The use of a stand aid is a way of helping a person maintain an active stand and transfer whilst supporting activities of daily living. Stand aids can also be a very effective rehabilitation tool. As health professionals, we know that the process or ability to stand can be affected by illness, disability or even […]

A stand assist lifter helps alleviate the physical stress on both the user and caregivers during transfers. Features such as ergonomic push bars, extra straps and handles can help to make transfers safer and more comfortable, but it is important to know how to use a lifter’s features correctly. This article will walk you through […]

Generally there is a lot of effort and research put into selecting a suitable wheelchair but is the same importance given to choosing the wheelchair seat cushion? It may seem like an obvious statement to make but the wheelchair seat cushion is critically important to ensure long-term health, well-being and engagement in activity.  Without a […]

Whether we are children or just grown-up kids at heart, everyone loves to have fun! Of course, exactly the same mentality applies to disabled children, find out this wheelchair activities for kids.  With summer hot on our heels and well and truly on its way, here are five of our favourite and most fabulous activity […]

Are you a disabled person that is keen to get fit, healthy and active, but you’re not quite sure where to start, or what exercise can even do for you? Read on to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise, and why it’s important for you, your body and your mind. 1. Benefits of […]

Waganda Moses is eighteen years old. He’s the second oldest of eighteen children from a poor family who live in Iganga, a town two hours outside of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. When he was born, he was perfectly healthy; however, at age two, he contracted malaria. He was rushed to hospital where doctors administered an injection. […]

So, you’re considering working with special needs children, or maybe you do and you’re simply looking to enhance your skills and confidence.   Either way, this guide is for you. Children with additional requirements should be entitled to the same amount of care, support and learning opportunities as their non-disabled peers, but working with special needs […]

A healthy active lifestyle and mentally healthy are two separate things, but both equally important.   Whilst physical health generally depends on two main things: a reasonable amount of active movement and a balanced, well-considered diet, feeling mentally healthy requires one to be in tune with their body, mind and soul, and take steps to figure […]

Finding accessible and inclusive tourist activities around Europe can prove quite a difficult search if you are disabled.  Attractions promise access on their websites, only to disappoint once their disabled customer has arrived, and some aren’t quite there yet in adapting their offerings. So, here is a small list of indoor and outdoor activities around […]

Disability is a term that has so often been misunderstood and misrepresented by the societies we live in.  To give you a definition, a physical disability is a limitation on a person’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. Other physical disabilities include impairments which limit other facets of daily living, such as respiratory disorders, blindness, […]