Design for Independence

15/08/2023

Biophilic design for people living in adapted homes - part 1.
In this episode, we delve into the concept of infusing homes with natural energy, while simultaneously capturing the distinct personalities of our clients. Biophilic design establishes a vital link between the outdoors and indoors offering particular advantages for those who spend a significant amount of time indoors. Our goal is to extend the uplifting outdoor experience and seamlessly integrate it within indoor spaces.
The beauty of Biophilic design lies in its complete flexibility, enabling the expression of clients' personal styles, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind home.

A conversation with Anava from Design for Independence on the transformative potential of biophilic-inspired interior design for her clients' adapted homes. Anava leads a private housing occupational therapy company designing and adapting homes for individuals with varying abilities. Her in-depth understanding of her client's challenges allows her to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions.

Collaborator: Anava @ Design for Independence Ltd.
Designer: Jana
Editing: Joe
Video: Paul @ Design for Independence Ltd.
Images: Lee Lee Allison Photography

22/04/2022

We are hiring!
We are looking for a person who would like to go back to work, looking for additional income or just need a break and a new start.
15 hours a week, supporting our office function.
You will need to have good computer skills and enjoy supporting people.
get in touch if you would like to see the full job description.
Our office in in Saffron Walden, Essex.

02/02/2022

We are recruiting again. Get in touch if you are interested to hear more

30/12/2021

Hi everyone, it’s been a long time since we posted here on Facebook. So first of all we wish you happy new year and we hope you will enjoy future content on this page.
I want to introduce you to this wonderful App called Be My Eyes. It aims to support people who are blind or have severe visual impairment. Using a video call they can ask the volunteers on the app for help.
So you could either become a volunteer or an app user.

Be My Eyes connects 900,000+ blind and low-vision users with 9M+ volunteers and companies via live video and AI, available in 150+ countries, free for users.

02/05/2021

Brilliant free series of webinars about women and spinal cord injuries

This May and June the Spinal Injury Team at Bolt Burdon Kemp are delighted to be hosting a series of free Women’s Health webinars in partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association. Covering everything from Menstruation to Menopause and beyond(!) these webinars are aimed at SCI women to inform an...

17/04/2021

Interesting read

One reason is that girls may be more likely to have the inattentive-type ADHD symptoms

16/04/2021

Looking at abilities, harnessing the qualities and overcoming the barriers.

09/03/2021

A beautiful, eye opening account of the relationship a young female with CP has with her body.

The long read: Cerebral palsy made my body a country of error and pain. It took me years to accept the part of me that craves intimacy