We’re a camper van family. We love camping and the kids are pretty great at long road trips. So once the summer holidays are here, we can generally be found packing up the van and heading off for an adventure. This year we had planned to go to France. With the Paralympics starting just before … Read more
Start with Part 1 of Does Paralympic Sport Benefit the Right Athletes. A Shift in Recruitment of Athletes Part 1 of this article mostly talked about classification within Para sport. In part 2, I focus more on trends within the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in relation to medal event and athlete selection. I will be more critical … Read more
Paralympic Sport Origins Paralympic sport has come a long way from its humble beginnings at the Stoke Mandeville spinal cord injury unit in England just after the Second World War. This small sporting event, which at the time used competition between those with similar injuries to assist the rehabilitation of wheelchair users, is now a worldwide … Read more
The Rise of The Convenience Cubicle I, along with millions of others, recently spent the start of summer watching England claw their way through Euro 2024, only to fall at the final hurdle once again. I watched the final in my local pub which was packed to the rafters with fans going through the usual … Read more
Back in 2023 my training partner, Steve Montgomery, and I were in the US for the Kessler Foundation 10k race. While there, many of the other wheelchair racers we met recommended the Triple Crown series of races. These take place over a week or two at the start of July. We decided then that we … Read more
Jo, our Business Development Manager, got married this summer and we couldn’t be happier for her! On 1st August 2024 Jo married her high school sweet heart, Jason, at a local registry office. She said ‘I do’ surrounded by her closest family and is continuing her celebrations all summer long. The newlyweds are heading off … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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