During the course of our work at Remap, our engineers spend some time searching the internet to help with solving our clients’ problems. Often, they come across various websites that will be of interest to our clients directly…
Demand
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Why We’re Here
We’re here to help people with disabilities improve their lived experience both day to day and by being able to access more life enriching opportunities.
We help people of any age, and with any kind of disability regardless of their financial circumstance.
We are ready to put our minds to any challenge that comes our way, whether the request is from a parent, carer, health professional or directly from someone with a challenge they’d like to overcome. We know that not every problem can be solved with equipment, but we draw on our wealth of engineering and technical knowledge to help whenever we can.
DEMAND not only creates equipment which address every-day needs. We also help people to access and enjoy sport and leisure activities.
Financial resources for people with disabilities
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Living with a disability can be hard enough without having to deal with demanding financial circumstances. Whether you’re disabled yourself or care for a disabled family member, there is support available, but it can be difficult to know where to look.
From benefits and tax credits to discounts and grants, this guide contains links to resources and guides that could help you to access financial support.
The Full Guide to Flying with a Disability
Everyone has the right to enjoy a trip abroad. Most of us take holidaying to far-flung destinations for granted. It’s easy to hop on a plane and jet off somewhere luxurious. For those flying with a disability, things can be slightly more challenging.
But while that’s the case, it shouldn’t stop someone with accessibility needs from flying. It takes a bit more planning and preparation, but travelling with a disability is something which is easier than it’s ever been before.
In this guide, we’ll discuss everything you can do to make planning your holiday easier. From the flights themselves, to staying safe while you’re away, this is your one-stop-shop for accessible travel advice
Kitchen Equipment
Although not strictly an external website, the link here is to a local file describing a range of kitchen equipment suitable for disabled people, with information about how the equipment can be obtained.
REMAP National Website
If you are not from the Gloucestershire area, you may like to visit the REMAP National Website and find out more about the options in your area.
Neater Solutions
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Neater Solutions is renowned worldwide for the design, manufacture and supply of the Neater Eater,Neater Arm Support, Neater Drinkers and Neater table; equipment that gives people greater independence, dignity and choice in their lives, when they face difficulties when eating or drinking due to physical or cognitive limitations. Thousands of people have benefited from using our products and from the individual service that we offer.
Bath Institute of Medical Engineering
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We are engineering and design experts with a passion for creating life-changing assistive technologies. We conduct original research and develop commercial products that meet real needs. We advocate better technology for everyone. And believe inclusive design is the only way forward. So we work with end-users, carers and health professionals to help us understand the problem, find a solution and test it in real life situations. We create great looking, easy-to-use products that go beyond basic functionality. And we partner with industry to help as
Brighter Future Workshop
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Brighter Future Workshop(BFW) is a multi-award winning charity and Social Enterprise that exists to help people with disabilities to regain or retain their mobility by providing new and recycled mobility equipment and aids at a cost effective price.
Inclusive Technology
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Inclusive Technology provides the very best special educational needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids, eye gaze and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty.
Hackaday
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A whole host of interesting gadgets and ideas to create things from everyday items – mainly electronic.
Spinalistips
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Tips and tricks from people with spinal injuries. Some particularly clever ideas for those confined to wheel chairs or with other spinal injuries.