Publications

Independent LivingVolume 20 No 3

  published in September 2004

Featured Articles

Singularly Effective

Loss of function in an upper limb can be due to stroke, an accident, or repetitive strain. Assistive devices can make life easier, especially if used as an adjunct to learning adaptive techniques.

For more, you can find this article by Christy Conners in Independent Living Volume 20 No.3

Spouting with Style

From filling the kettle for a coffee, brushing teeth and showering, to doing the washing up or laundry, we are turning taps on and off ten or more times a day. That's a lot of added pain and stress on joints if the taps are difficult to use.Well designed taps for people with limited hand function are now much easier to source. You need look no further than the kitchen and bathroom displays of the larger homeware stores to find both functional and stylish tap ware. We've come a long way in tap design since the 1970's! And if the Hansa Murano Basin Mixer is any indicator, the future of easy to use, stylish tap ware is assured.

For more, you can find this article by Annette Gardiner in Independent Living Volume 20 No.3

Transport of Delight

Getting in and out of vehicles can be painful, difficult and frustrating. Several products are available to assist weight bearing users, non-weight bearing users, and wheelchair users.

For more, you can find this article by Dee Waldron in Independent Living Volume 20 No.3

Safe & Sure

Epilepsy affects almost two percent of Australians at some stage during their lives. The largest group affected is children under five years of age. The right equipment can prevent injury and minimise risk.

Children with epilepsy often have other disabilities such as an intellectual disability, cerebral palsy or autism. Several products and devices are available to assist children stay safe while participating in daily activities

For more, you can find this article by Ainsley Cannavan in Independent Living Volume 20 No.3