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Providing Plans for Do-It-Yourself Devices
 to Assist Persons with Disabilities


Standing Frame – Similar to a lectern, except the standing frame provides torso support. Torso support often allows a person who normally needs assistance to weight-bear the ability to do so without assistance. Frame provides work surface allowing freedom of upper body movement while standing. Made from wood.

Lap Sized Easel  – The lap sized easel may be used on a chair tray or desk top as well as on the lap. Work surface may be tilted to provide the appropriate viewing angle.

Book Handle – The book handle provides a handle like strap along the outside spine of a book. Ideal for persons with limited hand and/or arm dexterity. Made of plastic and nylon cord.

Three-Ring Binder Opening Tool – This tool provides the additional leverage that is often needed for a person with limited hand dexterity to open a three-ring binder.

Toilet Stall Leaning Bar – Mounted to the side wall of a stall, the leaning bar provides a solid support while standing or sitting at the toilet. Bar folds against side wall when not in use. Must be mounted in stall that has a wall on each side.

Assistive Lifting Device – This device was designed to allow aides to lift persons from a sitting position without putting stress on the persons arms and shoulders. The lift is placed on the seat prior to sitting down. Because the lift is not bulky, it may be sat on without irritation.

Receptionist Mat– Ideal for the visually impaired, this mat is used to signal the presence of a visitor. Placed directly on the floor or under existing carpet, the attached alert box will signal when a visitor "steps and remains on" the mat for a few seconds. The alert box will not sound due to passing traffic. This device is especially helpful in situations where visitors do not immediately notify their presence.

Toothbrush holding fixture – Mounted to a vanity top, the toothbrush holding fixture provides a sturdy "no hands" support. It utilizes an electric toothbrush supported by a framework that is attached to the vanity top with a "C-clamp".

Head Wand– Ideal for persons that have limited use of their hands. Can be used to provide keyboard access, turn pages, dial push-button phones, etc.

Click-N-Type is a virtual keyboard designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard.  As long as the person can control a mouse, trackball or other pointing device, he or she can send keystrokes to virtually any Windows application or DOS application that can run within a window. 

 
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