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Products manufactured by Do It Yourself (listed alphabetically)

1. "Chairpod" Camera Support.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aids in the inability to hold a standard 35mm SLR camera and reduces time in setting up a standard tripod. Camera is mounted to a wooden cone which sits on wooden piece of board that may be clamped to wheelchair or chair. COMMENTS: "Chairpod" is excellent for severely limited no hand or one hand use. Those without hands would require assistance in focusing camera. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People - Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 410-411 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

2. “BASEBALL CAP” ORTHOSIS

   ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a simple device to help individuals with dropped head syndrome (DHS) maintain their head in the upright position. The “baseball cap orthosis” is made using a well-fitting baseball cap without an adjustment buckle in the back. The system consists of two bands with strips of Velcro at the end. One band is permanently attached to the back of the cap. That band is then be inserted under the clothing to a level below the rib cage. The second band functions as an anchor system and helps maintain the extension. The harness can be worn underneath clothing to maintain a cosmetic appearance. The amount of extension can be increased over time. TITLE: The “Baseball Cap Orthosis." AUTHORS: Fast, Avital; Thomas, Mark A. JOURNAL: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. REF: Vol. 87 no. 1, January 2008: pp. 71-73. PAGES: 4 with cover.

3. 90 DEGREE PICK.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons who have developed a hook or palmer grasp or for persons with a wrist splint or cast. Standard pick is inserted sideways into a slit at one end of a thin dowel 5 inches long. the other end is fitted into a 4 inch by 1/2-1 inch thick wooden holder at a 90 degree angle. Encourages flexion of the fingers.Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 19. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

4. Abduction Board.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Short straight board fastened to the floor to stop a child's legs from crossing while learning to walk. Instructions for making an abduction board of plywood about 6 inches high and adjustable length. It is held to the floor with angle brackets. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 98-99. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

5. ACCESSIBLE KITCHEN COUNTER

   ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who use a wheelchair to get under and use a counter. A molded laminate countertop can be supported by installing upright shelf tracks on the kitchen wall and adding deep shelf brackets. Wheelchairs fit underneath and the counter is thin enough to be useful. TITLE: The Accessible Kitchen Counter. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/counter.htm. REF: The originator, Bruce Barney, can be contacted at efn.org.

6. Accessible Washers and Dryers.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of coin operated, front loading washer and dryer to allow access to the controls for people in wheelchairs. The washer and dryer controls, normally at the top rear of the machines, were duplicated on panels at the front of each machine, attached to the original controls with flexible cable. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For additional information contact: Dr Roy Norris, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. REC funded by NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical. AUTHOR: Dienes, D; et al TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Technology REF: Winter 1982: p 33-35 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05511 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

7. ACCESSIBLE WASHERS AND DRYERS.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables person in a wheelchair to reach controls on back panel of a washing machine or dryer. Controls are brought forward, even with the front of the machines. Rotary selection knob of washer connects by flexible cable to a large 3 pronged handle which provides leverage. Labeling of the various cycles was placed on a large circle immediately behind the control handle. Dryer cycle selection knobs are duplicated at the front of the machine by large circular actuation pads, each connected mechanically with its counterpart at the rear of the machine. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 32- 33. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

8. Adaptation of Axillary Crutches.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of an axillary crutch to allow a high upper extremity amputee in a non- weightbearing leg cast to ambulate with crutches. The crutch adaptation consisted of a figure eight harness which went around the patient's shoulders and fastened with velcro around the top of the crutch to hold it under the arm; and a frame to hold the crutch 6 inches from the cast so it moved with the leg and did not scissor in front of the patient. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Tucker, P G; Smith, B W TITLE: Adaptation of Axillary Crutches JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 7, Jul 1979: p 884-885 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

9. Adaptations for Independent Use of Cassette Tape Recorder/Radio by High-Level Quadriplegic Patients.

   ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mouthsticks and adapted holder for cassettes to allow a C-3 to C-5 quadriplegic to operate a tape recorder/radio in order to listen to music independently. This adaptation needs two mouthsticks made of metal, plastic or wood: one about 50 cm long with a friction tip (i.e., a dowel and and a pencil eraser), and one that separates into two 9 cm "fingers" with 1 cm projections to fit into the holes in the cassette; a cassette holder tilted at a 70-degree angle and with 3 cm spaces between each level; and thermoplastic tabs on the dials of the radio for ease in turning with the mouthstick. COMMENTS: Briefly describes adaptation involving a palmar cuff for a C-5 or C-6 quadriplegic. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Kelly, S N TITLE: Adaptations for Independent Use of Cassette Tape Recorder/Radio by High- Level Quadriplegic Patients JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 37 no 11, Nov 1983: p 766-767 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

10. ADAPTED BOW

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Idea on how to use conventional recurve bow without any adaptations for a below elbow prosthesis. A nine inch length of parachute cord fits behind the wrist washer of the prosthesis and loops around the bowstring. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Brandt, Barbara. TITLE: Amputees Bowhunt and Golf with Special Aids. REF: Journal: Accent on Living, Fall 1983. 1983.

11. Adapted Camera Mount with Tripod, and Pan-Tilt Functions for a Wheelchair Bound Photographer.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modifications to professional camera equipment to allow a quadriplegic with little muscle strength to continue a hobby of photography. Describes and provides drawings illustrating construction, limitations and functions of a camera mount head, a support frame and adaptations concerning a holding block for cable release, holding block for electronic shutter release, quick focusing ring, angle bracket and carrier bracket. Lists camera equipment and accessories, and tasks the photographer still needs help with. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: LeBlanc, M; Khatri, A TITLE: Adapted Camera Mount with Tripod, and Pan-Tilt Functions for a Wheelchair Bound Photographer JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 49 no 3, Jun 1982: p 93-96 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

12. Adapted Cone-Handled Sander.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sander with four cone- shaped handles, two horizontal, two vertical, developed as a therapeutic tool where arm strengthening and functional positioning of the fingers is needed. Describes a sander made from pine board 3 feet by 12 inches by 1 1/4 inches and pine or plywood 6 by 7 by 3/4 inches. Lists tools and materials needed, including a table saw and lathe, and describes fabrication. Includes diagrams and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gans, S O; Braband, N TITLE: Adapted Cone-Handled Sander JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 39 no 1, Jan 1985: p 49-51 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

13. ADAPTED CONTROLLER FOR REMOTE CONTROL CARS

    --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist a child with upper extremity disabilities with operating remote control cars. A two-stick controller for model airplanes was more manageable for the child, who lacked the grip strength to use the pistol grip controller for remote-controlled cars and trucks. The cars were set up to be controlled by a single stick, with steering and speed control on the same stick. The controller operates similarly to that of a powered wheelchair and has adjustable-tension sticks to make them easier to use. MATERIALS: Remote control vehicle and model airplane controller. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 6, November 2005. WEB: http://www.mdAusa.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe12-6_doing_it.cfm

14. Adapted Crutches for Patients with Little or No Hand Grasp.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to forearm crutch accommodates patient with decreased muscle strength in hands and wrists. Two inch wide aluminum strip attaches to shaft of crutch just above handgrip. Strip is molded across hand and attaches by means of screws to the open end of handgrip. Strip is padded with foam rubber and covered with naugahyde. Photographs included. COMMENTS: User should have near normal range of motion in wrist extension and fair shoulder and elbow muscle strength. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Virga, K TITLE: Adapted Crutches for Patients with Little or No Hand Grasp JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 1, Jan 1979: p 37 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

15. Adapted Desk.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Desk designed and modified by someone with cerebral palsy so he could store items where they are easy for him to reach and to hold books for reading. Made from single pedestal desk 48 by 30 inches wide with legs shortened. Bookcase made of 3/4 inch hardwood with two shelves. Two tilted wooden trays, extended across the desk, are used as bookholder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Adapted Desk JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 30 No 1, Summer 1985: p 92-94 PAGES (including cover): 4 1985.

16. ADAPTED GOLF CLUB.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prosthetic terminal device for golf club. A golf club is inserted into a tapered piece of metal pipe and a thumb screw is tightened to hold the club in place. Attached to this is a metal rod cut in two and held in place by a piece of polyurethane tubing (to simulate the wrist movement in swing- through). The third part is threaded and attaches to the wrist unit of the prosthesis. A piece of sponge rubber tubing covers the area where the device inserts into the wrist unit to protect the sound hand from injury during backswing and follow-through. No special prosthetic modifications are needed, will fit any wrist unit with any golf club. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Bhala, Ram and Schultz, Charles. TITLE: Amputees Bowhunt and Golf with Special Aids. REF: Journal: Accent on Living, Fall 1983. 1983.

17. Adapted Grab Bar for an Armchair.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Grab bar to assist person in standing up from upholstered armchair. Two metal strips attach to side frame of armchair. Two steel pipes form the bar. One attaches vertically to the metal strips. The second, horizontal bar attaches to the vertical one. A specially fabricated joint allows the horizontal bar to pivot or to lock in position, providing a stable hand grip. Measurements determine the optimum distance from chair for vertical bar and the optimum height of horizontal bar. Diagrams included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Kennedy, M TITLE: Adapted Grab Bar for an Armchair JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 53 no 3, Jun 1986: p 159-160 NARIC CALL NUMBER: J0128 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

18. ADAPTED JEEP

    --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a person who uses a wheelchair to use a Jeep. A used passenger seat, small crane, and a winch were used to create a hoist that lifts the user into the passenger seat and the wheelchair into the rear cargo area. MATERIALS: Automotive passenger seat, small crane, and a winch. TOOLS: Shop tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop and mechanic’s skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.cfm

19. Adapted Knife for Partial Hand-Amputation Patients.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted knife and cutting board to allow slicing and chopping by a person with a partial hand or partial use of a hand. Device consists of a wooden cutting board with a swivel pin at one end to which a chopping knife can be fastened by its tip. Materials include the board (about 15 by 18 inches), a ten inch chef's knife, a 1 1/2 inch aluminum cotter pin and a 2 1/2 inch aluminum piston bolt. The board can be anchored to a table or counter with suction cups. Includes instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Patricelli, J; Eckroth, J TITLE: Adapted Knife for Partial Hand-Amputation Patients JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 36 no 3, Mar 1982: p 193-194 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

20. ADAPTED LONG HANDLED GARDEN TOOLS.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled tools are easier to use if the forearm is secured to the handle. A leather cuff is attached to the shaft of the tool and has velcro straps to secure the forearm. A wooden scythe handle is attached to the shaft with a hose clamp just below the cuff to grasp with hand. Includes materials list and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly, Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 34. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

21. ADAPTED MINICON.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Assistive listening device for increased volume in conversations. The MINICOM is sold as a TV listening system. Simple instructions are provided to adapt the MINICOM as an all-purpose audio loop for one-on-one or group conversations. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR:Paschell, William. TITLE: Do-it-Yourself Listening and Signaling Devices for People with Hearing Impairment. REF: Monograph: available from William Paschell, 3717 May St., Wheaton, MD 20906, 301-946-0037. 1988.

22. Adapted Plate for Use in a Microwave Oven.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to a plastic microwave plate to allow it to be used by a person with limited or no hand function. Describes adaptation which consists of an arc shaped handle made of 1/8 inch polypropylene. Handle measures 16 inches long and one inch wide except at the ends where a 1/2 inch section is 2 inches wide. Two notches are cut on opposite sides of the plate with a wider slit on the inside of the notch; rounded sections are cut out of the strip to allow it to be slipped into the notches. The dish can then be lifted by the wrist. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Collins, A D TITLE: Adapted Plate for Use in a Microwave Oven JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 32 no 9, Oct 1978: p 586-587 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

23. Adapted Rain Poncho for the Wheelchair Bound Individual.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Protects children who use wheelchairs from rain and snow so that they may participate in outside activities in inclement weather. Poncho is constructed of .8 meter by 3.7 meter piece of durable transparent plastic held together by white cotton thread, masking tape and velcro. Transparent silicone is used to waterproof the seams. Canvas or nylon can also be used as the primary fabric. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Liu, L; Hillers, T TITLE: Adapted Rain Poncho for the Wheelchair Bound Individual JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 50 No 5, December 1983: p 183-185 PAGES (including cover): 4 1983.

24. ADAPTED SKI POLE

    --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with grasping disabilities to use a ski pole. A glove was specially sewn from a mitt to contain just two fingers. The fingers fit on either side of the post. The hand is held in place by the wide Velcro band around the arm and the wrist, which is made flexible by a rubber joint. TITLE: The Adapted Skipole. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/skipole1.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

25. ADAPTED TABLE TENNIS RACKET.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted table tennis racket for person without fingers. The racket fits onto the person's hand and wrist. Racket paddle is constructed from 1/4 inch plywood, two side supports are made from 3/4 inch aluminum strips that are slightly longer than the hand and wrist. Bolt the supports to the racket. Secure a soft quilted snow mitten without the thumb between the side supports and place two wide elastic straps around the mitten and supports for greater racket control. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Jim Cowart TITLE: Teacher Made Devices for Archery, Badminton, and Table Tennis REF: Newsletter article: Practical Pointers, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, Vol 1 No 13, May 1978: p 13. 1978.

26. ADAPTED TABLE TENNIS RACKET.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted table tennis racket for person using a prosthetic hook. Racket paddle is constructed from 1/4 inch plywood, with a handle made from 3/4 inch wood. An outline of the hook is drawn on the handle, and a knife is used to cut out the shape of the hook. The hook should fit snugly to keep the racket secure while playing table tennis. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Jim Cowart TITLE: Teacher Made Devices for Archery, Badminton, and Table Tennis REF: Newsletter article: Practical Pointers, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, Vol 1 No 13, May 1978: p 14. 1978.

27. ADAPTING A CONVENTIONAL DROP-IN LAVATORY FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

    ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide access to a bathroom sink for wheelchair users. This illustrated article demonstrates how to modify the cabinet of a conventional lavatory to provide knee room for wheelchair users. Based on guidelines developed by the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University. Raising the counter height above the conventional 32 inches by one to two inches, installing the shallowest possible sink with the drain toward the rear of the bowl, and slanting the enclosure twoard the rear, and ensuring that there is seven to eight inches for the seink to clear the required 27 inches of knee space provides accessibility. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Sink Modifications. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 3-4. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

28. ADAPTING PUZZLES

    ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To provide several do-it-yorself options for adapting puzzles for children with grasping and fine motor skill disabilities. First, cut notches into the side of the puzzles pieces to make them easier to grasp. A second method reqires adding handles of some kind to the puzzle pieces (i.e. a knob, empty thread spool, or section of dowel rod). If the puzzle came with knobs, but they are too small, replace them with larger knobs. Third, if the child cannot grasp a handle, adapting the puzzle with Velcro may be the solution. A small piece of loop Velcro can be placed in the center of each puzzle piece. Then a mitt or strap with hook Velcro can be placed on the child’s hand. Velcro magnets can also work. A metal thumbtack can be pounded into each puzzle piece. Then, the child can use a mitt, strap, or stick with a magnet on it to remove the puzzle pieces. TITLE: Adapting Puzzles. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: D.E.S.K. (Designing Environments for Successful Kids), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), CESA 2, 448 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563, Phone 608-758-6232 X 340 or 800-991-5576, Email: info@wati.org http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/holding/AdaptingPuzzles.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

29. Adaptive Device for Polecat Transfer.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of a Polecat to aid in wheelchair transfers for persons with some arm and leg muscle strength. Describes a turntable attachment made of two blocks of wood about 10 by 5 by 2 fastened together with a hinge on one side and a gate latch on the other; a semicircular platform with an 8 inch radius nailed to each block; and a hole drilled through platform and block to allow the device to be fastened around a Polecat. The patient places both feet on the platform, uses the pole to pull into a partially upright position, swivels on the turntable to the desired position and releases the pole to sit again. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: Developed for a person with cerebral palsy. Assistance of attendant may be required. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Brown, N G TITLE: Adaptive Device for Polecat Transfer JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 2, Feb 1979: p 172-173 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

30. Adaptive Device for the Quadriplegic Golfer.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Orthosis designed to allow a person with arm movement but no hand grip to use a golf club with one hand. Describes an orthosis made of thermoplastic molded to fit the lower arm, lined with polyethylene foam and held on with straps and loops. A strip of stainless steel is riveted into a depression inside the splint and the golf club is fastened, using clamps, to the splint. Other adaptations include an adjustable head on the club, a grip on the club shaft where the golfer's hand reached it, and golf gloves with Velcro sewed on the finger tips to allow the fingers to be wrapped around the new grip. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gordon, S; et al TITLE: Adaptive Device for the Quadriplegic Golfer JOURNAL: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation REF: Vol 66 no 7, Jul 1985: p 475-476 PAGES (including cover): 2 1985.

31. Adaptive Kneeler for Handicapped Children.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Box-like frame intended to hold a child in a two point kneeling position. Instructions for building a plywood rectangular box with L-shaped sides to be as high in front as the child's armpits but lower in back to allow visual inspection. The frame is built so that a slat can be slipped behind the child to maintain hip extension. The child kneels on a thick piece of foam which extends only to the ankle to encourage ankle dorsiflexion. The frame is approximately 25 inches long by 11 inches wide (fastened to a slightly larger base for stability), 15 inches high in front and 6 inches high in back. Includes diagrams and photograph. COMMENTS: Use of this device should follow evaluation and recommendation by a physical or occupationl therapist. Patent pending on this device known as Trudeau Kneeler. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Coletti, T; Weaver, J; Jacquard, S TITLE: Adaptive Kneeler for Handicapped Children JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 7, Jul 1979: p 886-887 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1979.

32. ADD-ON TRAY, THE

    ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To keep crayons, drinks, and other items within reach of a wheelchair user. The add on tray shown was custom built of 3/8-ply to slide over the standard wheelchair tray. Multiple compartments allow her to keep crayon colors and other small items organized and hold drinks. TITLE: The Add-On Tray. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/ad_on_tray.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

33. Address File Communication Board.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Communication board consisting of a rocker switch connected to a small battery powered address file with pictures, symbols or words on the roll of paper, intended to facilitate communication for severely disabled persons with good cognitive abilities. Lists materials needed to adapt the address file (Auto-Directory from Radio Shack or similar product) and to manufacture the switch. Provides detailed instructions on constructing the device. Includes photograph and diagrams. Also describes a variation of the switch which requires less pressure to operate. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Soldering. Plastics. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 92-100 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 10 1982.

34. ADJUSTABLE ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR BLIND PUTTER.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Gives blind golfers a way of keeping putters aligned with the direction of the cup. Can also be used for putting in miniature golf. Diagram and suggested material list for an adjustable device which lays on the ground in front of the blind golfer. A partner or caddy assists the blind putter by giving auditory cues and helping to line up the device. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: TITLE: IRUC Briefings. REF:Journal: January: Published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1900 Association Dr, Reston, VA 22091: p 6. 1982.

35. ADJUSTABLE ANGLE KEY HOLDER.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device allows alternate hand positions to be used when holding a key to unlock a door. Photo shows one example of key lengthened by attaching simple hardware. Suggestion is to determine best hand position for functional key use, then adjust angle of key holder to correspond to the angle of the lock in the door. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 212-213.. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

36. Adjustable Armrest for Disabled Artist.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable angle device to support the arm of an artist while painting or drawing. Describes device made of wood: a piece long enough to support the arm (from the elbow) and hand hinged to a base, with the support also hinged so it can be slotted into holes on the base, making it adjustable; the part that the arm rests on is padded for comfort. The device rests on a table, as does the easel. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Adjustable Armrest for Disabled Artist JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 4 no 4, Dec 1984: p 35 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

37. Adjustable Book Rest.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Book rest which adjusts to hold the book at many angles. Book rest made of wood, with wing nuts and bolts to provide adjustability. Provides shopping list of materials needed, instructions and diagram. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 88-89. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

38. Adjustable Communication Board.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Card or small object holder intended as a communication board. Describes plywood board with slots, to hold picture cards, made of plywood strips, a vinyl pocket to hold the cards, and a small shelf. The board is hinged to pieces of wood to allow it to be set at various angles. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Arnold, P L TITLE: Designing for Individual Needs: A Manual on the Design of Environments, Furnishings and Materials for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities REF: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Media Resource Center: p 59, 61 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0670 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

39. Adjustable Floor Table.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Floor table adjusts to set work area at proper height and angle for child. Plywood table with 12 inch by 18 inch top. Upper side panels measure 8 inches by 12 inches; lower side panels measure 10 inches by 12 inches. Double side panels allow user to adjust height and angle. Softwood edge can be added around front and top sides. A cutout can also be added. To determine the correct size and shape of the cutout, bend a piece of coat hanger or other soft wire around the child while he is in a sitting position. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 50-51. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

40. Adjustable Height Silverware.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Fork or spoon attached to an L shaped handle for use by persons with limited arm movement. Illustrates a device consisting of a wood or plastic handle attached to a strip of 1/8 by 1 inch aluminum of the required length, bent at right angles at the top and bottom. The fork or spoon is riveted to the top bend at the desired angle. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 4 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

41. Adjustable Opening Pot Lifter.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lifter, or handle for picking up small roasting pans, cake tins and other small pans with a lip. Handle made with a piece of plastic pipe union (or a piece of plastic pipe about 4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter) and two pieces of 1/8 inch stainless steel wire. The wire is slipped through the pipe and bent at its edges at 90 degrees with one wire fitted into notches to hold it steady and the other allowed to swing free. The tips of the wires are bent inwards to fit under the lip of the pan to be lifted. COMMENTS: Originally described in Rehabilitation Engineering Sourcebook, Supplement 1: Institute for Information Studies, Falls Church, Virginia 22046. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Educational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 254-255 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1983.

42. Adjustable Work Carrel.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Work carrels, one with an adjustable work surface, the other with a hinged work surface to allow variation in placement including people needing to use their feet. Three sided carrel with adjustable height horizontal surface. A second version has a segmented hinged work surface to allow additional variations. Detailed assembly drawings are shown. They have been represented in a very small font. Contact developer for larger prints. COMMENTS: For additional information contact: Leonard L Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book; Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 34-35. NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02479 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1982.

43. A-Frame.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: An eight foot high A- Frame with a heavy duty swivel hook to be used as a base for hammocks, tire swings, chair or platform swings that can be used for vestibular stimulation. Instructions for constructing a large A-frame using three 4 by 4 inches by 8 feet boards and 3/4 inch plywood. Lists materials needed. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Arnold, P L TITLE: Designing for Individual Needs: A Manual on the Design of Environments, Furnishings and Materials for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities REF: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Media Resource Center: p 46-47 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0670 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1980.

44. Aid for Closing and Opening Doors from Wheelchairs for Entering and Leaving the Home.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to push or pull a door shut from a wheelchair. Aid made of a piece of broom handle or dowel with a crutch tip on one end and a leather loop at the other, which can be hung on a hook by the door. The leather loop hooks around the doorknob to allow the door to be pulled shut without a lot of maneuvering of the wheelchair. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 28 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

45. AID FOR INSERTING PAPER INTO TYPEWRITER.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to insert paper into typewriter for those with minimal hand function. Paper insert attachment is for the end of a mouthstick or for use with a quad cuff typing stick. A piece of low temperature thermal plastic 3 inches by 1 inch is beveled on one of the short ends. Two holes are punched just off center in the middle and the plastic is heated and folded in half lengthwise. A dowel is inserted through the holes and the plastic forms a clip like device to grab paper. The dowel is then used with a mouthstick or with a hand cuff. Drawings and photographs included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Kaiser, P. TITLE: Aid for Inserting Paper into Typewriter. REF: Journal:Canadian journal of Occupational Therapy: Vol 46 No 1 February: p 29-30. 1979.

46. Aid for Putting on Socks.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to help pull on a sock for a person with insufficient knee bend to reach the foot. Materials include heavy paper (the weight of a file folder), a yard or so of twill tape and 2 stocking garters. Provides instructions for making the aid and instructions for use. Includes a grid pattern for the paper form, and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 226-227 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

47. Aid for Removing Gas Cap.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted knob turner can be used by those with limited hand function to remove automobile gas caps. Drill a hole in the center of a small piece of wooden rod or dowel that will serve as the handle. Epoxy a 1/4 by 6 inch rod into the handle. Weld a 1/2 inch U bolt to the other end of the rod. To use opener, hook the U bolt over the ears of the gas cap and twist. Another model, a wooden shaft with a handle is also described. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make It Cheap Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

48. Aid to Independence: Hand Splint for Cerebral Palsied Children.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand splint to enable a child with cerebral palsy to hold a pencil, crayon or stick. Discusses construction of the splint, rationale for use and advantages and disadvantages. The splint consists of 2 parts: a molded plastic forearm splint with straps to keep the hand at 20 percent extension, and a dowel for the child's fingers to fit around which has a hole to hold a pencil or crayon. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Bellefeuille-Reid, D TITLE: Aid to Independence: Hand Splint for Cerebral Palsied Children JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 51 no 1, Feb 1984: p 37-39 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1984.

49. ALGEBRA TEACHING AID

    -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals who are blind in learning to multiply monomials. The device provides a tactile representation of the FOIL method of multiplying (First terms in each set of parentheses; then the Outer terms; then the Inner terms; and then the Last terms). This article describes a set of manipulatives created to aid in locating the appropriate terms in the proper positions. The device uses a folder and four library card pockets. Two pockets are fixed to each half of the folder. Proceeding from left to right, each pocket is labeled in braille: The first pocket on the left is identified as "first" and "outer"; the second pocket is labeled as "inner" and "last". Similarly, the first pocket on the right is identified as "first" and "inner" and the second pocket is labeled as "outer" and "last". Along the top of the folder, braille labels reading "open parentheses" and "close parentheses" were fixed to correspond with the print equation. A stack of index cards for transcribing components of the equation as they occurred enabled the appropriate components to be placed in the appropriate pockets. Using the paretheses labels in combination with the components in the pockets, students can complete the operations, combine like terms, and solve the equation. AUTHOR: Amato, S. TITLE: Multiplying Monomials. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 33 no. 4, Winter 2002: p. 167-168. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2002.

