EXCLUSIVE: Rethinking assistive tech for children with cerebral palsy
Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt, the executive director of the Conductive Education Center of Orlando Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt, the executive director of the Conductive Education Center of…
Adaptive stroller designed to help children take part in physical activities while maintaining good posture
Baffin Technology Systems adaptive YOGI stroller device. A supplier of multifunctional sit to stand systems, orthopaedic paediatric seating and special strollers, Baffin Technology Systems has…
CASE STUDY: Three-in-one standing frame helps youngster with cerebral palsy in lockdowns
Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee, who was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and his mum Kerry have shared their story of keeping spirits high…
CASE STUDY: Seven-year-old girl overcomes disability to finish virtual charity run
A seven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has raised £600 for charity by completing a virtual run using equipment provided by postural support specialist Jiraffe. Wren…
VIDEO: Hands-free accessible Nike trainers launch for disabled people
Footwear giant Nike has launched the GO FlyEase trainers – a pair of accessible, hands-free shoes for disabled people. Boasting a contemporary design and clever…
CASE STUDY: How a 3-in-1 standing frame has helped ‘inspirational’ young boy with CP during lockdown
Seven-year-old Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee, who was born 23 weeks premature, lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and global development delay. For World Cerebral Palsy Day (6…
“Leading-edge” 3-in-1 AAC device for clients with speech and motor disorders launches
Control Bionics has announced the newest addition to its augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device line: the GridPad Trilogy™ multi-modal communication solution. The new neuro-based…
CASE STUDY: Nottinghamshire youngster ‘handed lifeline’ by emergency posture provision scheme
The mother of a 22-month-old boy from Nottinghamshire who lives with cerebral palsy has praised a “lifeline” emergency equipment service provided by a leading Sheffield-based…
CASE STUDY: Support frame helps to sets disabled Lancashire youngster ‘free’
A Lancashire mother of a two-year-old boy who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy has spoken of the ‘freedom’ her son now experiences, thanks to…
Father praises charities’ free Bugzi wheelchair scheme for disabled toddler
Two-year-old Olive, born with cerebral palsy, is enjoying her first independent steps with a unique long-term loan of a free Bugzi powered wheelchair, provided by…