Open Sesame — Mobile phones have become a common need for everyone, including people with disabilities. Millions of people have limited use of their hands, which prevents them from doing activities that most of us take for granted, and regular phones are not equipped for the needs of people with limited mobility.
Open Sesame uses the front-facing camera of any Android device to track head movement and unlock a touch-free smartphone. It uses location-based technologies and two-way messaging to connect disabled people with service providers and caregivers at the touch of a button.
Google Home and Amazon Echo and Alexa — Devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo and Alexa can make the lives of people with disabilities a little bit easier by taking over the technology controls in a household.
Users can employ voice-commands to control things such as music, lights, weather reports, and even updating digital calendars — all of which can be challenging for those with disabilities. Practical tools which can help people with disabilities complete everyday tasks include devices which help with reading and learning, such as automatic page turners, book holders, and adapted pencil grips; adaptive switches and utensils to allow those with limited motor skills to eat, play games, and participate in other activities ; devices and features that help with performing tasks such as cooking, dressing, and grooming; and specialized handles and grips.
Liftware — Liftware is a brand of stabilizing and leveling handles and attachments designed to help people with hand tremors or limited hand and arm mobility retain dignity, confidence, and independence. Lucy 4 Keyboard — Lucy is a hands-free keyboard designed especially for people with limited or no hand function. It is operated by a small laser lamp which is usually fixed on a pair of glasses and controlled with head movement, although it can also be controlled manually.
When the laser beam is pointed at the letters on the Lucy panel, the key is activated without having to push anything.
These robots use localized navigation to clean their environments thoroughly. Good Grips Button Hook — The Good Grips Button Hook is an easy-to-use dressing aid that is great for people with limited hand mobility or weak hand strength. The cushioned handle is comfortable to grip and easy to use for quick buttoning.
Vive Health Foam Tube Grips — Vive foam tube grips can be attached to toothbrushes, hairbrushes, eating utensils, and writing utensils. They provide a wide, secure grip for unsteady hands or for those with weak hand strength or limited hand mobility. The soft, non-slip foam can be trimmed to any size, making it very versatile. One-Handed Can Openers — Aidacare offers a range of one-handed can openers to simplify the task of opening cans for those with the use of only one hand or who have reduced grip or hand strength.
By locking into place for easy use with a single hand, they allow users to easily open cans with minimal effort, reducing frustration and strain and preventing injury while affording the user more independence in the kitchen.
Carex Sock Aid — The Carex Sock Aid is ideal for helping those who have trouble bending and reaching to put their socks on. It grips the sock so the user can easily slide it over the foot and includes large loop handles that provide additional support for those with a weakened grip. Adaptive Shoes and Clothing — Zappos.
Shower Accessories — Shower accessories like grab bars, handheld shower heads, and shower chairs help people with disabilities to care for themselves and maintain independence, health, and hygiene. For many people with disabilities, mobility issues are a major concern. Through technology, the creation of mobility aids like electric wheelchairs, lift vans, and rollators make it easier for disabled individuals to get around and be active.
Walkers, canes, crutches, braces, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices allow some people to be able to walk while some use manual or power wheelchairs or electric scooters. Ramps, grab bars, automatic doors, and wider doorways that accommodate wheelchairs can be used to modify a building to make it more accessible. Stair lifts — Stair lifts make your home fully accessible.
Varieties include custom curved stair lifts, straight stair lifts, stair climbers, and outdoor stair lifts. Lift chairs — Lift chairs can help a person go from sitting to standing, and safely lower to a sitting position, with the touch of a button. Gait trainers — Gait trainers are adaptive mobility equipment designed for a wide range of people with varying abilities.
They provide support in learning to walk, maintaining momentum, and building muscle skills. I am the maintenance manager at a retirement village and have residents who have trouble locking their windows because their keys are too short or too small. Phil, Would you able to take a picture to show the window.
The stick vacuums are also a lot lighter, hence for a person with arthritis, they are easier to use. They can also be transformed into handheld vacuums to clean above ground areas.
If however, the disability makes it close to impossible to vacuum, then a robot vacuum may be the best option. Grabber tool - If you have a disability that makes it hard or impossible to bend, this is a tool that can help a great deal as you clean. If there are things on the floor which need to be picked up and put away, this grabber will be your go-to tool. You can use it as you prepare to vacuum the floor. Socks, toys, magazines and anything else you may need to pick up will be within reach.
It is also possible to use it just to get something that may be a bit far say a bottle of disinfectant that is far from arms reach. My grandmother always has her grabber on the wheelchair whenever she is cleaning and it always comes in handy. Dehumidifier - This is not so much a cleaning tool as it is a preventive tool.
You may want to reduce the amount of cleaning you have to do since it is not an easy task so having a dehumidifier would be a wise choice. The dehumidifier will help to reduce moisture in the room which in turn will decrease the number of bacteria as well as the growing of mold so you will not have to clean up so often.
It comes in handier when you keep it in the bathroom as that is one of the favorite spots for mold to grow. It will also help things to dry quicker. Steam Mop - It is certainly impossible to get down on your hands and knees to scrub the floor as this takes up too much energy, for that reason a steam mop would be appropriate. Less energy is required to get the floor looking clean and the best part is the steam also kills bacteria and germs.
I actually would recommend this not just for disabled people but even able-bodied ones because the results are quite impressive and it takes a fraction of the time you would spend using an ordinary mop. It is however important that you find the right steam mop which is easy to use.
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