Scott (42), a dad, fiancé, son and a former frontman and rhythm guitarist, experienced a catastrophic stroke over three years ago, leaving him with extreme weakness on his left side and requiring a wheelchair for mobility. As a result, his ability to move safely and independently around his home was significantly impacted.
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Christel is a 68-year-old woman who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for over 30 years. Her journey began in 1993 with swollen and painful hands and feet, and the arthritis soon spread to her knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, and back.
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August was born with cerebral palsy (CP). During his early years, his movement was limited due to reduced walking ability caused by CP. At eleven years old, he still has challenges with sitting balance, which, as he says, requires a lot of strength. This means that in the evenings when he is tired, he can’t sit on a regular chair without fear of falling off.
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The VELA chair enables me to move around my room without having to get up, helps me to sit and stand safely and reach items I need.
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The chair enables Elizabeth to access learning at tables of different heights, and will move through her education with her.
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Ashley was born with a condition leading to physical limitation. Getting a VELA Tango 600ES chair for school use gives Ashley a better sitting comfort and enables him to more involvement in school activities.
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In July 2020, our specialist ergonomic assessor, Aaron Fox, carried out an assessment for Deborah, a student who had sought DSA funding for suitable equipment to support her studies in relation to her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and other medical conditions.
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A selection of testimonials
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