Equipment at residential school

You can bring your own equipment to use during the residential school ...

You can bring your own equipment to use during the residential school but it is important to tell the Disability Resources Team about the items before the school starts. Alternatively we may be able to loan equipment to you to use while you are at the school - the amount varies considerably depending on the site. Please contact the Disability Resources Team at least six weeks before your school starts.

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Mobility

Folding lightweight wheelchair

Aluminium wheelchair with an adjustable rear wheel, flip-up arms, quick-release foot plates and quick-release wheels, allowing it to be folded - maximum capacity 120 kg / 18.8 stone

Scooter 4-wheel strider

Scooter with a swivel seat with adjustable width and height armrests, front and rear bumpers with built-in lifting handle, lights, indicators and handbrake

0.9 metres / 3 ft roll-up ramp

For use over small steps and door steps, will roll up for transporting and when unrolled the sides lock the ramp into straight position and form a bumper guide. Rippled non-slip surface, weight is 6.8 kg / 15 lbs

Personal foldaway ramp

Lightweight ramp complete with bag for storage on the handles of a wheelchair. Length is 0.71 metres / 28”, weight 4 kg / 9 lbs and will support up to 298 kg / 47 stone

ISIS Medi Hoist

Compact and highly durable, it offers manoeuvrability in domestic settings, with a range of minimum and maximum lift heights

Porta Hoist 155

General purpose hoist designed for heavy use. Foot-operated opening mechanism and emergency lowering feature. To be used with the large Porta Hoist sling which can hold weights of between 180 kg / 28 stone and 250 kg / 39 stone

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Bathroom accessories

Bath seat

To assist anyone who finds it difficult to lie or stand in a bath

Shower stool

Stool with angled padded seat, some have forward-sloping frame with arm and back support and non slip feet

Shower chair with wheels and detachable arms

Aluminium, height adjustable frame with removable arms and detachable footrests, and padded seat

Folding ergonomic shower chair without arms

A lightweight folding shower chair with an adjustable seat and back support

Laronde toilet surround

Adjustable in both height and width, this frame surrounds the toilet on either side to assist people to lower and raise themselves while offering support. Maximum user weight 190 kg / 29 stone

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Chairs

Low back chairs

This style of chair follows your body’s natural contour adding support where you need it most - at the seat, below the knees and especially in the lumbar region

Upright chairs

This style is good while working with the hands close to the body and with eyes focused straight ahead, such as when sitting in front of a computer or at laboratory tables

Camping chairs

A lightweight and portable chair with pockets in the back for storing papers etc. Fold flat for easy storage and transport

Adjustable back rest

A comfortable back rest for support in bed or a chair, adjustable to a range of angles by a ratchet mechanism. Used to help people to sit and read in comfort. Made of fabric for easy cleaning, with maximum user weight of 127 kg / 20 stone

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Comfort aids

Variette table

Over-bed table with a stand which slides underneath the bed. Some are available with a tilting top

Wheelchair strap

Attaches to the sides of a wheelchair to prevent the user toppling when negotiating steps. Not suitable for transportation purposes

Small portable fridge

Used to store medication

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Hearing aids and communication

Neck loop and conference microphone

Contains a transmitter to pick up the speaker's voice and a receiver and neck loop that enable someone using a hearing aid to receive good quality sound. The conference microphone enables the device to be used in group situations, where it will increase the distance of useful sound pick up. Includes instructions

Boundary microphone

Works just like a microphone but used in conjunction with neck loops

Walkie talkie

Small, lightweight two-way radio

Perkins Brailler

Like a modified typewriter comprising six keys, and producing different letters of the alphabet and other Braille symbols

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Computer education aids

Tiemans Traveller

Enlarges writing and various prints, can also change the background colour and vary the magnification to suit individual requirements, and it can attach to a computer as well as be used as a portable device

Alpha Smart 3000

Simplified version of a laptop which allows you to type and edit text. Attaches to a computer or printer for editing and printing

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