Diane Gutierrez, new Program Director for their brain injury treatment center in East Lansing, Michigan. Gutierrez has notable success developing rehabilitation programs in underserved communities while improving service quality in hospitals throughout the nation.

Driving Simulation Returns People to the Road
2/23/2012
Driving requires a complex set of skills such as visual perception, decision making, and concentration, all performed in unison while simultaneously maneuvering a vehicle. After a brain injury, individuals may lose one or all of these skill sets, resulting in the inability to drive. 
Hope Network can evaluate and treat individuals with brain injury who wish to relearn the needed skills to resume driving.

Hope Network’s President Receives Award from Brain Injury Association of Michigan
2/22/2012
Phillip W. Weaver, President and CEO of Hope Network, is the recipient of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s (BIAMI) Community Service and Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of people affected by brain injury.