Honouring a Remarkable Volunteer: Graham Law made an MBE!

We are thrilled to congratulate Graham Law, Engineer and Secretary of our Leicestershire & Rutland panel, on receiving an MBE in the recent King’s Birthday Honours list – a truly well-earned recognition for his extraordinary contributions to the disabled community.

Graham was awarded an MBE for Services to the Design and Production of Bespoke Technological Solutions for the Disabled Community. As a dedicated REMAP Engineer and Secretary, as well as a Development Engineer at Celtic Magic, Graham has spent decades using his creativity, skills, and passion to make life easier, safer, and more fulfilling for disabled individuals.

Graham’s journey with REMAP began over 30 years ago, sparked by a visit to a Model Engineering event. Since then, he has supported countless individuals by designing and building custom equipment tailored specifically to their needs.

Celtic Magic was born from his REMAP work 16 years ago, after he built a smile-operated e-reader and breath-controlled mouse for a paralysed young girl — a project that won a REMAP Heinz Wolf Award. Encouraged by fellow engineers, he turned this into a commercial venture. Today, Celtic Magic provides assistive technology for people with extreme disabilities worldwide.

From the high-tech to the beautifully simple, Graham approaches every challenge with the same mission: to help people live more independent, empowered lives.

Graham embodies everything REMAP is about: ingenuity, generosity, and the unwavering belief that a custom solution can change a life. His MBE is not just a personal honour — it shines a spotlight on the vital, life-enhancing work that volunteers like Graham do across the country.

As Graham puts it:

“You meet such a variety of people and situations, and when you first come across what may seem like a very difficult position that a vulnerable adult or disabled child is in, you may well be in the best position to help. Not even just a bit, but maybe a lot.”

We are immensely proud of Graham and grateful for his continued commitment. His story is an inspiration — and a powerful reminder of the difference one person can make.

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Want to follow in Graham’s footsteps?

REMAP is always looking for passionate volunteers to help us reach more people. Whether you’re a skilled maker, engineer, or just someone who wants to help – get in touch. You could be the difference in someone’s life.