Open Doors Rochford

28/10/2024

A lovely example of REMAP adapting equipment to better suit a person's needs.
Do you know someone that is trying to use a commercial item which is not quite right for them? Get in touch, our resourceful volunteers may be able to help - https://remap.org.uk/help

REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!

Michael reached out to REMAP as his daughter, Beth, had newly received an all-terrain wheelchair which she couldn’t safely use because her hands kept touching the tyres.

They were paired with engineer John from our Bury, Bolton and Rochdale branch, who visited the family and devised a solution. ⚙️

Michael says: “John came up with a great adaptation to our daughter’s wheelchair that has allowed her to use it without getting her hands trapped in the wheels.”

Here’s Beth using her adapted all-terrain wheelchair on a happy day out. 🌟

👉 Could you or someone you know benefit from something similar? Let us know how we can help: https://remap.org.uk/how-we-can-help/

📷 Image Description: A collage of two photos showing Beth by a pond in her wheelchair with adapted wide arms that protect her hands from the tyres. In the first photo, Beth is smiling at the camera and, in the second, she is looking at the water.



Motability Scheme

24/10/2024

REMAP could help more people.......... if more people knew we existed!

Please spread the word; and if we can help you or anyone you know, simply get in touch.

REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!

We’re a charity that designs and builds custom equipment for people with disabilities – for FREE! Our volunteers create unique solutions, helping people live more independently and improve their quality of life.

From adaptive kitchen tools to custom sports gear, we tailor everything to fit individual needs. But here’s the thing – many people don’t know we exist! If you or someone you know could benefit, or if you want to volunteer, get in touch.

📢 Spread the word and make a difference!
https://remap.org.uk/about-us/

13/10/2024

We believe that your strength, creativity and resilience define who you are – not your disability!

Our mission is to create personalised solutions that enhance accessibility and unlock new possibilities for everyone.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of individuals, no matter their abilities. Together, we can build a world where everyone’s unique talents shine brightly. 🌟

Know someone whose strength and positivity inspire you? Tag them in the comments and help us spread the love ❤️

10/10/2024

You may have seen me share posts about Essex South REMAP before. Here’s a little about my involvement with this fantastic charity.

🌟Volunteer Spotlight 🌟

Hi I’m Shelley! I started volunteering with REMAP in January 2020. When I joined, the Essex South branch was dormant, and my first task was to bring it back to life. Despite the challenges of COVID, it was an exciting journey, and I’m proud to say the group has been running successfully for several years now. I love the ongoing challenge of managing the operation and the chance to work with an incredible team of volunteers.

What makes it even more rewarding is the direct connection with the clients we help. Volunteering with REMAP is truly special. There are so many memorable stories, but one that stands out is about a lady who used to run a knitting circle before COVID. Unfortunately, after the lockdowns, she had a stroke and could no longer knit. Her daughter reached out to REMAP, and we created a device that held one needle in place, allowing her to knit with just one hand. With some practice, she was back knitting and rejoined her social circle. The device we made didn’t just help her knit again – it gave her back a piece of her life.

I wish more people with disabilities knew about REMAP. We design and create custom equipment or adapt existing items to fit individuals needs. It’s sad to think we could help more people, but many don’t know we exist.

Please spread the word and let’s help more people regain independence and joy in their lives. Get our help here -
remap.org.uk/how-we-can-help/

01/10/2024

Reignite Your Interests! Embrace New Possibilities!

If there's an activity you're eager to participate in but are held back by a disability due to a lack of suitable equipment, get in touch with REMAP—we may be able to help.

Our online referral form can be found here https://remap.org.uk/help

Our volunteers are passionate about solving problems and creating solutions that empower people with disabilities to fully enjoy all of life's opportunities.

If you are you a craftsman, engineer, designer, or someone with similar skills and would like to help change peoples' lives within your local area, volunteer with our small friendly team. Here is our application form https://remap.org.uk/volunteer

Follow us on Facebook to find out more https://facebook.com/ESRemap

REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!

💡 Our client, Paul, had a severe stroke two years ago. Before his stroke, Paul's greatest passion was fishing, which he hadn't been able to do since.

After looking for accessible fishing equipment for over a year, Paul’s Stroke Recovery Coordinator had found nothing suitable in the UK, so she reached out to REMAP.

Paul was paired with Engineer Frank Kennedy who was able to design and make a bespoke solution for Paul. After two years of not being able to enjoy his passion, he can now go fishing again! 🎣

👉 Would custom equipment help you reconnect with a sport or hobby? Get in touch: https://remap.org.uk/how-we-can-help/

📷 Image Description: Paul outside his home, using his powerchair with the custom fishing rod attached. He is wearing a cap and smiling.

26/09/2024

Her head lifts and her face lights up!

These are the things that make me love REMAP 😊

Thank you to all of our ingenious volunteers.

REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!

