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Adaptive Technology for Disability
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items This list features adaptive technology that supports daily living, independence, comfort, and access. The items here address real, practical needs—holding, lifting, opening, reaching, communicating, and moving through the world with less strain. Each...
Sections
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Opening & Closing
Holding & Gripping
Lifting & Carrying
Reaching & Positioning
Eating & Drinking
Mobility & Transfers
Opening & Closing
When jars, bottles, buttons, and zippers feel like personal enemies, these tools step in. Designed for one-handed use, low grip strength, or limited dexterity, these items reduce frustration and make small tasks feel manageable again.
This device is great for opening up cans and it makes it easier when you have less grip strength or for people with longer fingernails. It makes a great little gift too. It comes in a lot of fun patterns.
Tab Buddy XL Disability Pride- Unique Accessibility Present Gift to Celebrate Diversity- arthritis, physical, neurodiversity, assistive tool
Tab buddies are awesome! I keep one in my backpack and my purse.
Tab Buddies Kitty Paw – Cute soda can tab opener help for kids, long nails, adapt; fun assistive cat gift present for sore hands, calico
Valentine’s Day or just love hearts??? This is a great lightweight tool for opening can pop tops!
Tab Buddy XL Hearts - Unique Birthday Christmas birthday present gift magnet; Food can tab opener help for long nails, sore hands, arthritis
Game changer for closing or opening the door from a wheelchair!
Door Puller - Wheelchair Accessibility Aid
Holding & Gripping
These tools help when hands get tired, shaky, weak, or just refuse to cooperate. From universal cuffs to phone holders, this section focuses on keeping everyday items securely in place so less energy goes into holding and more goes into living.
This works great for those with limited grip strength
Wall Plug Puller, Assistive Technology Device for Arthritis, Limited Grip and Hand Mobility Issues
A puller makes positioning or unplugging cords a little easier
Easily Remove Electric Plug From Socket With This Puller ...
If I could recommend one item (in a variety of sizes) that has made my life so much easier…this would be it! From holding my Apple Pencil to gripping tools or utensils, it is amazing!
EazyHold Aqua Silicone Adaptive Aid, Universal Cuff Hand Grip Assistive Device for Rehab Patients, Disabled, Physical Therapy 2-Pack 6.5"
A stylus tool makes holding on a bit easier
Adaptive Stylus for Universal Cuff: 3D Printed Assistive Touchscreen Tool
Make writing, drawing, and painting more comfortable
Twist-Grip Stick Universal Painting & Writing Aid
Lifting & Carrying
Lifting doesn’t have to mean strain or risk. This section includes aids that help move objects, groceries, and bodies more safely—whether that’s during transfers or just getting things from one place to another without overdoing it.
Great helping hand for putting up foot plates on power chairs!
2 Pack - Handicap Universal Tool for Accessibility & Daily Living
Jacket Clips are hands-free jacket carrier that allows users to easily carry their jacket without taking up their hands.
HYPEREXIST Jacket Strap Clips - Hands Free Coat Carrier - Adjustable - One Size Fits Adult & Kid
If you have good arm strength to carry but can’t use your hand as well, this device helps carry shopping bags
3D Printed Grocery Bag Lifter – Hands-Free Assistive Handle
Reaching & Positioning
Because the world is built at awkward heights. Reachers, mounts, and positioning aids help bring things closer, keep devices where you need them, and reduce twisting, stretching, or asking for help every five minutes.
This lightweight tool is a great addition to your power chair bag. It makes reaching for the foot plate a little easier.
2 Pack - Handicap Universal Tool for Accessibility & Daily Living
Eating & Drinking
Food should be enjoyable, not exhausting. These adaptive tools support independent eating and drinking by stabilizing plates, guiding utensils, and preventing spills—helpful for tremors, weakness, or limited coordination.
One type of grip for eating utensils.
Eating Utensil GRIPZ Sher-Hold Adaptive Grip Device for Arthritis, Joint Pain, Tremor, Thumb Pain, Toothbrush, Fork, Knife, Spoon
I’ve used a one-handed cutting board for years. It looks a little intimidating but it will keep an apple or onion from rolling away unexpectedly
One Handed Cutting Board
Mobility & Transfers
Moving between surfaces takes planning and support. These aids are designed to increase safety and confidence during transfers and everyday mobility, whether at home, in the car, or out in the world.
these wooden sliding boards are used to assist people with disabilities to transfer from surface to surface. This board provides a bridge between surfaces to ensure an individual’s safety and give them support.
Adult Wheelchair Transfer Board: Customizable Baltic Birch Sliding Board
Pediatric transfer board
Handmade Pediatric Transfer Board: Baltic Birch Sliding Board
Personal Care
Getting dressed, showering, and grooming take real effort. This section includes tools that support privacy, independence, and comfort during personal care tasks—especially when bending, reaching, or fine motor skills are limited.
A giant powder puff on a stick!
Body Powder Puff on a Stick for People With Disabilities
Tech Access & Control
Technology can open doors—if it’s accessible. This section highlights tools that make phones, tablets, and devices easier to use through mounting, switching, touch assistance, and hands-free options.
Buddy buttons are awesome input devices
Adaptive Switch Button for Adapted Toy: Slight Touch or Normal Touch
Get ready to roll the dice for your favorite game!
Switch-adapted Dice Roller, Brand New, Special Needs, Limited Mobility, Disability (Price includes Shipping)
Energy Conservation & Fatigue Support
Not everything needs to be harder than it already is. These tools help reduce steps, save strength, and make tasks more efficient—especially helpful for chronic fatigue, pain, or fluctuating energy levels.
Switch adapted fan for keeping cool!
Adapted LED Mini Fan for Special Needs: Switch Button Compatible
A switch extension for turning a power chair on and off is definitely an energy, saving item if it helps you out
Permobil On/Off Switch Extension 3D Printed (Price is for left and right pieces)