Whilst plastic drinking straws are a major talking point, for some people they are a necessity. People with a disability that limits physical muscular activity and creates issues when drinking, plastic straws are the ideal solution: they withstand high temperatures, are not a choking hazard, are positionable, don’t cause injury and aren’t costly. Bamboo, paper, metal, glass and other variations of straws don’t tick all the boxes that plastic straws do. Read more about the support services we offer people with disability.
