The Disability Information and Resource Centre

From Kimberly and Erin, Occupational Therapy Students with the Adult Specialist Services Intervention and Support Team (ASSIST) at Disability SA:

Our bodies aren’t designed to sit all day. For people that do, whether it is in a wheelchair or on the couch, they are at risk of getting sores due to pressure build up. They can be pretty gross and you can end up in hospital.

It’s important that people know how to prevent this from happening. This is why we are developing an information sheet. We need your help to make sure that it is easy to understand and looks good.

If you have a lot to say and want to be involved please contact Kimberly on kimberly.bates@postgrads.unisa.edu.au or Erin on erin.bollmeyer@postgrads.unisa.edu.au.

From Kimberly and Erin, Occupational Therapy Students with the Adult Specialist Services Intervention and Support Team (ASSIST) at Disability SA:

Our bodies aren’t designed to sit all day. For people that do, whether it is in a wheelchair or on the couch, they are at risk of getting sores due to pressure build up. They can be pretty gross and you can end up in hospital.

It’s important that people know how to prevent this from happening. This is why we are developing an information sheet. We need your help to make sure that it is easy to understand and looks good.

If you have a lot to say and want to be involved please contact Kimberly on kimberly.bates@postgrads.unisa.edu.au or Erin on erin.bollmeyer@postgrads.unisa.edu.au.

The Independent Living Centre’s Mobile Unit Outreach Service is a free government service for people living in rural and remote South Australia.

Visitors to the wheelchair-accessible caravan are able to discuss their individual needs with an experienced health professional (Occupational Therapist) and view and trial a wide range of equipment.

Further details and full schedule can be found here.

To obtain other Disability SA information sheets please complete this form and send to Disability SA Information Resource Unit (details as listed on order form).