Aids for Daily Living

An excellent eating aid for people who have trouble grasping and holding small utensils. This spring-action plastic clip fits the hand snugly without pinching.

Manufacturer: Maddak

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

Comfortable L-shaped handle increases leverage to aid in operating most irregularly shaped knobs or controls, such as faucets, stove dials or radiator caps. Six inches long {15.2 cm} with hexagon-shaped, retractable plastic prongs that conforms automatically to grip the object to be turned. Has an elastic wrist strap.

Manufacturer: ETAC AB

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

Locking handle for easy storage, Tabs on head provide a stable cutting surface. Dishwasher safe.

Manufacturer: DBroth

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

The wireless SuperSwitch lets you turn your plug-in electronics, lights, holiday decorations, and more into remote-controlled units. The single remote controls separate outlets for easy operation.

Manufacturer: Vivint

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

Speak4Use (S4U) merges environmental control hardware with voice recognition software, offering wireless control of the environment, communication and entertainment.  Individuals who are visually and/or physically challenged are able to use conversational voice commands to control the environment, communicate (telephone, email) and control entertainment options such as music and movies.  The individual speaks a command (Say) and S4U performs the action (Do). S4U allows the user to interact directly with their computer (the program can hear and respond) without even being in the same room!

Manufacturer: Speak4Use

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: No

This set of Soft Foam Built-Up Handle Utensils is perfect for anyone who is working on their grip in rehabilitation. Each set includes a fork, knife, teaspoon and a soup spoon providing easy grasp for those with arthritis or limited hand involvement. Foam handles may be removed when grasp improves. Plastic inner handle is approximately 5/8 diameter. Overall diameter is approximately 1 1/2. Stainless steel utensils. Non-returnable item.

Manufacturer: Maxi Aids

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes