All Discussions Tagged 'Disability' (102)

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Afghan teen with Olympic dream..

With the UK still feeling proud and encouraged after an incredible 2012 Olympics and the country looking forward to the Commonwealth games,…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Mar 14, 2013

30% of fatal fires involved someone with a physical disability!

Following our feature on Alf Jackson one of our members shared a fire brigade tweet with us. This stated that 30% of fatal fires involved s…

Started by bespoken Team

3 Mar 8, 2013
Reply by Linda Jane McLean

Swiss bionic hand offers true sensations through the nervous system

News of an interesting development that shows bio-mechanical control won't necessarily be one way much longer. Bio-feedback is in the works…

Started by George Perfect

0 Feb 19, 2013

Air Access Concept

Priestmangoode, have unveiled a design that will transform air travel for passengers with reduced mobility. Air Access is a concept that f…

Started by bespoken Team

1 Feb 17, 2013
Reply by George Perfect

Folding Wheel Wheelchair

The folding wheel Wheelchair is the brainchild of Duncan Fitzsimons of Vitamin Design in London. Recently nominated for a design council aw…

Started by bespoken Team

2 Feb 9, 2013
Reply by bespoken Team

Find Wheelchair-accessible toilets and parking spaces

Finding clean, accessible toilets and parking spaces when on the move can be a real challenge for wheelchair users. A new app and website ‘…

Started by bespoken Team

2 Feb 8, 2013
Reply by Laurence G Mason

Table Top Scissors

A brilliant device for children or adults with limited hand strength, or those who only have use of one hand. Scissors are operated using a…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Feb 8, 2013

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Skycare Wheelchair

For wheelchair users, getting around on-board an aircraft can be quite challenging & usually requires assistance from one of the flight…

Started by Colin Foskett

0 Feb 1, 2013

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Changing Places Changing Lives

At Blackwood we have a great number of adapted bathrooms in our properties many using clos-o-mat toilets, the manufacturer is running an in…

Started by Colin Foskett

0 Feb 1, 2013

Smart Chair - Powered by thought

Smart Chair - Powered by Thought. It sounds like something from science fiction. However, a prototype wheelchair manoeuvred by human thoug…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Jan 25, 2013

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