Adaptive Equipment Test 7

Hand Controls
Inability to use LE

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Hand-Held Accelerator
Inability to use LE

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Accelerator Ring
� Inability to use LE
� No need to remove hands from wheel

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Hydraulic Brake & Electronic Accelerator
� Limited hand movement

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Left Foot Controls
� Inability to use RLE

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Steering Wheel Knobs
� One-handed steering
� Knob: no FM deficiencies
� Pin: amputees
� Cuff: weak grasp
� Tri-pin: stabilizes hand and wrist

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

� Swivel Seat: safer & easier transfers

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Ergonomic Car Supports

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

� Seat Belt Extender: limited UE ROM, decreases need to twist and reach, joint protection

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

� Grab & Pull Seat Belt: limited UE ROM, decreases need to twist and reach, joint protection

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Safety Harness: abnormal tone, low GM strength, sitting balance deficit

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

7 Point Harness: abnormal tone, low GM strength, sitting balance deficit, peoples who pose safety risk, and deficits in attention (behavioral)

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

� Panoramic Mirror: no neck ROM

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

� Blind Spot Adjustable Mirrors: limited neck ROM

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

Baby Carriers for Children of Wheelchair Users
- Baby Seat Attachment
- Adapted Baby Carriers
- Carrier Slings
- Harnesses

Equipment and Client Factors Addressed

WC Users
- Convertible/Adjustable High Chairs
- Swivel Based Car Seat

� Bathing Equipment for Children of Wheelchair Users
- Shower Buddy
- DIY Adapted Baby Bath

� Furniture for Children of Wheelchair Users
- Side-Opening Crib
- Adapted Changing Table

� One Handedness Equipment
- Easy Stroll
- Baby Butler (one handed feeding)
- Beebo (one handed feeding)

� Pet Ramps/Stairs
- Deficits in UE strength and balance

Self-cleaning litter boxes
� Inability to bend at trunk (deficits in ROM)
� Inability to grasp scooper (low FM function)
� Visual deficits
� Cognitive deficits

� Cat/Small Dog Toilet Seats
- Inability to bend at trunk (deficits in ROM)
- Inability to grasp scooper (low FM function)
- Visual deficits
- Cognitive deficits

Poop Scoopers
� Inability to bend at trunk (deficits in ROM)
� Inability to grasp scooper (low FM function)

� Automatic Food Dishes
- Inability to bend over (deficits in ROM)
- Inability to pick up food bag (deficits in strength)
- Inability to use scooper (low FM skills)
- Cognitive deficits
- Visual/perceptual deficits

Handled Pet Bowls
� DIY Adapted Pet Bowl Filler
� Inability to bend over (deficits in ROM)

Automatic Pet Fountains
� Inability to bend over (deficits in ROM)
� Cognitive deficits
� Visual/perceptual deficits

Automatic Ball Throwers
� Inability to bend over, throw ball over or under hand(deficits in ROM)
� Strength, balance, and endurance deficits
� Visual/perceptual deficits

Leashes
� Hands Free Wheelchair Leash
� Need to use hands to propel self during dog walking
� Hands Free Dog Leash
� Need to use hand/s for functional use during dog walking

Aquapaw
� one-size-fits-all combination sprayer/scrubber
� straps to the user's hand and is turned on and off by pressing the button in the palm or by making a fist
� allows the user to have instantaneous control over the flow of water while also giving t

� Adapted Elliptical
� $2,000
� Allows individuals to move LE with stability and safety if LE have poor/no mobility

� Bounce Back
� Allows individuals to increase UE strength using body weight

� Kefty Home Gym
� Allows individuals to increase UE strength using body weight

� Pro Ii All Body
� Works UE and allows w/c to be positioned and locked into it

Therapeutic Exercise Equipment
� Pulley weights
� Strap weights
� UE bike

� Count A Dose: syringe filling device for blind or partially-sighted people with diabetes

- Half-Querty software
- Financial software: Quickbooks, Peachtree, Microsoft Money, and online banking
- Voice recognition software - Dragon
- Paperweights or clip boards to hold paper in place when writing signature or figures
- Use a signature stamp
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One handed techniques for financial management

bag closures
limited hand function

� Utilize Handiplug if decrease hand function

� Instead of carry objects, utilize carts if low endurance

� Utilize assistive door knobs if decreased hand function and joint protection

� Utilize Paint Brush Extenders to paint high places for decrease U/E ROM

� Instead of regular vacuum, utilize ROOMBA or light weight vacuum to reduce physical demands

� Laser scissors for poor vision
� Battery/Switch Operated scissors for poor grasp

� Light switch extender for decreased ROM

� Touch lamp for decreased ROM and fine motor strength
� Lamp shade extension device for decreased fine motor strength and coordination, and joint protection

� Timing switches for lights used for cognitive impairments

Switches
Allow nonverbal individuals to communicate by making choices with a touch of a switch

DynaVox System
� Provides picture and prerecorded phrases
� Allows nonverbal individuals to communicate with touch

Voice amplifier
� Allows a person to hear in noisy crowds, lecture halls, movie theaters & television

Amplified Telephone
� Has a higher volume than regular phones
� May also have larger buttons

� Ergonomic Split Keyboard

� One-Handed Keyboard

� Adaptive Keyboards-large print

o Slip on Typing/keyboard aid
For those with poor/no grasp

� Has minimal buttons for less confusion
� Specific button for emergencies
� Large screen for easy viewing
� Can be used with low vision, mild MR, Parkinson's, tremors, limited U/E strength/coordination

1. Simple Task Cold: bottled drink, pudding cup, granola bar, yogurt
2. Multi-Task Cold: sandwich, cereal with milk, lettuce salad, fruit salad, smoothie
3. Simple Task Hot: stove top, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker (canned soup, TV dinner

Levels of Meal Preparation