50. ALPHABET PUZZLE

    ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, learning, severe physical, or neurological disabilities with alphabet and shape recognition and fine motor development. Simple four- to ten-piece cardboard puzzles with puzzle boards were adapted by fastening self-adhesive Velcro on the puzzle pieces. Lowercase alphabet letters are placed on the puzzle pieces and corresponding uppercase letters are placed on the puzzle board. When the student matches the letters and places the pice in the appropriate place on the board, a picture is created. MATERIALS: Puzzles and self-adhesive Velcro. TOOLS: Scissors and marker. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Robinson, B. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

51. ALPHABOXES

    --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To teach braille letter recognition to pre-readers. The activity uses a container with six compartments to represent a braille cell (a muffin tin or a plastic box divided into three rows of two compartments each).Children arrange objects starting with the corresponding letter in the compartment(s) to match the pattern of the braille letter. The number of items used corresponds to the number of dots that form the letter. For example, one plastic apple might represent the letter "A" when placed in the upper left compartment of the AlphaBox. As reading progresses, the game can be expanded to teach more advanced concepts.To encourage a love of reading, the game should be fun, and objects should be those children are familiar with and can eat or play with. In addition to the container and the appropriate number and type of objects for each letter, 26 large zip-seal bags or manila envelopes to hold the items, and a means of organizing the envelopes or bags are required. Label the envelopes or bags in braille or large print. A work tray from which the child chooses objects is also needed. To begin, establish the concept that the braille cell has six little "rooms" or spaces. Demonstrate this with a large braille cell. Relate this cell to the container with the six compartments. Name and label each section with the appropriate box number. Have the child and an adult find the appropriate envelope or bag with the objects for the letter being studied. Say the letter and identify the objects. Open the bag and remove the objects. If the objects are representative, if possible have the real object available to compare. Help the student place the objects in the sections that correspond to the dot configuration of the letter. Using an interesting and creative method, remove the items and repeat the process, saying the dot numbers as it is done. Work with the student to identify other objects that correspond to the letter and allow him/her to create new sets. After the child is completely familiar with the letter's dot configuration and sound, the objects can be replaced with balls, chips, or candies. The game can also be altered by placing the objects in the compartments and asking the child to identify the letter. TITLE: AlphaBoxes (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Anne McComiskey. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 1, Spring 2003: p.24-25. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

52. Alterations for Special Conditions: Clothing Made Difficult to Remove.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Demonstrates clothing that fastens in the back for persons who may undress at inappropriate times. Suggests putting zippers in the back of shirts and dresses, so they cannot be unfastened in the front. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bowar, M T TITLE: Clothing for the Handicapped: Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Kids REF: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Institute: p 39 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0443 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1977.

53. ALTERING JACKET.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Altering a jacket to remove excess fabric from the back of a jacket for person sitting in a wheelchair. The back of the jacket is shortened so that the finished hem is level with the seat of the chair. Extra fullness is removed from the front panels. Drawings show where to remove fabric. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bowar, M. TITLE: Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion for Adults and Children. REF: Book: Sister Kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publication 737: p 32. 1978.

54. ALTERNATIVE DOOR OPENER (ADO)

    -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with upper extremity and mobility disabilities in activating a large-button powered door operator. Resembling a baton, this device is made from a wooden cylinder with a section cut from a bicycle handlebar grip covering the end used to push the activator button. The ADO is attached to the side of the door operator pad/button using Velcro. DIMENSIONS: 12 inches long x 0.75 inch in diameter. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills with a table saw. AUTHOR: Barr, D. TITLE: Alternative Door Opener. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 33 no. 4, Winter 2002: p. 166-167. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2002.

55. Ambulation Aid for Nonweightbearing Foot and Ankle Injuries.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ambulation aid which holds the leg at a 90 degree angle, allowing someone with a foot or ankle injury to bear the weight on the knee and shin, alleviating the need for crutches. Describes weight bearing brace which resembles a crutch cut down with a padded trough at knee level to support the leg at a 90 degree angle. There are two straps that go around the thigh, and a support over the trochanter. Works on the principle of a prosthesis. COMMENTS: May be difficult to use in a crowd or on stairs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Kuiken, T TITLE: Ambulation Aid for Nonweightbearing Foot and Ankle Injuries JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 66 no 9, Sep 1986: p 1413-1414 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1986.

56. Amputee Board for Below-Knee Amputees.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Padded extension to one side of a wheelchair seat to allow the stump of an above-knee amputee to be elevated and remain in extension. Instructions for building a board to fit between the wheelchair and its cushion with retractable shelves that can accommodate either a left or right amputee; and a foam pad with strips of velfoam which attaches to pieces of velcro on the shelf. Includes list of materials, drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Achanzar, M H TITLE: Amputee Board for Below-Knee Amputees JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 49 no 2, Apr 1982: p 57-58 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

57. An Adapted Bowling Device for Severely Disabled Individuals.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted bowling device that permits severely involved cerebral palsied students to participate in the activity of bowling. A release aid is attached to a bowling ramp that is activated by slight pressure on a large switch. Aid is constructed of piece of plywood 7 inches by 4 1/2 inches with a rectangular hole cut into it. Permanent 12 volt DC motor is used to rotate a metal arm which holds and releases the bowling ball. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Cowart, J TITLE: An Adapted Bowling Device for Severely Disabled Individuals JOURNAL: Able Bodies REF: December 1984: p 6 PAGES (including cover): 1 1984.

58. Angled Footrest.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Padded, angled footrest for use when seated in an armchair. Lists materials (wood) needed and provides instructions for constructing a footstool angled to support the feet in comfort. The height and angle of the stool can be determined by experimenting with cushions. Should be well padded, particularly under the heels. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 84-85. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

59. Ankle and Wrist Bells.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small bells sewn to straps to tie around wrists and ankles to encourage movement and rhythm, as in dancing or moving to music. Three small round bells sewn to a strip of 1 inch tape long enough to fit the child's wrist or ankle, with four strips of 1/4 inch tape sewn on as ties. COMMENTS: The straps could also be fastened with velcro. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 66-67. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

60. Another Device for One-handed Insulin Management.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold an insulin bottle securely so a person with one functioning hand can self- administer insulin. Provides diagram guide for construction of the bottle holder which calls for four small (1/2 inch) suction cups, 5 inches of 1/4 inch doweling cut into 4 equal lengths, a 4 1/2 by 2 by 1/ 2 inch piece of hard wood, a large rubber band, finishing nails and wood glue. The suction cups can hold the device on any smooth perpendicular surface. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Holliman, K TITLE: Another Device for One-handed Insulin Management JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 33 no 6, Jun 1979: p 393 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

61. Apple Keyboard.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification of an Apple computer keyboard to connect the shift and control keys to allow a caps lock function. Describes modifying an Apple keyboard with alternate action switches for the shift and control keys using an Alternate Action (Dual Action) P/N K705-0002 and 0-degree Guide P/N K815-0005 parts, obtainable from an Apple dealer. This allows typing in upper and lower case without needing to hold down one key while typing another. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Electronics. AUTHOR: Phillips, G N TITLE: Apple Keyboard JOURNAL: Technical Brief REF: Southwest Research Institute Rehabilitation Engineering Section PAGES (including cover): 1 1900.

62. APRON FOR WALKER

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Apron with pockets which ties onto a walker to help carry small objects. Drawing with instructions on sewing a carrier bag to tie on a walker, with pockets on the inside and outside. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

63. ARM SLING.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Arm sling supported affected arm and transfer weight to unaffected shoulder. Instructions for making an arm sling out of fabric to match a dress. Reinforced fabric arm loops, and back strap with buckle for adjustments. Dimensions are provided on a detailed drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Bowar, M. TITLE:Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Children. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publication 737.: p 38. 1978.

64. ARM TRAY.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides support, elevation, or both for the forearm and hand of an individual setting in a wheelchair. Directions and materials given for 2 sizes of arm tray. diagram. similar to commercially available product. Attaches to wheelchair armrest. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking, plastics. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 47- 48. 1976.

65. ARMCHAIR CADDY

    --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with mobility disabilities to organize items at an armchair. Included in a chapter entitled “Living Room & Leisure Activities,” this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for making a simple three-pocket caddy from a decorative dishtowel or hand towel. The towel is folded in half with the decorated sides together, and then one side is folded back so the hemmed edges line up with the half fold, creating the pockets. After pinning the edges of the pocket, sew through all layers of fabric along two edges and reinforce the top of the pocket. Sew two parallel lines from the top to the bottom of the pocket to create three pockets. The caddy can be pinned to the arm of the chair, or additional fabric can be added to be tucked between the arm and the cushion. MATERIALS: Decorative dishtowel or hand towel and extra fabric (optional). TOOLS: Sewing machine or needle and thread. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. TITLE: Armchair Caddy. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 60. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

66. Armchair Tray.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tray to fit close to the body and rest on the arms of an armchair, held in place with elastic straps. Plywood tray about 18 inches deep and wide enough to fit across the arms of the chair, with extensions on the bottom to keep it from slipping sideways; an edge across the front; a semicircular cutout to fit around the body; and elastic car roof rack straps to keep it from slipping forward. Lists materials needed and provides instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 76-77. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

67. Armrest Modification for Support of Paretic or Paralyzed Upper Extremity.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification of a wheelchair armrest to provide a surface for positioning or exercising a paralyzed or partially paralyzed arm. Describes an armrest made of wood padded with foam-backed carpet, which is attached to the arm of a wheelchair with a hose clamp, and which has a Velcro safety strap to hold the arm in place. Includes instructions, diagram and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Pifer, R G TITLE: Armrest Modification for Support of Paretic or Paralyzed Upper Extremity JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 58 no 2, Feb 1978: p 182- 183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

68. Artist Mouth Operated Brush/Tool Holder.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder overcomes difficulty of gripping and manipulating brush or tool with hands and fingers. An ordinary plastic or rubber kitchen mixing tool is adapted to serve as a means to grip and manipulate the artist's brush using the teeth. Rubber or plastic tubing can also be attached to the brush to enhance ability to grip and manipulate it using the teeth. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620- 0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800-666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, LW TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin - Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 16-17 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

69. Artist's Brush and Tool Handle Lengthening/Widening Technique.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Methods of adapting artists' paint brushes to make them wider or longer for easier use by persons who hold them in the mouth. Describes three methods: taping a brush to a dowel of the desired size; inserting the brush into a drilled dowel; joining the ends of a brush and a dowel in a plastic tube. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620-0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800-666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 4-5 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

70. Artist's Brush/Tool Grip Adaptation.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptations to artists' paintbrushes to make them easier to use for people with difficulty in gripping and manipulating. Describes three adaptions: putting a piece of plastic tubing or plumber's pipe insulation over the handle; fastening the brush to a wooden dowel with a bolt and wing nut to allow adjusting angles; and putting the brush into a hole drilled through the diameter of the dowel. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620-0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800-666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 2-3 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

71. Artist's Foot Powered Sanding/Pounding Aid.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow sanding or clay pounding with a foot; can also be adapted to hold some artist's tools. Three pieces of 1 inch board are made into a shallow U just large enough to fit the shoe of the intended user, and a leather strap to hold the device on the foot to which it is fastened. A hole can be drilled in the front to hold a tool such as a paintbrush. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620-0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800-666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Lloyd, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin- Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 8-9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

72. Artist's Hand-Held Brush/Tool Holders.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Overcomes difficulty in holding and manipulating artist's tools with fingers; circular holders offer two ways artist can obtain control of his/her equipment; can be used to thicken the shaft of brush or other tool to improve control over it. Brush/tool holder is contructed of leather strip sewn in place to form pocket for brush or tool with velcro sewn on ends for closure. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620-0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800-666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People - Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin- Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 10-11 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

73. Artist's Head Operated Brush Holder.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Headgear, either bought or manufactured, adapted to hold a paintbrush. Pictures device for an artist who cannot grasp or manipulate a paintbrush with hands and fingers. A helmet-like piece of headgear made with leather and metal or bought from an orthopedic supply house is fitted with an angled brush holder attached to either the top or sides. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620-0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800- 666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin- Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 12-13 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

74. ARTIST'S MIRROR HOLDER.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holds mirror for doing self-portrait. Could also be used for other applications where a freestanding and/or adjustable mirror needs to be stably positioned. Two versions shown. 1) Stationary mirror holder constructed from two 2 by 4 inch studs whose length matches that of the mirror. Mounted on a 3/ 4 inch by 10 inch plywood base. Mirror rests between studs. 2) Adjustable version constructed by adding two upright 2 by 4 studs between studs on base, and securing the mirror to them with bolts and wingnuts. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 14-15. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

75. Artist's Paint Jar Holder.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Racks to hold baby food bottles, to serve as paint jars, giving them stability and prevent spilling of paint. Describes rack made of a piece of 1/4 inch plywood with holes large enough for baby food jars, fastened to a piece of 1 inch heavy wood the same size as the plywood using two strips of wood 1 1/2 inches wide. Suggests that a commercial spice rack fastened to a 2 by 4 inch board could also be used. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St., Richmond, California 44804, 415-620-0290. Verbal permission given to include drawings. Inforamtion is described in the book "Art & Disabilities", Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA, 800-666-BOOK. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 18-19 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

76. ARTIST'S TABLE EASEL.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wooden easel which can be positioned at any angle on table. Diagram shows double easels, hinged at top. Each plywood face is set on a wooden base. Wood strips on base position easel. Easel could be made in various sizes. Note that materials list and cutting layout sketch are not the same. Using a separate wooden base for each side of the easel would increase its adjustability. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 22- 23. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

77. ARTIST'S TABLE.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable angle table can be built to any height. Instructions for wooden table. Top is an adjustable angle easel. Frame can be built to any height including wheelchair accessible. Includes drawing and dimensions for materials. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking TITLE: Dream Table for an Artist REF: Article: Sunset Magazine, February 1990, pp 124B-125. PAGES (including cover):2 1990.

78. ARTIST'S TOOL ADAPTATIONS MADE FROM PLUMBING SUPPLIES.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptations to artists brushes which improve ability to grip brush, and to adjust angle at which brush is gripped. Drawings illustrate how flexible faucet tubing, copper elbow and "T" joints and plumbers insulation can be used to create brush grips tailored to the angles needed by individual artists. Wooden dowels, and rivets are also needed. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 24-25. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

79. ARTIST'S WORK STATION

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable drawing table and felt tipped marker holder which can be controlled by an artist with no hand function using a mouthstick. The work station includes a commercial drawing table with a motor driven device to raise or lower the board, adjusted to allow control of the board angle; it uses magnets to hold paper onto the metal surface of the board; and a " lazy susan" device with holes in it to hold drawing implements, placed on a hospital style bedside table within easy reach of the drawing board. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: For additional information contact: Leonard L Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electrical. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & EMployment of Handicapped People REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 26-27 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

80. Assistive Device for Forearm Crutch.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Plastic loop fastened to the shaft of a forearm crutch at just above wrist level so that a forward movement of the arm carries the crutch forward, for persons with weak hands. A strip of plastic 11 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide is heated and bent into loops to fit around the arm on one side and the crutch shaft on the other, then fastened to the crutch with an adjustment screw assembly from a standard axillary crutch. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Brockmann, C TITLE: Weakness of Hand JOURNAL: Braces Today: Newsletter of the Pope Foundation REF: Jul 1969: p 1 PAGES (including cover): 1 1969.

81. ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR TRUMPET

    ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities and who used a wheelchair to play the trumpet. The trumpet was modified to allow the valves to be triggered electrically, through use of solenoids attached to the trumpet valves. A frame was built to mount the trumpet, switches, and necessary control circuity to the subject's wheelchair. The switches were positioned on the frame to permit their operation with wrist, knee and foot. The frame was made to be completely adjustable to accommodate the growth of the user, provide a comfortable range of application, and to allow use by different body types. TITLE: The Assistive Device for Trumpet. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/trumpet1.htm. REF: The originators, Terence Gilhuly and Jon Scott, can be contacted at terenceg@ee.ubc.ca.

82. ATTENDANT CALLER

    ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with muscular dystrophy to summon assistance. A bicycle red LED light with a steady mode was purchased and opened up. The wires were fixed to points that would turn the lights on and off. Wires were then run to the outside of the light and connected to a micro switch (a limited pressure switch). The light was then mounted to the side of the back of the child's powered wheelchair using the standard bicycle mounting clamp that came with the light. The clamp was fitted over a piece of dowel (a broomstick handle is another possibility) of the appropriate diameter that was screwed to existing holes in the back of the wheelchair. TITLE: The Attendant Caller. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/caller.htm. REF: The originator, Jack A. Hudson, can be contacted at jahudson@swcp.com.

83. ATTENDANT CALLER 2

    ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with muscular dystrophy to summon assistance at night while at camp. A cast off vibrating pager was modified by attaching very long lead wires that run to a micro switch, so when the father accompanies his son to camp, the child can page his father during the night instead of calling and waking the other campers. The child has the microswitch, and the father runs the wires across the room to his bed and wears the pager in his pocket. TITLE: The Attendant Caller. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/caller.htm. REF: The originator, Jack A. Hudson, can be contacted at jahudson@swcp.com.

84. AUDIO CHECK REGISTER

    -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with blindness or low vision to track checkbook transactions. Use a standard cassette recorder to record checkbook activity such as the date, checks written, and deposits or withdrawls sequentially. TOOLS: Cassette recoder. AUTHOR: McKenna, K. TITLE: Check Out these Options (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 3, Fall 2006: p. 125-126. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2006.

85. AUDIO LOOP.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small audio loop to be used in one-on-one conversations. Induction loop systems are commercially available but are quite expensive. This document includes a reprinted article, "Induction Loop Systems" from Hearing Impairments, Vol 36, No 2 (1985) pp 26-29?. It uses simple audio equipment and provides diagrams on construction and how to install it. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR:Paschell, William. TITLE: Do-it-Yourself Listening and Signaling Devices for People with Hearing Impairment. REF: Monograph: available from William Paschell, 3717 May St., Wheaton, MD 20906, 301-946-0037. 1988.

86. Baby Prone Board.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tilted prone board for a young child with head control; it leaves the hands free to play while helping to keep the hips and knees straight. Plywood board with a cutout for the toes and a footrest. The front end of the board is higher than the rear. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 62-63. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

87. BACK REST.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rustic aids are simple aids meant for outdoor use. Simple back rest for person sitting on the ground without good trunk control. Instructions for a simple back rest for use when sitting on the ground. Drive two stakes into the ground and cover with a canvas bag or lace with a piece of rope. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 138. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

88. BAG STAPLING JIG.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Jig holds a plastic bag in upright position and provides for ease of stapling after parts are placed in bag. Detailed assembly diagram included, but it is hard to read. Contact developer for original print. Assembly described as easy and inexpensive. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 40- 41. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

89. Band Saw Table.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Extended table for a band saw; the increased work surface makes it easier for a person with unsteady hands or arms to slide or balance large pieces of wood to be cut. Extended band saw table made of 3/4 inch plywood. Includes drawing and diagram with measurements. COMMENTS: For further information contact Dr Ken Brewelheide, Department of Industrial Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 466-467 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

90. BATH MITT

    --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To provide a means of independent bathing for people with arthritis, spinal cord injury, or neurological, fine motor, or grasping disabilities. This artice, part of a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up," describes how to make a bath mitt that secures to the user's hand with Velcro. Placing a bar of soap inside the mitt before fastening the Velcro enables the user to create a lather for bathing without having to grasp and manipulate a bar of soap and a washcloth. The article includes a full-size pattern, a materials list, and step-by-step illustrated instructions. MATERIALS: One terry cloth hand towel or dish towel, 14 x 24 inches, and one piece each of half-inch wide, 3-inch-long sew-on Velcro hook and loop fasteners. TOOLS: Needle and thread or sewing machine. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Bath Mitt. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 12-14. PAGES (including cover) 4. 1997.

91. BATHING TRUNKS.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bathing trunks with two side zippers to open out flat to make it easier for an attendant to dress a person. Open the side seams of the bathing trunks and put a 10 inch zipper in each side. Sew the lap facing the back so the zippers don't show. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, Alberta: p 164. 1978.

92. BATHROOM CEILING LIFT

    --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a person who uses a wheelchair to make transfers in the bathroom. A U-shaped channel runs through the ceiling and is supported by the rafters. Operated by a 440-pound hoist motor, the figure-eight-shaped system enables the user to go backward, forward, right, or left. The lift, equipped with a transfer lift sling, swivels to allow changes of direction. . MATERIALS: Channel, cables, controller, motor, and lift sling. TOOLS: Shop tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://mda.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.html

93. Bathroom Door Modification.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Curtain used instead of a door to allow a wheelchair through the doorway. Bathroom (or other) entrance widened by removing the door and installing an expansion rod, with material soft enough to gather and heavy enough to ensure privacy hung from it with shower rings. The curtain can be drawn back and held open with a tieback fastened with velcro. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L TITLE: Why Didn't Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF: Pleasant Hill, Missouri: Lou Hamilton: p 56-57 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0680 PAGES (including cover): 3 1984.

94. BATTERY DEVICE ADAPTER

    ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To adapt toys and small appliances for switch use. To make the device, separate the leads approximately one-half inch from both ends of the speaker wire using scissors or a knife. Using wire strippers or scissors, strip approximately one-quarter inch of the protective plastic insulator from each wire lead, being careful not to cut any of the wires. Unscrew the plastic case from the inline phone jack to expose two terminals with holes in them. Run the wire through clip and thread the exposed ends of wire through each separate copper hole from the inside out. Bend wires down away from phone jack and trim the excess. Thread the plastic cover over the wire and screw it onto the jack base. Take the other end of the wire and solder exposed wire to each side of the copper square, making sure that the plastic insulator on the wire is as close to the copper square edge as possible. MATERIALS: One 12-inch piece of 22-gauge, two-conductor, stranded speaker wire; one 3/8-inch copper square cut to fit in battery slot or two pieces of thin copper sheeting held together with double-sided carpet tape; one 1/8-inch inline phone jack. At this poit the adapter is ready for use. If it does not work, check to make sure that no bare wires are touching each other and that the solder points are not loose. TOOLS: Rosin core solder and soldering iron. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering and electronics. TITLE: Battery Device Adapter. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

95. BATTERY DEVICE ADAPTER / INTERRUPTER

    ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To adapt a device or toy for switch use. To make the device, cut the speaker wire to desired length (nine to twelve inches)and prepare the ends by separating and stripping one-forth inch of insulation off of wire. Next, prepare two gold circles/disks. Remove posts and file smooth. Solder the conductors at one end of the wire to the disks, soldering one conductor to each disk. Be sure to bring the plastic insulation right up to the edge of the disk, but not onto it. Keep the solder and the wire flush with the disk and close to the edge. Lay two layers of double-stick tape across the bare side of one of the disks. Each piece should extend past the edge of the disk and should have no wrinkles. Stick the untaped disk (unsoldered side) onto the taped disk (unsoldered side) so that the wires are aligned (coming off in the same direction). Trim excess tape with scissors leaving a one-sixteenth-inch rim all the way around the disks. Slip the jack's plastic cover over the other end of the wire (check cover orientation). Twist wire ends, thread the wire ends through the hole at the base of jack and connect conductor wire with solder. Connect the other conductor wire to the other end of jack in the same manner. Screw the plastic cover back into place. Test the interrupter. TOOLS: Soldering iron, wire strippers, file, needle-nose pliers, scissors, and wire cutters. MATERIALS: Solder (rosin); sand paper; two-conductor, 24-gauge speaker wire; double-stick tape; brass or copper sheets (0.005-0.010 inch thick)or gold ear posts;1/8-inch mono two-conductor in-line phone jack. SKILLS REQUIRED:Electrical. TITLE: Battery Adapter/Interrupter. WEB SITE: Oklahoma ABLE Tech at http://okabletech.okstate.edu/. REF: Make-n-Take Do it Yourself AT. Oklahoma ABLE Tech can also be contacted at Oklahoma State University Seretean Wellness Center, 1514 W. Hall of Fame, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA; 800-257-1705 V/TDD, 405-744-9748 V/TDD, 405-744-2487 Fax.

96. Beach Chair Supports Child With Cerebral Palsy.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Posture chair with a wide base to allow stability on uneven ground. Chair made with plastic water pipe and fittings, with the deep seat made of nylon mesh, pop riveted to the frame. There is a chest high bar which can be fitted across the front. Designed for an active child with cerebral palsy. COMMENTS: Working drawings of the chair are available from: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Sewing. Assembly. TITLE: Beach Chair Supports Child With Cerebral Palsy JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 6 no 4, Dec 1986: p 27- 28 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

97. Bean Bag Throw Game.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board with holes through which the child throws beanbags. Plywood board 18 by 24 inches with 5 holes large enough to throw a beanbag through, numbered for scoring, and bags made of canvas or other strong material filled with 4 to 6 ounces of filling (i.e., dry large grain sand). Board can be leaned against a wall or piece of furniture to use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 92-93. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

98. BEATER WRIST STRAP.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wrist strap for holding beaters for instruments. Wrist strap has a leather or suede oval 6 by 4 inches which is crossed with two velcro-ended elastic straps 6 to 8 inches long. A cylindrical pocket 3 to 4 inches long is sewn horizontally across the strap closest to the hand, and a pocket is sewn diagonally across the ventral side of the straps. Beaters, or other instruments with stick type of handles can be inserted in either pocket, controlled with supination and pronation rather than hand grasp. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 87. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

99. BEATERS.

    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted beaters for musical instruments. A variety of adapted beaters are described with instructions for fabrication. The beaters have handle variations and straps to assist in grasp, as well as weight adaptations. The beaters can be used with drums, dulcimers, or other instruments. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 29-51. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

100. Bed Ladder: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rope ladder fastened to the bottom of a child's bed to allow the child to pull up to a sitting position. Describes bed ladder made of 5 or 6 pieces of 1 inch dowel, 12 inches long and drilled through each end; and two 6 foot pieces of 1/ 4 inch rope. Lists materials and diagrams for construction. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Bed Ladder: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 105. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

101. Bed or Chair Block.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Blocks to elevate furniture to facilitate sitting and rising. Describes construction of blocks to elevate furniture, made of a solid block of wood slightly larger than the furniture leg to go on it and at whatever height needed, with a shell made of 4 pieces of plywood 1 1/2 times as tall as the block, firmly fastened to the block to provide stability. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 34 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

102. BED TABLE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bed tray with larger top than commercially available bed tables. Instructions for a bed table with a large top. Cutout for body, rim on three sides. Material list and diagram showing dimensions. Includes drawing and photograph.. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 114-115. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

103. Bed to Commode Lift Increases Independence.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to assist someone with rheumatoid arthritis to transfer from bed to commode and back without using legs or requiring assistance from others. Materials include standard garage door opener, A-frame and sling for lift, 2 by 4 board, and lag screws. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Alexander, L TITLE: Bed to Commode Lift Increases Independence JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 23 No 4, Spring 1979: p 108-109 PAGES (including cover): 3 1979.

