We’ve covered the top 10 female and top 10 male disabled celebrities, many of which are based in the UK. So we thought it was about time we celebrated those disabled celebs from across the world. Video created using Invideo.io. Can you think of any other disabled celebrities from across the world? Leave your comments …
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The Mountain Trike Company kicked off the start of the year with the announcement of a new UK distributor for their unique and innovative all terrain wheelchair range. Beyond Mobility will look after customers in Cornwall and provide demos, sales and after care for customers in this region for the Mountain Trike All Terrain Wheelchair Range. Beyond Mobility is a family owned, family run business – owner Barry Reeve has over 17 years of industry experience and prides himself on offering a personal, empathetic service, through a trusted impartial approach. Talking about the new distributor, Tim Morgan, Managing Director, at Mountain Trike, says, “It is great to be working with Beyond Mobility, I am delighted that our products will be more available in this region of the UK – Cornwall has been a relatively untapped market for Mountain Trike due to the logistics geographically so to have a specific…
Spoiler Alert – We won our category! Last week Tim Morgan, Managing Director and Inventor of the Mountain Trike, along with Mountain Trike Production Manager, Seb Luxford, attended the Blackwood Design Awards 2024 at the National Robotarium, located at University Edinburgh Campus. The annual competition was launched in 2013 by Blackwood Homes and Care, who help people live their lives to the fullest by providing high-quality housing, care and support for disabled people of all ages. The design awards have grown each year, becoming an international contest which attracts designers, engineers and inventors from all over the globe. The purpose of the Blackwood Design Awards is to discover and champion brilliant concepts, designs and products that have the potential to help people live independently. Mountain Trike submitted an entry for the eTrike, electric assist, all terrain wheelchair in the Best New Aids, Equipment, or Accessible Technology (already accessible on the…
It is so great when main street media do a piece on accessibility – although wouldn’t it be nice for it to be featured more regularly! This piece which includes information about the Lake District Miles without Stiles initiative really helps highlight the work being done to help open up trails and for the countryside to be more inclusive – after all, we all have the right to roam, despite mobility. We are also delighted that the SDMotion Trike was featured as part of the article. For companies like Mountain Trike and Steering Development, raising awareness and the profile in publications such as the Guardian are invaluable. The SDMotion Trike is the perfect all terrain wheelchair to explore our green and pleasant land as highlighted in the article – the ascent on the Lake District trail was more than doable with the SD Motion Trike even with the winter…
Ah the holidays – that magical fortnight where time seems to slow down and all of life’s worries are cast aside. Friends and family come together, meals are prepared, parties are thrown, and diets are thrown out the window! Whether it’s an excess of food, an excess of drink, a lack of exercise, or, more …
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We love connecting with customers and often get tagged on social media by people who are using and loving our gripping aids. One such person to tag us is Georgia Carmichael. Georgia had been using our Small Item Gripping Aid whilst in hospital to aid with her personal care as well as to embrace her …
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Enhancing Independence and Function: The Role of Wheelchair Trays in Occupational Therapy Introduction Imagine the everyday challenges faced by individuals with mobility impairments. Picture Jane, a vibrant artist and teacher, who navigates life from her wheelchair. Despite her creativity and drive, certain tasks, like managing her art materials while teaching, used to be a struggle. […]
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This title caught my eye on Instagram yesterday, and it resonated strongly with me. The post was from Patrick Grant about his brand Community Clothing. It reads as follows: What do we mean, Blackburn, not Black Friday? Well. Let us explain.We used to have a thriving textile industry in the UK. It was our biggest employer,… Read more
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It’s that time of year again where we’re all starting to worry about what to buy our loved ones for Christmas… If someone you’re buying for has a Spinal Cord Injury why not have a look at our top 10 gifts for SCI! Doesn’t giving a friend or family member the gift of independence this …
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New Ways to Play One of the great joys of parenting is watching your child discover new hobbies and interests. To watch them develop new skills, thrive in new environments and grow in confidence, is a wonderful feeling. At Active Hands, we want to enable all children to discover their passion and reach their full potential. We …
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