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…
Disability Horizons shares 6 glamorous, stylish and empowering disabled drag queens you should follow on social media.
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Emma Shepherd talks about how The Last Leg has promoted positive disability representation since it’s launch during the 2012 Paralympics.
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If you’re a parent, the approaching summer holidays may feel slightly daunting! How will you fill the long summer break with the children at home? How will you afford all the extra activities? And how will you keep everyone happy, when everyone wants to do different things? The struggle is hard! But fear not! Take […]
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In our two-part article about disability and the media, Trailblazers ambassador David Gale shares his thought on the representation of disability on the big screen. Following my recent look at disability in music and how it is portrayed, I thought the next thing to do was to look at films; those that have either had lead …
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