104. BED TURNER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A mechanical bed that allows the person to turn themselves. A bed turner that can be operated on demand by the user or set to turn automatically on a timer. The mattress articulates and results in almpost a side lying position for the user. The mattres is divided and hinged longitudinally. It is suspended by pivots and bearings that allow the center board to tilt. Article describes how the bed was built, including materials and inital test results. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Mechanical engineering. AUTHOR: Hunter, K., Ko V, Suggitt, R. TITLE: Bed Turner. REF: Article: 6th Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Engineering, San Diego, 1983: p 286-288. PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

105. BED.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rustic aids are simple aids meant for outdoor use. Platform for support in the prone or supine position. Instructions for building a bed platform. Six stakes are inserted in the ground and two cross pieces are tied across the ends. A piece of canvas fabric is sewn into a tube, with two side supports inserted in the tube and then tied to the corner stakes. A cloth bag can be sewn and slipped over the center stakes for a back support in a sitting position. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 136-137. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

106. Beef Burger Food Puzzle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of a beef burger constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 30-31. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

107. BEGINNING "CHOICE" MAKING DEVICE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To create a customized beginning making choice device for a child with communication disabilities. A customized, very light-touch switch is connected to a fireman ladder toy to make this beginning communication choice-making device. Picture cards are placed along the side of the ladder: the fireman moves up and down the ladder and the child can stop the fireman at the picture card of his or her choice. Digital photos of his or her favorite items (videotapes, books,family members, etc.) are taken and used for choice cards. TITLE: Beginning Choice Making Device. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. Idea submitted by Lisa Ing, Hawaii. For more information: madie.chun@fhsd.health.state.hi.us REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/choice/choicemake.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

108. Bib-Front Dress.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child's dress or blouse with detachable bib to alleviate the need to change the entire garment when the front becomes soiled. Instructions for a blouse with interchangeable snap-on (or velcro fastened) bib sections which can be lined with terry toweling or plastic. Includes photographs. Also describes a tie-on bib. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 147 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

109. BICYCLE GRIP BILATERAL BEATER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Used to play percussion instruments. Beater is made from a 12 inch wooden dowel, topped with a hard felt ball tip. The dowel is inserted into a triangular joint which is connected to two handles. Bicycle grips are placed on the ends of the handles for improved grip. 20 inches long. Should not be used by people who are flexion bound. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking, Assembly. AUTHOR: Modulations Co., 9 Sawmill Drive, Westford, MA 01886, 617-692-6590. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison,, WI, p 50-51. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

110. Bicycle Pedal Modifications for use in a Physical Therapy Department.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to the pedal of an exercise bicycle to hold the patient's foot on the pedal. Pedal adaptation consists of a cast boot screwed to a piece of wood cut so that it can be slipped on and off the pedal. The patient's foot is strapped into the boot. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Handling, K A TITLE: Bicycle Pedal Modifications for use in a Physical Therapy Department JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 62 no 7, Jul 1982: p 997 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

111. Big Switch Calculator

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Calculator designed with large control keys and display for use by persons with severely involved hands or limited vision. Calculator is modified using a MM5737 calculator chip with additional space made between keys of the keyboard. Calculator display is enlarged to an inch high using a IEE1720 seven segment display. COMMENTS: For further information contact: The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, P.O. Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208. Research funded by RSA grant 23-57960/7-02. SKILLS REQUIRED: Mechanical Engineering. AUTHOR: Norris, R TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1978: p 14-15 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00090 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

112. BILATERAL PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons who need to use wrist supination or pronation. A standard or elongated pick is attached to the ring of a bilateral bell shaker (a wire ring frame with two handles.) Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic- Baton: p 28. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

113. BLANKET SUPPORT

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To remove the weight of bed coverings from sensitive legs and feet for individuals with spinal cord injury, neurological disabilities, burns, or arthritis. This article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," describes how to make a strong, flexible blanket support from PVC pipe and fittings. When assembled, the base of the unit slides between the bed's mattress and box spring and the top extends above the foot of the bed; sheets, blankets, and the spread are draped over the top of the unit, permitting the bedding to provide warmth without weight on the individual's legs. The article provides step-by-step instructions with illustrations and measurements for cutting the PVC pipe, assembling the support, and positioning it in the bed. MATERIALS: One 10-foot piece of half-inch PVC pipe, eight PVC elbow fittings, two PVC T fittings, and PVC adhesive. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Keeping Blankets Off Your Feet. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 20-21. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

114. Block Head.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple toy intended to teach parts of the head. A 3 inch cube of softwood with different sized holes drilled to represent mouth, nose, eyes and ears with corresponding sized dowels to be fitted into the appropriate holes. Should be painted as realistically as possible. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: AN 000183 describes an instructional toy which incorporates this and includes a body. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 106-107. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

115. Block Jigsaw Puzzle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple jigsaw puzzle. Suggests building a nine-square jigsaw puzzle of 1 1/2 inch blocks of wood with a picture of something that interests the child drawn or glued on it to encourge persistance in putting the puzzle together correctly. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 132-133. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

116. Block Man Numbers 1 and 2.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two simple toys to illustrate basic body parts: head, body and legs; and to then add arms and parts of the head as described in AN 000196 - Block Head. Toy 1 is made of three blocks cut and painted to represent the head, trunk and legs which can be fitted together by fitting dowel projections into drilled holes on the appropriate piece. The more complex toy adds a dowel through the trunk section for arms, and has the head drilled to represent eyes, nose, mouth and ears with corresponding dowels as described in AN 000196. Includes list of materials needed, instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: 108-111. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

117. Blow Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch activated by blowing on an index card attached to a battery device, intended to help a child develop breath control and blowing skills. This switch is made with a metal bandaid box, 3/16 inch wood dowel, two large paper clips, 12 inches of 24 gauge stranded wire, four inches of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire and two index cards. Provides instructions and diagrams on cutting slots and holes in the box, soldering wire to the paper clips, and assembling the switch. The switch can then be used to operate a toy in such a way to encourage improvement of blowing skill and ability to sustain breath. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 53-56 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 5 1986.

118. BOARD FOR SECURING PAPER WHEN WRITING.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prevents paper from moving while writing. Plywood board with two metal strips with an attached spring to serve as clips to hold the paper in position. A wooden guard is mounted horizontally to prevent the child's hand from striking the spring mechanism. Diagram included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking, Assembly. AUTHOR: Bureau of Handicapped Children, Dir of Pupil Personnel Services TITLE: Teaching Aids for Children with Cerebral Palsy. REF: Book: State Univ of New York, Albany, NY; p 10 1956.

119. Boat and Car.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple table top toys for a child to drive or sail on a table top. Intended to encourage fine manual dexterity and rational play. Can be used in counting and matching games. Instructions for making simple toys using offcuts of 1 by 2 inch wood stock, wooden clothes pegs, lollipop sticks and scraps of felt. The clothes pegs are cut down to make people who can ride in the boat or car. Briefly discusses use of the toys. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 27-31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 6 1981.

120. BOCCIA BALL RAMP

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair and has only limited use of one arm to play boccia ball. The top of the ramp rests on the arms of the user's wheelchair and extends to the floor. To adjust the length of the run, a variable set of legs allow an assistant to raise the lower end of the ramp to various heights as directed by the player. The higher the ramp is raised, the shorter the run. At the top of the ramp, an adjustable support can be placed in various positions to keep the ball right at the edge so a very minimum of effort is required to set the ball in motion. TITLE: The Boccia Ball Ramp. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/bocciaball.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

121. BOCCIA BALL RAMP 2

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair and has only head movement to play boccia ball. The top of the ramp rests on the arms of the user's wheelchair and extends to the floor. To adjust the length of the run, a variable set of legs allow an assistant to raise the lower end of the ramp to various heights as directed by the player. The higher the ramp is raised, the shorter the run. At the top of the ramp, an adjustable support can be placed in various positions to keep the ball right at the edge so a very minimum of effort is required to set the ball in motion. A spring-loaded hook at the top of the ramp releases the ball when triggered by a head nod. TITLE: The Boccia Ball Ramp 2. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/ramp3.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

122. BOCCIA BALL RAMP 3

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair and has limited movement to play boccia ball. The top of the ramp rests on the arms of the user's wheelchair and extends to the floor. The top of the ramp is on a swivel, enabling the user to turn the ramps to aim. To adjust the length of the run, the user changes the ball release position on the ramp. TITLE: The Boccia Ball Ramp 3. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/ramp4.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net

123. BODY BUDDY

     -----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To aid children and adults with blindness and low vision in learning to use a long white cane safely and correctly. One of the most important things to learn is to keep the cane in front of the body, a difficult skill to master because the natural tendency is for the dominant arm to drop to the side of the body, causing an awkward swing with reduced protection from obstacles. The article describes a soft pillow that is carried by prssing it between the body and the cane arm. If the user's arm drops to one side, the pillow falls. The Body Buddy is sewed of synthetic fur with polyester stuffing. Facial features can be glued or stitched in place, creating a character. Once the user achieves a consistently correct posture, the Body Buddy becomes a stuffed toy. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Harpley, J. TITLE: Body Buddy. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 34 no. 1, Spring 2002: p. 25-26. PAGES: 2 2002.

124. BODY PUZZLE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple jigsaw puzzle with a picture of a person, such as a child in a bathing suit, to help body recognition. Picture of a person glued onto plywood (8 by 16 inches or according size of picture) and lightly varnished, then cut into eight equal pieces. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 134-135. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

125. BOOK READER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To hold a book open in front of a reader with upper extremity disability or weakness or arthritis and enable the reader to turn the pages. The unit is made of plastic (Lexan). A single sheet, approximately 14 x 20 inches, is heated and bent and non-slip rubber is bonded to the base. The book support shelf is also bonded but can also be screwed in place from the back before bending. Spring loaded clips are mounted to the bottom, which enable the reader to release a page from the right and re-secure it on the left, even using just the wrist. TITLE: The Book Reader. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

126. Book Rest

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Easel-like book rest to hold books at a convenient angle for reading. Describes construction of a book rest made of hardboard or plywood, 8 by 10 inches, and hardwood strips for the fiddle on which the book rests. The support is attached with a dowel so it can be made to lie flat against the plywood to carry or store the device. Includes diagram and photographs. COMMENTS: Can be used with page restrainers (000373) to hold paperback books open. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 23-25 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 4 1981.

127. Book Rest.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Book rest made to the angle preferred by the reader. Provides list of materials needed, instructions and diagram for building a simple book rest of wood. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 86-87. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

128. BOOK WITH EZ TURN PAGES

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable people with limited grip or arm mobility to read independently. To adapt any hardcover or softcover book, Take the book to be adapted to a printer to have the binding removed and the pages bundled and tied with string. Purchase a comb binder thicker than the book to be bound from an office supplu store. Use a comb binding machine to rebind the book. To use a comb binder, cut rectangular holes along the pages to receive the binder. (This is done with a special machine.) The machine also has a mechanism that opens the binder to fit the holes in the pages onto the combs. For those without access to a comb binding machine, Kinko's and similar stores frequently offer this service. MATERIALS: Book and comb binder. TOOLS: Comb binder machine. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Making Your Own EZ Turn Books. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

129. Boot Threader.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wood frame shaped like a boot with holes through which a child can practice lacing and tying shoes. Two plywood pieces 4 by 5 inches are cut into boot shapes with holes drilled in appropriate places; the two pieces are fastened at the "sole" to a wood strip 2 by 4 inches in size. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 85-86. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

130. BOW MAKER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with use of only one hand to form large bows for gift baskets. This simple jig acts as a second holding hand. Two one-inch dowels are placed about seven inches apart on a plastic platform laid on a sheet of Dycem to keep it from slipping and the jig and the pad are held in place with a one-hand clamp. A plastic spring clip is bonded to the base and rests against the right-hand pillar. This clip holds one end of the ribbon, which is the wire- edged type for stiffness. The ribbon (about 50 inches )is then wound around the pillars several times. A short length of pipe cleaner is twisted around the middle of the bow and the excess cut off. Each layer of bow can then be lifted off and shaped. TITLE: The Bow Maker. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/bowmaker.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

131. Bowl Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder to anchor bowl for stirring or mixing. Hole is cut in piece of plywood large enough for bowl to rest in without tipping; this piece of board is attached to two other boards which serve as legs. COMMENTS: Adding a thin strip of rubber to inside of cutout and on bottom of supports will make unit steadier. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Garee, B TITLE: Single Handed Devices and Aids for One Handers and Sources of These Devices REF: Bloomington, Illinois: Cheever Publishing: p 11-12 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R605 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

132. BOWLING BALL GUIDE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Guide to position bowling ball on lane for persons unable to control ball in standard way. A bowling ball ramp is made from welding pipes is a ramp configuration. It is important to place the two parallel rods at the right distance apart or the ball will drag. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Dan Golden, CETA Welding instructor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute, 1019 South Knowles Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017, 715-246-6561. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 590-591. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

133. BOWLING RAMP

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a powered wheelchair and has limited movement to bowl. The ramp shown is made of strong light tubular steel. The height is set to just clear the wheelchair armrests and controls. The horizontal portion of the ramp at the top is very slightly past the horizontal so the ball stays there until gently pushed forward. To maximize speed, the upper portion of the ramp is straight and the lower half has a gentle curve to the horizontal. Small plastic feet at the front are such that the ball makes a very smooth transition to the bowling lane. TITLE: The Bowling Ramp. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/bowlingramp.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

134. BRAILLE BULB ORNAMENT

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments. Fabric paint applied to a glass ornament creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the ornament. Required supplies include fabric paint in a variety of colors, round or bulb-shaped glass ornaments in solid colors, and a wine glass to support the bulb during decorating. Place the bulb in the wine glass to support the bulb. With fabric paint, make a design on the upper half of the ornament, such as an abstract green tree dotted with colored "lights" and topped with a gold star. Allow to dry overnight. Turn the ornament over and using the Simulated Braille Technique, add the recipient's name, the gift-giver's name, or other message. Allow to dry overnight. TITLE: Take This All as a Gift! (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Jill B. Palmer, Deborah S. Faynik, and Julie Stout-Gorbatkin. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 3, Fall 2003: p. 121-123. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

135. BRAILLE CHECK REGISTER

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with blindness or low vision to track checkbook transactions. Write transaction information such as the date and checks written, and deposits, or withdrawls made in Braille on individual file cards and file sequentially on a file box. MATERIALS: Blank file cards and file box. TOOLS: Brailler. SKILLS REQUIRED: Braille. AUTHOR: McKenna, K. TITLE: Check Out these Options (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 3, Fall 2006: p. 125-126. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2006.

136. BRAILLE ERASER HOLDER FOR BRAILLE WRITER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To attach a Braille eraser to a Braille writer. Attach a piece of self-adhesive hook-and-loop material to the Braille eraser and the corresponding piece of self-adhesive hook-and-loop material to the Braille writer immediately to the right of the handle. Attach the Braille eraser to the Braille writer using the hook-and-loop material when the eraser is not in use. TITLE: Taming the Wild Braillewriter (in Springboard). AUTHOR: West, D. and Pruim, N. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 3, Fall 2004: p. 114. PAGES (including cover): 2.

137. BRAILLE FLASH CARDS

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To create inexpensive Brailled flashcards for classroom or study use. Free paint sample cards are available at paint or hardware stores, and many are large enough to contain a word or short phrase in Braille. Cards for the Disney paint line are almost the size of index cards and fit in a Perkins Braillewriter. MATERIALS: Paint sample cards. TOOLS: Brailler. SKILLS REQUIRED: Braille. AUTHOR: Amato, S. TITLE: Freebie Flashcards (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 3, Fall 2006: p. 129. PAGES: 2 with cover. 2006.

138. BRAILLE MATCHING TEST

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide blind students taking a Braille matching test with a method of indicating when an answer has been used. Transcribe the question and answer columns of a matching test double-spaced on the same page or, if the questions are long, on two separate pages. Beginning at the right side of the page, cut a horizontal line from the end to the beginning of each answer just below the Braille. As each student uses an answer, he/she folds it back under the paper leaving a gap in the answer column. TITLE: Matchless Solution for Matching Questions in Braille (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Ann Swenson. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2004: p. 33. PAGES (including cover): 2.

139. BRAILLE PEG BOARD

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---PURPOSE: To serve as an aid for teaching braille to students who are blind or visually impaired. Cut apart rubber peg mats (sold in school supply stores) to form separate six-dot braille cells. Press pegs into the appropriate holes to form braille characters. AUTHOR: Johnson, P.J. TITLE: Braille Peg Boards Are a Good Fit. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 4, Winter 2005: p. 166. PAGES: 2 (including cover).

140. BRAILLE PROOFREADING AID

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To Enable a teacher to mark errors in Braille text for correction. To mark errors in spelling, place a vertical in the space immediately before and immediately after the word to be corrected. If the error is the omission of a word or punctuation, place two staples, one after the other, in the space between words. Bracket incorrect punctuation with two staples. This technique can also be used when grading tests with single-letter or one-word answers. Incorrect answers can be marked by placing a single staple beside the error. MATERIALS: Braille document. TOOLS: Stapler. SKILLS REQUIRED: Stapling. TITLE: Proofreading Braille Essays (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Ludwig, L. M. JOURNAL: RE:view. Vol 37 no 2, Summer 2005: p. 78-79. PAGES (including cover): 3 2005.

141. BRAILLE WRITER POSITIONING AID

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To keep a braille writer stationary during use. On the table where the Braille writer is used, mark an area slightly larger than the dimensions of the Braille writer's base. Place rope or clothesline on three sides of the resulting shape, omitting the side nearest the user. Secure the rope/clothesline with duct tape to form a "parking space" for the Braille writer. TITLE: Taming the Wild Braillewriter (in Springboard). AUTHOR: West, D. and Pruim, N. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 3, Fall 2004: p. 114. PAGES (including cover): 2.

142. Brief or New: Feeding Device for Finger Foods.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device promotes independent self-feeding by spinal cord injured persons. A cylinder is constructed of a rectangular piece of polyform splinting material measuring 13 by 4 cm. A polyform strip is attached to the side of the cylinder to hold the hand in place while eating. Feeding device was originally designed for a person with syringomyelia. Includes illustrations. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Wiener, M M TITLE: Brief or New: Feeding Device for Finger Foods JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 39 no 11 Nov 1985: p 746-747 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1985.

143. Brief or New: Toilet Independence for the Severe Bilateral Upper Limb Amputee.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toilet aid designed to provide toileting independence for bilateral upper limb amputees or persons with loss of upper limb function. Describes a device made of steel, polyethylene and Uvex cellulose acetate (or materials with similar properties) consisting of a wall brace, support bar, distal extremity or finger, and reinforcement bar. It is attached to the wall near the toilet and can be swung against the wall for storage. The user must be able to wrap toilet paper onto the device and slide it off, using a foot. Includes criteria for use and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Weisse-Lambrou, R; et al TITLE: Brief or New: Toilet Independence for the Severe Bilateral Upper Limb Amputee JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 39 no 6, Jun 1985: p 397-399 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

144. Buckled Spirals.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A strap-on device to hold writing instruments, eating utensils and tools, designed for a person who had lost a hand. Instructions for a buckle device made of a piece of guttering or plastic pipe with slots cut into it, through which a length of webbing, with velcro for fastening, is threaded. A split spiral (or several of them) of rubber gas pipe is riveted or bolted to the plastic. This can be strapped to the arm, as for the amputee, or can be strapped to a chair arm to hold a knitting needle or other object. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 32-33 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

145. Build a Van.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy van which is also a simple assembly problem. Instructions for building a simple toy van of softwood; the top section is removable and fits back on by matching the holes in it with dowels on the bottom section. Lists materials needed. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 74-75. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

146. BUILT-UP GRIP FOR PENCIL OR PAINTBRUSH

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide an enlarged grasping surface for individuals with arthritis or fine motor or grasping disabilities. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides several suggestions for simple solutions using small balls. The barrel of a pen, the shaft of a pencil, or the handle of a paintbrush can be pressed through the center of a two-inch foam ball, a Ping-Pong ball, or a hollow plastic, practice golf ball. MATERIALS: Small foam or plastic ball. TITLE: Have You Thought About This?. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 64. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

147. BUILT-UP HANDLE FOR HAIRBRUSH

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enlarge the handle of a hair brush for use by individuals with arthritis or grasping, fine motor, or upper extremity disabilities. The handle of a hair brush can be enlarged and equipped with a softer surface using hot-water-pipe insulation. To do so, cut a length of insulation to the size of the brush handle, being certain to choose insulation with an inner diameter that securely holds the handle. Insert the brush handle in the insulation and wrap tightly with plastic tape. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Built-up Handles for Hairbrush and Toothbrush. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 9. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

148. BUILT-UP HANDLE FOR TOOTHBRUSH

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enlarge the handle of a toothbrush for use by individuals with arthritis or grasping, fine motor, or upper extremity disabilities. The handle of a toothbrush can be enlarged and equipped with a softer surface using a piece of terry cloth or a washcloth. To do so, fold the cloth into a rectangle with a short side slightly shorter than the toothbrush handle and wrap the cloth around the handle. Secure the padding with two rubber bands or elastic ponytail holders. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Built-up Handles for Hairbrush and Toothbrush. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 9-10. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

149. BUILT-UP HANDLES

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist individuals upper extremity disabilities in holding eating and other utensils and implements. Foam cylinders with holes at either end can be trimmed to size and slipped over the utensil handle, a pen, pencil, etc. The foam is available in varying thicknesses to accommodate different sized hands. MATERIALS: Foam tubing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 6, November 2005. WEB: http://www.mdusa.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe12-6_doing_it.cfm

150. BUILT-UP KNOB

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with arthritis or grasping disabilities to turn knobs. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides detailed instructions for building up a knob. Purchase epoxy putty at a hardware store and break off a small amount of each of the two colors. Knead the two colors together to a uniform color and mold it around the knob. Allow the putty to harden at room temperature. . MATERIALS: Epoxy putty.TITLE: Knobs, Dials, and Controls. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 62. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

151. BUILT-UP SILVERWARE

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or tremors, arthritis, or grasping or fine motor disabilities to use eating utensils. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making built-up handles for eating utensils for temporary or trial use. These handles can be made of foam-rubber tubing with the appropriate inner diameter for a fork or spoon handle, or they can be made of foam pipe insulation with a wedge removed lengthwise to reduce the diameter. The foam is placed over the utensil handle and secured with plastic tape, taking care to ensure that the utensil does not turn inside the foam. MATERIALS: Eating utensil, 3 inches of foam pipe insulation for teaspoons or 3.5 inches for other utensils, and plastic tape. TOOLS: Scissors or knife. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. TITLE: Built-up Silverware. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 44. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997

152. BUSINESS CARDS FOR LEARNING BRAILLE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To help a first grade Braille student learn to read and spell Braille words. To convert an unused business card to this purpose, punch a hole in the top left corner and cut off the upper right corner of the card. Then, braille and print the word to be learned on the card. Finally, attach the card to a metal ring by putting the ring through the hole in the upper left corner. The ring can be attached to the student's bookbag. TITLE: Business Cards for Learning Braille (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Fanning, F. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 35, No. 4, Winter 2004: p. 161. PAGES (including cover): 2.

153. BUSY BOX

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board on which objects are fastened to give a child experience in manipulating everyday items. Pictures a board with play or practice items on it, including a sliding door, telephone dial, hinged door fastened with a hook lock, material with buttons, buttonholes and snaps, a matchbox with small items in it, a threading block with string and a large needle, a large bolt mounted horizontally with screwing nuts, and thread spools that can be put on and taken off of pegs, matching colors or numbers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R. TITLE: Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home. REF: New York: E P Dutton: p. 246. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0694. PAGES (including cover): 2 1975.

154. Buttock Support for Standing Frame.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Webbing and elastic support to hold a child against a standing frame or prone scooter board. Instructions for constructing a support of webbing, corset elastic, a D ring, and Velcro closure. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 15-16 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

155. BUTTON ADAPTATIONS

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To adapt clothing for easier dressing for seniors or individuals with arthritis or fine motor, grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This illustrated article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," discusses options to replace buttons on clothing. The option chosen should be based on the abilities of the wearer and include using large hooks or snaps, Velcro, or extending buttons with elastic. A detailed description and illustration of how to do the extension are included. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Zippers and Garment Fastenings. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 27. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

156. Buttoning Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Button on elastic thread which can be used on any long sleeved garment. The elastic is fastened around the button on the sleeve and the button it is fastened to is put through the button hole. The sleeve can then be pulled over the hand. Describes button device made with a standard button and thin elastic thread which is crocheted into a chain and tied to the button in a loop. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Sokaler, R A TITLE: Buttoning Aid JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 35 no 11, Nov 1981: p 737 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

157. BUZZ BOARD

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board with a battery operated buzz and light unit (operated by the parent) used to reward a child for performing certain relational play skills such as hammering, placing pegs, putting objects into containers and building towers on the board. Includes instructions for making a buzz board and pieces to go with it. The board is made with a one foot square of white veneered chipboard shelving with pieces of wood fastened to two edges to keep the board above the table. Holes in different sizes are drilled into which pegs are fitted. Other holes are drilled to permit various containers to be screwed on and off. Also needed are various cubes and beads for filling the containers and stacking into towers, and 2 wooden hammers. Explains construction of the light and buzzer unit. Includes lists of materials needed, drawings, photographs and suggested activities. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electronics. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Your Handicapped Child: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 83-93 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 12 1983.

158. Cable Operated Tractor Brakes.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To activate the brakes of a White 4-210, 4 wheel drive tractor, for operators with upper and lower extremity impairments. Recommends that a driver's education instruction brake pedal assembly be mounted sideways to the frame of the cab. The operator uses his right hand and shoulder muscles to push the pedal which pulls on a cable connected to the brake pedal on the floor. A flexible sheath carries the cable down to the floor of the cab below the tractor floor pedal. A pulley is mounted on the floor of the cab; the cable runs under and around this pulley and is clamped to the underside of the brake pedal shank. Pushing on the pedal pulls the cable, which in turn pulls the tractor brake pedal down and activates the brakes. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Field, W. TITLE: Agricultural Tools, Equipment, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers & Ranchers with Physical Handicaps. REF: Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B2-1-2. 1986.

159. CALCULATOR GUIDE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Keyboard guard for calculator for persons with limited finger control. A template is made from wood, metal, or plastic of the keyboard of a calculator. Holes are cut corresponding to the keys. The guard is mounted just above the keypad providing recessed keys. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking or Metalworking. AUTHOR: Dan Golden, CETA Welding Instructor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute, 1019 South Knowles Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 458-459. PAGES ( including cover):2 1981.

160. CALL BUTTON

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself call button device for an individual with disabilities to use to alert or call their care giver. A simple, effective, and reasonably cheap solution for a remote switch can be made using a battery powered, wireless door bell chime. The bell button should be placed in a location accessible to the user and the chime placed where it can be heard by the attendant. The chime is distinctive and loud enough to work in noisy areas. The normal range for these units is about 15 -20 meters which should provide coverage anywhere in an average home. Since both pieces are battery powered and need not be permanently attached, they can be moved as the situation requires. The button is about 2 x 5 centimeters and requires only light pressure to operate. Battery power means that this system would work for patients on electrical life support in the case of a power failure. TITLE: The Patient Call Button. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/caller1.htm.

161. CAMERA HOLDER 2

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited of the hands or of only one hand to use a camera. This device consists of a a clipless bicycle pedal fitted to a frame that loops over the user's shoulders. Two cleats are fitted to a bracket on the camera to enable the photographer to switch from portrait to landscape orientation, and the pedal clamps are adjustable for strength to accommodate a heavy or a light camera. The pedal can be tilted up and down to adjust the camera angle, and the camera is dismounted by rotating forward and down, disengaging the cleat. TITLE: The Camera Holder 2. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/camera2.htm. REF: The originator, Robert Smith, can be contacted at bobsmith@scanner.freeserve.co.uk.

