Here at Active Hands, our aim has always been to improve people’s quality of life and encourage independence. We’ve done this by creating products that remove disability related barriers, giving the user access to equipment, apparatus and tools that they may have struggled with otherwise. We like to think that by offering these unique gadgets for disabled hands, we are helping people all over the world to overcome obstacles, increase their confidence and reach their potential.
We stock a wide range of products for people with disabilities that limit hand function including – spinal cord injury, limb difference, stroke and arthritis. You can filter our shop by disability and activity to find the ideal grip solution for you. Check out some of our top gadgets for disabled hands below…
Kitchen and Eating Gadgets for Disabled Hands
Cutlery Range
Our wide range of cutlery supports those with reduced mobility, tremors, painful joints of those who ‘let go’ when they want to hold on. We offer solutions for children and adults. Browse our range here and find the right solution for you.
Easi-Grip Knives
These knives feature right-angled handles that keep your wrist in a neutral position, making it easier and more comfortable to prepare food. The chunky handles support reduced grip and they come in three styles; bread, caring and all-purpose.
Palm Peeler
Peel fruit and vegetables with ease, pop your finger through the loop and the Peeler sits in your palm.
Food Preparation Board
This multi-purpose chopping and food preparation board offers a sleek and stylish solution. The spiked area holds your food while you chop and the integrated grater, slicer and collection bowl support easy prep.
Personal Care Gadgets for Disabled Hands
Relying on the help of others for personal care is a really big frustration for so many people with disabilities. Active Hands know that gaining independence in this area is a key focus for many people. And we have a range of gadgets to help.
EasySpray
Our EasySpray range help you to operate aerosol cans without needing to press down on the fiddly push button. Instead, add this large lever and simply squeeze to operate. We stock a standard EasySpray for deodorants, hairsprays, cleaning sprays etc, an EasySpray Mini for perfumes and travel bottles and a NoseySpray for nasal sprays.
1-Up Hair Tie
Create a ponytail with just one hand. Perfect for those with one-sided weakness or limb difference. The simple but clever 1-Up hair tie can also be used to create pigtails or worn as a headband.
Small Item Gripping Aid
One of our most versatile aids, the Small Item gripping aid will hold any small diameter item. Its separate palm pad enables you to place items into your hand at any angle. Hold make-up brushes, a toothbrush, razor, cutlery, art materials… even drum sticks!
Zubits
Zubits magnetic laces close with a simple click and hold tight, even during sports. Open by sliding a finger under them and pulling, or by standing on the back of your shoe and lifting your foot. Once released, they leave a wide opening to easily slip your feet into your shoes.
Daily Living Gadgets for Disabled Hands
Getting out and about with a disability can be daunting, at Active Hands we’re here to help lessen the challenges of daily life with our range of simple solutions to some of the daily struggles that come with reduced hand function.
Flexi Phone Holder
Our Flexi Phone Holder attaches easily to both manual or power chairs (with a rail mount adaptor kit). Hold your phone, tablet and so much more securely and easily, right where you need it. Thanks to its range of accessories, once you have your Flexi Phone Holder, you can also use it to hold a DSLR camera, a gaming controller, or add a Card Holder for playing cards.
LapStacker Flex
The world’s first and only retractable carry system for wheelchairs. Carrying things on your lap as a wheelchair user is a daily need, but can also be a daily frustration, trying to prevent things from falling. Pull up the LapStacker using the finger loops, secure it magnetically and pretty much anything will stay safely on your lap.
EazyHold Straps
EazyHold Straps come in a variety of sizes, so they can be popped onto all sorts of items to create a comfortable, supportive strap. Add them to cutlery, toothbrushes, paintbrushes, toys, even drinks bottles. If they get messy, simply put them through the dishwasher.
Nimble
The Nimble is a one-finger cutter with a tiny ceramic blade. The blade is safe on skin, but cuts easily through food packaging, mail, parcel tape, craft paper and much more.
These are just a sample from our wide range of products. You can see all of our gadgets for disabled hands in our shop.
Gareth Herridge
