If you need to tackle a lot of hedging, go for long shears; for small, neater work, go for smaller shears. The English Federation of Disability Sport deliver a range of programmes and projects to support organisations and encourage disabled people to be more active.

uk and there are easily identifiable links to more information about the charity, finding a fishery, identifying adapted equipment and joining the association.Powered peelers (also referred to as electric or automatic peelers) can be helpful for people who struggle to grip vegetables or experience aching joints when holding vegetables. If you are blind or partially sighted and unable to identify colours, coloured, scented pen sets are available which may assist the user to identify the colour being used by the smell. Video magnifiers consist of a camera which magnifies an image onto a display screen which may be part of the video magnifier or an attached television or computer screen. They’re essential for the proper care of hedges, shrubs, and lawns, helping to keep them in tip-top condition. If you have limited gripping ability, or have other difficulties in holding a standard pen, then you may need a differently designed writing implement, or some form of holder for a standard pen or pencil.

It offers a range of newspaper and magazine titles in a variety of accessible formats, including audio CD or USB, DAISY CD, Braille, large print and online. These allow the individual to choose an appropriate and comfortable reading height and angle for maximum comfort. A magnifier may assist you to thread needles or count stitches by enabling you to see a larger view of what you are working on.The lighter weight allows the user to be able to carry on shaping and clipping for longer as the shears are less tiring to use than heavier equivalents. Their light weight allows you to use them for long periods without getting fatigued, while the alloy handles with rubber grips provide maximum comfort.

The award-winning Darlac Lightweight Shear features wavy edged polished carbon steel blades that are excellent for trapping growth to give great cutting efficiency. Some of the tools are multi-functional and can be fitted to a range of handles from the same supplier. These Lightweight Hedge Shears are part of the Garden Pro 'Master' range, suitable for domestic and professional use. We also loved the compact design – these shears have a total length of just 450mm, which makes them one of the more compact shears on the market. AbilityNet publish a factsheet, Finding Funding for an Adapted Computer System which lists possible grant giving trusts.

If you are blind or partially sighted, you may be interested in obtaining a copy of the RNIB Leisure Ideas factsheet. They work in partnership with Winmau to promote, encourage and support disabled players to arrange tournaments in the UK. Doing Sport Differently is a guide for everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions and covers the benefits of sport and fitness, how disabled people can get involved, whether playing, watching or coaching. Each pair of shears has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to blade and handles, comfort, performance and value for money. In addition to electric paper page turners, if the individual prefers to read from a tablet reader but struggles to turn the pages on these devices, for example, due to limited arm, hand or finger movements, foot switch page turners are now available that connect to the tablet reader via Bluetooth and USB.

The award-winning Darlac Lightweight Shears feature wavy edged polished carbon steel blades that are excellent for trapping growth to give great cutting efficiency. Thrive recommend that the ideal height of a built raised bed will vary from 60cm to 100cm depending on whether you are standing, sitting or using a wheelchair and that the width of the bed will also vary from 50cm to 100cm, depending on if you can reach across all areas of the bed or just from one side (Thrive, 2008).

A range of playing cards and accessories are available designed to assist with the playing of cards. These are available in a range of colours so you can choose a colour that contrasts with the appliance. A large, safe private Facebook clubhouse is offered, where lively discussion can take place as well as face-to-face lunches.