162. CANADIAN PADDED TRANSFER BOARD

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Padded transfer board with a plinth which fits into the forward arm rest socket of a standard wheelchair. Transfer board made of 15 by 6 1/2 inch plywood, a base plate of iron or steel, an iron water pipe, a sheet (10 by 6 inches) of firm leather or plastic, foam padding and a slippery fabric cover. The board is used in place of either arm of the wheelchair. Includes instructions and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Upholstering. AUTHOR: Wightwick, S TITLE: Canadian Padded Transfer Board JOURNAL: Physiotherapy REF: Vol 73 no 6, Jun 1987: p 309-310 PAGES (including cover): 2 1987.

163. CANE HELPER

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in learning to use a cane. This device is designed to aid mobility and orientation instructors in teaching proper cane movements without having to bend over. This device is equipped with a loop that fits loosely over the student's cane enabling the instructor to guide cane movements. To make the device, put together two or three sections (depending on the height of the instructor) of a broken folding cane. Glue the connections where the ends meet. When the glue is dry, cut off any ends below the connection. Attach a loop of nylon cord to a half-inch metal hose clamp by wrapping the nylon loop perpendicular to the hose clamp with heavy fishing line or wire. Screw the hose clamp to the end of the connected cane parts. MATERIALS: Cane parts, 12 inches of nylon cord, metal hose clamp, glue, and fishing line or wire. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Matusoff, C. TITLE: Cane Helper (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 1, Spring 2006: p. 22-23. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2006.

164. Canning Lid Switch with Light.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Light can be turned on with the light pressure of hand on the jar lid. Simple switch to teach cause and effect. Device is constructed from mayonnaise jar lid that is regular mason size, wide mouth canning jar ring, spring from inside a large curler, plastic pill bottle with snap lid, 3 pieces of plastic coated wire, sturdy box turned upside down, 9 volt light bulb with socket, 9 volt battery, and 9 volt snap battery holder. COMMENTS: Good for visually impaired children for teaching cause and effect relationships and getting the child interested in lights. For children who enjoy noises a buzzer of some type may be used in place of light. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 22-24 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

165. CAR DOOR HANDLE ATTACHMENT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device increases leverage and gripping surface to open an external handle on a car door. Two versions described, one illustration. Modified gutter clamp is used with a lever and loop extending 7 inches downward from existing handle. Device is easily removable and does not protrude from car door. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 208-209. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

166. Car Slide.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A fabric slide to be used to help position a person on a car seat. Slide made with about a yard of slippery material (nylon) sewn to a yard of nonslippery material (denim) with strong fabric or webbing sewn in three long ovals to make handles. The nylon side goes against the car seat for ease of sliding. Includes diagram and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 198-199 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

167. CARD HOLDER

     -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a card holder for individuals with grasping disabilities. To create this DIY card holder, put the lids together, top to top and lay them on a table. Then put one of the buttons in the center of the stacked lids. With the needle, poke two holes through the button holes into the center of the tub lids. Finally, pick up the stacked items and place the second button over the holes on the back side and sew together. Coffee can tops can be used as a larger and sturdier version of this DIY card holder. MATERIALS: Two buttons, two margarine tub lids (small tubs, about 3.5 inches in diameter), and thread. TOOLS: Sewing needle for heavy materials. TITLE: Card Holder. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/securing/CardHolder.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

168. CARD HOLDER

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping and other upper extremity disabilities to hold playing cards. To make this holder, put the lids together, top to top and lay them on the table. Place one of the buttons in the center of the stacked lids and poke two holes through the button holes into the center of the tub lids with the needle. Pick up the stacked items and place the second button over the holes on the back side. Sew together. MATERIALS: Two buttons, two small margarine tub lids (coffee can lids may be substituted), and thread TOOLS: Large needle. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Card Holder. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax

169. Card Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device on which cards can be arranged and held by persons with limited hand strength. Card holder made with two plastic coffee can lids turned back to back, fastened together with a pop rivet in the center. Sponge material can be glued to the front and back to make it easier to hold. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

170. Card Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Boxes to hold playing cards for a person with restricted hand movement or use of one hand. Describes two simple devices to hold playing cards upright in a row: A small cardboard box, such as a candy box, with the box slipped inside the upsidedown cover; and a wooden block about 10 by 3 by 1 1/2 inches with two lengthwise slots sawed into it. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 254 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

171. Cardboard Boxes for Use as Chairs.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cardboard boxes used as a seat and play surface for a young child with poor balance. Describes ways a cardboard box can be used as a chair, playpen, and practice areas for standing and walking. Illustration shows a box big enough for the child to sit in with legs outstretched, and another smaller box on its side inside the first box to provide a play surface. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home REF: New York: E P Dutton: p 168 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0694 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1975.

172. CARRIAGE CART.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Transport a child in a hip spica cast; also useful as a feeding positioner. Baby carriage base adapted with padded wooden platform (48 by 16 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch). Platform attached to carriage base at both ends with pipe strap, screws, and lock washers. Fitted snugly between carriage handles; overhangs base by 4 1/2 inches at handle end, 3 1/2 inches at front end. Hip and chest straps made of 3 inch wide elasticized material with velcro closures to prevent the cast from moving during transport. Alternative to a commercial pediatric stretcher. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly, woodworking, sewing, upholstery. AUTHOR: Glickman, L. TITLE: Physical Therapy. REF: Journal: Vol 60 No 10, october: p 1292. 1980.

173. CARRYING AIDS FOR WHEELCHAIRS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with Friedrich's ataxia to carry staws and plastic bags with her. To ensure straws are available when needed, carry them in a round plastic toothbrush holder fastened with Velcro to the underside of one arm of the wheelchair. To ensure a supply of plastic bags are available for garbage, snacks, or clean-up bags, hooks dog clean-up bags in the dispenser they come in to the wheelchair. MATERIALS: Toothbrush holder, straws, dog clean-up bag in dispenser, and Velcro. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 2.

174. Case Report: The Development of a Feeding Harness for an ALS Patient.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Feeding harness which acts as a pulley, allowing a person with strong elbow extensors but weak flexors to bring a hand to the mouth for self-feeding. Harness made of a thermoplastic form for each shoulder, tubing across the back of the neck, wrist cuffs, and cotton or nylon cord threaded through the tubing to connect the cuffs and allow one arm to pull up the other for feeding. Developed for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS). COMMENTS: Author affiliated with ALS and Neuromuscular Clinics, The Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Takai, V L TITLE: Case Report: The Development of a Feeding Harness for an ALS Patient JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 40 no 5, May 1986: p 359-361 NARIC CALL NUMBER: J6537 PAGES (including cover): 4 1986.

175. CASH DRAWER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with fine motor disabilities to organize and sort money in a cahier's job. A device was constructed from ABS plastic that has compartments for each denomination of paper money. The compartments are separated by ABS dividers with large tabs that are clearly marked. The dividers are notched to fit over two 'rails' along the bottom of the device. These rails prevent the bills from slipping under the tabs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Fabrication. TITLE: Money Holder for Cashier. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

176. Cast Boot.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cloth boot to wear over a below knee cast to keep the exposed part of the foot and leg warm. Pattern for a warm cloth (pile or other warm fabric) boot to wear over a short cast. Calls for 1/2 yard of material and a 16 inch zipper. Includes instructions and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 228-229 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

177. CATCH FOR LAWN MOWER GRASS CATCHER

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of only one hand to attach a grass catcher to a lawn mower. The device is designed for lawn mowers requiring one hand to hold down a knob to lift the rear flap on the lawn mower while the other hand lifts the catcher and hooks it in place over the flap. A catch made of quarter-inch thick canvas Bakelite is mounted on a stainless steel flange collar that provides a base and enables the catch to have clearance to move. A similar collar sits on top of the catch and the three pieces are bolted to the mower. The catch swings around and is engaged to hold down the lever that opens the rear flap. This device enables the user to attach the catcher with one hand. The journal article includes a photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metal working, carpentry, and assembly. TITLE: Janet Goes to Mow. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 1, Autumn 2002: p 19. PAGES (including cover) 2 2002.

178. Caterpillar Tree.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child threads " caterpillars" through holes in a tree as a means to develop manual dexterity. Describes toy made of plywood, 12 by 18 inches, cut into the shape of a tree and painted. Holes of various sizes are drilled through it. The caterpillars are made with pieces of dowel to fit through the holes, and drilled in one end so brightly colored shoelaces can be glued in. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 32-36 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 6 1981.

179. CATHETER LEG BAG HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Leg bag holder to prevent the leg bag from slipping down leg. A splint from a low temperature thermal plastic is heated and molded to the inner leg. The splint starts just below the knee and extends to under the sole of the foot, inserting in the shoe. Two straps are riveted onto the splint to hold the splint on the leg. The splint has two 1/2 inch slits at the top of the sides on which the bag is hung. As the bag fills the weight is carried by the splint. Bag must be removed from the splint in order to empty it. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Murphy, K. TITLE:Catheter Leg Bag Holder. REF:Journal: Occupational Therapy: Vol 52 No 1: February: p 30. 1985.

180. CAUSE AND EFFECT TRAINING PROGRAM

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive or learning disabilities in learning cause and effect. Point to Pictures software by RJ Cooper & Associates (see entry) is customized by importing pictures and music specific to the student's interests. Parents were involved to help determine what the child's likes and dislikes are. MATERIALS: Point to Pictures and student-specific music and pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Computers. AUTHOR: Wise, L. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

181. CCTV

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to use a telvision as a CCTV. A camera from a baby monitor or security system is adapted by placing it on a loupe magnifier with a stand. The magnifier can then be moved over the page to be read and the sytem connected to the television to show the material on the screen. MATERIALS: Video monitoring system, loupe magnifier with stand (8x used), and television. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Home Made CCTV with no Internal Modifications. WEB SITE: http://www.wheelchairmodifications.org. REF: The organization can also be reached at Wheelchair Modifications, 5533 A Pony Farm Drive, Richmond, VA 23227.

182. CD DOTS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide large braille dots for games, teaching activities, and bulletin boards. Use damaged, advertising, or obsolete CD disks for braille enhancement activities. Place disks on a sheet of black paper to enhance contrast and ask questions such as "How many letters can be made using only two dots?" or "How many letters can be made with four dots?" More advanced activities might include presenting a specific set of CD Dots and asking how many contractions can be made. The CDs can also be used as game pieces or as bulletin board displays by hanging them on push pins with plastic heads in braille configurations. TITLE: CD Dots (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Sheila Amato. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 1, Spring 2003: p.26. PAGES (including cover): 2 2003.

183. Chair for the Child with Hypertonic CNS Dysfunction.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair with a cylindrically shaped seat for the child to straddle, in order to promote balance and encourage adduction and external rotation of the hip, hip and knee flexion and ankle dorsiflection. Describes child's chair made with a length of 10 inch sewer pipe on a base high enough that the child's feet rest flat on the floor. The base and backrest are made of wood. Seat and back are padded, and velcro straps may be added as thigh supports. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: DiCarlo, C; Forbis, A TITLE: Chair for the Child with Hypertonic CNS Dysfunction JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 57 no 10, Oct 1977: p 1151 PAGES (including cover): 2 1977.

184. CHAIR TROLLEY.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mobile platform to place under standard chair to easily move the chair around. Instructions for building a platform with casters to place under a standard chair. Includes corner blocks to prevent legs of chair from falling off platform and the board can be lengthened for a footrest. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 62-63. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

185. Cheek Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sensitive switch that can be activated by slight head movement when mounted or held near child's cheek or chin to operate tape recorder, light, or battery toy. Device is constructed of subminiature SPDT lever switch, earphone with subminiature size plug, large bobby pin, cardboard, glue, tape, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 10-13 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

186. CHEST OPERATED SEWING MACHINE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides ability to operate a variable speed sewing machine without the use of hands. A mounting arm was developed with a chest pad to operate the lever switch of the sewing machine. By using the chest it allows hands to be free to control the fabric in the machine. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: David law, Jr., Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center, Rehab. Engineering Dept., Fishersville, VA 22939, 703-885-9724. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 614- 615. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

187. CLAMP ON HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table or stand holder for supporting horn or other wind instruments. The holder is made from a standard harmonica brace (available commercially). A horn-to-holder adapter is made of wood, hard felt, pressboard, or molded plastic. A hole is cut in the middle which fits snugly on the horn just behind the mouthpiece. The holder is angled correctly using screw adjustments at the base of the brace. The holder is fitted to an expandable bar that is attached to a clamp which is thumb-screwed to the edge of a table or stand. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark, C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 66. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

188. CLASSROOM GATE

     ----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable classroom doors to be left open while preventing children with cognitive or other disabilities from leaving rooms without assistance. Made of pine for light weight, the gate is designed to fit the width of the door frame. The frame is made of pine lumber and vertical pine dowelling fills the center. The dowels are placed closely enough together to prevent children from getting their heads caught. Lift in/lift out hinge fittings are attached to the door frame and the top and bottom of the gate so that the gate can be dropped into place when needed and lifted out when not needed. A bolt latch is attached to the outside of the gate to prevent children from opening it while still being accessible to the teacher. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry. TITLE: Classroom Gate. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 3, Spring 2002: p 14. PAGES (including cover) 3 2002.

189. Clay Hammers.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy hammer can be used by child as part of an exercise routine to strengthen upper extremities. Using a saw, cut a pattern into a 1 1/4 by 1 1/4 by 2 3/8 inch piece of softwood that will serve as the hammer head. Drill a hole into the hammer head and glue a 1/2 inch by 8 inch dowel into it. The child can use this toy to strike clay. The pattern on the hammer head will leave indentations on the clay, hopefully extending the child's interest in the activity. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 40-41. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

190. Clear Wheelchair Tray Communication Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Communication board consisting of a wheelchair lap board of clear plastic that symbol boards can slide under. Describes construction of the board, made of clear plastic made to fit a wheelchair. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Arnold, P L TITLE: Designing for Individual Needs: A Manual on the Design of Environments, Furnishings and Materials for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities REF: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Media Resource Center: p 60, 63 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0670 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

191. Climbing Frame.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stand alone ladder-like frame for exercise. List of materials and instructions for constructing a climbing frame of plywood (3 pieces, each 18 by 22 inches) and 5 dowels, 1 inch diameter and 17 3/4 inches long. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: This equipment should be used only under the guidance of a therapist. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 86-89. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 5 1981.

192. Clock.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Play clock with moveable hands to help a child learn to tell time. Describes how to build a plywood "clock" on a stand to hold it upright, with hands that can be moved by the child and by family members in teaching the child to tell time. Includes list of materials needed and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 130-131. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

193. CLOSET ADAPTATIONS

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To make an existing closet accessible to seniors and individuals with arthritis, balance disabilities, or mobility disabilities. This illustrated article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," discusses various inexpensive modifications. Included are lowering the clothes rod, adding shelves at usable heights, storing items on the floor in baskets, and replacing the closet door with a curtain or lighter weight folding door. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Closet Modifications. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 25-26. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

194. Cloth Lap Tray.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Overcomes the difficulty of a person in a wheelchair to balance objects on the lap. Cloth tray with stiffened edges can be constructed to provide a flat surface on which to place articles. Stiffened edge serves to prevent things from slipping off the tray. Made of 1 and 1/8 yards of fabric or 1/2 yard each of two contrasting fabrics, velcro, and 1 and 1/8 yard rubber tubing or garden hose. COMMENTS: Simple pattern and instructions for construction are included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 200-201 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

195. COAT ADAPTATION FOR THE WHEELCHAIR BOUND.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long coat has the lower back removed to make it easier to put on and off and avoid sitting on heavy folds of fabric. The side seams of the coat are opened and the back of the coat is cut off below the waist. The opened edges are finished. This reduces the bulk of a heavy coat but also covers the front of the legs for warmth. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Bowar, M. TITLE:Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Children; Rehabilitation Publication 737. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute: p 35. 1978.

196. COAT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted coat for easier dressing. The side seams of a purchased coat are opened as far as the cuffs, which are left intact. Matching bias tape is sewn to the opened seams, then large snaps are added to the seams. The coat can be easily unsnapped to fold to the back of the wheelchair when going in and out of buildings. Includes diagram. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: TITLE: Letters to the Editor, "Dressing Made Easier". REF: Journal article: Exceptional Parent, March 1990, p 7. 1990.

197. COLLAPSIBLE LAP TRAY.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheelchair lapboard folds and stores on back of chair. Lightweight lapboard attaches to full length wheelchair arms. It folds in half and can be used as a short lapboard, or removes and stored easily on the back of the wheelchair. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking AUTHOR: Bob Warren, UCP of Akron, 318 Water STreet, Akron, OH 330-376-6041. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 342- 343. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

198. Color Matching.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Intended to facilitate color differentiation and matching. Toy made from a piece of plywood about 3 by 10 inches, 6 plywood squares, 1 1/2 inches square, and paint manufacturers' sample color cards - 2 cards each of 6 colors. One set of color samples is glued down one side of the board, the other on the blocks, which can then be placed on the board next to the same color. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 56-57. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

199. Combination Sink and Shower Unit.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To make an accessible bathroom facility for a quadriplegic in an affordable manner with a simple efficient low cost facility which combines the sink and shower in a single unit. Cabinet is made of lightweight sink and drainage system that can easily be removed to free the entire shower area for bathing. Shower is accessible on a roll-in track. Rolling pulley lift is fitted to a 10 foot 4 inches wide steel I beam that attaches to ceiling. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Combination Sink and Shower Unit JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 24 No 4, Spring 1980: p 58 PAGES (including cover): 1 1980.

200. COMBO READING

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To aid a student who became low vision after learning to read standard print to learn Braille by reinforcing Braille words learned and demonstrating the efficiency of Braille reading. Enlarge a simple text (e.g., a recipe) to 72 point double-spaced type, and transcribe the equivalant text in Braille below each line. The Braille text should contain words that the student already knows. Separate the lines with puff paint. TITLE: Combo Reading (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Black, F. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2004: p. 34-35. PAGES (including cover): 3.

201. Communication Aid for Use With One's Foot.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shoe attachment with pointer to use with a keyboard for communication. Device developed for a paralyzed person with the use of one foot. It consists of a plexiglass form shaped like the sole of a shoe with a 3 inch tongue through which a rubber tipped pointer is inserted. The device is held on the foot with a strap around the heel. With the user's heel rested the ground, the pointer is used to access a keyboard. COMMENTS: Developed at Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, 12th St and Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 498-499 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

202. COMMUNICATION BIB OR BOLO

     ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a communication bib and bolo that a parent or service provider can wear for use with a child with intellectual and communication disabilities. The bib and bolo are made from material that accepts hook Velcro. Pictures or symbols are backed with the Velcro and attached to the bib or bolo. To construct the bib, round off the four corners of a piece of material and fold the material in half vertically. Cut a slit approximately 2 inches into material at the upper end of the fold. Next, cut an oval for the neck opening approximately 5 inches long and 3.5 inches deep (when unfolded, this will make an opening that is 5 by 7 inches). Attach 2 inches of hook Velcro to the wrong side of one side of the neck opening, using the hot glue gun if needed to affix. For the bolo, there is no construction, just cut a 2 inch strip the width of the material and wear it around the neck. If the bolo is too long to use conveniently, cut off a little of the material. MATERIALS: 18 x 20 inch piece of Velcro sensitive material for bib; 2 x 56 inch (or width of material) piece of Velcro-sensitive material for the bolo; several inches of hook-style, sticky back Velcro for the bib and for the backs of pictures, symbols or drawings; and a variety of small pictures, drawings or symbols on pieces of index cards, foam, small counter top samples, poker chips, or tag board (for tactile stimulation). TOOLS: Hot glue gun. TITLE: Communication Bib or Bolo. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/CommunicationBib.pdf. From D.E.S.K. (Designing Environments for Successful Kids), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), CESA 2, 448 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563, Phone 608-758-6232 X 340 or 800-991-5576, Email: info@wati.org PAGES: 1 with cover.

203. COMMUNICATION BOARD

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with communication disabilities to communicate. To make this device, cut piece of cardboard or other stiff material to size. Place the cardboard in the center of the display material and cut the material, leaving enough for the sides to fold over the front of the cardboard. Apply hot glue to the perimeter of the cardboard and fold the material over. Cut excess to allow fabric to lay smoothly. Be sure to have Velcro-sensitive side of the fabric facing outward. Cut another section of the material to cover front section, overlapping the folded over fabric from the other side. Apply glue to the center of the board to hold the material in place. Glue fabric down around the edges. Cover Picture Communication Symbols with clear contact paper or laminate. Attach the adhesive-backed hook Velcro to the back of each symbol and place on the board. MATERIALS: Tempo-Loop or similar display fabric; one 8 x 10 inch piece of cardboard or other stiff material; picture communication symbols (Mayer-Johnson); clear contact paper or lamination film; and adhesive-backed hook Velcro. TOOLS: Hot glue gun and glue sticks and scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Communication Board. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

204. COMMUNICATION BOARD

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with little or no verbal communication ability to convey messages and participate in conversations. This basic device can be printed on a board or on standard paper. The board is designed with six rows: Row one has the letters A through E; row two has the letters F through J; row three has the letters K through O; row four has the letters P through T; and row five has the letters U through Z. The sixth row includes standard messages that are often used, such as "I need to go to the bathroom," "I'm hungry," "I want to go to sleep, " etc. Specific messages can be personalized for the user. The letters and messages, can be accessed using finger pointing, eye blinks or hand squeezes for yes or no, head pointer, eye gaze, or other method appropriate for the needs and capabilities of the user. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches.

205. COMMUNICATION BOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides a display of vocabulary items representing thoughts the user is unable to express verbally. Shows examples of simple laptray communication boards. suggests materials used be sturdy (e.g., plywood) and that items on board be covered by clear, protective plexiglass sheet. Diagrams show boards fitted on a wheelchair, on a standing frame and with extensions. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR:Golbin, A. TITLE:Cerebral Palsy and Communication: What Parents Can Do. REF:Book: George washington Univ, Job development Laboratory, Washington, DC: p 89-92. NARIC CALL NUMBER: 0101 1977.

206. COMMUNICATION CAN

     ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a communication can for use with children with intellectual and communication disorders. Pringles Torengos (potato chips) come in a triangular shaped can. Empty and clean the can and remove the label. Cut a piece of self-stick felt (available at most craft stores) to cover the outside of the can. This creates the communication device or choice board. Attach two-inch communication symbols (made with Boardmaker software; see entry) with Velcro hook attached to the back of the pictures. Because the can has three sides, three sets of messages can be ready to view or choose from. As the can has a lid, the symbols can be stored inside the can until ready to use. MATERIALS: Pringles Torengo can, self-stick felt, Velcro hook, and BoardMaker communication symbols. TOOLS: Scissors and computer with BoardMaker. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting and assembly. TITLE: Communication Can. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. Idea submitted by Maureen Schepis, North Carolina. For more information: mschepis@hci.net REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/CommunicationCan.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

207. COMMUNICATION NOTEBOOK

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who are not able to speak to communicate. To create the book using a computer, using a word processing program, set up a document with half-inch margins on all four sides and set the page orientation to landscape. Create a table that is 10 cells wide and 10 cells high. Format cells to be about 0.7-inch tall so that all ten rows fit on one page. Adjust as necessary. Using the template or personal design, create an alphabet and commonly used words and/or pictures. Note that some of the pictures have word labels and others do not. Some people are better able to identify or communicate with just words, some with just pictures, and some need both. Work with the person who will use the communication notebook and see which method is easiest for the user. Create other sheets for restaurants, vacations, shopping, etc. Without a computer, use the template or design one. Glue all the letters of the alphabet on one sheet of paper or use a felt tip pen to print big, bold letters. Arrange commonly used words around the alphabet. Again, as with the computer generated page, use pictures, pictures and words, or words alone as needed. Create additional sheets for restaurants, vacations, shopping, etc. On subsequent pages use photos of family, friends, neighbors or pets. Use pictures in magazines or take pictures of items around the user's home that would stand for eat or drink, bathroom, bedroom, television, stereo, toys, books, etc. For instance, a picture of the user's own refrigerator might represent something to eating. Determine what pictures are easiest for the user to identify.The pages can then be placed in plastic sheet covers or laminated to preserve and make them easier to turn. Tape closed the opening on each sheet protector. Mark each page with an index label, so the user can easily identify the page topic. Put in a small ring binder or just slip them onto an O-style key ring. MATERIALS: With a computer and printer, a few sheets of paper and sheet protectors are the only needed materials. Without a computer, the notebook requires 10 sheets of paper, 10 sheet protectors, pictures and/or photos, stick on letters and numbers, glue stick, and index labels. SKILLS REQUIRED:Organization and assembly; basic computer skill are optional. TITLE: Communication Notebook. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

208. COMMUNICATION TRAY

     ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a conversation tray for assistance in conversation skills for children with intellectual and communication disabilities. Take an old, round cleaned fruit/vegetable tray and use construction paper to differentiate the various conversation topics on sections of the circle. Topics can include anything a child might have an interest in (animals, family, friends, movies). Using Velcro, attach topic pictures (using BoardMaker communication symbols) to each section of the circle; this allows the topics to be interchangeable depending on who is using the device. Select various topic questions ("What’s your favorite color?" "Do you have any brothers?" etc.), and then use picture symbols and attach them using Velcro in the designated topic area. Once ready to use, the child can pick one topic and three questions under that topic to discuss. Another child can choose a different topic and respond to three questions and so forth. MATERIALS: Fruit/vegetable tray, construction paper, and Velcro. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting and assembly. TITLE: Vegetable Trays Can Help Kids Communicate! JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. Idea submitted by Sarah Yates of West Chester, PA REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/other/VeggieTray.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

209. Communication Wheel.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Easy to manipulate communication device for a nonverbal person with a limited vocabulary. Communication wheel made of two 12 inch circles of plywood or masonite and a piece of 1/2 inch dowel. The top circle has a dowel handle on the edge, and a 3 to 4 inch hole cut out half way between the center and the edge. Symbols can be pasted on interchangeable cardboard circles, which go between the wood circles. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Arnold, P L TITLE: Designing for Individual Needs: A Manual on the Design of Environments, Furnishings and Materials for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities REF: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Media Resource Center: p 59, 62 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0670 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

210. COMMUNICATOR / COMPUTER STAND

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with aphasia as a result of a stroke to conveniently use a communicator. A surplus, commercially available computer support arm capable of 360-degree rotation and cantilever extension was mounted atop a 70-pound steel cone that had been adapted to receive the table clamp on the support arm, and to sutain the leverage generated by the fully extended arm. TITLE: The Computer Stand. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/tray3.htm. REF: The originator, Mike Baker, can be contacted at ruthbaker@sympatico.com.

