Archive for June, 2009

A new power chair for Keira

Keira, a three-year old girl has recently been provided with her first powerchair, with the help of Priority. The SnapDragon powerchair, made with her specific requirements in mind will help her develop and be as independent as possible.

Keira with her new SnapDragon

In September 2008, when the Occupational Therapist from Dragonmobility first met Keira at the request of Keira’s OT, she was shy, withdrawn and clinging. She had undergone a lot of medical interventions in her short life, and at the age of 2 had a natural tendency to cry and ask for cuddles when presented with anything new.

Keira has an undiagnosed neuromuscular condition which causes severe weakness, particularly in …

Getting away….to Lanzarote

Apologies for being away from my blogs. I had a much needed break in Lanzarote back at easter, while following on from this I have set up new fundraising campaigns and sponsored events at Scope. On top of this I have been looking at running for local council next year. Anyway needless to say lifes been busy but here’s a blog from the holiday.

Having travelled to the Canary Islands many times before this wasn’t a difficult journey in terms of disability related. However there are a couple of things I’d like to touch on.

Firstly the reason I have been so many time to these islands (beyond more guaranteed sunshine) actually is wheelchair related. Whenever in the past I have looked …