INSPIRING and innovative people living in Northumberland are being asked to help a charity which makes life easier for disabled people in the region.
Remap's Tyne Panel is searching for new volunteers to help construct tailor-made pieces of special equipment which can bring much-needed independence to people with disabilities.
All the equipment provided by the charity is unique to meet the needs of individuals, whether they are elderly, in work or very young.
The Tyne Panel is one of 99 across the UK which draws in the expertise of volunteers, from engineers and technicians, craftsmen, people skilled in electronics and electrics, modelmakers and people with skills such as upholstery.
One unique device made by Remap volunteers was a pushchair controller for a mother who was unable to walk without calipers and crutches. It clips to the pushchair handle and is sewn to a belt, which enabled the mum to push the pushchair and control its direction.
Panel chairman Madeleine Elliott, from Longframlington, said: "Volunteers can come from all backgrounds, from professionals such as engineers and joiners to keen amateurs who are good at DIY. Really, we're looking for people who can design their way out of a problem.
"We're also keen to find people who can give advice to volunteers on the panel to help them overcome problems and find solutions."
All the equipment made by Remap is provided free to those who need it and the charity pays for the materials used in construction. Anyone interested can contact Madeleine on 01665 570240 or visit www.remap.org.uk for more information.
All the equipment provided by the charity is unique to meet the needs of individuals, whether they are elderly, in work or very young.
The Tyne Panel is one of 99 across the UK which draws in the expertise of volunteers, from engineers and technicians, craftsmen, people skilled in electronics and electrics, modelmakers and people with skills such as upholstery.
One unique device made by Remap volunteers was a pushchair controller for a mother who was unable to walk without calipers and crutches. It clips to the pushchair handle and is sewn to a belt, which enabled the mum to push the pushchair and control its direction.
Panel chairman Madeleine Elliott, from Longframlington, said: "Volunteers can come from all backgrounds, from professionals such as engineers and joiners to keen amateurs who are good at DIY. Really, we're looking for people who can design their way out of a problem.
"We're also keen to find people who can give advice to volunteers on the panel to help them overcome problems and find solutions."
All the equipment made by Remap is provided free to those who need it and the charity pays for the materials used in construction. Anyone interested can contact Madeleine on 01665 570240 or visit www.remap.org.uk for more information.
Nothumberland Gazette, 30th August 2009
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