211. Communicator.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Scanning communicator allows a nonverbal person to convey standard (fixed format) responses associated with a particular job, task or environment. Describes a communicator consisting of 2 DL 747 seven segment displays, one for the user, the other for the recipient of the message. Messages consist of 2 digit numbers that represent words or phrases. There is sound alert so the user can indicate the desire to convey a message. The single pole, double throw control switch can be tailored to each student's abilities. COMMENTS: For information contact designer: Dr Roy Norris, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, PO Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208. AUTHOR: Nelson, R G; ed TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Briefs REF: Winter 1977: p 10-13 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02879 PAGES (including cover): 5 1977.

212. COMPUTER / COMMUNICATOR TRAY

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a laptop with speech software and a wheelchair to access the computer screen and control switch while leaving the surface of the wheelchair tray free. Hardware from a standard roll out under desk keyboard shelf was modified to provide a platform for the laptop. Only the switch controlling the software is exposed on the tray surface, preventing inadvertent hitting of keys. The screen can be folded down and the complete unit stored under the tray when not in use TITLE: The Computer Tray. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/tray1.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

213. COMPUTER DESK MODIFICATIONS

     --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to access a computer desk. The modification to an existing desk consists of an insert made of medium-density fiberboard which fits into the front of the desk at the same height as the main part of the desk. The insert has a rounded cutout in the center to enable close wheelchair access to the keyboard and the screen. The user's elbows and the mouse are supported at the sides of the insert. Another cutout enables the user to access the keyboard which rests on the original keyboard shelf, slightly below the main desk and underneath the insert. The insert is bracketed to the desk with square steel tube. COLOR: Grey to match the original desk. TITLE: Reception Aids. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 23 no 1, Autumn 2003: p.10-11. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

214. Computer Interface For Optical Headpointer.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Optical headpointer and photodetector circuit designed to be immune to false triggering. Describes a photodetector circuit tuned to respond only to light pulsed at 90 Hertz (from a headpointer beam), ignoring shifts in ambient light level and room lighting. Circuit output feeds directly into a computer. Includes circuit diagrams for a lamp driver and a photodetector. COMMENTS: For further information contact: G L Heseltine, Science Unlimited Research Foundation, 311-D Spencer Lane, San Antonio, Texas 78201. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Ross, L M; ed TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 16-19 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 5 1983.

215. Concealable Helmet for Seizure-Prone Individuals.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cosmetically acceptable helmet which can be worn under a cap, wig, or other inconspicuous headwear by individuals who are seizure-prone. Describes development and fabrication of a lightweight, well fitting, well ventilated, easy to clean and cosmetically acceptable (inconspicuous) helmet for persons who are prone to have seizures or to fall. Discusses tests of materials, and vacuum-form construction of the helmet on a plaster cast of the client's head, using two layers of Pelite polyethelene foam sandwiching rubber strips, with cut out strips for ventilation. Includes drawings and references. Briefly evaluates efficacy of the helmet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Moldmaking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Meuller, J L TITLE: Unmasking Abilities Hidden by Developmental Conditions REF: Washington DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 49-54 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 04979 PAGES (including cover): 7 1980.

216. CONNECT FOUR COMMUNICATION DEVICE

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a simple, low-cost communication board. The game's vertical frame enables players drop black or red disks into rows. The object is to get four of one color disks in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally before the opponent. To adapt it as a communication device, glue pictures or letters to both sides of the disks and drop them into the frame. Selections can be made by pointing. It can also be used as an educational tool by gluing shapes, pictures or other identification symbols to the disks and having a student or child line the pictures up in the various categories. For instance, categories might include different kinds of fruit, vegetables, animals, or textures, etc. In either context the board can be configurer to suit each student's need. MATERIALS: Connect Four game by Milton Bradley, pictures and words, and glue. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Connect Four Communication Device. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

217. CONSTRUCTION OF ADAPTED ARCHERY BOW

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to facilitate holding an archery bow by a person without the ability to grip. Device consists of a 3/16 inch thick aluminum reinforcement on the belly of the bow attached to a leather and aluminum strip (3/4 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick and approximately the length of the user's forearm). Forearm grip held on with velcro strips. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: The person for whom this device was designed used a prosthetic hook to pull and release the bowstring. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Cowart, J TITLE: Construction of Adapted Archery Bow JOURNAL: Practical Pointers REF: Vol 1 no 13, May 1978: p 4 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0231 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

218. CONTAINER AIDS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with Friedrich's ataxia to dispense various items that come in spray containers requiring a button to be depressed with the index finger. Purchasing spray bottles with trigger levers, which can be filed with body spray, hairspray, conditioner, etc. for easier application. MATERIALS: Trigger spray bottles. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 2.

219. Converting a Knee Supporter into an Effective Shoulder Support Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shoulder support adapted from an elastic knee support, devised to support an injured shoulder without incapacitating the arm. Tubular elastic knee support with a V cut out leaving about a 2 inch circumferential remnant which fits around the upper arm. Cotton webbing and a strap long enough to fasten around the chest are sewn along the top edge of the support. Another foam pad under the opposite arm can be used to hold the strap lower on the chest. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Schwam, W J TITLE: Converting a Knee Supporter into an Effective Shoulder Support Device JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 10, Oct 1979: p 1249 PAGES ( including cover): 1 1979.

220. Cookie Sheet Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pressure switch made of cookie sheets which can be used to activate a tape player, battery toy or light. Switch made of 2 aluminum or steel cookie sheets ( or pizza pans), a subminiature size plug, 4 feet of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, and foam insulation tape. Includes instructions, diagrams and a photograph. Suggests uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 3-5 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

221. Copy Camera Platform.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Solid, adjustable base for a copy camera eliminating the need for a tripod. Aluminum camera base adapted to slide on the support rails of a view camera copy stand, using a focusing rack from an 8x10 inch view camera to provide horizontal left to right movement and a center elevator to provide vertical movement. COMMENTS: For further information contact the developer: Donald J Winge, 110 Cherry ##110, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 412-413 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

222. Copy Machine Savin 880L

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow touch sensitive switches, which cannot be felt, to be usable by blind persons. A pattern of the switches, using a brailling system on a transparent overlay, is made. This allows a blind person to feel the switch locations and does not interfere with operation by a sighted person. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 158 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

223. CORK NEEDLE STABILIZER

     -----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To stabilize needles for threading. Corks can be used to stabilize needles during threading. Applying purchased self-adhesive cork circles to each end of a spool of thread creates a ready-to-use needle stabilizer. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Paskin, N. TITLE: Put a Cork on It! JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 34 no. 1, Spring 2002: p. 26. PAGES: 1 2002.

224. Corner Chair and Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Corner chair with pommel and optional table made to give extra support and to keep a child from leaning backward. Instructions for building a chair (of chipboard or plywood) with a right-angled back and a pommel, made to fit the child. Can be built without a base. The optional table is built in the shape of half a donut to provide further support. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 21-24 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 5 1900.

225. COSMETIC CHEST STRAP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shirts are modified to hide chest strap in wheelchair. Shirts and sweaters have small slits made at the appropriate height on each side. The straps are inserted through the shirt and secured in the correct position. The shirt is then buttoned over the chest strap to provide a better appearance in the wheelchair. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: TITLE: Clinical Forum. REF: Newsletter: Volume 1, No 1, Fortress Scientific, 61 Miami St, Buffalo, NY 14204. 1986.

226. Counterbalanced Swivel Fork.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Fork and tray ensemble designed to enable a person with minimal upper extremity function to eat independently. Describes a plywood tray, with suction cups on the bottom to prevent slipping, which holds a scoop dish attached with velcro and a cutout circle for a glass; a fork with an extension allows it to swivel. The fork is fastened to the dish with a chain of rubber bands which acts to keep the fork parallel to the plate when it is in the plate and horizontal when it is moved to the mouth, compensating for supination. The extension fits into a quad utensil holder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Nelson, S E TITLE: Counterbalanced Swivel Fork JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 37 no 7, Jul 1983: p 489-480 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

227. Countersink Holding Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Drill press guide is designed to achieve accurate control of the countersinking process for those with limited hand function. To construct the fixture, a small cradle is welded to a piece of steel tubing with a U shaped strip welded to the opposite end. A clamp holds the countersink in the cradle. The U shaped strap guides the drill press without interfering with its normal action. Includes illustration. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Aikens, T; Waterman, P TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1978: p 24-26 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00090 PAGES (including cover): 4 1978.

228. Counting No 2.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device intended to help a child learn to count and to aid dexterity by moving beads along a wire or moving them from one pin to another. Plywood base with a wire along the back on which 10 wooden beads, 1/2 inch in diameter, are strung, allowing space to move the beads; 11 nails are driven through it from the bottom (and rounded off for safety) near the front edge on which beads can be placed. Includes diagram and suggestions for use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 120-121. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

229. COUPON HOLDER COMMUNICATION DISPLAY

     --- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a coupon holder communication display that can be used with children and adults with intellectual or communication disabilities. Take a magnet backed coupon holder (can be found at a dollar store) and place it on the refrigerator where it can be easily reached. Using 2 x 3 inch cards create picture/symbol cards for the user of foods, juices, etc. and to represent actions such as want, eat, like, thirsty, hungry, done, etc. Place the appropriate picture/symbol cards in the holder. TITLE: Coupon Holder Communication Display. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: From D.E.S.K. (Designing Environments for Successful Kids), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), CESA 2, 448 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563, Phone 608-758-6232 X 340 or 800-991-5576, Email: info@wati.org http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/CouponHolder.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

230. CRADLE PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with arthritis, spasticity, hypotonia, burned or scarred fingers, or partially amputated fingers. Pick is attached to a piece of orthoplast that is shaped around the finger. Can be applied to dorsal or ventral surface of the finger with a velcro strap. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 21. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

231. CRADLE TO HOLD BIKE IN THE BACK OF A PICKUP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cradle is designed to hold the front tires of two bicycles in a pickup truck but it could also be built to hold the two tires of a wheelchair. Wooden rack made from plywood and dowels. Twin cradles are mounted on a flat piece of plywood that lies on the truck bed. the base can be notched to fit any ribs in the truck bed. Includes photograph and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Cradle holds bike in back of a pickup. REF: Article: Sunset Magazine, November 1985. PAGES (including cover):1 1985.

232. Crawler.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frame on casters with a sling to support a child while crawling. Plywood frame with casters on legs made of 1 1/2 inch softwood. The front and rear boards are cut down in a curve; a piece of canvas is tacked to the sides creating a sling support for the child's body. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: Child must have head control. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 68-69. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

233. CRAWLER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small cart that is low to the ground so a child can crawl with support in a prone position. Instructions for a crawler. Box frame with curved ends to accommodate the body. Four casters are placed on the legs. A piece of canvas in tacked across the top to provide a sling to support the body. Materials list. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 70-71. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

234. CRAYON HOLDER

     ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create an adaptive crayon holder for children with grasping and fine motor skill disabilities. Take a 35-millimeter film canister and cut an "X" in the bottom and top. Insert the crayon through the Xs. Using both top and bottom of canister makes the crayon more stable. MATERIALS: Discarded 35 millimeter film canister (available for free from any store that does film processing) and crayon. TOOLS: Utility Knife. TITLE: Adapted Crayon Holder JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. From D.E.S.K. (Designing Environments for Successful Kids), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), CESA 2, 448 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563, Phone 608-758-6232 X 340 or 800-991-5576, Email: info@wati.org REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/holding/FilmCanisters-CrayonHolder.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

235. Crochet Aid for One-Handed Operation.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold thread and maintain tension on it to allow a person with use of one arm to crochet. Describes a wood stand with a box to hold the yarn or thread, and a system of buffers and levers to maintain tension on it and position the work in process; tension is released with a foot operated pedal. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Designed by Bob Loughlin. For further information contact: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Crochet Aid for One-Handed Operation JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 5 no 2, Jun 1985: p 57 PAGES (including cover): 2 1985.

236. Crochet Aid for the Amputee.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid developed to allow a below-elbow amputee using a prosthetic hook to crochet. Device constructed from a plastic (Polyform) strip 32 by 2 cm bent in half at right angles with one half bent into an oval; and a strip of velcro. Describes how the device and the prosthetic hook used together anchor the thread and provide tension to facilitate crocheting. Includes photograph and drawings. COMMENTS: Author affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center Hand Rehabilitation Unit, Loma Linda, California. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Matsushima, D S TITLE: Crochet Aid for the Amputee JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 40 no 7, May 1986: p 495-496 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

237. CROSS SHAFT EXTENSION CONTROL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Designed for operators who use one hand and may need to relocate the clutch and brake controls to the opposite side. The cross shaft allows an operator to relocate tractor controls to the opposite side. A heavy duty steel rod was inserted into a tube. The ends of the rod were bent at 90 degree angles, and in opposite directions of each other. The rod has a knob to grip at one end. A bolt hole is at the other end for attachment to a linkage. Mounting brackets were welded to the tube. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.4.5. 1991.

238. CROSS-COUNTRY GUN HOLDER ATTACHMENT

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder for a rifle or shotgun mounted on a wheelchair. Gun holder consists of a soup can padded with foam rubber or cloth attached to a wheelchair footrest support with metal bailing strap and screws to hold the muzzle, and a leather strap at the top of the front wheel support to hold the gun in place. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: NRA Shooting Sports Education Program TITLE: Assorted Articles on Teaching Shooting Sports to the Handicapped REF: Washington DC: National Rifle Association NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1393 PAGES (including cover): 2 1900.

239. Crossover Lever.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Allows a worker having use of left hand only to operate a device with its actuation handle placed at the opposite side from its former location. Actuation handles are typically oriented for the convenience of a right handed person. A bar was mounted on the handle shaft extending across the device to its left side. COMMENTS: For additional information contact: Leonard Anderson Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. 2021 North Old Manor Building 1301 Wichita, KS (306) 688-1888. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Ross, L M; ed TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering REF: Winter 1983: p 26-27 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

240. CRUTCH BAG.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bag attaches to handle of crutch to assist in carrying small items. Instructions are provided to make a small bag with gussets to attach to the side handgrip of a crutch. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Occupational Therapy Service. TITLE: REF: Resource Sheet: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York. .

241. CRUTCH HOLDER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To keep his wife’s crutches handy from her wheelchair, Mel Nowland, a retired engineer, mounted a loaf pan to the bottom of the chair with electrical brackets. He added Velcro straps to fasten the crutches in the pan so his wife can carry them with her. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES (including cover): 4.

242. Crutch Splints for a Quadriplegic Child.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Molded plastic finger splints to allow a quadriplegic child with no active finger motion to hold on to and propel crutches. Describes finger splints and provides a drawing and photographs of how they work. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Carter, C TITLE: Crutch Splints for a Quadriplegic Child JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 33 no 8, Aug 1979: p 527-528 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

243. Crutch Tip for Ice Walking.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Retractable metal rod attached to crutch tips for increased safety when walking on ice. A wooden block is screwed onto a metal faceplate slotted to permit a metal rod to slide up and down the middle of a crutch and lock into place. The block is bolted to the crutch just under the handgrips. A small hole is drilled through the crutch tip to allow the point of the metal rod to extend beyond the crutch tip as needed. Includes photograph and diagram. COMMENTS: Idea submitted by Richard E Rednick, New York. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 387-388 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1958.

244. C-TRACH APRON FOR TRACHEOSTOMY PATIENTS

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Specially designed apron to allow ambulation and self care for a patient with tracheostomy tubing attached to a respirator. Describes an apron designed to support tracheostomy tubing, minimizing traction on it. The tubing is positioned using velcro and held up by a a flip up part of the apron fastened with velcro. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kass, S F D C TITLE: C-Trach Apron for Tracheostomy Patients JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 33 no 8, Aug 1979: p 528 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

245. CUBIT CANE

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision who use powered wheelchairs in reaching elevator call buttons or buttons on the control panel for higher floors. This short cane constructed from parts of damaged canes can be constructed of spare parts from damaged canes and attached to the wheelchair using hook-and-loop strips. Cut a cane grip and shaft to 17 inches. Install a slip-over tip on the end of the shaft, increasing the length to 18 inches. Complete the tool by gluing a rubber finger tip on the end of the cane. MATERIALS: Cane handle and shaft, slip-over tip, rubber finger tip, hook-and-loop strips, and glue. TOOLS: Saw. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Pfotenhauer, M. TITLE: Cubit Cane (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 37 no. 4, Winter 2006: p. 168. PAGES: 2 with cover. 2006.

246. Cup and Ball Game.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Coordination game involving throwing and catching a small ball in a container. Instructions for making a ball catch game in two ways: one using a 2 1/ 2 inch diameter plastic funnel, one with a plastic squeeze bottle of the same diameter with a handle fastened into the neck. A string is then attached to the tip of the cup and to a 1 inch rubber or plastic ball fastened to the other end, leaving about 26 inches of string. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 98- 100. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

247. CUP HOLDER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide powered wheelchair users with the ability to carry beverages. A cup holder designed to clamp to an automotive air vent can be adapted for use on a wheelchair. Zip ties can be used to secure the holder squarely to the frame where it works best for the user. TITLE: Cup Holder. REF: http://www.wheelchairmodifications.org. The organization can also be reached at Wheelchair Modifications, 5533 A Pony Farm Drive, Richmond, VA 23227.

248. CUP HOLDER 1

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to drink independently. This cup holder is made using a flexible gooseneck microphone stand with fittings at each end, a machined clamp that fits the wheelchair armrest, a piece of black PVC drain collar, and fence wire. The PVC collar has a notch cut into the side of it to hold a thermal coffee cup, and a wire cage was added below to hold most juice bottles and soda cans. A piece of fencing wire is placed inside the gooseneck, which allows the holder to remain in position, but is still flexible enough not to cause harm to a user if bumped into or struck accidentally TITLE: The Cup Holder 1. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/bocciaball.htm. REF: The originator, Fred and Wendy Griffiths, can be contacted at fredg@griffco.ca.

249. CUP HOLDER WITH HANDLE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create an easy way to pick up various size cups or bottles. Cut a piece of 4-inch diameter PVC pipe and split it on one side so the hoop can expand and fit over a larger container. Screw a wooden handle into the PVC pipe directly opposite the split. MATERIALS: Wooden handle; 4-inch diameter PVC pipe; wood screws. TOOLS: Bandsaw, screwdriver. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

250. CUSHION DESIGN

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cardboard and foam seat cushion is shaped to provide relief from pressure sores for wheelchair users. To construct cushion, cut rectangular pieces of corrugated cardboard the same size as the user's wheelchair seat upholstery. Glue enough pieces together to make a 2 inch high stack. Cut out a pressure relief hole. Dampen top layers of cardboard cushion and have user sit on them for several hours until the cushion is molded to user's buttocks. Dry the cushion and paint with waterproof varnish. Make a cotton cushion cover and slip cardboard into cover. Add enough foam padding to cover areas of high pressure. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hotchkiss, R TITLE: Cushion Design IN: Independence Through Mobility: A Guide to the Manufacture of the ATI-Hotchkiss Wheelchair REF: Washington, DC: Appropriate Technology International: p 148-150 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3184 PAGES (including cover): 4 1985.

251. CUSTOM SEAT CUSHION

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair to sit for longer periods. A sideways groove 1.5 inches wide was cut into a four-inch thick piece of foam exactly where the user's sitting pressure points are. To maintain the integrity of the foam, the groove starts 2 inches in from each side. A V-shaped groove was cut under the tail bone. The two grooves move sitting pressure to the fleshier parts of the legs and buttocks and alieviates direct pressure on bony areas. A J Active pad (see entry) was placed on the front portion of the cushion and two supplemental pads were placed on the rear section. The rear pads were put in cloth bags so that they could be shaped to meet the contours of the cushion and secured in position using Velcro. TITLE: The Custom Seat Cushion. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/trumpet1.htm. REF: The originator, Wayne Kemick, can be contacted at kemick@home.com.

252. CUSTOMIZED GAME CONTROLLER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity paralysis to operate a video game controller. The controller is fused onto a plastic base, the underside of which is coated with a non-slip material so that when placed flat surface for use, the controller stays pointed at the TV. A lever is fastened to the front of the base on each side for use in activating the forward facing horizontal buttons. The levers are activated by a vertical motion down on levers just below the fingers. TITLE: The Customized Game Controller. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/gamecontroler.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

253. Cutting Aid and Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cutting board and spiked tool to hold things on the board for slicing or peeling. Cutting board made of 3/8 inch softwood cut to preferred dimensions; and anchoring tool made of a piece of dowel the length and diameter to feel comfortable when held, with rustproof nails, (about 9) long enough to stick out about 2 inches, driven through it; holes should be drilled through the dowel first to prevent the nails from splitting it. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 38-39. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

254. CUTTING BOARD

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with no use of the fingers to use a heavy, sharp knife. The knife is mounted to a universal joint made from quarter-inch Lexan plastic (lexan). The unit is attached to the cutting board with a quarter-inch stainless steel carriage bolt. The knife can then be swiveled from side to side, raised and lowered, and sawed in a back and forth motion. In some applications various adaptations to the handle can interface with a support worn on the hand. The adaptation can be added to a wooden or plastic cutting board, to which a raised lip and/or spikes to hold food can also be added for additional assistance. TITLE: The Cutting Board. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/cutting.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

255. CUTTING BOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides assistance to hold food being cut. Hardwood board is cut to size required. Sand and finish. Put two aluminum nails in center of board. Aluminum nails are used because they will not rust. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking. AUTHOR: TITLE: Adaptations & Techniques for the Disabled Homemaker. REF: Book: Sister kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publication Number 710: p 20. 1978.

256. CUT-UP TEXTBOOK, LOOSELEAF READER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Improve ability to independently turn the pages of a book, and keep the book open to the correct page when an individual has poor hand function. Recommends cutting a book from its binding and inserting the pages, hole punched into a looseleaf binder. Book can then be clamped tightly to a heavy bookstand with large clips. If needed, the stand could be clamped to the table. Pages may be turned more easily by using a pencil to which a piece of rubber sponge has been glued. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. AUTHOR: Bureau of Handicapped Children, Dir of Pupil Personnel Services TITLE: Teaching Aids for Children with Cerebral Palsy. REF: Book: State Univ of New York, Albany, NY; p 23 1956.

257. Cylinder Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cylinder chair to provide support for the child, especially for a child with cerebral palsy; the back prevents the child from falling backwards when bringing the hand toward the mouth. Chair cut from cylinder of thick reinforced cardboard with a thick disk of the same material as a seat. The chair can be padded with foam and covered with a washable material. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home REF: New York: E P Dutton: p 169 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0649 PAGES (including cover): 2 1975.

258. Cylinder Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair with cylindrical back and sides to provide support for the trunk and encourage the child' s shoulders forward. Chair made with wood and a cardboard cylinder. Lists materials needed and provides instructions for constructing the chair, which can be made with a removable pommel. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 25-26 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

259. DEEP STEPS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a person to uses a walker when climbing stairs. Deep treads are added over existing steps without removing original treads, allowing easy conversion back to the original steps when deep treads are no longer needed. A reputable building contractor can design and build deep steps. ATSolutions makes the following recommendations: Make stair treads and stair runners from 2x6 feet and 2x12 feet CCA/Treated lumber. This provides protection from wood decay and insects. Install handrail 30 to 34 above tread nosing or per local code as required. Install a guardrail 36 inches above tread nosing or per local code as required. MATERIALS: Lumber per steps specifications. TOOLS: Carpentry tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry (NOTE: Professional assistance installing this adaptation is recommended). TITLE: Deep Steps. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Solutions at http://www.atsolutions.org/devices/deep_step.htm. REF: Device Plans (Architectural). Assistive Technology Solutions can be contacted at PO Box 3071, Burlington, VT 05401; jweisman@vtc.edu.

260. Delay Timer.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Delay timer allows switch to stay on for one to eleven seconds even if the switch is only activated briefly. A simple electronic circuit is constructed on a micro miniature prepunched perfboard and placed into a small box. Twenty-two gauge stranded wire is arranged on the perfboard and soldered into place. Resistors, 9 volt battery, electrolytic capacitor, audio transistor, potentiometer and mini relays are also soldered into place. The circuit board is put into a box and holes are drilled to allow the plug and jack to pass to the outside. To use the timer, plug it into any adapted toy or tape player and plug the switch into the jack. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: Radio Shack stock numbers are given for many parts needed. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 49-52 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

261. Denture Cleaner.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aluminum hand and arm clip device with loops to hold a toothbrush to clean dentures, for person with arthritic or flaccid hand. Aluminum hand and forearm " bracelets" connected with an aluminum bar fastened with rivets, with loops into which a toothbrush, comb or razor can be inserted. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 3 1958.

262. Deodorant Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Reach extender for a deodorant applicator. Deodorant applicator holder made of strips of aluminum (about 17 1/2 inches total) in three pieces, held together with three riveits and wood handle pieces. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: Developed by the Occupational Therapy Department of the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society, Vancouver, British Columbia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

263. Design and Construction of a Laptray: Preliminary Notes.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Outlines construction of laptrays, particularly for use as communication boards. Describes and provides drawings of various styles of laptrays, discussing size, materials, shape, fabrication measuring, tools and cutting procedure. Discusses wheelchair mounting for laptrays (velcro tape, and wooden runners), and laptrays used as communication boards. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Vanderheiden, G C TITLE: Design and Construction of a Laptray: Preliminary Notes REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Trace Research and Development Center for the Severely Communicatively Handicapped NARIC CALL NUMBER: 07609 PAGES (including cover): 28 1980.

264. Design for a Soft Orthosis.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple soft orthosis for patients with footdrop and minimal spasticity. The orthosis consists of three straps of 1 inch webbing with Velcro fasteners, to fit the calf just below the knee, just above the ankle and around the foot near the toes; and a long nylon lace which is fastened to the toe strap, pulled up on either side of the foot through a loop on the front of the ankle strap, adjusted to the proper tension, and anchored to the leg strap. Discusses possible modifications, including a similar device used on the arm. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bruckner, J TITLE: Design for a Soft Orthosis JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 65 no 10, Oct 1985: p 1522-1523 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

265. DESK CHAIR

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create an adjustable, mobile desk chair that assists with standing. A barber’s chair was fixed to a homemade wooden platform equipped with casters and a hydraulic unit attached. The chair can be raised and lowered while in use by pulling on a rope attached to the foot lever or pushing on the lever with an inverted cane. The user can also use it to assist with standing by maneuvering the chair into place, stabilizing the user’s knees, and rising. MATERIALS: Barber chair, wooden platform, casters, hydraulic unit, rope, and cane. TOOLS: Shop tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop and mechanical skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.cfm

266. DESK SHELF

     ----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a lower work surface on an existing desk. This shelf adapts an old-style rolltop desk with twin drawer pedestals (one on each side) beneath the desktop, with an open area between them. A pair of roller drawer slides is installed on the inner faces and a piece of plywood is fit between them, creating a shelf that slides out of sight when not in use. The shelf accommodates a laptop computer and a mouse or it can be used as a writing surface and for paper storage. TITLE: Desk Shelf. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 2, Winter 2002: p 11. PAGES (including cover) 2 2002.

