News & Stories
Jane’s Painting Helmet
Jane explains how REMAP helped her express herself, by custom-making a helmet that allows her to paint with her head. “Hello everybody, my name is... Read more
The Impact of Making Things Possible in 2024
2024 has been a truly historic year for REMAP as we proudly celebrated our Diamond Anniversary—60 years of making things possible. This remarkable milestone is... Read more
Making Talia Smile
Clair reached out to REMAP on behalf of her daughter, Talia, as Talia couldn't enjoy the park like other children. Talia is a happy little... Read more
How REMAP Helped David Adapt His Mobility Aids
Our client, David, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost 25 years ago, explains how REMAP volunteer, Jeremy from the leicestershire panel, has recently assisted... Read more
June’s Wheelchair Side Guards
June shares her experience of REMAP and the support she received to add clothes guards to her wheelchair. About two and a half years ago,... Read more
Making a Hob Safe and Accessible for a Visually Impaired Client
A client with a visual impairment contacted REMAP as she wanted to use her four-burner induction hob, a model with a smooth glass surface and... Read more
Thank You to Our Board of Trustees!
It’s Trustees’ Week! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees and recognise the difference they make. We were delighted... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Annie
For World Occupational Therapy Day, we’re celebrating the incredible Occupational Therapists who make such a difference, like Annie Roberts. Before retiring, Annie signposted many clients... Read more
Dominic’s Folding Wheelchair Adaptation
Our client Dominic has multiple sclerosis and needed to switch from a fixed-frame wheelchair to a foldable one that could be stored on the roof... Read more
Bespoke Table for a Wheelchair User
Our client has advanced multiple sclerosis and uses an electric power chair. She was looking for a table that she could drive up to and... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Nikki
Milton Keynes’ Secretary, Nikki Hughes, explains more about her role and why you don’t have to be an engineer to volunteer with REMAP. Hello there,... Read more
Paul’s Fishing Rod Adaptation
Two years ago, Paul suffered a severe stroke that significantly changed his life. Before the stroke, fishing was his greatest passion, but he hadn’t been... Read more
Team REMAP at the Great North Run!
This weekend, thousands of runners laced up their trainers and took to the streets of Newcastle for the iconic Great North Run. As part of... Read more
REMAP Supports Equal Play
Throughout the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Paralympics GB have been promoting their Equal Play campaign, calling for equal access to PE and school sport for disabled... Read more
Kim’s Control Hook
Kim, a quadruple amputee, shares her experience of REMAP and being supported by Paul from our Milton Keynes branch. I contacted REMAP and asked if... Read more
Fundraising can be Fun!
Raising funds can be daunting and nobody enjoys asking for money. However, the MK panel have found one method that is fun. Nikki tells us... Read more
Trombone Support For Musician
After Kat’s life changed dramatically due to a neurological condition, she explains how a REMAP volunteer engineered a solution to make it easier for her... Read more
Debbie and Dex’s Wedding Fundraiser
Photo credit: @nataliemartinezweddings Debbie and Dex raised an incredible £2,148 for REMAP! They explain how and why they created a REMAP fundraiser in lieu of... Read more
Steve’s Shower Solution
REMAP engineer, Steve Groves, adapted a shower control lever for a client who did not have enough wrist strength to work her shower valve. Steve... Read more
Fred Maillardet: 48 Years with REMAP and Counting
Fred first became involved with disability in the early 70s through his detailed biomechanical study of muscle actions in the leg during walking which earned... Read more
Happy Volunteers’ Week 2024!
This Volunteers' Week we're celebrating our amazing volunteers who help make life better for disabled people across the UK! These are some of the reasons... Read more
Join REMAP Essex Central at this year’s Volfest!
Join us on Chelmsford High Street for this year’s VOLFEST! Be it a day, a month or a lifetime commitment, whatever time and energy you... Read more
