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 to Assist Persons with Disabilities


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.
Category: Home Management ; Personal Care ; Therapeutic Aids 
Contributed by: L. Huffaker 
Estimated cost of materials: Less than $10
Estimated construction time: Less than 2 hours
Tools required: Sewing machine
Fabrication skill level: Easy
Item number: 9901
Plan Cost: Free
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