Solutions

Here you will find an archive of many previous REMAP solutions. These may be pieces of bespoke equipment or adaptations that have been made by REMAP volunteers. To find out more about an item, please click view details.

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Portable Dog treat dispenser

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The Charity 'Dogs for Good' require potential assistance dog owners to be able to dispense single kibble dog treats to reward the right actions during their training period. This person has been waiting over a year to have an assistance... View Details

Earswitch: assistive technology switch

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Description : Ear switch as an assistive communication and control device / gaming switch and HCI A USB otoscope camera detects voluntary movement of a middle ear muscle (tensor tympani), to control assistive technology software (Grid3), the Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard... View Details

GPS Tracker

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The client is a power wheelchair user who wishes to go out on his own but is unable to grasp and use a mobile 'phone to call his wife if he needs assistance. View Details

Accessibility Handle for BT 4600 DECT Phone

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Our client had difficulty picking up and maintaining grip on their mobile phone. As a consequence, the phone would often drop to the floor and they were unable to retrieve it from their electric wheelchair. View Details

Accessibility Handle for Alcatel 1066 Mobile Phone

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Our client had difficulty picking up and maintaining grip on their mobile phone. As a consequence the phone would often drop to the floor and they were unable to retrieve it from their electric wheelchair. View Details

Sip and Puff Control of Smartphone or Tablet Computer

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A referral for remote control of TV by a client suffering from advanced MS resulted in the development of a cheap Sip and Puff device. It is acknowledged that for intensive use, commercial products are available, but in some cases... View Details

Sip and Puff TV Control

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The client spent long periods in bed with her only entertainment being a wall mounted TV stuck on whichever channel the last carer had set it on. On the first appraisal visit it was quickly established that there was no... View Details

iPad tablet charging plug handle

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Original metal version Later 3D printed version … … and USB memory stick The client’s limited dexterity means that she cannot plug and unplug the charger of her tablet. A bracket was made from two brass rings soldered to a... View Details

Special wheelchair iPad mount

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The 10 year old client needed a. iPad mount for his wheelchair which which attaches at the right level to avoid neck pain. Commercial devices did not suit.   View Details

Mobile phone stand

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The client required a stand for his mobile phone so that he could operate it with his tongue. An aluminium cradle was produced and mounted on a wooden block for stability. The aluminium was covered with leather to protect the... View Details

Mobile phone handle

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A wheelchair user with a condition which causes contractions of his joints could not get a mobile phone to either ear, both of which are also very sensitive. He wanted the privacy that hands-free loud-speaker mode would not have given... View Details

Finger splints

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A man with tetraplegia needs splints on his fingers to type. The original ones from the hospital had worn out and replacements were not available. Finger splints were fashioned in aluminium with projecting tips covered in soft material. He can now... View Details