Assistive Tech & Products
The story behind the NEW and innovative Glideboard transfer aid
Disability Horizons02/10/2021
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The new Glideboard, sold exclusively on the Disability Horizons Shop, is like no other on the market. With a ‘gliding’ seat that moves and an asymmetrical design, it is easier to use and more stable than other boards, as well as super lightweight.
Chris Buckingham, who founded disability living aids company Buckingham Healthcare after 15 years of experience as an occupational therapist, tells us about how the Glideboard came about and her passion for helping disabled people to live independently by solving problems.
Head to the Disability Horizons Shop NOW to buy the innovative Glideboard.
What made you decide to become an occupational health therapist?
Actually, occupational therapy (OT) was my second career. I originally trained in law but quickly realised that it wasn’t for me.
I decided to take a second degree in psychology and whilst undertaking some work experience in a psychiatric unit I came across an OT doing some amazing therapy sessions with her very complex [...]