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The Black Active hands general purpose gripping aid holding a red gym weight

Active Hands gripping aid for general use

  • Holding general day-to-day items
  • Use gym equipment, i.e. holding weights, using a rowing machine
  • Take part in sports, i.e. snooker, tennis, badminton
  • Independently complete DIY projects, i.e. using a saw or hammer
  • Be involved in gardening

The Active Hands gripping aid is designed to help disabled people with limited hand function take part in activities and everyday tasks. If you have had a stroke, suffered a spinal injury or developed a condition that affects your hand function, the Active Hands gripping aid can help you to maintain your independence.

All Active Hands gripping aids are built to last. The aids are made from tough webbing and comfortable but durable neoprene, which is used to make wet suits. The multi-purpose gripping aid will withstand regular use, even for strenuous activities. On top of all that they are also machine washable.

Make sure to check our full range of Active Hands gripping aids and choose the right one for you.

Active Hands gripping aid is available in three sizes, please refer to the size guide below.

Please note that the Active Hands general purpose gripping aid is sold as a single left or right glove, not as a pair.

Scroll down to see the Active Hands general purpose gripping aid in action.

Read our interview with the creator of Active Hands Rob Smith.

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Mini Hot Water Bottle with Soft Cover

Relax in the warmth and comfort of this mini hot water bottle with luxuriously soft cotton cover, generously padded and finished with a satin ribbon.

The Blue Badge Company’s snuggly hot water bottles are an ideal gift for mothers, fathers, grandparents or siblings and provide hours of warmth, comfort and relief from aches and pains, the perfect companion on chilly nights.

Available in a variety of fabrics, these hot water bottles are designed and handmade in the Blue Badge Company’s Bristol-based studio. Includes 0.5-litre rubber bottle that meets British Standard 1970:2006

See the full list of styles below.

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About Disability Horizons shop

The Disability Horizons shop is run by staff of the Disability Horizons lifestyle magazine team – a collective of writers, creatives, entrepreneurs, academics and activists who all have either a disability/chronic health condition, or care for a significant family member who has a disability or health condition. Below you can read more about the main

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the functional hand in a hand with a pen inside

Functionalhand – universal grip aid for poor hand function

  • Holds objects of different shapes and sizes firmly and securely – pencils, device pen, arts and craft supplies, make-up brushes, dining utensils, phones, bottles and much more
  • Can be used in both a vertical and horizontal grip and features an easy-adjust tightener that secures objects in place to prevent slipping
  • Exclusive to the Disability Horizons Shop in Europe

Scroll down for more information and to see a video from the creators of the product.

Meet the paediatric therapists who created the Functionalhand.

Also, check out Lucy’s review of the Functionalhand.

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8 disability living aids to help with everyday tasks at home

With the new Disability Horizons Shop having officially launched at the start of 2020, we want to show you the range of innovative, stylish and useful products we have available. This month, we’re focusing on disability living aids that could help you with day-to-day life around the house. Even better, the majority of these products

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Golden Lily Walking Stick Bag

Stylish folding walking stick bag

Easily store your adjustable walking stick in this stylish, compact bag. Designed and handmade in the Blue Badge Company’s Bristol-based studio, it comes in a variety of patterns.

Handy for use out and about or while not in use at home. Features a press-stud fastener to stop the stick from slipping out and a handy D-ring to hang from a coat hook or easily clip onto a handbag or wheelchair.

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Bag colour/pattern options and dimensions below. Stick not included.

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