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Nearly half of the respondents reported that questions regarding work and education were not applicable. Participants\u2019 WhOM scores (n = 86) demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in performance satisfaction for both in-home (p &lt; .001; d &gt; 1) and out-of-home (p &lt; .001; d &gt; 1) occupations after they received services, with a huge effect size (d &gt; 2).<\/jats:p>\n Conclusions and Relevance: The findings suggest that seating and mobility services provided by rehabilitation professionals in El Salvador improved occupational performance for people with disabilities. Compared with STMMs that solely provide equipment, the findings emphasize the importance of professional service provision with education and training as best practice.<\/jats:p>\n What This Article Adds: Seating and mobility services delivered through a STMM model may improve occupational performance for individuals with disabilities. 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