267. DETACHABLE LAPTRAY WITH ELECTRONIC TALKING COMMUNICATOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Laptray to securely hold electronic communication device on wheelchair lapboard. A hinged vacuum formed plastic housing was designed to clamp to the desk arms of a wheelchair. By lifting the laptray the individual has immediate access to the communicator, yet it is concealed when it is not in use. The top of the laptray provides a working surface for the individual. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics, woodworking. AUTHOR: David Law, Jr., Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Center, Rehab. Engineering Dept., Fishersville, VA 22939, 703-885-9724. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 168-169. PAGES ( including cover):2 1981.

268. Device for One Armed Angler.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables the line and the hook to be held firmly for hook tying and baiting by a one armed angler or fisherman. Diagonal slit is cut in round rubber washer which is fitted over fishing rod and holds line firmly. AUTHOR: Water Sports Division: British Sports Association for the Disabled TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled REF: East Ardsley, England: EP Publishing limited: p 31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2531 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

269. Device for Opening Milk Cartons.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to open cardboard milk cartons for persons with little finger strength or dexterity. Illustrates device made of a three-tined hand gardening tool with the tines cut off so they are about the same length. The middle tine is slipped under the peak of the carton with the other tines on top, and the handle is pulled upwards. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1976.

270. Device for Star Shaped Water Faucets.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device enables those with limited hand function to turn faucets on and off. Partially straighten out a steel S hook and saw it in half. Saw a U bolt in half. Weld half of the S hook to half of the U bolt. Drill a 1/4 inch hole in the top of a number 2 size file handle. Epoxy the file handle to the end of the U bolt. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make It Cheap Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

271. Device for Stretching Spastic Hip Adductor Muscles.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Positioning device to increase hip abduction is useful for those with decreased range of motion or spasticity. Describes a device intended to stretch hip adductor muscles and keep the thighs separated, based on a screw jack available from Mazda Motors. Thigh cuffs made of Kay-Splint to conform to the patient's thighs are attached to the jack with banding metal, and foam padding and Velcro straps are glued to the cuffs. The device can be placed between the patient's thighs and screwed open to the desired degree. Devised to be used while sitting, but could be adapted for supine use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Bohannon, R W TITLE: Device for Stretching Spastic Hip Adductor Muscles JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 63 no 3, Mar 1983: p 343-344 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

272. Device for Stretching the Hamstring Muscles.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device for passive stretching of hamstring muscles. Describes and provides drawings of a device which could be made of plywood, adjustable shelving track and a quadriceps board. Describes method of use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Dubuc, W E; Bohannon, R W TITLE: Device for Stretching the Hamstring Muscles JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 65 no 3, Mar 1985: p 352 PAGES (including cover): 2 1985.

273. Device to Pull Up Slacks, Pants and Clothing.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hook device to pull up pants and other clothing. Instructions for a device made of a strong wire bent double with the wires 1/2 inch apart, the end bent again to form a hook. The other end is crimped into a piece of 5/8 inch tubing. The hook end is fastened through loops on pants and the pants can be pulled up without bending over. Loops may need to be sewn on other items of clothing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

274. DIAL SCANNER FOR CHOICE PLAY

     -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To incorporate a dial scanner to assist children with disabilities with making choices during play. A light-touch switch is hooked up to a dial scanner. For children with physical disabilities, prop the child’s arm to enable easy access. Using a toy such as Mr. Potato Head with pieces, attach the toy pieces with Velcro onto the dial Plexiglas. Pieces are added as choice making advances. To encourage better scanning toy pieces positioning can be alternated on the Plexiglas. TITLE: Dial-Up Fun!. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/choice/dialswitch.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

275. Dictaphone Switch for Use by a Paraplegic.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch adapter to allow operation of a dictaphone with a floor switch by a paraplegic typist. Describes a hand operated push-button switch designed to replace a foot operated rocker switch for a dictaphone machine. The switch includes a push-on push-off button and a single pole double throw momentary push button to control the rewind mode. COMMENTS: For further information contact: The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Post Office Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208. Research funded by RSA grant 23-57960/7-02. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical. AUTHOR: Norris, R TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1978: p 12-14 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00090 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

276. DIGGING TOOL

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To produce a long-handled digging tool designed for use by individuals in a sitting position. Cut curved handles out of wood with a bandsaw, designing them to be as long as needed to provide an easy reach from a sitting position. Attach a broken hay rake tine to create the digger. MATERIALS: Wood to be cut for handle; hay rake tine. TOOLS: Bandsaw. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

277. Digital Readout Numerical Counter.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Digital counter and display unit capable of both sequencing numbers and correctly placing numbers in columns to assist aphasic employee to emboss license plates. Counter includes 5 digits capable of counting any sequence between 0 and 99,999. As the count increases, the number is displayed in a specified format. Counter is initially set up to indicate correct numbers of the snapper dies to be inserted into press. Operator checks counter readout and matches snapper die number to it. Counter will advance and the operator again changes the snapper dies to match the new counter number. COMMENTS: For further information contact Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, P O Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Norris, R H TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1976: p 12-13 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02875 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1976.

278. DINING SMOCK

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or tremors, arthritis, or grasping, eating, swallowing, or fine motor disabilities to eat without soiling clothing. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides a pattern, detailed instructions, and illustrations for making a dining smock from a used shirt or blouse one size larger than the wearer’s usual size. The shirt is buttoned closed in the front and cut open down the back. Velcro is attached to create closures in the back. The shirt cuffs can be left buttoned by adding elastic extenders. If desired, a cloth napkin can be sewn to the front at lap level to hide the shirt tails and provide protection for the lap area. This smock can be treated with Scotchguard to protect against stains. MATERIALS: Button-down shirt or blouse, 5/8-inch-wide two-part sew-on Velcro tape (4 inches each of hook and of loop), large cloth napkin (optional), and Scotchguard (optional). TOOLS: Scissors and needle and thread or sewing machine. SKILLS NEEDED: Sewing. TITLE: Dining Smock. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 47-48. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

279. DISTAL FINGER PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with limited or no pincer grasp. Pick is attached to a dorsal shell made of orthoplast with a velcro strap for support. Can be attached to a toe. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 23. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

280. Distal Support Sling for the Hemiplegic Patient.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sling for a hemiplegic patient which supports the hand and allows the arm to swing during ambulation. Sling made by adding a distal support component to a Bobath roll, modified roll sling or shoulder saddle sling, all of which involve a strap around the chest and affected shoulder. The modification consists of 1 inch webbing measured to fit the patient which attaches to the front of the shoulder strap and to the hand piece, made of a cone with a piece of webbing threaded through it and fastened to make a triangular handle. The handle and the strap are joined by an inch of elastic. Suggests variations in the hand component (i.e. use of a double layered Velfoam strap). Includes drawings and a photograph. COMMENTS: Sling developed by occupational therapy staffs at Boulder Memorial Hospital and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Denver. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Claus, B S; Godfrey, K J TITLE: Distal Support Sling for the Hemiplegic Patient JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 39 no 8, Aug 1985: p 536-537 PAGES (including cover): 2 1985.

281. DIY ADAPTED POWER WHEELS TOY

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself adapted power wheels electric ride on toy for children with disabilities. First locate the two wires that connect to the pedal switch and splice into the wires on either side of this switch. To create a switch for a child who cannot use the foot pedal a standard light switch can be used. Using a hot glue gun secure the wires so they do not hang all over the place and get ripped out. The wires you install should not be visible when you are finished because there is enough space in the car to hide or glue gun them so they cannot be seen. You have two options on connecting the wires together. Wire nuts or soldering iron. Wire strippers and cutters are used to cut the wire to the correct length. Strippers are used to take the plastic housing off of the wire to expose the metal inside. Option 1: Use a screw on wire nut. To use a wire nut first strip the plastic insulation off each piece of wire you want to connect. Approximately a ½ inch of wire should be exposed. Next hold the two wires in your hand so they are laying along side each other. Align the ends of the wire so they are exactly even with each other. Close your hand tightly around the wires and then with your other hand firmly grasp the end of the wires and give them a hard twist so they are touching each other and close together. This allows the yellow wire nut to easily slide over the ends of the two wires. Finally, twist the wire nut until it feels snug. Option 2: Use a soldering iron. This method is a bit more reliable then a wire nut, but it more difficult to do. It takes about 3 minutes using a wire nut, and about 15 minutes using a soldering iron. MATERIALS: Electric toy car with battery, wire nut, light switch, mounting tape, 5 feet of 14 AWG wire. TOOLS: Wire cutters, wire stripper, hot glue gun, soldering iron. WEBSITE: Science Shareware REF: http://scienceshareware.com/adpated_pedal.htm

282. DIY ADJUSTABLE TRAY

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself adjustable tray for a child with severe disabilities to use drawing, coloring, etc. This DIY tray is a PVC frame with a leg in the middle to allow for angle adjustment. The tray is created from a piece of shower board which is cut to the size needed. The child is then measured and a cutout added to go around the child. The PVC frame is a little smaller than the tray itself and is attached to the tray using Velcro. A drill and screws can also be used to attach the frame and tray being careful not to expose the screws and the child get scratched. PVC was cut into the correct lengths, cutting the top bar in half and adding a joint with three openings. For the center leg, a piece of PVC was attached to the top of the tray frame. Cut several lengths that can be added for different heights if needed depending on where the tray is being used. Using a three-opening joint at the base and use a small length of PVC at the base of each side of the leg. A section of a giant pool noodle was used pad the leg. This is used when the tray goes at the child’s waist and the leg goes at an angle between his knees (the cross portion at the bottom of the leg goes under his knees, a bonus is that it keeps his legs and hips correctly positioned). Large binder clips can be added to the top of the tray to hold paper for coloring and drawing. MATERIALS: Piece of shower board, PVC tubing and three-opening joint, Velcro, large diameter pool noodle, and large binder clips. TOOLS: General tools, scissors or cutting knife, and adhesive. TITLE: Junior’s Adjustable Tray. WEBSITE: Adaptions 4 Kidz. REF: http://adaptions4kidz.blogspot.com/2010/01/juniors-adjustable-tray.html.

283. DIY BALANCE BOARD

     ------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself, low-cost balance physical therapy board for children with balance disabilities. First, using Popsicle sticks evenly spread the glue all over each side of the cardboard pieces. Adhere the three pieces of cardboard together using clothes pins or a clamp. Cut a pool noodle to about 10 inches length wise and glue it to the underside of the cardboard square. After the glue has dried, the balance board is ready for the child to use. MATERIALS: Three sheets of recycled, equal-sized cardboard and 10 inches (about half) of a pool noodle. TOOLS: Glue, Popsicle sticks, clothes pins, and cutting implement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic. TITLE: DIY Balance Board for About $1. WEBSITE: Your Therapy Resource. REF: http://yourtherapysource.com/videobalance.html.

284. DIY CHILD SENSORY BOARD

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself sensory board for a child with severe disabilities. This simple DIY project is designed to fit into a child’s lap or on a wheelchair tray so that at any time the child is touching a different texture. A piece of foam board was used as the base and can be cut to whatever size desired. Different textured items were then glued onto to the foam board. Any textured items or sensory toys can be attached. For this project they chose a piece of grass rug, the insert from a box of candy (turned upside down), a piece of rubber non-skid shelf liner, a couple of brushes, duct tape (folded into little flaps), some crate paper, and a piece of floor puzzle. MATERIALS: Foam board, various textured items. TOOLS: Scissors or cutting knife, and adhesive. TITLE: Sensory Board. WEBSITE: Adaptions 4 Kidz. REF: http://adaptions4kidz.blogspot.com/2010/03/sensory-board.html.

285. DIY COMPUTER DESK

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself accessible computer desk for an individual with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This do-it-yourself computer desk is adapted from Sauder assemble-it-yourself furniture. First, the bookshelf was assembled according to instructions and necessary for getting the proper measurements for the height needed for the desktop. The desktop was constructed from 30 by 30 inch sheet of ¾ inch plywood. The length of the desktop can be adjusted for the available space. The plywood can be stained and made decorative with molding to finish off the edges. The keyboard tray was constructed from 30 by 32 inch sheet of ½ inch plywood. Then the keyboard tray was cut to allow it to wrap around the user using a cardboard pattern. It is important to make the “armrest section” of the tray long enough to provide complete support of the users elbows. The depth of the tray is recommended at 30 inches or else there will be no room to work. Any longer than 30 inches then the tray will not slide under the desk which isn’t ideal for power-wheelchair users. The width of the tray should be as wide as space allows providing a maximum working surface. After the initial bookshelf, desktop, and keyboard tray are created then measurements and assembly can begin. First, measure the distance from the floor to the top of the wheelchair armrests. This is the height needed for the pull-out tray. An additional 5 inches was added for depth of the tray and space between the tray and the desktop. This is important so that the keyboard fits easily under the desk when pushed in to avoid the keyboard getting “squeezed”. Second, lay out the pieces for the second bookshelf, cut the sides at the height desired for the desktop, and assemble the cabinet. The desktop and keyboard tray were cut from a sheet of ¾ inch plywood and the length of the desktop can be adjusted to available space making sure to leave adequate knee hole space. Third, set up the pieces to make sure they all fit together in the available space. A piece of 2 by 4 can be added to underside of the notched end of the desktop where it sits on the self of the bookcase to level it. Next, mark the underside of the desktop where the slide out tray is to go for the tray mounts. Metal tray runners were not long enough so wood runners were created. To make the tray runners 1 by 6 inch boards were mounted to the underside of the desktop with L brackets. Then 1 by 2 inch boards are screwed in at right angles to make the edges the tray would sit on. A strip of 1 by 1 inch board was added above the 1 by 2’s to form a slot for the tray. These are spaced about 1 inch above the 1 by 2’s to give the ¾ inch tray plenty of room to slide without binding and keep the tray fairly level when pulled out. The sliding surfaces were waxed with an old candle to allow the tray to slide even more easily. Finally, quarter round edges were added to the desktop and the desktop was stained to try to match the bookshelf. MATERIALS: 30 inch wide bookshelf with or without doors and between 16 and 6 to 8 inches deep, two book selves or one book shelf and one cabinet, 30 inch by 70 inch sheet of ¾ inch plywood (desktop), 30 inch by 32 inch sheet of ½ inch plywood (keyboard tray), 1 inch by 6 inch and 2 inch by 2 inch boards (slot for tray to slide), and L-brackets. TITLE: Computer Desk. WEBSITE: Living-With-ALS. REF: http://living-with-als.org/diy/DESK/desk.html.

286. DIY DEVICE TO ASSIST WITH GETTING DRESSED

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself assistive device for individuals with arthritis, recovering from surgery, and/or limited flexibility to dress themselves. Step 1: Use duct tape to fasten the wood block to the pole. Attach the wood block about 2 inches from the end of the pole and secure the block with tape at the top and bottom. Ensure the block is sturdy and unlikely to move. Duct tape makes this project quick and easy to complete without drilling any holes. Step 2: Center a hanger on the side of the pole and use 3 or 4 crossing pieces of duct tape to fasten the hanger to the pole at the same end where the block of wood was attached, but on the opposite side of the pole from the block. Test to ensure the hanger does not move. Center the second hanger on the side of the block and use 3 or 4 crossing pieces of duct tape to fasten the hanger. Again, test to ensure the hanger does not move. Step 3: Use duct tape to attach a shoehorn to the bottom of pole. If the duct tape is not strong enough to withstand the force of using the shoehorn then drill 2 holes in the shoehorn and screw it directly to the pole. To use this device, for socks: With sock and device in hand, open the clip and put the side of the sock in the clip. Make sure the sock is facing towards the pole and clip the other side of the sock in place. Extend the sock towards the foot and slip the foot inside the sock. Continue pulling up on the device until the sock is on the foot and the clips slip off. For pants: Clip the front of the pants into one of the hangers. Make sure the back of the pants are open. Stick the feet in and just pull the pants close enough to reach by hand. For shoes: With the shoehorn attached to the end of the pole, just place the shoehorn inside the heel of the shoe and step into the shoe. TOOLS: 1 long enough pole to extend reach (a long dowel, broom stick, or lacrosse stick works perfect), 1 spacer about 2 inches wider than the user's foot, 2 clothes hangers with clips, 1 shoehorn, and duct tape. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic craft ability. AUTHOR: trs5. TITLE: Device to assist putting on socks, pants, and shoes. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Device-to-assist-putting-on-socks-pants-and-shoe.

287. DIY DRILL GUARD

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself drill guide for an individual with low-vision. The DIY drill guide is created using an empty spool of thread or a sewing machine bobbin. First mark the spot to be drilled by making a "start hole" with an awl, nail, or ice pick. Next place the drill bit through the spool or bobbin and align the point of the bit with the start hole. With the drill in the "off" position, place the flat end of the spool or bobbin firmly against the surface and hold it in place with pliers. Note: Do not use your hands to hold the spool in place. With the drill and spool in this position, start the drill – and your hole will be straight/perpendicular with the surface. MATERIALS: Empty spool of thread or sewing machine bobbin, pick like object (i.e. nail, ice pick). TOOLS: Drill, drill bit, pliers. TITLE: If I can't see, how can I use power tools? WEBSITE: VisionAWARE. REF: http://www.visionaware.org/if_i_can_t_see_how_can_i_mark_anything_to_either_drill_or_cut_it.

288. DIY KINETIC PHOTOVOLTAIC VEHICLE (KPV)

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself easily transportable solar-electric two-wheeled scooter for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Working as an engineer on a Canadian schooner, Terry Hope, found himself in need a solution to bring aboard an electric scooter that could fit in a suitcase. A stock steel scooter frame is augmented with a variety of hand-made and off-the-shelf parts. The end result is home-built solar-electric Kinetic Photovoltaic Vehicle (KPV). The KPV has a 396 W-h/24-volt battery, 28 W-h/12-volt booster battery, 10.8 volt ultracapacitor bank, and a 12-volt kinetic generator. The batteries can be fully charged from main power within 15 to 45 minutes, and the scooter can travel around 13 miles per charge. Power can also be supplemented by the scooter’s 50-watt solar array. The array is formed from 14 monocrystalline cells contained within five panels mounted on the front of the bike. The panels can also serve as an aerodynamic fairing. Using rocker switches, the rider can direct power from the array into either of the batteries or the capacitors. Its top speed is 20 miles per hour. The kinetic generator consists of a sprocket mounted on the non-motor side of the rear wheel, which is linked to five gears that rotate a set of small 3-phase alternators. These alternators convert alternating current to direct current with a claimed 74 percent efficiency, and store the electricity in the capacitors. A booster switch gives the rider access to these power reserves. A second version of the KPV is planned that will be lighter and faster with increased torque and solar capacity. Future additions could include lights, laser guidance, and a 7-inch WiFi/3G/4G/GPS Bluetooth touchscreen display. POWER: 396 W-h/24-volt battery, 28 W-h/12-volt booster battery, 10.8-volt ultracapacitor bank and a 12-volt kinetic generator. WEIGHT: 44 pounds (50 pounds with the solar arrays). AUTHOR: Ben Coxworth. TITLE: Home-built solar electric scooter fits in a suitcase. WEBSITE: Gizmag. REF: http://www.gizmag.com/kpv-solar-electric-scooter/18215.

289. DIY MOUNTING BOARD FOR WALKER

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself mounting board for walker with a seat. A piece of band iron is attached to the support bard of the walker. Then attach the board to the support bar on the walker using the bolts, nuts, and washers. The size of pipe holders, bolts, nuts, and washers depends on the cutting board being used. Finally, industrial strength Velcro is used to attach the Vantage to the board. MATERIALS: Hard plastic cutting board with rubber trim, 2 pipe holders, 1 piece 23-1/2 inch by ½ inch by 1/16 inch band iron, 6 small bolts, 6 nuts, 6 washers, and industrial strength Velcro. TOOLS: General tools, scissors or cutting knife, and a screw driver. TITLE: Mounting Board for a Walker. WEBSITE: AAC Institute. REF: http://www.aacinstitute.org/Resources/ParentsCorner/SharingAndIdea Album/IdeaAlbum/MountingBoardForAWalker/index.html.

290. DIY MOUSE FROM WII REMOTE

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself mouse for individuals with hand disabilities. First the Wii remote needs to be disassembled in order to reach the button actuators in which to solder the ADSL cable. Step 1: To disassemble the remote: (1) Dismount the battery cap you will see two screws, (2) with the screw driver (a special one bought on eBay for one dollar was used) unscrew the screws, (3) this will allow the remote to be taken apart, (4) the golden circles are where the ADSL cable will be welded on. Second, the Bubble Wrap keychain needs to be disassembled in order to reach the button actuators in which to the solder the ADSL cable. The keychain popping buttons will be an extension of the Wii remote buttons. Step 2: To disassemble the keychain: (1) On the back of the keychain are two screws, unscrew these and dismantle the keychain; (2) dispose of the battery (it is not needed); (3) the golden circles are where the ADSL cable will be welded on. Step 3: What to do with the ADSL cable. The ADSL cable will make an extension of the Wii remote buttons: (1) Weld cable by cable, at the golden ports on the disassembled Wii remote (each port will have two cables); (2) Each port of the remote will need to match with a port of the keychain (Only buttons “A”, “B”, “1”, “2” were paired). Step 4: Assemble the remote, keychain and head-mount. The process of assembling the device is the same as disassembling except a small hole needs to be drilled at one side of the remote case and the keychain in order to have a place for the cable. Isolating tape is used at the button golden ports to prevent them from making contact with the original plastic carbon buttons. The final step is to attach the remote to the head-mount. TOOLS: 1 Wii remote (from Nintendo), 1 Bubble Wrap keychain (from ThinkGeek), 30 centimeters of ADSL cable (from eBay), 1 Bluetooth adapter for computer (from eBay), 1 plastic headset or similar (from eBay), 1 wireless Wii sensor bar (from Nintendo), cable scissors, soldering equipment, isolating tape, and small drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to assemble and disassemble electronic devices and knowledge of soldering techniques. AUTHOR: beackmaniax. TITLE: Mouse for people with hand disabilities. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-for-people-with-hand-disabilities.

291. DIY PLASTIC SODA BOTTLE PROSTHESIS

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself below-the-elbow prosthetic device suitable for light-duty activities for individuals with arm amputation in low-income countries. This technique is intended for use by trained prosthetists, it is intended to be performed only using a plaster cast of the residual limb. Step 1: Remove the bottom of the bottle and place over the plaster model. Then apply heat to the lower portion to form the trimline. Step 2: Heat the bottle until it conforms to the shape of the plaster model. This process takes about 15 minutes. Ensure that the bottle has fully conformed to the shape of the plaster model. Step 3: Mark and cut the trimline. Step 4: Make a cut through the threaded portion of the bottle. Step 5: Insert a piece of ½ inch PVC pipe with a terminal device, and secure with a hose clamp. Step 6: This "light-duty" prosthesis allows for static loading of at least 4 kilograms while on the plaster model. Multiple sockets can be quickly, easily, and inexpensively created and combined with various terminal devices for functional light-duty activities such as feeding, showering, drawing, or cosmesis. TOOLS: 2-liter plastic soda bottle, heat gun, formed plaster model of residual limb (amputation stump), hose clamp, section of ½ inch PVC pipe, band or manual saw, and a utility knife. SKILLS REQUIRED: Moderate craft ability. AUTHOR: CIRnetwork. TITLE: Plastic Soda Bottle Prosthesis. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Soda-Bottle-Prosthesis.

292. DIY SNOW TIRES

     ------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create do-it-yourself snow tires for manual or powered wheelchair for individuals with mobility disabilities. Acquire sturdy/plastic wire ties that are long enough to go around the thickness of the wheelchair’s tire and wheel (approximately 6.5 to 8 inches and 50 pound strength or more). Depending on the size of the wheelchair’s wheel and tire, tie approximately 25 to 30 ties evenly around each wheel and tire of a manual wheelchair. Power wheelchairs and smaller wheelchairs may require less or be limited by the wheel style. When tying the wire ties to the tire and wheel, make sure the tie heads (buckles) point outward and not downward under the tire. By placing the tie heads slightly outward this allows the ties to help dig snow while making for a smoother ride. Users can place the tie head on the inside (toward the body) as to protect the user’s hands and/or gloves. Cut any excess on the tie away and the “snow tires” are ready to be used. Unfortunately these do-it-yourself snow tires do not account for casters and/or footplates digging into the snow but the addition of mini-skis onto the caster forks can help with this issue. MATERIALS: Nylon cable ties (6.5 or 8 inch and 50 pound strength or more), and wheelchair wheels. TOOLS: Scissors or a cutting implement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic craft ability. TITLE: DIY Snow Tires. JOURNAL: Life in Action. REF: Volume 1, Number 3, November/December 2011: pp. 24-25. PAGES: 3 with cover.

293. DIY TALKING SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER BOTTLE

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself auditory alert for a shampoo or conditioner bottle for the elderly and/or individuals with visual impairments. The bottle plays an auditory message (e.g., "shampoo" or "conditioner") when the lid is opened. The message is intended to help someone differentiate or identify bath products when in the shower or bathing. Step 1: Record a message onto a recordable greeting card. Open and close the card to check that the message has been recorded satisfactorily. Step 2: Tear open the greeting card carefully to reveal the circuitry inside. Inside the card are a speaker, a circuit board, a switch, and the button that is pressed to record the message onto the card. The speaker is activated by opening the card. When the card is opened, the speaker turns on and plays the recorded message. Step 3: With scissors, cut the wires to the record button. The record button on the upper right is connected to the circuit board by two wires. Cut these wires as close to the circuit board as possible. Step 4: Trim excess card stock from around the circuit. The circuit board and speaker, as well as the plastic piece of the switch that activates the speaker when the card is opened should be glued to the card. With the scissors, cut away the excess card stock. DO NOT cut through the plastic piece of the switch that connects to the front flap of the card. Step 5: Wrap the remainder of the card and circuitry in a sheet of plastic wrap. Be sure to wrap it so that the hinge at the plastic switch can still fold over. The goal of wrapping the card in plastic wrap is to make it waterproof. One layer free of holes and securely wrapped should be all that is necessary. Step 6: Using the packing tape, securely tape the plastic-wrapped card to the back of the bottle. One layer of tape should do it. The more tape used, the less likely that the device can be used again on another bottle. Also, tape down the switch to the top of the bottle. When taped correctly, opening the lid of the bottle should activate the speaker. Find the right spot for the card on the bottle and lid before taping it down. If not positioned correctly, the speaker may not go off when the lid is opened. Step 7: When the lid of the shampoo bottle is opened, the speaker activates and speaks the message. It is recommended to test this in the shower to ensure that the speaker is loud enough to be heard over the spray of the shower head (if not taking a bath). In a few tests (3-4 showers), the card has proven to be waterproof. However, it is suggested that the shampoo/conditioner be stored out of the direct "line of fire" of the shower spray. TOOLS: Packing tape, A recordable greeting card (with or without music), Scissors, Plastic wrap (e.g. Saran wrap), Shampoo or Conditioner with a lid that pops up to open. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic craft ability. AUTHOR: JenStar4V. TITLE: Talking Shampoo/Conditioner Bottle for the Elderly/Visually-Impaired. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-ShampooConditioner-Bottle-for-the-Elderly.

