World PT Day – Celebrating our Physiotherapist partners around the world

Happy World Physiotherapy Day! World PT Day is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to their patients and society.   Here at Jenx/Jiraffe, we are well aware that the children and their carers who access our products are greatly supported by the tireless, empathetic and holistic support of physiotherapists worldwide. We are…

Raising awareness of Muscular Dystrophy  

September is Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month (in the US), where multiple days are dedicated to raising awareness of various muscular dystrophies, such as today’s World Duchenne Awareness Day, along with raising awareness of similar Neuromuscular Diseases.   There are many different types of muscular dystrophy, which are rare conditions that progressively cause muscle weakness and…

We have both been on a journey – Jenx to Jiraffe and the Paediatric Seating Clinic to Kidz to Adultz Exhibitions

Guest blog by Debra Evans, Chief Executive, Disabled Living  Disabled Living’s relationship with Jenx and Jiraffe probably started as Jenx was established. Back in the day, forty years ago, before the days of the internet, the Disabled Living Centres, of which there were over fifty around the UK, played a pivotal role in disseminating information…

Iris’ Story: How Iris is keeping mobile despite her difficulties with walking and standing thanks to Rifton’s Adaptive Tricycle

As part of our 40 stories for 40 years blog series, we’re sharing Iris’ story, who thanks to our long term partners, Rifton Equipment, is keeping mobile thanks to an Adaptive Tricycle.  Iris is 11 years old and she loves being active! She creates a happy and bubbly environment wherever she goes, and she loves…