UNISHAPE

In 1989, the seed was planted that would become Unishape Adaptive Equipment. Marguerite Saro, a designer in the fashion industry, was asked to help create a customized positioning device for a handicapped individual. The request came from her daughter-in- law, a social worker for the developmentally disabled. Physical and Occupational Therapists at her facility were unable to find positioning products to suit the need of this client. The OT's and PT's had resorted to hand carving foam to the proper shape but they needed to find a way to cover them. Marguerite had a special talent for creating specialty items in fabric, usually to a quality level far exceeding their intended purpose. This project would be no exception. The resulting product was a success and soon requests were made for other individuals. Together with her architect husband, Jack, and with the help of therapists and other professionals, Jack and Marguerite began to realize the need for a series of standard shaped devices..

Also known as: Unishape Adaptive Equipment, Unishape Adaptive Equipment, Inc.

Primary location: Grand Junction United States