As Dwellability’s mission is “Home sharing for people with disabilities…by people with disabilities”, we love learning about new products coming from entrepreneurs that are also meeting the needs of PWD.
"The Works" Fidget Kit
Ideal package for the fidget lover. Amazing range of sensory tools, from super soft (caterpillar) to high sensory input (spikey) & everything in between.
Kai - Creator
Kai, struggles with anxiety and is both on the spectrum and dyslexic.
Kai started making fidgets in 2017 at age 11 as a result of being teased at school for using colourful, kiddie like fidgets. Determined to find something suitable and stylish for himself, he turned to metal! Soon enough, instead of being teased - he got requests for them!
Kai, together with his parents, started going to markets with them and it quickly became evident how big the need was. The rest, as they say, is HISTORY…
Whilst it’s amazing that a business has come out of his own needs the biggest thing for Kai has been IMPROVED self-esteem. This has LITERALLY changed his life.
The Kaiko range of discreet and noiseless fidgets, is for both adults & kids to assist with mental health, anxiety & focus. Kai started making fidgets for himself in 2017 and soon realised there was very little available. With the help of his mum, who’s an Occupational Therapist, Kai has now created designs to suit a wide range of needs. He has some that assist with picking and harm minimisation (spikey range), rhythmic stimming (hand rollers and his chain fidgets) and soft soothing (caterpillar & caterpillar necklace). We carefully source and select additional products to compliment the rage we manufacture for their ability to help, support & assist in daily life.
We are often asked where the name Kaiko came from. It’s actually the combination of Kai and his younger brother Kobi’s names – Kai – Ko. Kobi did want his full name but Kaikobi didn’t quite sound right lol. Kai’s favorite colour is orange and Kobi’s is teal – thus the logo colours.
We also really appreciate when others share any needs they have been unable to find help with, as many of the products we have developed have come into existence because someone was brave enough to chat though their specific, unmet need. Is there anything you need that you cannot find – We love coming up with new ideas!
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Learn more about Kaiko Fidgets by clicking this link: https://kaikofidgets.com/
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Cheers!
Jeff