Monica Quintero Restrepo's Discussions (12)

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Paws for thought – How dogs can make a difference

Dogs have long been regarded as man’s best friend, and people who have one generally adore it. Moreover, they can be important for disabled…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in And another thing...

1 Dec 10, 2014
Reply by Paul Richoux

The theatre is an opportunity to believe

The scene is over, the curtain comes down, but the actor remains lying on the stage. Beatriz Duque whispers “stand up, it’s over”, but he,…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Arts & Culture

0 Dec 2, 2014

Five useful controls to use a computer

The PC is not always easy to use for people with disabilities. However, there are assistive technologies out there that can help them have…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Assistive Technology

0 Nov 26, 2014

Accessible holiday cottages reviewed

There are different ideas to be considered when you are thinking about going on holiday. Accommodation is, of course, top of the list, but…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in The Good, the Bad and the Unaccessible

0 Nov 20, 2014

A wheelchair that can carry you up stairs

The Independence iBOT Mobility System is a wheelchair that allows the user to climb stairs, go over sand, rocks and up and down pavements.…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Wheelchairs & Mobility

0 Nov 10, 2014

Small ideas to change lives

Remap is a charity which works with volunteers, who use their skills to develop unique pieces of special equipment, which are needed for di…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Daily Living Aids

0 Nov 6, 2014

A wheelchair that is a dream come true

The first time Andrew Slorance had to go out in public as a wheelchair user was a bad day. Worse than the day he was paralysed by his accid…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Wheelchairs & Mobility

3 Nov 11, 2014
Reply by Ailsa June MacLean

A wheelchair that works like a bicycle

eV is a wheelchair project which started as an idea of Andreas Bhend and Samuel Uebersax at university. They are industrial designers from…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Wheelchairs & Mobility

7 Nov 5, 2014
Reply by Ailsa June MacLean

A garden for the senses

The plants are an important aspect of this garden, obviously, but they are just one of the features that make it up. Included in the sensor…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Arts & Culture

0 Oct 9, 2014

Salim Nasser and his new wheelchair

Salim Nasser had dreamed of working at NASA since he was a child, and the dream finally turned to reality in 2007, when he was employed as…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo in Wheelchairs & Mobility

0 Oct 2, 2014

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