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Here is the equipment that we issue to the children with cerebral palsy. For more detailed information about how and when to isssue which equipment, you can view our pdf file: choice and measurement of  equipment A strong emphasis during the therapy sessions with the mothers and children with cerebral palsy is on issuing equipment and teaching mothers how to use it properly. The reason is, that a properly used equipment for 30 days during the month has more effect than a half hour therapy session every month. For more information on our therapy principles, you might wanna read this pdf file: some guidelines for therapy For orders within Nelson Mandela Bay, please use Client Information and Measurement form. 1. PDF version. You can print it out and fill it in, then fax it to 086 5617173. 2. Open office version. This is preferably for us: if you use our oppen office form, fill in the form within open office, save the document and send it as an attachment to: timion@bigfoot.com.
a. Standing frame: It is very important and beneficial for children to stand. It is very important for good hip joint development and prevention of contractures. Many children with disabilities are not able to stand independently. A standing frame supports these children in a good standing position.
	b. Supportive seats and wheelchair inserts Children with severe disabilities cannot sit upright by themselves. A good sitting position is however important for their development and for the prevention of secondary problems. It prevents the increase of spasticity, contractures and deformities. It enables communication and functionality. A special supportive seat makes it possible for these children to sit in a good position. It can also be used inside a low cost wheelchair.
c. “APT” pattern chair. A chair produced using the simple patterns from Appropriate Paperbased Technology, but instead of using cardboard, using cheap plywood, for time reason.
	d. Sidelyer Most severely disabled children spend most of the day lying in a poor position. This limits function and development, has a negative effect on spasticity, causes deformities which can lead to breathing difficulties. A sidelyer supports a child in a good position to prevent these problems and promote the child’s function and development.
e. Walking Aids We produced wooden wheeled horses and simple walking frames to help children with some standing ability to be able to walk.
	f. Soft splints These are soft braces made out of foam and cloth. They are rolled around stiff arms or legs of a disabled child to help to keep it straight. As it is soft, it helps to reduce the stiffness of the limb without causing the child any discomfort.
g. Benches It is often difficult for children with disabilities to sit on the floor in a good position and they do not have the balance to sit on a high chair. A bench at exactly the correct height for the child, helps them to sit in a better and more stable position, making it easier for them to play, dress, communicate, eat etc. The benches are long so that  a carer can sit behind the child and give some support.
	h. Other A variety of items were made or bought to promote a child’s development and function. For example: - a small table that can be used with a bench or for the child to stand at or cruise around; - a “touch box” which contains various everyday objects of different textures  and shapes to stimulate the child’s sense of touch and perception; - supportive shoes and simple insoles made by Daniel to correct foot and ankle deformities; - a torch and shiny objects for visual stimulation - toys
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