Sound recording intercom conversion
Electronic circuitry to add sound recording capability to a flat door intercom for a client with Parkinsons.
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Marina House Boat Handrail
Remap Charity was approached by a occupational therapist with a request to help a disabled man continue safely living on his house boat. Council solutions were all land based however due to historic events, this man needed the privacy and isolation provided by the house boat.
A bespoke handrail was developed which was set at the custom heights for the man, and also within the allowable boundary on the jetty while allowing maximum strength.
Key turner
A key turner to suit the deep door frame of a Victorian property.
Exercise bike leg support
Roy, who had suffered a stroke, was recommended to use an exercise bike to regain use of his legs but had a problem keeping one knee from staying in line with his hip and foot. A rehab physiotherapist recommended Remap to provide a means of doing this, so an extension from the pedal was made to support his leg.
Mouth operated piano foot pedal
Use of bite switch by paraplegic to control foot pedal of electric piano.
4-wheeled Walker adaptation
An elderly and frail client needed her 4-wheel walker to be adapted to give her better support to walk within her home. Whilst initially it was thought the support was only needed on one side, it became clear there was a great deal of benefit to adapt both sides and produce a balanced walker with gutter rests.
Powered folding ramp
A ramp for one step that could be folded to provide clearance for a door to be used.
Sky Q Remote Easy Grip Replacement
Sky is important to Chris, and he uses an old Sky Q Easy Grip remote control holder to help him. The big advantage was the loop on the back that kept the remote safely in his hand. He has been through a few of these, either they broke or the material degraded beyond use. Sky no longer make that holder. Luckily Harrogate & Ripon had already made something like it for a Sky Plus remote that was able to be adapted.
Play table for a 2-year-old child with spinal damage
Edward was born with spinal damage and has very little use of his legs. His wheel chair is unable to fit under a standard type of playtable and if his toys fall on the floor he is unable to pick them up.
Seahorse chair arm support
The client has severe curvature of the spine and needed lateral support when seated in his Seahorse toiletting chair. A special arm rest was made to replace the exisiting one.
Mobility Scooter Ramp
An ingenious solution to providing a sturdy ramp over a UPVC patio door threshold whilst still allowing the door to close and lock normally.
Crochet and Knitting Helper
A couple of devices which allow a lady to resume enjoying her hobbies of crochet and knitting despite her suffering tremors and the effects of a stroke.
Sensory Regulation Spinner
Gloucestershire Remap’s task, was to produce two spinners for Sam’s Purple Class pupils, that were one meter in diameter, stable and not subject to tipping. They were to be used as sensory regulators.
Coat Maid
An ingenious mechanism to allow a lady with severe arthritis in both shoulders to be able to put her coat on herself without needing help from anyone else.
Raised balcony to aid access
Balcony entrance modifications for ramp placement
Bespoke Cutlery
An adaptation to a dinner fork to enable client to eat independently.