WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT, October 8, 2026 – Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a nonprofit rehabilitation-focused healthcare system headquartered in Wallingford, has received a $10,000 grant from the Harold and Rebecca H. Gross Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.
The grant will support the purchase of a new, accessible chair lift to enable individuals with mobility challenges to safely access Gaylord’s 1,825-square-foot therapeutic pool.
Approximately 35 to 40 individuals rely on the chair lift each day to participate in inpatient or outpatient physical and occupational therapies in the pool. Many have limited mobility due to pain, fatigue, balance concerns or other physical impairments, or use wheelchairs, walkers or prosthetic devices that can make traditional pool entry difficult or unsafe. The pool is also frequently used by adaptive athletes and community members.
“Access to the therapeutic pool is an important part of rehabilitation for so many of our patients,” said Roslyn Gilhuly, Executive Director, The Gaylord Foundation, Inc.
“Replacing our existing chair lift will allow us to continue providing safe, reliable access for patients with mobility challenges to focus on participating in therapy and working toward greater independence. We’re grateful to the Harold & Rebecca H. Gross Foundation for helping us continue to provide this important resource for our patients.”
The Harold & Rebecca H. Gross Foundation was established in 2006 to support and promote charitable organizations with the primary purpose of assisting persons with physical disabilities to become better adjusted to their environments. The Foundation’s support aligns directly with Gaylord’s mission to enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives through rehabilitation-focused care.
About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a rehabilitation-focused, nonprofit health system headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut that provides inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to maximum recovery.
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is anchored by Gaylord Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, and includes Gaylord Outpatient Services and Gaylord Physical Therapy for patients who require diagnosis and treatment on an outpatient basis. Gaylord's Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation is a hub for accelerating world-class rehabilitative research, technology development and innovation to improve the quality of life and function of people around the world. Together, these entities deliver a complete continuum of rehabilitative care driven by clinical experience, innovation and human compassion.