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 testimoials
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