The charity focuses on person-centred design, working directly with disabled people to create solutions that address real-world challenges. Its flagship initiative, the Wizzybug Loan Scheme, provides fun, powered wheelchairs free of charge to young children, giving them the gift of independent movement often for the first time. Beyond this, Designability develops a wide array of assistive technologies, from products that aid personal hygiene to tools supporting those with dementia, while also conducting pioneering research to identify unmet needs. The charity’s experts collaborate with families, clinicians, and engineers to ensure every product is not just functional, but something people actively want to use.
“The Wizzybug changed our daughter’s life overnight. Watching her explore the park on her own, laughing and playing with her friends, was a moment we will never forget. We cannot thank Designability enough for giving her that freedom.”
- Family supported by the charity
Another parent noted, “Before we found Designability, we felt constantly restricted by equipment that didn’t work for us. Seeing the care and thought that goes into their designs gave us confidence that our needs mattered. Without their help, our daily life would be infinitely harder.”
- Individual supported by the charity
By combining engineering expertise with deep empathy and rigorous testing, Designability breaks down the barriers that limit participation in everyday life. It empowers disabled people to live the lives they choose, driving a future where inclusive design is the standard, not the exception.
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