294. DIY UNIVERSAL UTENSIL HOLDER

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself universal utensil holder to assist individuals with arthritis and grasping, fine motor or neuromuscular disabilities to hold and manipulate eating utensils. Step 1: Cut the pieces. Measure the hand—length and width—of the person the holder is for, using an average of 2 inch width depending on the size of the hand of the person. After cutting the rectangles out of the plastic package them both sides in duck tape. Step 2: Cut Slides. Make two cuts on one of the pieces for the rubber band that is going to hold it in place. On the other piece make a cut about an inch from the end, this is where the utensils will go in. Step 3: Install the rubber band. Put one side of the rubber band in one hole in a loop and hold with duct tape and repeat the same in the other side; now put both pieces together and close the around all the edges with duct tape. Step 4: Ready to Use! The holder can be used to insert almost any kind of utensil, even pens and markers. TOOLS: A plastic package that has a nice big flat surface, duck tape, rubber bands, scissors, a ruler, and a dremel. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic craft ability. AUTHOR: nelson8815. TITLE: Assistive eating, universal utensil holder—almost for free. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Assistive-eating-universal-utensil-holder-almost.

295. DIY WII-MOTE MODIFICATION

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself rewired Wii remote to function using a switch witbigger buttons for individuals with disabilities. This DIY allows individuals with disabilities to use the Wiimote by not having to press the small buttons on the remote but rather use the buttons that have been rewired—A button, B button, the directional pad (up, down, left, right), and the home button. Step 1: Gather and set up soldering equipment. Step 2: Disassemble the Wii remote: (1) remove batteries (if installed); (2) remove the four triangular head screws (for best results use a miniature flathead screwdriver); (3) open the case with the miniature flathead screwdriver by releasing the pressure clip at the front part of the case; (4) remove the circuit board. Step 3: Remove the Nintendo external port: (1) secure the circuit board by clamping on a base or the edge of a table; (2) use the heat gun to heat the soldering points inside (illustrated in the instructions) and then yank out the port—the heat gun should be held close to but NOT touching the circuit board; (3) using pliers grab the Nintendo External port (avoid burning your fingers); (4) pull the External port once you see all the target solder points liquefy; (5) after removing the port let both the port and the circuit board cool for a couple of minutes. Step 4: Drill Holes For The 8P8C Female Port. To mount the 8P8C Ethernet Female port onto the circuit board you will have to create three holes. Securely clamp the circuit board. Line up the 8P8C Female port with the circuit board so that the pegs of the Female port are close to the edge. Make two small guide holes in the circuit board using a hand drill. The center of the holes should coincide with the center of the plastic plugs of the 8P8C female port when properly lined up. Increase the holes’ diameter incrementally until the holes’ fit the plugs. Test your holes by plugging in the 8P8C female port. Next make a third hole with its center aligned with the center of the rows of pins of the 8P8C. Increase the diameter of the hole until the two rows of the pins of the 8P8C could fit the hole without touching the sides of the circuit board. Then using a Dremel Rotary Tool grind the sides of the hole until all of the pins of the Ethernet Female port pins fit without touching the circuit board. Step 5: Solder Wires onto the 8P8C Female Port. While wearing safety glasses solder the wires to the 8P8C female port. To begin, cut 8, 28AWG (or smaller) wires to about 8 inches in length (these will be cut down to a shorter length later). You can also use 28AWG ribbon cable as a substitute. Peel 8 wires from the ribbon cable, 8 inches long. In total. 8 wires should be soldered to the 8P8C, one for every pin. Unsheathe the wire about 1/4 inch on both ends. Then solder one end of the wire to the 8P8C taking care not to bridge any pins on the 8P8C. Then use 1/16 inch heat shrink tubing to make sure that no short-circuiting occurs. Step 6: Mount the 8P8C female port. Attach an Ethernet port to the circuit board with the wires coming through the hole towards the top of the circuit board. Make sure to put in the 8P8C on the bottom of the circuit board. Step 7: Solder the wires onto the circuit. To begin, first designate what Wiimote button goes with which cable in other words, the cable designation on the 8P8C. This table will be useful when making your External Connector Box. 8P8C port and button number association: 1 A-Button, 2 B-Button, 3 Home, 4 Up, 5 Down, 6 Left, 7 Right, and 8 Ground. While keeping track of which wire being soldered to which button in relation to the Ethernet port, solder all wires to the contacts indicated. It is important to solder to the correct side of the button contact. Cut the wires so that the wires run along the edges of the circuit board as far as possible. Extra wire will make it difficult to put the case back together, and could disable the buttons on the Wiimote. Step 8: Grind the Case. The newly installed 8P8C port is larger than the original opening on the bottom piece of the Wiimote. In order to reassemble the Wiimote the opening must be made larger to accommodate the 8P8C port. While wearing safety glasses, clamp the bottom piece of the case. Using the Dremel Rotary Tool slowly grind away the case's plastic until the circuit board lies completely flat against the case. Be sure not to grind the tab that holds the battery case in place. If you do grind the tab, simply superglue a thin piece of plastic in place of the tab. This should be sufficient to give the battery case something to grab onto. Once the 8P8C fits in the Wiimote case where the circuit board is pushed in all the way, you will see that the battery case will not close. In order to fix this a small part of the 8P8C will have to be grinded with the Dremel Rotary Tool. Step 9: Assemble the Wiimote. The Wiimote is finally ready for assembly. To begin, place the buttons in their original slots in the top case of the Wiimote. Then lower the circuit board in place while using miniature flat-head screwdriver to maneuver the wires. Depending on the diameter of your wires you will probably have to make a few modifications to the top of the case to make enough room for the wires. Once the circuit board is flush with the top case bring in the bottom case. Making all of the parts fit within the small space available on the Wiimote will require a lot of patience and finesse. But don't be discouraged, it is possible to fit everything within the Wiimote. Once everything fits in place, tighten the triangular-head screws back on the case. Finally put in the batteries and try out your Wiimote. If your Wiimote doesn't work make sure to try it out with brand new batteries before disassembling it. Step 10: Assemble the External Connection Box. In order to operate the modified Wiimote with external buttons an External Connection Box needs to be created. The external connection is box is simply a project box, available at any RadioShack, with and input 8P8C Female Connector and a number of output connectors for varies user devices. Only passive, normally open, pushbuttons can be used with the modified Wiimotes. However this type of button comes in a wide variety of forms featuring different connector types. Customize your case based on pushbuttons available to you. For this Connection Box, the author used two individual pushbuttons with 3.5 millimeter mono plugs, and a directional pad with a DE-9 Serial connector. The insides of the Connection Box were wired so that the Blue and Yellow buttons, be the A and B buttons, the brown button is the Home button, and the directional pad be the Cross Buttons. TOOLS: 1 Wii remote (from Nintendo), 8P8C Female Port, external connection box (project box) available at Radioshack, 28AWG (or smaller) wires, 1/16 inch heat shrink tubing, clamp, miniature flathead screwdriver, heat gun, pliers, hand drill, Dremel Rotary Tool, wire cutters, safety glasses, and super glue. SKILLS REQUIRED: Advanced ability to assemble and disassemble electronic devices and knowledge of soldering techniques. AUTHOR: CATEA. TITLE: Wiimote Modification for Persons with Disabilities. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiimote-Modification-for-Persons-with-Disabilities-1.

296. Do-It-Yourself Mat Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wall-mounted fold-down mat table to hold two large mats. Briefly describes a do-it-yourself plywood mat table for physical therapy departments which may not have the space or money to buy one. Suggests modifications to allow the table to double as a movie screen, cork board or work space for people in wheelchairs. COMMENTS: For further information contact the authors at Marquette University, Program in Physical Therapy, 2611 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Nosse, L J; Nosse, J L TITLE: Do-It-Yourself Mat Table JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 9, Sep 1979: p 1115 PAGES (including cover): 1 1979.

297. Dominoes.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dominoes made for various uses: color matching, picture matching, number learning and dominoes with raised dots for visually impaired children. Instructions for making dominoes of wood strip, hardboard or plywood, matchboxes, and wood, split pea and string for the raised dot version. Suggests activities. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 49-54 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 7 1981.

298. DOOR CLOSER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for individuals with arthritis or upper extremity, balance, or mobility disabilities to close doors. Included in a chapter entitled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for creating a door closer using basic materials. Screw eyes are screwed into the door and the doorframe and a heavy, smooth cord is tied to them. A heavy ring-shaped handle is tied to the end to the end of the cord to keep the cord straight and allow the door to be pulled closed. MATERIALS: Three screw eyes, six-feet of Venetian blind cord or similar cord, and a round, ring handle. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Door Closer. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 70. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

299. Door Handle Opener Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of a standard round doorknob includes a lever to make it easier to use by a person with hand weakness. Illustrates doorknob adaptation made with 2 round junction box covers, 2 1/2 inch bolts and nuts (4), and a strip of aluminum. One of the junction box covers has a slot cut to allow it to be slipped over the narrow part of the doorknob near the door; the other has a circle cut out of the center so it won't slip off the face of the knob. The aluminum strip is riveted to the front circle and bent to make a horizontal lever, and the two plates are bolted together around the knob. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 7 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1980.

300. DOOR HANDLE PULL

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited grasp to opene a door. Form a loop large enough to fit over the door handle at one end of a length of parachute cord (available in hardware stores) Secure the loop around the handle and knot the remaining cord into a large loop to act as a pulling aid. MATERIALS: Parachute cord. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 3.

301. DOOR HANGER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments or door hangers. Fabric paint applied to a precut craft foam or wooden door hanger creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the hanger. Required supplies include fabric paint in a variety of colors, wood or foam door hanger, foam shapes or other tactile pieces (numbers, letters, shapes, or designs), and a glue gun. Write a name or message on the door hanger with fabric paint in large print or using the Simulated Braille Technique. Use the glue gun to attatch the tactile decorations around the message, being careful not to smudge the message. Allow to dry overnight. TITLE: Take This All as a Gift! (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Jill B. Palmer, Deborah S. Faynik, and Julie Stout-Gorbatkin. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 3, Fall 2003: p. 121-123. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

302. DOOR LOOP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Loop on door handle to use forearm to open or close a door. A large loop of webbing or other strap is placed on a door handle to allow a poerson to use their forearm to open or close a door rather than using their hand. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Lorig, K; Fries, J. TITLE: The Arthitis Helpbook: what You can Do For Arthritis. REF: Book: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co, Reading, MA: p 69. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2178. 1979.

303. DOOR SECUREMENT HOOKS

     ----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To prevent children and adults with cognitive disabilities and poor impulse control from repeatedly slamming doors. This project was designed to prevent a child with Down Syndrome from slamming French doors, reducing noise and breakage. The solution was use 75 millimeter cabin hooks to hold the doors firmly against the existing white plastic door stops. The hooks were screwed to the skirting board behind the doorstops in a position too difficult for the child to reach. TITLE: French Doors Fixed. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 3, Spring 2002: p 19. PAGES (including cover) 2 2002.

304. DOOR STOPPER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to prevent door from closing completely. Inexpensive stopper to prevent door from closing and latching. A snap closing plastic shower curtain ring is wrapped around the edge of the door above the knob. The knob prevents the ring from slipping down the edge of the door. AUTHOR:Idea was in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. REF:Article. 1990.

305. Double Cheek Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Double cheek switch can activate two toys or other devices at the same time teaching the child to discriminate or make choices between two activities. Touch switch rests on child's chest and is tied in place. One loop of a wire coat hanger is placed on either side of the child's head. By moving the head from side to side, the child can activate one switch or the other with the cheek. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 68-71 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 5 1982.

306. Double Directional Head Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Head operated switch which turns on if head is held upright and off if the head tilts too far forward or back, to encourage a child to keep her/his head in an upright position. Materials include 2 glass mercury switches, 4 feet of 2 conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire, a subminiature size plug, a strip of cardboard, soldering iron, and hot melt glue with applicator gun. Describes and diagrams construction of the switch. The switch may be attatched to the child's hair with a barrette, or attached to a cap or hat. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 17-20 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

307. DOUBLE HANDLED COOKING POT

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Second handle is added to a cooking pan so it can be picked up using both hands. Illustrates a second handle for a pan made with a 5 inch aluminum tube riveted to two 4 inch hose clamps. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 12 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1980.

308. Double Switch Box.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to permit two switches to be hooked up to a single toy or tape player so that a child has to do two things at once to turn it on. Instructions for building a double switch box using a small plastic jewel or watch box, 2 subminiature size jacks, one subminiature size plug, 4 feet of two conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire and 3 inches of single conductor, 22 gauge wire. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Electronics. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 86-87 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1982.

309. Double Weight Bearing Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Weight bearing switch consisting of side by side platforms which must by pressed together to activate a toy or tape player, encouraging a child to bear weight evenly on both sides. Describes construction of the switch, which needs 4 pieces of masonite or hardboard 7 by 10 by 1/8 inch, 2 large disposable aluminum cookie sheets, 1 subminiature size plug, 5 feet of conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire, double sided tape, masking tape, foam mounting tape or foam strips, and a soldering iron. Includes diagrams. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 14-16 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

310. DOWEL PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Large pick for persons who has palmar prehension but not fine grasp. Wooden dowel 6 to 8 inches long with a slit at one end to hold standard pick. A bicycle handgrip can be put on other end of dowel to help grasping. Pick is grasped in palm and held by fingers without thumb, or can be held like pencil. can also be inserted into a palmar utensil holder. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 12. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

311. Dowel Pin Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dowels with hooks on one end to pull up clothing which has had loops sewn on the sides, for someone with arthritis or difficulty in bending down. Two pieces of dowel about 2 feet long and the best diameter for ease of grasping, with cup hooks screwed into one end, to be used to pull up clothing, such as pants and skirts, which have had fabric loops sewn into them. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Sargent, J V TITLE: An Easier Way: Handbook for the Elderly and Handicapped REF: Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press: p 75 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1066 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

312. DRAWER AND CABINET PULLS

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or tremors, arthritis, or grasping or fine motor disabilities to open cabinets and other doors. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article describes how cabinet door knobs and drawer pulls can be replaced with D-shaped handles to facilitate grasping. A D-handle can also be attached to the door of a front-loading dishwasher for easier opening. Attaching a loop of rope or webbing to a D-handle enables the user to slide his/her arm through and use the arm rather than the hand to open doors and drawers. SKILLS NEEDED: Basic Carpentry. TITLE: Have you Thought About This? BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 49. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

313. DRAWER PULLS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited grasp to open drawers with knob pulls. The knobs can be removed and a length of parachute cord (available in hardware stores) threaded through the holes and knotted inside the drawer. In lieu of removing the knobs, cut a length of cord several inches longer than the distance between the two knobs, then form and knot a loop at each end large enough to slip over the knobs. MATERIALS: Parachute cord. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 3.

314. Drawing Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small stand or easel that sits on a table to hold paper for a child to draw or paint. Plywood board 10 by 10 inches which slides into a base made of 8 by 10 inch plywood with two battens (1 by 1 by 10 inches) fastened on leaving a gap between them of about 5/16 of an inch; the distance between the boards determines the tilt of the easel. This can be painted flat black and used as a blackboard, or paper can be tacked to it. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 154-155. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

315. Dress with Detachable Front Panel.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child's dress with detachable front panel which can be changed without removing the dress, and which enables the dress to be more easily put on or removed. Instructions for constructing a front panel for a child's collarless dress which attaches with buttons, snaps or velcro fasteners. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 150-151 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1978.

316. Dress with Detachable Sleeve.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child's dress with detachable sleeves which can be changed when soiled without changing the dress. Instructions for adapting a dress so that the sleeves can be attached with buttons or with velcro fasteners. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 151-153 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 4 1978.

317. DRESSER DRAWER HANDLE

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To make dresser drawers easier to open for senior and individuals with arthritis, use of only one hand or fine motor or grasping disabilities. The existing knobs can be removed and replaced with a small towel bar, creating a single handle that extends across the drawer and enables the user to open the drawer with one hand. MATERIALS: Small towel bars. TOOLS: Screw driver and drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Dressers and Knobs. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 22. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

318. DRESSER DRAWER KNOBS

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To make dresser drawers easier to open for senior and individuals with arthritis or fine motor or grasping disabilities. Drawers with small round knobs can be difficult to open. For easier grasping, the knobs can be removed and replaced with larger knobs intended for use on cabinet doors. Cabinet knobs are available in a range of styles and sizes, so can be selected to make grasping easier for the intended user. For example, a larger square knob may be more accessible than a small round one. MATERIALS: Set of cabinet door knobs. TOOLS: Screw driver. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Dressers and Knobs. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 22. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

319. DRESSER DRAWER PULL

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To make dresser drawers easier to open for senior and individuals with arthritis, use of only one hand or fine motor or grasping disabilities. The existing knobs can be removed and replaced with eye bolts with a piece of soft rope or cord tied between them, creating a single handle that extends across the drawer and enables the user to open the drawer with one hand. A modification of this option would be to leave the existing knobs in place and tie the rope between the knobs. MATERIALS: Eye bolts and rope or cord. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Dressers and Knobs. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 22. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

320. Dressing Band.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dressing strap to hold the knee in at least 90 degrees of flexion so both hands are free to position and pull on clothing. Strap made of 2 inch elasticized webbing, measured to fit each patient, sewn into a loop then sewn to make a small loop for the foot. The other end loops around the thigh. COMMENTS: Intended to be used with a dressing stick. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Easton, L W; Horan, A L TITLE: Dressing Band JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 33 no 10, Oct 1979: p 656 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

321. DRESSING STICK

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities, arthritis, or mobility disabilities to dress independently. To make this device, pre-drill starter holes in each end of dowel. Insert dowel into pipe insulation, if desired. Put a dab of glue in one hole of in the dowel. Twist the cup holder into hole, being careful not to split dowel. Put a dab of glue in open hole at other end of dowel. Twist the hat/coat hook into hole, being careful not to split dowel. MATERIALS: One 24-inch dowel, 5/8-inch in diameter; one 1.25 inch cup holder; one plastic-coated hat/coat hook; glue; and 24 inches of pipe insulation with 5/8 inch hole (optional). TOOLS: Drill.. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Dressing stick. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

322. DRESSING STICK

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities, arthritis, or mobility disabilities to dress independently. The dressing stick can be used to pull up trousers, pull a shirt or sweater up onto a shoulder, an pull socks up. This illustrated article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making a dressing stick from materials readily available at hardware stores: a dowel and a plastic-coated wire coat. Instructions are also included about how to bend the hook for optimal use without damaging the surface. MATERIALS: One 24-inch dowel (may be longer or shorter depending on the user’s height), 5/8-inch in diameter; one plastic-coated wire hat/coat hook; glue; and masking tape. TOOLS: Drill and pipe wrench or monkey wrench. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Dressing Stick. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 29. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

323. DRESSING TABLE

     -- DO IT YOURSELF -- PURPOSE: To make daily grooming tasks more accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs or who are unable to stand for long periods. This article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," provides suggestion for creating an accessible vanity and personal grooming area. Suggestions include using a small, sturdy table with a comfortable seated height and sufficient knee clearance for a dressing table. If needed, select a chair that meets the user's specific needs. Mount a lightweight mirror above the table at a height comfortable for the user. Adding an additional tabletop or wall-mounted magnifying mirror on an extending arm may also be helpful. Lighting can be provided by a height-adjustable tabletop or clamp-on lamp. Other recommendations cover keeping bottles and jars from tipping over and keeping items from rolling away or off the edge of the table. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Dressing Table. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 24-25. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

324. Drill Press Accessible to a Wheelchair Bound Worker.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Drill press that can be used by someone in a wheelchair. Describes a drill press adapted by lowering and tilting it toward the rear to make it accessible to and more easily usable by a person in a wheelchair. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For further information contact: Leonard L Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. REC funded by NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Anderson, L L TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1982: p 19-21 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05511 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

325. Drill Press Fixture.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Extended table and clamps to hold pieces of various sizes, to enable a person with unsteady hands to operate a drill press. Drill press table extender made of 3/4 inch plywood, hold down rails and 5 inch C clamps. Includes drawing and diagram with measurements. COMMENTS: For further information contact Dr Ken Bruwelheide, Department of Agricultural and Industrial Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Educational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 468-469 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

326. Drill Press Handle Modification.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Use of a large spherical knob on one of the three arms of a drill press handle to enable a person with limited hand dexterity to operate the drill press. Describes use of a 3 inch aluminum sphere threaded to match the threads on a drill press handle arm as a substitute for one of the smaller knobs originally on the handle. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Barker, D; McGuinness, J; Breault, J P TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1981: p 3-5 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1981.

327. DRILL PRESS JIG.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Work holding jig to uniformly position location of object to be drilled by a blind operator. Work holder is placed in drill press vice, positioned so drill bit will center and drill desired location. Includes drawing of assembly. May be available from developer for $25, template cut to customer design. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 48- 49. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

328. Drill Press Sanding Jig.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to a drill press sanding jig to enable its use by a person with one arm or limited use of one arm. Describes adaptation involving a large plywood working table that enables a sanding drum to extend below the table. It also includes a spring balanced foot feed. Lists materials and includes drawings. COMMENTS: For information contact: Dr Ken Bruwelheide, Department of Agricultural and Industrial Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 57717. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 470-471 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

329. DRILLING JIG FOR IMPROVED ACCURACY.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Jig for positioning items when using a drill press. The jig assists in positioning parts for accurate drilling. It is made with a simple angle iron support to keep it level and a fixed stop to assure the hole will be drilled in the same at the same angle each time. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Charles Eckles, Independent Consultant, CA Dept. of Rehab. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 390-391. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

330. DRINKING STRAW TRAINER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with severe disabilities in transitioning from bottle feeding to straw drinking. The tip was cut off a pacifier and the pacifier was attached to a cup with a built-in straw. The remainder of the pacifier was kept intact to provide the needed tactile stimulation to aid the child in remembering to suck. MATERIALS: Pacifier and cup with straw. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. AUTHOR: Chambers, M. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

331. DRYER DOOR PULL

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited grasp to open a dryer door with recesed handle. Drill a small hole at the top and bottom of the handle. Thread a length of parachute cord (available in hardware stores) through the holes and knot it in a loop. MATERIALS: Parachute cord. TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 3.

332. Dynamic Protractible Mouthstick.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lightweight protractible mouthstick operated by the tongue, intended for use by persons with no active neck motion. Describes fabrication of a mouthstick that would allow a person with high level quadriplegia to operate pushbutton devices. Materials include angle aluminum, rigid plastic tubing, a hose clamp, aluminum bushing, Plastisol and a rubber band. The mouthpiece is measured to fit the individual patient. Includes diagrams, a photograph and references. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Soldering. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Garcia, S; Greenfield, J TITLE: Dynamic Protractible Mouthstick JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 35 no 8, Aug 1981: p 528-530 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1981.

333. EASY ACCESS DRAWERS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To make the contents of a drawer more readily accessible to people who cannot reach into the drawer or see its contents. Remove a portion of one side of a drawer so a person can reach and see into the side of the drawer. TOOLS: Saw. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Easy Access Drawers. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Solutions at http://www.atsolutions.org/devices/easy_access_drawer.htm. REF: Assistive Technology Solutions can be contacted at PO Box 3071, Burlington, VT 05401; jweisman@vtc.edu.

334. Easy Driving With Double Duty Reacher.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Reacher for use in a car, developed by a person with arthritis. Reacher made with a 1/2 inch dowel cut to desired length. A rubber chair tip is attached to one end. A 5 inch piece of 3/4 by 1/4 inch finishing board is screwed onto the other end to make a T shape. Can be used to manipulate levers and buttons on the dashboard. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Easy Driving With Double Duty Reacher JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 26 no 2, Fall 1981: p 95 PAGES (including cover): 1 1981.

335. EASY EXIT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: An extra handle is placed toward the hinge side of a door to facilitate closing it when an individual is in a wheelchair. A closed loop type of handle is installed in the hinge side of a door. Door closing can be initiated without going back into the doorway. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Walter Zell TITLE: Household Items for Easier Living. REF: Journal article: Accent on Living, Summer 1980: p 62. 1980.

336. Eatery: Feeding Aid for Quadriplegics.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Feeding device manipulated with head motion and operated without electrical or mechanical power to allow self feeding by a person with limited hand function. Self feeding device made for a quadriplegic consisting of a sectioned tray with spoon shaped projections, attached to a table assembly which can be fitted to a wheelchair. The person pushes food into the spoon projections with a headstick and eats as if from a regular spoon. Requires some control of upper trunk. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: For further information contact Leonard L Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. REC funded by NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Anderson, L L TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1982: p 30-32 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05511 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1982.

337. Elastic Cuff Link.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Elastic cuff links enable person to slip hand through cuffs without unbuttoning them. This allows those with limited hand function to dress independently. An extra button is sewn on the opposite side of shirt cuff. This and the original button are then attached together using a rubber band. Cuff can stretch when hand is pushed through shirt sleeve. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 4 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 2 1958.

338. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR POWER SOCKET

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with communication disabilities who uses a powered wheelchair to power a laptop computer with augmentative communication software using the wheelchair battery. Speech software was needed during school hours; however, the computer battery did not have sufficient capacity to meet the demand. To be heard in class, powered speakers were also needed, which further diminished operating time. A portable solution was necessary to enable the speech software to be used as needed. The wheelchair uses two 12-volt direct current (DC) high-capacity batteries wired in series. A standard cigarette lighter socket was used to tap power from one of the batteries and was mounted on the top of the battery case. Tapping the battery directly avoided both the electrical noise generated by the chair controller and the need to modify the chair's charging system. A standard 150-watt 12VDC-120VAC inverter was plugged into the cigarette lighter socket, allowing the chair battery to be used for the computer. A wooden box was mounted on the back of the chair to hold both the inverter and the power supply. This could also be used to power a cell phone or similar low-powered electrical device. The speakers had to be mounted facing forward and were easily removable, but did not extend past the chair wheels when mobile. A wooden box was used that the speakers dropped into, but were still easily removable. The front and back were cut out for the grille and wires. The box was mounted on a metal frame made from two pieces of three-quarter-inch flat steel stock. One piece was bent 90 degrees to support the speaker box. The two frame pieces were welded to a 3-inch hinge that allows speakers to swivel behind the chair when needed. The frames were attached to the chair using stainless steel hose clamps. TITLE: The Electric Wheelchair Power Socket. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/taylor.htm. REF: The originator, Doug Brown, can be contacted at browncd@telusplanet.net

339. ELECTRICAL SWITCHES

     ---DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Switches for use by individuals with mobility or neurological disabilities. Mel Nowland, a retired engineer, has designed many types of electrical switches for people with limited mobility, using easily found materials such as soap dishes and Tupperware, including eye-blink, two-handed, voice-operated, and pillow switches. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES: 3.

