Bridging the Gap: How Accessibility Enhances Social Participation for Australians living with Disability.
In an equitable society, everyone should enjoy the opportunity to fully participate in social, economic, and cultural life. However, for people living with disabilities, barriers to accessibility often hinder these opportunities. By fostering accessibility, we bridge the gap, fostering social inclusion and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Read more...
Unlocking Potential: The Importance of Custom Assistive Technology
In today's fast-paced world, technology plays a pivotal role in helping us navigate our daily lives. For people living with disabilities, the role of assistive technology becomes even more crucial. Custom assistive technology, in particular, has the power to transform lives by bridging the gap between limitations and independence. Read more...
A Journey Towards Inclusive Pool Playing: David Nelson’s Mechanical Pool Cue
David Nelson, a Solve-TAD volunteer, has been hard at work developing a mechanical pool cue that would enable Anthony, a quadriplegic, to play pool independently. In this blog post, we explore the evolution of the project and the innovative solutions that were devised to make pool playing accessible and enjoyable for Anthony. Read more...
Transforming Bedtime: Creating a Safe Space for Mia
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Bringing Independence to a Camper’s Journey with Custom Stairs
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Second Car Transfer Simulator Delivered!
Custom Tipper for the Kitchen
Background: Vicky is 43 years old and has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Vicky was referred to Solve-TAD by her Occupational Therapist Shafinas, for Solve-TAD’s input to create a tipping mechanism to assist her to scrape out the contents from pans, pots and bowls during her meal preparation. Vicky’s Occupational Therapist was inspired by a previous bowl tipper project that was advertised as an example of unique solutions on Solve-TAD’s website. Read more...
Hazel’s Bed
Hazel is a happy and loving two-year-old who likes learning to play with her baby sister, Winter. Living with Global Developmental Delay, Hazel has little self-awareness which has impacted her ability to walk and climb. Read more...
Hudson’s Handlebar
“Cheeky is the main thing that comes to mind when I think of Hudson,” said mum, Ashlea. Read more...