Ben love's to chat . Often, it’s difficult to pick that he was born with an intellectual disability that gives him the perspective of an 8 year old.
For years, Ben struggled to feel like an adult, living at home with his parents, without a job, a car, a licence, or even his own mobile phone. The KISA phone has changed all that, opening Ben’s world up to newfound freedom, experience, and social contact.
He now lives independently in a flat in Preston. He has carers who help steer him through everyday life. He swims, he goes on group outings, he has his own computer and television, and he stays in regular contact with his family.
Tony, Ben's father says KISA has been life changing in a way that simply wasn’t possible with other devices...
“This invention has had a huge impact on Ben’s life. He now has a routine of weekly activities out in the community, swimming, walking, and over the weekend he is between his family or on events run by St John of God.”
KISA has given Ben his freedom, and normalised his place in the world, which is perhaps one of the most empowering achievements for those battling a disability.