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DIY Straw Holder

October 14, 2016 in Solution

Materials: Ballpoint pen Clothes peg Tools: Junior hacksaw Hot glue gun Sandpaper Craft knife Method: Remove the nib and ink reservoir from the ballpoint pen Mark and saw a section approx 3cm long Sand the edges and use a blade to clean the inside edges Using hot glue, fix the pen section to the peg […] 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 No Comments »

DIY padded crutch pads

October 10, 2016 in Solution

WHAT YOU’LL NEED ½ yard of fabric (fabric with some stretch works best) ¾ to 1 inch thick foam (two 8 x 8 inch pieces, and two 6 ½ inch x 4 ½ inch pieces) 8 inches of 5/8 to 1 inch wide Velcro (cut into two 4 inch pieces) Duct tape Needle and thread […] Read the rest →

Tags: crutches, customise, independence, mobility, sewing No Comments »

Crutch Pockets

October 5, 2016 in Solution

Via Buzzfeed Leave us a comment if you give this one a try, and remember to click the ‘This Solution Helped Me’ button at the top of the page. Read the rest →

Tags: crutches, customize, independence, mobility, sewing No Comments »

Zip Grip

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape The zip grip! For getting a handle on tiny zips, put this design to the test! Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website. Remember to click […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, essential-tremor, getting-dressed, grip, hemiplegia, independence, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, personal care, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor No Comments »

3D printed nail holder

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape A one piece design to hold nails and keep delicate fingers out of the way of the hammer, this one’s a must have in you toolkit! Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, DIY, essential-tremor, grip, hemiplegia, hobbies, independence, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, tools, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor No Comments »

Tap lever

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape A slick looking design, 3D print your own tap lever today and give it a test! Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website. Remember to click […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, essential-tremor, grip, hemiplegia, independence, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, personal care, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor, washing-and-dressing No Comments »

Crutch Clip

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape So small it will fit in your pocket! A 3D printable design for a crutch clip – that’s got to be worth testing! Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, cerebral palsy, crutches, disability, hemiplegia, independence, mobility, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury No Comments »

Drawer opening assistant

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape A no-grip drawer pull for anyone that is unable to grip and pull the drawer knob. Why not give this fix a go! Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, cooking, dexterity, disability, essential-tremor, grip, hemiplegia, independence, kitchen, kitchen aids, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor No Comments »

Bottle top opener

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape A little extra leverage to twist off that bottle cap… Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website. Remember to click the ‘This Solution Helped Me’ button […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, drinking, eating-and-drinking, essential-tremor, grip, hemiplegia, independence, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor No Comments »

Kindle Page turner

September 29, 2016 in Solution

Via Instructables If you struggle with the little buttons on your Kindle, this 3D printed sleeve with easy to press buttons might help! Download the design files Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via […] Read the rest →

Tags: 3d printing, 3D-printed, ALS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, dexterity, disability, essential-tremor, grip, hemiplegia, hobbies, independence, multiple-sclerosis, older people, Parkinson's-disease, reading, spina-bifida, spinal-cord-injury, stroke, traumatic-brain-injury, tremor No Comments »

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