Ability Assist

02/04/2026

Ways Disabled Wheelchair Users Are Infantilized & Dehumanized:

• Being spoken to in a baby voice
• Being praised for "basic" tasks like existing in public
• Strangers asking our caregivers questions instead of us
• Being touched, pushed, or repositioned
without consent
• Being called "inspirational" just for living
our lives
• Assumptions that we're mentally incapable
• Having our autonomy questioned
constantly
• People speaking over us "for our own
good"
• Being pitied instead of respected
• Having our needs dismissed as "too
complicated"
• Being excluded from adult conversations
• Being assumed to be fragile, or helpless

09/03/2026

Our non-slip table mats, jar openers, and bottle openers work together to make opening containers easier. The mat keeps items steady while the opener adds grip and leverage, reducing strain and supporting independent living.

09/03/2026

Extreme Grip Mats keeps everyday essentials like keys and phones securely in place, reducing the need to reach, stretch, or ask for help. Washable, reusable, and cut-to-size, it’s a simple solution that supports greater independence at home.

18/02/2026

The Easi-Grip® Food Preparation Board is designed to make everyday kitchen tasks safer and more manageable.

With a stable, non-slip base, it stays securely in place while you work. Integrated features support grating, slicing and chopping, including a built-in grater, collection bowls, and a spiked disc to hold food steady for peeling or cutting.

Ideal for anyone with limited grip or hand control, this board supports independence without compromising on practicality or design.

Designed by PETA-UK, specialists in adaptive tools for everyday living.
Thoughtfully made. Built for real use.

12/02/2026

🛠️🏡 Accessibility Starts at Home!

Did you know that as a QASA Member, you can apply for support through our Accessible Homes Project?

QASA provides funding for ramps, pathways, and minor home modifications to help improve your safety, mobility, and freedom of movement at home. These small changes can make a BIG difference in your daily independence!

If you’d like to apply or need more information, reach out to us at:
projects@qasa.co.za

Not a member yet? Register for FREE and unlock access to our projects and services:
https://buff.ly/xNc6S4W

10/02/2026

The Easi-Grip® Carving Knife is designed to make cutting more comfortable and controlled for people with reduced hand function.

Its angled handle keeps the hand and wrist in a natural position, reducing strain during use.

The larger, thicker handle means the hand doesn’t need to close as tightly to maintain grip, supporting comfort and stability.

A soft-feel, non-slip grip helps prevent twisting, even in wet or greasy conditions, while keeping the knife lightweight and easy to handle.

The stainless steel blade is durable, hygienic, and suitable for everyday kitchen use.

Designed with real user feedback. Built for practical, everyday independence.

06/02/2026

Done and dusted for ._.ferreira! 8 miles done for NCPD’s fundraiser.

still going as he is doing 32 miles all in the name of charity! We are rallying for you Terence!

Support our cause on Givengain under the NCPD Midmar Mile Charity Challenge.

21/01/2026

Big thanks to

Naomi Austin
Katrien Beneke

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

21/01/2026