Regain Independence

12/02/2021

Today on Chatterbox Spotlight, Gary and Greg from Regain Independence take us through the Rain Bird reticulation system and how the clever technology has made watering Gary's massive property a breeze.

Read the full story here: https://www.atchat.com.au/your-resources/chatterbox-spotlight/rain-bird-irrigation-controller

What's your favourite piece of AT that you use in the garden?

Image Description - A man using a powered wheelchair smiles at the camera.

22/01/2021

In time, science will find a way to enable people with a SCI to walk again.

German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by using a designer protein injected into the brain.

18/12/2020

First test drive for Gary towing the extensively modified whipper snipper I’ve made behind the equally impressive mower. I couldn’t be more happy with the final outcome. Now Gary can cut the lawns and trim around the fence posts himself. What a fabulous outcome for a person with a C3/4 SCI and just another achievement many thought was not possible. Huge thanks to Ryan Hewitt who completed the automation.

15/12/2020

Whipper Snipper - Upgraded

I’ve made a few further improvements.

A few extra ponies 💪💪💪 have been added and the nylon cutting cords have been replaced with solid blades.

14/09/2020

Its been a few years since we approached Curtin University however we continue to be excited about the ongoing research work being undertaken to understand the benefits of using VR for rehabilitation.

27/07/2020

Another upgrade to the bobcat underway. I’ve now fitted RC servo motors to control the hydraulic joystick which drives the bobcat. These servo motors will be controlled via a small wheelchair style joystick which hopefully should enable Gary to operate independently.

07/03/2020

I started Regain Independence to share Garys journey and over the past 2 years VR has become a major part of his rehabilitation which has attracted a lot of interest from researchers, hospitals and Occupational Therapists. As such, “VR- Virtual Rehab” was established and additional Oculus headsets purchased so we can continue to help others experience VR. Want to get involved, then drop us an email and don’t forget to like and share.

06/03/2020

Regain Independence and Curtin Uni were proud to present at today’s symposium which provided the audience with an overview of the research project undertaken using VR to improve Neuroplasticity.

Interested to learn more, or experience VR as part of your rehabilitation? then feel free to send us an email.

06/01/2020

With the warmer weather upon us, it was time for a sun canopy to be added to the ride on mower.

08/12/2019

Removable jib crane now fitted to the positrack. This will make transferring much easier.