by Daniel Tyas
September 25, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user shadowwynd Many disabilities such as cerebral palsy make it hard to grip a pen, pencil, or marker. Some people can grab a pen in their fist and draw that way, but others lack the ability to keep their hand in a vertical configuration. This means that can […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 25, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user TCFDATDept A stabilizer is added to a commercially available lap tray to provide a stable work surface and encourage upright posture. For individuals with disabilities it is often difficult to sit on a couch or in a recliner and read a book or magazine or write. […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 25, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user Nelson_Yepez Don’t you hate when you carry the groceries from the car and the handle of the bag is so thin and goes so deep that it makes you drop the bag, and some time they are not even that heavy? Now imagine how much harder has to […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 25, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user maxbacon Maxim is fifteen years old and takes cooking classes in the Dominiek Savio Institute. This is not evident because Maxim has a spastic triparese, hereby he can only use one hand. Because of this problem, the cooking lessons are much more challenging for him. Breaking […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 25, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user gluckc Learn how to make your own walker from PVC pipe and other parts available at any hardware store. Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 24, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user TCFDATDept For people with significant disabilities outdoor gardening tasks can be very difficult. A traditional 36″ outdoor plant watering wand (the kind that attaches to a hose) was attached to a fishing pole holder with a universal clamp that can be attached to any wheelchair or […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 24, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user DarkRubyMoon Materials Needed Introduction This is actually a double instructable on how to improve a typical wheelchair footrest by adding footpads and bumpers. The typical wheelchair footrest consist of either two rectangular pieces of metal or hard plastic to hold a person’s foot off the ground. […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 24, 2015 in Solution
This post was originally on www.instructables.com created by user TCFDATDept An arm glider was fabricated to assist individuals with limited upper extremity strength to perform writing and other motor tasks. Step 1: Materials 1 piece 4” diameter PVC pipe, 8” long 1 piece 6-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ piece of 1/4” thick soft foam 1 piece 4-1/2” […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 24, 2015 in Solution
This is repost from www.instructables.com by user Korneel De Viaene Introduction Trained dogs are a great asset to people with a disability who need help in their daily life. Their dog allows them to live more independently. unfortunately they are not able to do all actions by themselves. Sometimes there is still help needed for […] Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
September 24, 2015 in Solution
This is a repost from www.instructables.com originally by the user frenzy Some hand disabilities need a special way to use certain tools. This project uses minimal supplies to change a spoon into a device anyone can use. You can recreate these steps for any tool and any disability! Step 1: Ingredients For this mod you will […] Read the rest →
