James is 16 years old and suffers from a condition called Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. It is a type of epilepsy which causes multiple different types of seizures. For the first time in his life, James was able to break his silence using a new digital communication aid. James’ condition left him with severe learning disabilities and […]
Do you want to make your office space more productive? The environment you work in has an enormous impact on how you work, the ability to focus and overall the productivity. It is not just about the Feng Shui of the room, it’s about getting things done efficiently. There have been lots of studies in […]
Rhian Lewis, a 49 year old woman, was fitted with a bionic eye. Rhian suffered from retinitis pigmentosa (RP) an inherited disorder since she was five. The condition causes gradual deterioration of the light-detecting cells within the eye; this can eventually lead to blindness. One in 3,000 people in the UK have the disease, for which there is […]
What is a sensory room? A sensory room is an umbrella term used to categorise a broad variety of therapeutic spaces that are specifically designed and used to promote self-awareness and positive changes. There are multiple types of sensory room and all of these rooms have different purposes and practises. Overall sensory rooms help to […]
Staying healthy at work is extremely important, not only does it affect your productivity but your mental health too! You know as an employee that there are many benefits for staying healthy, including reduced sick days and less stress. Some of these tips may seem obvious but it is the simple things that will prevent […]
Are you looking for the perfect office space? Here at Redbank House we present you with a perfect blank canvas for you to develop your business. The offices are fully services and rent is inclusive of all facilities and reception services. The office space provides a high level of flexibility which gives businesses fantastic opportunities […]
Social media platform, Twitter, is making improvements to its service for visually impaired users. It is working to make it easier for those with impairments to access and understand images that are uploaded. The development means that Twitter users have the option to enable photo descriptions. Currently there are screen readers and Braille technology that […]
This post discovers the journey of a Paralympic athlete, Trinh. At the age of three Trinh Thi Bich Nhu lost the use of her legs, the following 25 years she felt useless. Then she met a swimming coach who helped her transform her life. When she was young, Trinh lived with her extended family and […]
Madeline Stuart is not just any ordinary 18 year old girl. Last year she made her debut on the New York Fashion Week red carpet! Madeline who has Down syndrome has had requests flowing in from all over the world since becoming an international model. Her passion for modelling began at a fashion show in […]
Spring officially starts this month. We want to share some ideas of how you can help others this spring. Smile and be friendly The smallest thing can sometimes make the biggest difference, smiling and treating people with kindness costs nothing and can brighten someone’s day! Donate If you find you have things that you don’t […]
