Ready, Steady, Go! Dressability’s fantastic volunteers have been making these lovely sport tabards and kit bags for children taking part in the “Alive and Kicking” programme – and will be cheering on members of the “red” and “blue” teams – in their efforts to learn new skills and gain confidence whilst participating in fun exercise sessions and playing team games!
A massive thank you to Wootton Bassett Rotary Club for opportunity to speak to their members earlier this week about Dressability’s service – and for their generous donation of £100, which is hugely appreciated.
Wow! A huge thank you and congratulations to Andy – who ran the London Marathon on behalf of Dressability on Sunday morning in an amazing 3 hours 41 minutes – and all his sponsors, who raised the incredible sum of £2,000 – with donations still coming in! We really are massively grateful for this wonderful support!
A massive thank you to Zurich Community Trust for their continued support of our work adapting and altering clothing for people with disabilities, to promote independence and wellbeing – which is hugely appreciated!
After discrete adaptations to a very special dress enabled Hannah to enjoy acting as Bridesmaid to a family friend in 2005, Dressability have been helping Hannah with her complex clothing requirements ever since.
Following a brain injury in 2003, Hannah, now 25 was left with severe Cerebral Palsy and is now entirely dependent on help with daily living. Unable to manage putting clothes on herself, Hannah has to be dressed on a changing table, whilst the specific challenges she faces mean that her clothing needs to be able to accommodate feeding tubes, pads etc.
Read more…
To ensure that Terry’s clothing fits his small stature, the team at Dressability expertly shorten his trousers, shirts (including the sleeves) and knitwear.
Terry, who was born between the World Wars and served on HMS Victorious, a Royal Navy aircraft, carrier, remains “most particular about his dress” and ranks “looking smart” as a priority!
At 90 Terry has outlived a number of his friends and relatives but through access to clothing which is adapted to create a perfect fit, Terry maintains a busy diary and enjoys positive feedback on his carefully chosen outfit choices.
Read more…