20/09/2024

Many people are unaware that Essex South REMAP volunteers work throughout the SS postcode area, designing and making bespoke equipment for people experiencing disability.

Please help to spread the word so we can help more people.

All the equipment we make is given free of charge.

REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!

Join the Essex South REMAP Community

We’re dedicated to creating life changing solutions for people with disabilities. Our skilled volunteers design and make custom equipment to improve quality of life for those who need it he most.

But we need YOU to help us grow! Whether you’re an engineer, avid DIYer, or just passionate about making a difference, there are so many ways you can help REMAP. Together, we can continue to create and deliver custom-made solutions for those in need.

How you can help:
🔨Volunteer your skills to design and build bespoke aids.
📢Share our page with friends, family and anyone interested in making a difference or that may need our help.
💙Support us by following our journey and spreading the word about life changing work we do.

Share this post to help grow our community and make a bigger impact!

Let’s work together to make Essex South a place where everyone can live life to the fullest.

08/09/2024

A Big Thank You to Darien Brooks and All of Our Followers!

Alongside her full-time job, Darien (Dale) has been working tirelessly as our Marketing Volunteer for Essex South REMAP. We are incredibly grateful for her creativity and dedication in raising awareness about REMAP, both on social media and within our community. Thank you, Dale!

To our amazing Facebook followers, thank you for taking the time to read, like, and comment on our posts. We sincerely appreciate your support!

REMAP - Changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at a time!

🎉We just hit 100 incredible followers🎉

We’re beyond grateful for each and every one of you who has joined us on this journey.
Whether you’ve been here from the start or just hopped on, THANK YOU! For your support , your likes, your shares and for being part of the REMAP community.

We’re excited to continue growing, creating and making an impact.

Drop us a comment below and tell us your REMAP story!

Here’s to the next 100 and beyond 🚀

06/09/2024

If the Paralympics are motivating you to get involved with sport, but you’re struggling with accessibility barriers, REMAP adapt and make equipment to suit individual need. 🥇

We created this solution for a young client called Luke, a quadruple amputee with a strong passion for sports. He came to REMAP via his Occupational Therapist, with a request to see if we could engineer a prosthetic for his right arm that would enable him to hold and play with a table tennis bat. This would allow him to not only play one of his favourite sports but also strengthen his arm. 🏓

Luke’s Dad said: “With the help of REMAP, Luke has been able to join his friends and can once again enjoy PE at school. A huge boost to his confidence!”.

👉 If custom equipment could help you with a sport or hobby, please get in touch: https://remap.org.uk/how-we-can-help/

📷 Image Description: Luke, a young quadruple amputee, using his custom table tennis bat, attached to a prosthetic on his left arm. He is sitting on the floor and looking at the bat.

04/09/2024

📢 Help us Grow our Community!

At REMAP, we’re dedicated to transforming lives by designing and creating custom-made equipment for people with disabilities.

Every like, share and comment on our posts helps us reach more people who could benefit from our services or who might want to join us as volunteers, supporters or donors. By sharing our message, you’re playing a vital role in building a community where everyone has access to the support they need.

👉 Hit that share button and help us make a difference 👈

04/09/2024

Our GOAL is to help people achieve their GOAL!

We want everyone experiencing disability to be equipped to enjoy life's opportunities.

By working with each individual client to make items of bespoke equipment that cannot be found commercially, REMAP enables people experiencing disability to achieve ordinary, and sometimes, extraordinary things!

If we can help someone you know to achieve their goal, fill in our online referral form at https://remap.org.uk/help

If you are you a craftsman, engineer, designer, or someone with similar skills and would like to help change peoples' lives within your local area, volunteer with our small friendly team. Here is our application form https://remap.org.uk/volunteer.

Follow us on Facebook to find out more https://facebook.com/ESRemap

REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!

We’re loving the Boccia at the Paralympics and wish good luck to Stephen McGuire as he goes for gold this afternoon. 👏

Boccia is a brilliant sport that we’ve supported multiple disabled people to play by providing them with custom solutions, including ball holders, measuring devices, head pointers and ramps.

👉 If custom equipment could help you with a sport or hobby, please get in touch: https://remap.org.uk/how-we-can-help/

📷 Image Description: Our client, Rachel, on a Boccia court. She is using her powerchair and custom ball holder to play.



Boccia UK C4Paralympics

24/08/2024

Watch this video and see how a simple REMAP solution meant so much to Sarah.
To find out more about REMAP go to www.remap.org.uk
Can we help you, or someone you know? To get our help, fill in our referral form: www.remap.org.uk/help. All the solutions we make are provided free of charge.
Are you a craftsman, engineer, designer, or someone with similar skills? Would like to help change peoples' lives within your local area? Volunteer with our small friendly team. Here is our application form www.remap.org.uk/volunteer.
REMAP - changing the lives of individuals experiencing disability, one person at time!