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January 27, 2017 in Solution
This DIY product is designed for a three years old boy that was born with cerebral palsy. He has an inadequate trunk control so he can not sit independently, he would fall on his side. At home he sits in a custom tailor made seatshell. But this is too big to take everywhere along. His […] Read the rest →
Tags: cerebral palsy, children, design, everyday living, home, solution
January 20, 2017 in Solution
Fixperts Benchmark Residency – Nail Clippers grip Sugru hack from Fixperts on Vimeo. With thanks to@MayaAlvarado1 Be sure to click the ‘This Solution Helped Me’ button if you give this a try! Read the rest →
Tags: adaptation, ALS, arthritis, Assistive, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, essential-tremor, everyday living, grip, independence, multiple-sclerosis, personal care, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, Sugru, tremor
January 4, 2017 in Solution
the old hood on the left was paid by a charity from the company who provided us with my sons wheel chair who is 5 years old. I never used it because it would sit in his face and it was so small it didn’t protect him at all from the Sun. The new hood […] Read the rest →
December 9, 2016 in Solution
This 3D printed aid could be the perfect solution for someone with limited grip or dexterity, limb difference or anyone that finds it difficult to paint their nails! For help with 3D printing, get in touch with our sponsors DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability. Download the 3D printable file Remember to click the […] Read the rest →
Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, Assistive, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, everyday living, independence, independent living, multiple-sclerosis, personal care, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, tremor
November 30, 2016 in Solution
You will need: A toy car a foam block (optional – if used you will be able to remove and change over the pen for a different colour) Duct tape This quick hack could be useful for anyone who is unable to hold a pen – give it a try and let us know […] Read the rest →
November 17, 2016 in Solution
This hack is the perfect way to make sure young kids and anyone that finds unwrapping too fiddly can still enjoy opening their gift! You will need: a gift! wrapping paper scissors tape ribbon something to hold on to if the ribbon will be too small to grip – a gift tag or a […] Read the rest →
Tags: ALS, arthritis, Assistive, Birthday, cerebral palsy, children, Christmas, dexterity, disability, essential-tremor, everyday living, Gift, gift-wrapping, grip, hemiplegia, independence, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, present, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor
November 4, 2016 in Solution
Make your own using 3 easy items. Use a strong A4 binder (this one is a 3D ring 50mm binder) A clipboard A non-slip mat (you can buy this by the roll, however I found my small non-slip mat used for turning jars worked perfectly). Simply assemble and you are ready to use it! This […] Read the rest →
Tags: art, Assistive, cerebral palsy, children, disability, drawing, hemiplegia, hobbies, school, special-needs, spina-bifida, writing
October 30, 2016 in Solution
What a simple way to access switch operated toys and computers. be sure to click the ‘This Solution Helped Me’ button at the top of this page if you found this idea useful. Read the rest →
Tags: Assistive, cerebral palsy, Computers, electronics, independent living, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, switch-adapted, switches, toys, traumatic-brain-injury
October 25, 2016 in Solution
You will need: A bubble tube A drill and (depending on walls) a masonry drill bit Wall plugs Eye hooks Cable ties This task took about ten minutes and cost approximately £3. I was setting up a sensory bedroom for my son and needed to find a way to secure the bubble tube to the […] Read the rest →
October 20, 2016 in Solution
For a budget friendly way to create built up handles for cutlery, pens and toothbrushes, you can use a pack of foam hair rollers! This video uses foam tubing purchased specifically for making built up handles. Remember to click the ‘This Solution Helped Me’ button at the top of the page if you found this […] Read the rest →
Tags: arthritis, Assistive, cerebral palsy, children, dexterity, eating-aids, eating-and-drinking, grip, hemiplegia, home, independence, independent living, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor