Equip-Able Ltd: Empowering Independence
Equip-Able Ltd, a social enterprise founded by Duncan and Clare Edwards in 2007, enhances the lives of disabled people through innovative products and promoting social inclusion. They operate via three websites:
1. Trabasack.com: Their original site, featuring the versatile Trabasack lap desk bag for wheelchair users and disabled children and other accessibility aids.
2. Disability Horizons Shop: In 2019, Duncan joined the Disability Horizons team to expand the product range and support disabled entrepreneurs.
3. Disability Health Shop: Recently launched to sell second-hand products, increasing accessibility and affordability.
Here’s a note newsletter from Duncan, detailing more about their work.
Dear Learn and Thrive Community,
As the manager of Disability Horizons Shop and the father of a son with dravet syndrome, I'm always on the lookout for products that can make a real difference in the lives of disabled children and their families. I wanted to share some of our innovative solutions that promote learning, independence, and having fun!
Trabasack Curve Connect - The Ultimate Lap Desk and Bag in One
The Trabasack Curve Connect is a boon for children in car seats or buggies or anyone who needs a stable surface on the go. It functions as both a lap desk and a bag that can attach to wheelchairs, car seats, or buggies. The Curve Connect features a soft Velcro receptive surface, perfect for securing sensory toys, learning materials, or communication devices. Keeps everything in easy reach! The bag space can also be used for adaptive cutlery, clothing protectors or a trabasack mat to make meals less messy.
The Dyslexic Ruler Reading Aid is a helpful tool designed to help people with dyslexia or visual stress when reading
The ruler features a narrow window that helps the user focus on a single line of text at a time. This can reduce visual distraction and make reading easier.
● There are a choice of colours and it just looks like a ruler. No stigma.
● The ruler is designed to be used with any book or document, easily move it down the page enabling a more fluid and focused reading experience.
● The product is low cost, lightweight and portable, so it can be conveniently carried to school, work, or anywhere else reading assistance is needed. Easy to carry in a pencil case or pocket.
● Using a tool like the Dyslexic Ruler can boost reading confidence and independence by providing a simple but effective aid for visual processing differences.
The Functionalhand is a helpful tool created by Celine Skertich, an occupational therapist, and Linda Merry, a physical therapist.
The Functionalhand is designed to hold objects of different shapes and sizes securely, allowing a better grip. It can be adjusted to hold things horizontally or vertically, making it very versatile.
By using the Functionalhand, children and adults with limited hand function can participate more easily in hobbies, self-care routines, and other meaningful activities.
The Functionalhand Universal Cuff for poor hand function can help children with:
● Pens, pencils, crayons, markers for drawing and handwriting practice
● Spoons and fork for independent eating
● Toothbrushes
● Toys, paintbrushes, and musical instruments for play and leisure activities
By providing a secure grip on these items, the Functionalhand promotes skill development, confidence, and independence in daily activities at home, school, and in the community.
Nimble One-Finger Cutting Tool
The Nimble is an innovative safety cutter that fits on the fingertip, allowing users to open packages, cut paper, or do crafts - all with just one finger. The ceramic blade is effective yet much safer than scissors. Perfect for children or adults with limited hand strength or dexterity. Makes creative projects and everyday tasks easier and safer.
These stamps roll over paper to give printed lines or boxes for children to use as guides for writing and maths.
The stamps create a shaded visual cue that is especially helpful for students with dysgraphia, dyslexia, or autism.
● A portable solution for handwriting practice.
● Quickly creates visual handwriting guides on any paper or workbook
● Portable for use in classroom, home, or therapy settings
● Refillable ink for long-lasting use
Seenin's back-opening sleepsuit is ideal for children with autism and learning difficulties. The cosy, cute design ensures children are warm and comfortable throughout the night, while the secure back-fastening prevents them from undressing without assistance.
● Prevents inappropriate undressing and access to nappies, reducing smearing
● Available in three colour options and sizes up to age 15-16
● Built-in feet option to keep toes warm at night
Uriwell Happy Pee Portable Urinal
The Uriwell Happy Pee is a compact, portable urinal perfect for children with disabilities. Its fun frog design appeals to kids, and the ergonomic shape ensures a snug fit, preventing spills. Ideal for toilet training and emergencies while out and about.
● Compact and lightweight, fits in handbags or car glove boxes
● Leak-proof lid ensures no spills, even when stored on its side
● Especially useful for children with learning disabilities, autism or difficulties with bladder control
At Disability Horizons Shop, we look for products that are genuinely useful, non-stigamatising and innovative. As a special offer for the Learn and Thrive community, use code THRIVE10 for 10% off your order.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at shop@disabilityhorizons.com. We're here to support you and all our amazing kids!
All the best, Duncan Edwards
Manager, Disability Horizons Shop