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The History of Wizzybug
Designing Wizzybug
Wizzybug rst became available in 2007 after our team of
experienced occupational therapists, designers and engineers
joined together to create a fun, innovative powered wheelchair for
children under 5. We sell Wizzybug across the UK and globally.
Designability worked with families and other healthcare
professionals to ensure that Wizzybug reected the specic
needs of young children living with complex disabilities. Families
had input into all aspects of the design, from the seating system
right down to the fact its main colour would be red!
Launching the Wizzybug Loan Scheme
Designability sells WIzzybug across the UK and globally - however,
it became apparent that there was a large number of families who
were unable to afford to purchase one for their child. In 2010, a
supportive organisation made a substantial donation in order for us
to begin to offer the Wizzybugs to families completely free of charge.
In 2011, the rst Wizzybug went out on loan and we have never
looked back!
Each Wizzybug on the loan scheme costs £4,750 which covers
the manufacture in Bath, an assessment appointment with an
occupational therapist and ongoing support from our therapy
team throughout the duration of each loan.
Fundraising gives children their ‘rst wheels’
Designability fundraise year on year to be able to continue
to loan out Wizzybugs for free. If you have a loan scheme
Wizzybug, the Wizzybug you have is thanks to the efforts of our
community fundraisers and generous donations from trusts and
grant-giving organisations across the UK.
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