Resources
How to Make APT Chairs
Appropriate Paper based Technology (APT). APT using cardboard, newspaper, flour and water glue can be used to make assistive devices for children with disabilities. This video shows how the Physiotherapy and Outreach Program Lesotho (POP Lesotho) uses APT to make supportive chairs with a slide on table.
ISWP Webinar Series by Experts
In this webinar, the presenters explored the introduction of therapeutic lying in a less-resourced setting through an innovative, international collaboration between Simple Stuff Works, Diversability Development Organization (DDO) and Timion. As a collective, they recognise the need for context-specific training and support, as well as effective equipment.
In this webinar, the presenters explored the introduction of therapeutic lying in a less-resourced setting through an innovative, international collaboration between Simple Stuff Works, Diversability Development Organization (DDO) and Timion. As a collective, they recognise the need for context-specific training and support, as well as effective equipment.
A short and engaging animation about one street, two homes and three ways to improve the life of a baby with Cerebral Palsy (or other physical disability). This is a great video comparing parents and children, a good way to learn how to help children with complex needs and understand their parent’s concerns.
Postural Care Pathways 2012
Further resources and useful websites
Timion
About Timion;
Our work is dedicated to marginalised
children with disabilities.
Timion is a humanitarian organization based in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.
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Rehab Skills Lab
About Rehab Skills Lab:
Wheelchair Service Delivery Training;
Rehab Skills Lab provides wheelchair service delivery training to industry professionals in South Africa as well as internationally.
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Kabi Krige OT:
About KK OT:
With a background in NDT, Kabi soon realised that she had a dream to build a practice focused on delivering fun, functional therapy with family participation at the core.
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Simple Stuff Works
What We Do:
We help children and adults rest safely and comfortably by giving their bodies the support they need while lying down. Supported lying is gentle, easy to use, and essential for protecting body shape.
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Assistive Technology
Our Initiatives:
The Neil Squire Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology. Through our Makers Making Change program, we’re focused on helping individuals get the assistive technology they need.
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Appropriate Paper Technology
About APT:
APT for Social Development is a charity working in Kenya and Wales supporting and training rehabilitation workers and volunteers in the techniques of appropriate paper-based technology (APT) to make bespoke postural support devices for people with disabilities.
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F-words Life Wheel
The F-words Life Wheel is an interviewing and coaching approach to facilitate conversations and goal setting for children and their families, caregivers and educators. The F-words Life Wheel was developed by Lucy Charles and Arul Hamill of Paediatric OT NZ, in collaboration with CanChild Canada.
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The Sensory Projects
The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity, inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion. The work that The Sensory Projects does is founded on insight gained from research, practice and people.
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