We speak to comedian and actor Chris McCausland about living with his eye condition Retinitis Pigmentosa, his career in comedy and acting and his marriage to his wife Patricia.
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The demand for sex toys designed for disabled people is growing. If you’re exploring the world of accessible pleasure, it’s essential to find products that cater to diverse needs and enhance intimate experiences. This guide delves into some of the best sex toys for disabled people, offering insights into products that can help you achieve …
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People often ask Rob about the tyres and push rims on his wheelchair. After 4 years of wear and tear, he is ready to be change them, so he made this video to show you how he does it! In this video Rob changes his push rims and tyres on his chair. He uses the […]
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Wheelchair skills training is essential for individuals who rely on wheelchairs for mobility. It’s a cornerstone of empowering people with disabilities to live independently and confidently. Being confident using a …
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The Paralympics are less than 2 months away, and qualification events all but wrapped up. The focus is now on the individual competitors. These athletes have dedicated years of their lives for the chance to represent their countries in Paris. They know they have a real shot at Paralympic glory. These individuals have proved that […]
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Whether you are working with children or adults, scissor skills and craft activities can be a relaxing way to develop hand strength and improve fine motor control. It can also benefit skills in other areas such as handwriting and dressing. Getting creative can be a great way for clients to express themselves and ensure everyone […]
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Introducing the newest addition to our shop: materials. At Active Hands we have a wealth of solutions for reduced hand function. Our shop has over 100 products, all designed to make life easier and more accessible. However, we know that solutions are not ‘one size fits all’ and that sometimes, the best solution is the […]
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Ever thought about climbing a mountain or joining a race in your wheelchair but not been quite sure where to start? Our all terrain wheelchairs have been used on a whole range of extreme adventures and challenges and below we have put together a list of top tips to assist you with planning for an extreme challenge. Everyone enjoys a little bit of adventure. There is no rule as to what defines adventure, but if it is something you wouldn’t normally do then we’d class it as an adventure. It might simply be letting go of the brakes on your wheelchair and freewheeling downhill. It might be exploring new routes that you have often passed by but never taken. Or it could be taking to the ice rink (yes in your wheelchair!). These are all adventurous! However, some people like to take these adventures to the next level and…
