Paralympic Voices

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Importance of sporting prostheses

Bobby reflects on the development of sporting prostheses, and their importance.

Communication

Mark describes the improvised system that he and his guide used to communicate during races.

Evolution of racing wheelchairs

Andrew describes how racing wheelchairs have evolved since his early sporting career.

Assistive technology invention

Roger describes inventing the first remote control system, which revolutionised assistive technology

Stoke Mandeville photographer in the 1950s

Helen talks about her mother Margaret Anne Aldous, who worked a medical photographer at Stoke Mandeville and was struck by Dr Guttmann’s attitude.

Wheelchair adaptations

Angela and Mike Hendra discuss changing wheelchair models.

Sports wheelchair development

Rick discusses the effect of contantly evolving sports wheelchair design on the disabled community.