If you use a wheelchair, the idea of disabled gardening might not have crossed your mind.  But let me tell you, it’s more than possible, and loads of fun, too! If you have a garden, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as creating a friendly and welcoming space for your whole family to enjoy, that you […]

Sport is an essential part of any active and healthy lifestyle. It’s essential to strike a balance between work, play and exercise, in order to maintain overall good health. Diet is also a key factor, but for the purposes of this article we’ll be focusing mainly on sport and more specifically, how to get into […]

To many people, wheelchair boxing does not seem like it would be the best sport to adapt for someone with a disability. Up until now, not many athletes have tried it. But a group named The Adaptive Boxing Organization (ABO) wants to help wheelchair boxing gain popularity. Their goal is to bring wheelchair boxing all […]

Most teenagers will have their first try behind the wheel of a car in their first driving lesson at 17 or 18. However, Izzy Weall, from Derby in the United Kingdom is working towards motor racing at Silverstone at just 14 years old with all-disabled race team Team BRIT. However, Izzy Weall isn’t the average […]

Scooping two sportswoman of the year awards – including becoming the first para athlete to win SJA Sportswoman of the Year – the 25 year old from Halifax has gone from strength to strength. Here, we’ll tell you Hannah’s story, and run you through her 2017 highlights. Early Years Hannah Cockroft was born in Halifax […]

Keeping fit with exercise is not always as high as it should be on many people’s list of priorities, and it can be even tougher to keep toned if you have a disability, especially if you struggle to move quickly and often in a state that will get your heart pumping and make you breathless. […]

Many adaptive sports, such as wheelchair basketball, require special equipment. This equipment can be expensive, making it almost impossible for some people to afford. However, applying for adaptive sports grants can help supplement the cost of the equipment. Grant money is often awarded to a person by the funder for a very specific purpose. And […]

The equipment at your local gym won’t be as geared towards wheelchair users as what they use at your rehab facility or physiotherapist’s office. However, with advice from your doctor and directions from the gym staff, you should be able to make most of the equipment accessible. Workouts can be modified to fit your personal […]

If you are familiar with handcycling, you may think wheelchair racing is the same thing. However, they are very different. It’s important to know exactly what wheelchair racing is so that you can choose which type of sport might be best for you. To help you choose if wheelchair racing is the right sport for […]

Former sky diving instructor, Jonathan Martins embarked on a solo journey on a sailboat. How many challenges does the life out at sea carry for a paraplegic yachtsman? It was a decade ago when Jonathan and his friend, Bram were sitting around a bonfire, having a friendly chat about their work, what would its future […]