Rob Smith

he/him

CEO

The Active Hands Company

I am now a dad of 2 and CEO of the Active Hands company. I have previously been involved in disability sport as a wheelchair rugby player, a medal winning wheelchair racing athlete and have completed all the world marathon majors. I have also been an events organiser, DJ and promoter. I have travelled the world many times as a backpacker and with my work and sport. I am an inventor, engineer and entrepreneur and have grown the Active Hands Company from a few design ideas to a brand known worldwide for making products to help those with reduced hand function.

Life doesn’t always go as planned but there is always opportunity and chance for enjoyment in every situation.

Q&A

Rob Smith

As a role model, what advice would you give a disabled person at the start of their career?

How has your work impacted the disabled community or raised awareness about disability issues?

What are your future goals or aspirations in your field or in disability advocacy?

What do you do to switch off and have fun?

What or who brings you joy?

Do you prefer dogs or cats?

What is the one thing you would change if you could?

What barriers do you think still need to be addressed to improve the lives of disabled people?

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Rob Smith

Areas of expertise

Accessibility, Business, Employment, Engineering, Health and wellbeing

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