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Increasing Independence w/ Disability
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items Compiled all the items from my various lists that help me maintain my independence around my house and out of it. These items help me feel like I'm not depending on my family to “take care of me.”
Sections
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Mobility Aides
For The Home
On The Go
Mobility Aides
When I first became disabled, I was ashamed of using my mobility aids. Now I recognize them as the things that give me freedom to access the world. These are the ones I love.
This is my everyday chair. It's lightweight and easy for me to pull in and out of the car on my own when I sit on the back bumper.
Quickie QRi
After wanting one of these forever, I finally got one and I’m amazed by it. The places that it will go are honestly mind blowing. It offroads better than some devices that are made to off road! Highly recommend!!!
WHILL Model C2: Portable Electric Wheelchair
This is the rollator I use to get around my house need it. It's fairly light and easy to use, but it's clunky for folding up.
Aluminum Rollator w/7.5" Casters
Having a shower chair is so important to my routine! I can't shower standing up. It's really important to have a sturdy, dependable chair.
Adjustable Shower Chair, Heavy Duty, 350 lb Capacity
I’ve never gotten to try this rollator, but I’d love to. It’s the lightest one on the market at just slightly over 10 lbs and collapses down for easy transport.
Carbon Ultralight
I have this DRIVE chair (with the footrests removed) for in the house. I use it for when I'm vacuuming or sweeping and need to sit to do so. Because it's less expensive, I feel less bad about customizing it to fit my needs.
Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms, Swing Away Footrests, 20" Seat
The Wheelchair I'm super excited to order in a month when I get a new chair. I was so excited to meet these fine folks at the Disability Expo and try out this chair.
Not A Wheelchair
For The Home
These are the items I use most often around the house to make my life easier.
This is the hook I use to reach my clothes in my closet. I find it very helpful and it helps me feel more independant.
Clothes Hook Pole, Extendable from 35" to 50"
These ramps come in a variety of different lengths for whatever space you need, but they're sturdy and really handy. We were debating a remodel of our deck and ultimately decided to just install these ramps and I've been very happy with them!
Portable Wheelchair Ramp
I can't open bottles or jars without these tools. I might actually call these a lifesaver for when I'm at home alone.
5 in 1 Jar Opener for Weak Hands & Seniors
This cleaning tool saves me SO MUCH energy while cleaning my bathroom shower and tub. I can literally sit on my shower chair and just move it around.
Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber, 8 Heads
This is so helpful for me when I'm trying to conserve energy in the kitchen.
Food Chopper with Container & Fruit Slicer
Tab Buddy’s are super handy mobility aids for opening cans and bottles. They come in all sorts of cute designs!
Disability Pride Tab Buddy - Cute Drink Can Opener Keychain - Celebrate Diversity and Accessibility - arthritis, physical, neurodiversity
Making closets adjustable so they can be reached from a chair or without having to put my arms over my head.
48" Adjustable Clothes Rack
We have a slider in our home and my partner has been totally stumped on how to make it accessible to me. Ta Da! This is amazing!
Sliding Door Threshold Ramp
I like these for the guest bathroom in our house because they can be pushed up out of the way when I don’t need them.
Grab Bars & Toilet Handrails
We use this in the main bathroom because it feels durable and secure.
Medline 31 in. Toilet Safety Rail with Adjustable Height G30300H
On The Go
These are the items that come with me when we're on the road. They help me feel confident I can be independent in spaces I'm unfamiliar with.
An easy to use strap to help secure things when you’re lap-carrying. This is so helpful.
LapStacker
I liked this cupholder, however you have to be careful with how you position it. If you place it incorrectly, you'll constantly be knocking your drink into walls and spilling it.
Wheelchair and Rollator Cup Holder
The perfect sized bag that easily secures under your seat pad. This is a great storage option. I LOVE mine.
Large Wheelchair Bag