News & Stories
We are recruiting!
We are looking for dynamic, committed people to help develop Remap and expand our operations. Two roles are now being advertised: a Business Development Manager... Read more
Keeping safe at home
Parents of disabled children face all kinds of challenges and Sean’s parents were particularly worried about the fireplace. Seven year old Sean has autism and... Read more
Christine stays independent
Improving daily lives for free is all in a day's work for Remap! Christine from Witham has her activity restricted by cerebral palsy, she has... Read more
Isabella and Mike are getting muddy for Remap
Thank you to superstars Isabella Harris and Mike Jessop who are fundraising for Remap in a tough and muddy way. They are on the Tough... Read more
Remap announces new Chief Executive
The trustees of Remap announced today that David Martin has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer replacing Adam Rowe. With an extensive background... Read more
Jazz event hits the high notes
Around 170 people from Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond clearly appreciated a splendid evening in Kenilworth on 29th July, featuring Spicy Jazz. St Nicholas Church was... Read more
Laura and her baby out together!
[caption id="attachment_1447" align="alignright" width="150"] Laura with baby Nancy[/caption] New mum Laura uses a wheelchair because she has multiple sclerosis, but wanted to go outdoors with... Read more
Wheelchair dancing
National Star College teaches performing arts including wheelchair dance. Participants normally control their wheelchairs using a joystick, but the college was interested in developing a... Read more
The enAball
Barry lives in East Sussex and used to paint before multiple sclerosis left him paralysed from the neck down. He controls his wheelchair with head... Read more
The lorry bed
Being a mum can be tough, but when you also have a disability you need all the help you can get. Helen has great difficulty... Read more
Eating aid for double amputees
One of the early challenges facing double arm amputees is that they have to wait for months to have prosthetic arms fitted and during this... Read more
Joystick control for armchair
James has a motor neurone disease which affects the use of his right hand. He has a riser/recliner armchair but can no longer operate the... Read more
Ingenious cup holder
Imagine the frustration and difficulty of washing up a cup or mug when you can only use one hand. Doreen lost the use of her... Read more
Exercise bike fix
Aimee likes to keep fit on her exercise bike but because of her MS her feet won’t stay on the pedals, even with the toe... Read more
Jazz benefit gig announced
A great night is promised as a top line-up of jazzmen play a benefit gig for Remap in July. Spicy Jazz will perform in Kenilworth... Read more
Ben’s bass effects
Bass guitarist Ben wanted to use effects pedals with his guitar, but his MS prevents him using the foot switches. Ashley Slater, a volunteer with... Read more
A powerchair made for two
Sarah used to have daughter Jessica on her lap when out in the wheelchair, but as Jess got older and taller this became uncomfortable for... Read more
Hannah’s marathon
Remap supporter Hannah Page made a massive effort on behalf of Remap when she ran the London marathon in April. Asserting that this first marathon... Read more
Michael finds freedom on the fells
How do you ride off-road when you’re paralysed from the neck down? Michael Bonney was determined to find out after a spinal-cord injury left him... Read more
Xbox controller
Ron has a standard Xbox controller which needs two hands to operate it, but following a stroke he can only use his right hand and... Read more
Footrest muscle-mover
Sally spends a lot of time sitting in her wheelchair as a result of her multiple sclerosis. She wanted to be able to exercise her... Read more
Rosie’s Snowdon push
Rosie Tween was cycling to work one day three years ago when she collapsed. By the end of the day she'd been told that she'd... Read more