340. Electronic Busy Box.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Electronic busy box is made of three flipper switches in one box in which each flipper operates a different devicE. Constructed of a sturdy box, 3 nylon or plastic spatulas, lever switches, 3 small blocks or boxes, 3 springs from inside hair rollers, cardboard, 6 volt lightbulb and socket, plastic pill bottle with snap lid, 6 volt motor, pinwheel, buzzer or doorbell, wood glue, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 48-50 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

341. Elevation Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable-angle frame to elevate the hand and arm from a sitting or lying position, intended to prevent edema in the hand. Lists materials and provides photographs and a diagram illustrating construction of the elevation board, which is made of wood with foam and vinyl padding. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ahuja, M TITLE: Elevation Board JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 36 no 8, Aug 1982: p 534-536 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

342. ELEVATOR

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with mobility or neurological disabilities to enter a back porch without climbing the porch stairs. Two metal sliding uprights were bolted to the concrete floor of the porch and anchored to the underside of the roof overhang. The actual elevator was built of square tubing with a platform to stand on. A screen was placed on the elevator floor to provide a nonslip surface. A switch was wired in and a safety gate was attached. The elevator is powered by a 110-volt cable winch. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES: 3.

343. ENLARGED FISHING ROD HANDLE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Improves grip on fishing pole. Drawing of a handle enlargement which suggests using any suitable cyclical material which can be built up to a diameter of correct size; suggests installing optional finger and thumb stalls for extra support. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: British Sports Assoc for the Disabled. TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing, US Distributor, Sterling Publishers, 2 Park Ave, NY, NY: p 34. 1983.

344. Enlarged Handle for Vegetable Peeler.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Larger handle is added to a potato peeler for use by those with limited hand function. The handle of a standard vegetable peeler is inserted into a piece of aluminum tubing and fastened with rivets. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 10 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

345. ENVELOPE STUFFER

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to insert folded paper in envelopes The device has a square plywood base that clamps to the work surface. Mounted to the base is a slightly raised metal tray with an angled edge that slides into an open envelope facing away from the user. The usere slides the envelope over the bevelled edge of the base and onto the metal tray and then slides the folded letter across the tray into the envelope. The journal article includes a photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metal working, carpentry, and assembly. TITLE: In the Envelope. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 1, Autumn 2002: p 17. PAGES (including cover) 2 2002.

346. ENVIRONMENTAL LANGUAGE BINDER

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ---PURPOSE: To collect printed environmental language (advertisements, signs, etc.) and present it to children with low vision within their visual range to provide opportunities for learning of everyday printed language. Cereal boxes, milk cartons, can labels, bags, logos, and so forth are flattened, trimmed, placed within plastic page protectors, and stored in a three ring binder. The binder is used as a teaching tool for word matching, letters, etc. AUTHOR: McFadden, E. TITLE: Strategies for Teaching Environmental Language. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 4, Winter 2005: p. 165-166. PAGES (including cover): 3.

347. Examination Table for Physically Disabled Patients.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Patient examination table that lowers to allow independent transfer from a wheelchair. Describes an elevating examination table made of the top of an examination table and a used, electrically powered hydraulically lifting dental chair. The control botton is on the side of the table. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Electrical. Welding. AUTHOR: Staas, W E; Muldowney, J T TITLE: Examination Table for Physically Disabled Patients JOURNAL: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation REF: Vol 64 no 11, Nov 1983: p 569 PAGES (including cover): 1 1983.

348. EXPANDED KEYBOARD FOR CALCULATOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Expanded keyboard allows person without fine motor control to operate calculator. Using the available circuitry of a commercial calculator, an enlarged keyboard is made, 16 by 18 inches. The keys are one inch in diameter, widely spaced and recessed. Slight pressure on the key activates switch. Display readout was enlarged to 1/2 inch symbols and located a the top of the keyboard. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics, woodworking. AUTHOR: Carol Schaeffler, UCP Rehab. Engineering Sept, 622 Foster Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230, 212-859-8850. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 456-457. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

349. EXTENDED CLUTCH PEDAL SURFACE WITH ROLLED EDGES.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To prevent foot slippage from clutch pedal surface due to impaired control of left leg. A piece of perforated flat iron is fastened to the original pedal using a standard hose clamp. The left and right side are rolled upwards to help prevent foot from sliding off pedal. The editor recommends bolting the flat iron to the pedal for greater reliability. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.10. 1991.

350. Extended Comb.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Comb with extended handle for persons with limited reach. Illustrates extending the handle of a comb using 1/4 inch copper tubing flattened at one end and attached to the comb with pop rivets; the other end is glued into a hole drilled in a piece of dowel or broom handle. The rod can be bent to suit the user. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 10 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

351. Extended Hairbrush.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hairbrush on long handle for persons with limited reach. Illustrates extending the handle of a hairbrush using a length of 1/4 inch copper tubing flattened at one end and fastened to the brush with pop rivets; the other end is glued into a handle made of a wood dowel of the size easiest to grip. The tubing is bent to suit the user. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 11 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

352. Extended Handle Clippers.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Nail clippers with extended handles for added leverage. Illustrates nail clippers with 3/4 by 4 inch metal strips spot welded to the handles. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 36 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

353. Extended Handle Toothbrush.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two methods for extending the handle of a toothbrush for those with limited finger dexterity. Describes two toothbrush adaptations: 1) A toothbrush is slipped 3/4 of an inch into the desired length of metal tubing which is struck with a hammer to flatten it against the brush handle; the tubing can be bent and wrapped with rubber tape if desired. 2) To add a wider grip, the end of the tubing is glued into a hole drilled into a wooden dowel of the preferred size. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1980.

354. Extended Razor.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Extended handle for a safety razor for a person with limited reach. Handle of a double edged safety razor glued into a length of aluminum tubing bent to suit the user. Rubber tape can be used to increase grip. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

355. EXTENDED THIMBLE PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick provides support to finger and is recommended for persons who are tactilely defensive, for those with contracted fingers or for anyone with limited pincer grasp. Pick is attached to the end of a rubber finger sleeve. Holes are put in the rubber sleeve for ventilation. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 22. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

356. EXTENSION HANDLE FOR FEATHER DUSTER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who use wheelchairs or limited reach to dust. Included in a chapter entitled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for adding a lightweight extension handle to a feather duster. Use a dowel to extend the handle and add foam hot-water-pipe insulation at the end of the dowel to form a built-up grip. Use tie wraps or plastic tape to fasten the dowel to the handle of the feather duster. Wrap the foam insulation with plastic tape to secure it. MATERIALS: Lightweight feather duster; one quarter-inch or 3/8-inch dowel, one or two feet long, plastic ties, and plastic tape. SKILLS: Assembly. TITLE: Using Long Handles to extend Your Reach. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 78-79. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

357. EXTENSION HANDLES FOR CONTROL KNOBS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Designed for persons with limited mobility and reach, adaptors and extension handles can be used to control electrical equipment and key switches. Long extension handles can be made from sections of steel tubing with two notches cut out on one end and a crosspiece welded to the other to form a 't" handle. Short pieces of rubber heater hose are clamped onto the control knobs of electrical equipment, such as a car radio or air conditioner. To operate the controls, the end of the extension is inserted into the heater hose and turned. Control extension handles can also be constructed of PVC pipe, steel conduit or wooden dowel rod. SKILLS REQUIRED: AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.6.2. 1991.

358. Extensions for Cabinet Knobs.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pull handle for a drawer or cabinet door for someone who has difficulty using small knobs. Pull handle made of a large electrical ring tongue, plastic coated cable and a piece of soft rubber hose. This is held in place by the knob itself. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1977.

359. EYE GAZE FRAME

     --- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create an eye gaze frame for a child with intellectual, severe physical disabilities, and/or communication disabilities. An eye gaze frame can be made with simple materials obtained at a hardware store. Using three lengths of PVC plumbing pipe in whatever size and length desired hot glue two round pipe connectors (of the appropriate size) to a 3 x 5 inch wood base. Fit the three pieces of pipe together with elbow connectors and then fit the entire structure to the connectors on the wood base. Using sticky back Velcro, cover the lengths of pipe with loop (fuzzy part) of Velcro. Velcro can be put on pictures or small objects and those objects can then be attached to the Velcro-covered pipe. The child can then select them with eye gaze. MATERIALS: Three lengths of PVC pipe at desired width and length (about 12 to 18 inches), elbow connectors for the pipe size, two blocks of wood about 3 x 5 inches, sticky back Velcro strips. TOOLS: Hot glue gun. TITLE: Eye Gaze Frame. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/EyeGazeFrame.pdf. From The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs by Sue Schwartz, Ph.D. and Joan E. Heller Miller, Ed.M. PAGES: 1 with cover.

360. EYE PATCH ALTERNATIVE

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable people with double vision to block one eye. As an alternative to an eye patch, cover the corresponding lens of eyeglasses with paper tape or electrical tape. More comfortable than a traditional eye patch, it also allows the individual to retain peripheral vision in the covered eye. MATERIALS: Electrical or paper tape. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting to size and aligning the tape with the lens shape. TITLE: Eye Patch Alternative. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

361. EZ DOOR CLOSER

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable wheelchair users to close the door behind them. To make this door-closing aid, drill holes to install the eye hooks in three separate locations: at the top corner of the door,.at the inside top corner of door frame, and at the center of door frame. Tie one end of the rope to the hook on the door. Thread the rope through the hook on the top door frame. Thread the rope through the eye hook on the center of the frame. Attach a bracelet or other handle (whatever suits the user's hand grasping skills best) to the end of rope. As the user goes through the doorway, he/she can pull the handle to close the door. If the individual is unable to pull a door closed, an S hook can be attached to the rope by closing one end of the S to secure it to the rope. Using the other end of the S as a hook, attach it to the wheelchair. The chair pulls the door closed as it moves forward. Once the door is closed, back the chair up a bit and unlatch the hook. (The length of rope may need to be adjusted.) MATERIALS: Three large eye hooks, eight feet of light rope, one plastic bangle bracelet, and an S hook (optional). TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Drilling and assembly. TITLE: EZ Door Closer. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

362. EZ Reach Suspenders.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted suspenders allow user to lower trousers without having them fall to the floor and out of reach. This is particularly useful for hemiplegic persons and amputees. Alligator radio clamps are attached to each end of a single length (about 60 inches) of nylon cord. The cord is placed under the shirt collar with the ends threaded through belt loops of trousers. One end of the cord is then doubled back and attached to the other end of the cord on either side of the collar using the alligator clamps. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 24 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1958.

363. EZ STAND

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with paraplegia to stand. The unit is made from two 2 x 4 inch boards and one 0.75-inch piece of plywood. The 2 x 4 s are nailed or screwed to the plywood and the unit has an opening at the bottom for the user's feet to go under. The stand is just propped against a deck railing or secured to the railing with a latch or fastener. The bottom of the 2x4s were cut at a slight angle in order to tilt the stand toward the railing. A piece of rubber should be attached to the bottom of each 2 x 4 to prevent slipping. Folding a blanket over the top of the unit cushions the knees. Foam rubber pads could also be used. The user grabs the railing (not the standing device) and pulls himself up to a standing position. He then then straps himself in with a rope or belt. TITLE: EZ Stand. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/ezstand.htm. REF: The originator, Dennis Clark maintains a Web site at http://www.howtoadapt.com

364. EZ-SCOOP 2010

     ------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself prosthetic for individuals with upper limb amputation and/or disabilities to use to play lacrosse. Originally developed as part of the Engineering Design and Communication (EDC) class at Northwestern University, The EZ-Scoop 2010 is do-it-yourself prosthetic that enables individuals with upper limb amputation and/or disabilities to catch, throw, scoop, cradle, and check a ball while playing lacrosse. The device consists of two pieces that fit over the user’s stumps. The top hand attachment goes on the dominate hand and the prosthetic allows the stick to rotate and slide with controlled frictional resistance, while the other hand holds the stick fixed into place those axes to allow for control, but also has a stiff wrist joint to allow some slight motion. To create the top hand (main cuff): Measure out a 7.5 by 7.5 inch sheet of thermoplastic then measure out the two 1 inch slates each being 6 inches long and 2.25 inches apart. Using an electric saw, cut the thermoplastic so that just the slats and what is to become the ring remain. Using a heat gun, melt the thermoplastic so it is moldable but not too flimsy—2.25-inch diameter tube can be used to help mold the cut out into a cylindrical shape and then the ends pinched together to make secure seam. Next a wooden block is inserted into the middle of the newly formed attachment. Using a milling machine, drill a hole of a diameter slightly larger than that of the lacrosse stick. The hole should go through both sides of the attachment; additionally, the path of the hole should be perpendicular to the path of the slats. To create the bottom hand (main cuff): Repeat steps 2-6 from the top hand cuff instructions on a 7.5 square inch of thermoplastic then cut another piece of thermoplastic that is 2 by 7.5 inches. This piece is molded using steps from 4-6 from the top hand main cuff instructions. Steps 7 and 8 are performed on the small piece of the bottom hand main cuff then the small piece is placed on the lacrosse stick and the material around the top hole is heated. Using gloved hands, mold the top hole material around the stick so that the stick cannot route and can move only with great force. To create the conical caps and connect them to the larger tubes: Heat a 4-inch piece of thermoplastic until it is completely clear and very flimsy then drape the thermoplastic over a wax paper covered tennis ball and allow it to semi-cool. Heat the edges of the large tube and the newly draped thermoplastic and pinch them securely together. While the material is still heated the edges can be cut off and the caps are left to cool. To create the hinge and elastic strip pairing: Use a power drill to drill two small holes on each of the tube match the measurements of the spring hinge then attach the hinge using eighth inch rivets. Using the rivets, attach the elastic strap to both ends of the large tube so that the elastic strip is parallel to the hinge. To create the athletic nylon sleeve: cut a 7 by 12 inch piece of fabric for each large tube. Sew the fabric together at the edge of the two 6 inch sides and sew the fabric together vertically in three more places to create two pockets of 1 inch width (these pockets fit the two slats). Finally, space the Velcro straps equally sewing the straps onto the athletic nylon sleeve. Instructions for use: The top hand attachment goes on the dominate hand. With the Velcro straps undone, slide the cuff onto the arm with the slats over the wider side of the arm. Tighten the Velcro straps until the cuff is unable to shift but not so tight that the user is comfortable. MATERIALS: Athletic nylon (a 15 square foot of nylon fabric produces 23 sets of prosthetics); 18 by 24 inch sheet of low temperature thermoplastic that is .125-inch thick (produces 5 sets of prosthetics, quantity 2); 1 foot by 1 inch cinching Velcro strap (quantity 4); 37 foot roll of elastic (sufficient to make 75 sets of prosthetics); wooden wedge; wax paper; tennis ball; sewing kit; and a self-closing stainless steel .6875 inch long hinge with eighth inch rivets. TOOLS: Gloves, scissors or a cutting implement, measuring tape, glue gun, electric saw, milling machine, power drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge and experience using electric power tools, and sewing skills. TITLE: EZ-Scoop2010. WEBSITE: RecTech Wiki. REF: http://wiki.rectech.org/index.php/EZ-Scoop2010.

365. FACECLOTH WRINGER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---PURPOSE: To enable a person with limited or no hand strength to wring out a face or dish cloth. The article includes diagrams showing two versions of a mechanism to remove most of the water from a cloth without requiring finger or grip strength. In one version, a metal plate with a 90-degree bend is bolted to the edge of a kitchen or bathroom sink. A second plate with drain holes is connected to the lower edge of the first plate by a hinge. A handle is attached to the second plate so that moving the handle causes the plate with drainage holes to press against the plate bolted to the sink. When a wet cloth is placed between the two plates and the handle is moved, water is squeezed out of the cloth and into the sink. In a second version, the drainage holes are in the lower part of the plate that is bolted to the sink, and moving the handle causes the second plate to squeeze against a wet cloth placed above the draingge holes. TITLE: The Facecloth Wringer. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

366. Feeder Arm for a Quadriplegic.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Splint feeder arm designed to allow self-feeding for a person with C5/C6 quadriplegia. May also be used for holding utensils, such as pens and pencils. Describes design and fabrication of a splint feeder arm made of light- weight 3mm thick bioplastic material. Details the pattern molding, the splinting material, elbow piece, pivot point, straps, utensils and training. Lists materials needed. Includes diagrams and photographs. COMMENTS: The article states that occupational therapists are necessary to properly fabricate this device. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Whalley, K R TITLE: Feeder Arm for a Quadriplegic JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 48 no 5, Dec 1981: p 223-227 PAGES (including cover): 5 1981.

367. FEEDER BOARD ATTACHMENT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Attachment for a wheelchair laptray, used to stabilize dishes and glasses for a user who lacks coordination. The feeder board clamps on top of a regular laptray with medium size C clamps. The dishes, cups and glasses the person uses fit into cutout holes in the board. Topview and sideview diagrams included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 50. 1976.

368. Feeding and Toileting Devices for a Child with Arthrogriposis.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Feeding device to allow a person with no arm use to use a spoon or fork with head control. Simple device made with a small wood block 2 3/4 inches square and 1 1/ 4 inches high; a dowel 3 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter; a nail with a flat head; a stationary-type clothespin; and a 4 or 5 ounce lead fishing sinker to provide weight. Provides instructions and photographs. The clothespin, which swivels on top of the dowel, holds the spoon or fork which is placed in it by the child using his or her mouth. COMMENTS: Article also describes a slide on potty toilet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hall, K A; Hammock, M TITLE: Feeding and Toileting Devices for a Child with Arthrogriposis JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 33 no 10, Oct 1979: p 644-647 PAGES (including cover): 4 1979.

369. Feeding Tray.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Feeding tray which fits against the child, will not slide away, and holds a plate in place. Instructions for building a table-top feeding tray of plywood (12 by 12 inches) with a rounded cutout on one side to fit against the child, a batten fastened on the underside, without interfering with the cutout, to keep it from sliding away, and 4 wood plate stops with turn buttons to hold the plate in place. Includes list of materials and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 110-111. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

370. FEEDING TUBE HOLDER

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with ALS to indepemdemtly pour liquid meals into a feeding tube. The device consists of a quarter-inch plywood base with an upright length of plywood attached to it. The syringe barrel is attached to the side of the 2 x 4, enabling the user to use two hands to pour the liquid food. The unit disassembles for travel and storage. MATERIALS: one piece of quarter-inch plywood, a 9-inch length of 2 x 4, and fasteners. TOOLS: Wood shop tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 14, Number 1, January/February 2007. WEB: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe14-1_do_it_yourself.html

371. Female Urinal for Wheelchair Use.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Female urinal for wheelchair use. Drawing of a urinal made from an economy size plastic liquid detergent bottle (squared shape) with a part of the bottom and handle side cut away. AUTHOR: High, E G TITLE: Source Guide to Habilitative Techniques and Aids for Cerebral Palsied Persons of All Ages REF: Washington DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 107 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00102 PAGES (including cover): 2 1977.

372. FILE ADAPTATION

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable people with limited grip strength to remove files from file cabinets. To adapt hanging file folders, thread cable ties through the center tab slots of the hanging file folder. Create a loop by attaching the two ends of the cable tie. This is done on each side of the hanging folder. Adjust the loop by pulling on the cable tie. Users can place their hands through the front and back loops of the file they need and pull the file out. MATERIALS: Seven- or eight-inch cable ties. TOOLS: None. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: File Cabinet Adaptatiuons. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

373. FILE CABINET ADAPTATION

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping and other upper extremity disabilities to open file cabinet drawers. Drill a hole vertically above and below the existing hand pull on each drawer and place the U-shaped handle vertically over the holes.Place a washer and nut over the threaded ends of the screws provided with the handles (longer screws may be required). Place the screws into the drilled holes from the inside of drawer and then into the handles, and tighten. If the users' hand cannot comfortably fit or be used in the handle to pull, tie a piece of robe or put a piece of Velcro on the handle with a good loop, and the hand can be placed in the loop and the drawer can be pulled with the strength of the wrist. MATERIALS: Metal U-shaped handles that have room for hand or fingers, washers and nuts to fit each handle, and rope or Velcro. TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: File Cabinet Adaptation. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

374. File Drawer Modification.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: File cabinet modified by hinging one side to allow filing by a person with little upper extremity range of motion or grasp. One side of a portable filing cabinet is removed and reattached with hinges to open downward, to expose the filed material from the side. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Developed at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. Reprinted from the " Rehabilitation Engineering Sourcebook Supplement 1:" Institute for Information Studies, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 292-293 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

375. Film Can Pull Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Easy to pull switch to allow a child to turn on a tape player, battery toy or light. Switch made from a 35 mm plastic film can, 2 one inch brass washers, sewing elastic, string, 6 feet of two conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire, a subminiature size plug, and a large ring (about 6 inches--available in craft stores). Provides instructions for construction, with diagrams and a photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 25-27 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3509 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1982.

376. FINGER HOLED PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick with finger rings to provide support while strumming. A ring pick is modified with an extra finger ring to provide extra support while strumming. the extra ring can be attached in several ways depending on the ability of the person. It can be applied to a closed fist with the pick extending out from the hand, or over the second and third fingers where it does not interfere with the thumb. Can be made with polyform or be cementing a second commercial ring to the side of a traditional ring pick. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 16-17. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

377. FINGER LOOP WRITING DEVICE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Finger splint made of molded plastic to position fingers in an optimal three point pinch for writing. Describes constructing a loop splint made of 18 inches of 1/2 inch plastic which can be molded when warmed in hot water. Designed to be less bulky than a regular splint. Must be made to fit each individual. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: Designed by Dorie Milner, OTR, Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 400 E 34th Street, New York 10016. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 504-505 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

378. FINGER SLEEVE PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick is recommended for persons with stiff finger joints or those with hypotonic hand muscles. Pick is adapted from a standard bowling thumb protector by inserting elastic for sizing and a wrist strap for support. Any commercial plastic pick can be glued to the leather thumb protector. Strumming accomplished by flexion or extension movements of the fingers or a rake grasp movement in abduction or adduction by the shoulder girdle. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 18. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

379. FINGERNAIL BOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: One hand fingernail file with a nonslip base. Instructions are provided to make a fingernail file using a small board of wood with a curved top. Top with an emery board or fine sandpaper. A dowel with a pointed end can be placed at an angle from the base to use to clean under fingernails. Foam rubber base to prevent slipping. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple Woodworking. AUTHOR: Occupational Therapy Service. TITLE: REF: Resource Sheet: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York. .

380. FISHING POLE HOLDER

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself fishing pole holder for an individual with limited use of their arm related to stroke. A tube, made of plastic water pipe which is slightly larger in diameter than the fishing rod handle is attached at an angle to the arm of a folding chair. The chair should be carefully chosen for a sturdy arm rest and reinforced if necessary. Once the fishing rod is cast with one hand the rod is then placed in the tube and "locked" in place with the plastic wedge, to allow the fisherman to real in using the same hand. TITLE: The Fishing Pole Holder. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/fpholder.htm.

381. FISHING STOOL AND STORAGE BOX WITH ADJUSTABLE ROD HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides the angler a seat, storage and solid support for the fishing rod. Drawing which presents a wooden stool-like box with a hinged top and rope handle; a steel plate is screwed to the top edge of the box, and a steel tube is welded to the hinged steel plate. The tube and plate assembly is adjustable, and holds the fishing rod in place. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding, woodworking. AUTHOR: British Sports Assoc for the Disabled. TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing, US Distributor, Sterling Publishers, 2 Park Ave, NY, NY: p 34. 1983.

382. Five-Piece Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair that can be assembled in several positions, such as vertical or reclining, and with different seat and footrest heights. Describes chair made of plywood, with softwood battens. Drawings illustrate construction of the parts ( sides with armrests, seat, back and footrest) and one way of putting the chair together. Lists materials needed. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 42-45. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 5 1981.

383. FIX FOR FIXING BRAILLE ERRORS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual doing braille transcription to accurately correct an error while the document is still in the brailler. Place a fresh sheet of braille paper in the braille writer and space to the center of the line, approximately at cell 22 or 23. Write the braille letter "x" and follow it with a space, then type the braille letter "y." Press keys one and three with the left hand and simultaneously using a permanent ink pen to draw a vertical line or dot on the side of the embosser head at the placement of the four and six dots in the letter "x," which is on the left. This step is then repeated with the four and six keys to mark the right side of the embosser head with vertical lines or dots that correspond to the one and three dots of the letter "y" to the right. This process creates a corrction template. To correct an errot, erase the cell or cells to be corrected and insert the page into the braille writer. Do not set the line. Roll the paper to the line containing the error and move the embosser head to the site of the error. Use the marks on the embosser head to allign it with the cells adjacent to the cells to be corrected. When the correction is made, the new braille should be in the appropriate position. TITLE: A Fix for Fixing Braille Errors (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Craig Phillips. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 2, Summer 2003: p. 82-83. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

384. FIXTURE FOR USE WITH TYPEWRITER OR OTHER KEYBOARD

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to stabilize the hands of someone with uncontrolled motions, to permit use of a keyboard. Describes device made of clear plexiglass with padded holes for the hands to fit through. The plexiglass is in a channel and can slide back and forth so the person can reach the whole keyboard, which is mounted on a tilt for maximum visibility. The keys are struck with pencils held in each hand, held on with elastic straps. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self-Sufficiency REF: Washington DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 50-51 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 03705 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

385. Flap-down Ironing Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Folding ironing board that can easily be used by people in a wheelchair; takes up little room when folded away; can easily be set up with one hand; wheelchair can be drawn in underneath the board. Made of blockboard or plywood with rounded ends and bevelled edges; asbestos mat, three hinges, 2 shelf brackets, foam padding for the board, and milium ironing board cover. COMMENTS: Height is not adjustable once the board is fitted. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Goldsworthy, M TITLE: Clothes for Disabled People REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batfford: p 113-114 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1064 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

386. FLASHING CANE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide greater visibility of people who use white canes at night or in low light. Red flashing "cat's eye" reflector lights designed for bicycles can be attached to support or folding canes with the included clamps. The reflectors are available in a variety of sizes and can be set to different flashing modes or as a steady light. TITLE: Flashing Cane (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Bill Rudkin. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 34 no 4, Winter 2003: p. 170-171. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

387. Flipper Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch is activated by pressing down gently on the end of plastic spatula to activate toy, light, or tape recorder. Switch turns off when lever is released. Device is made of flexible plastic or nylon spatula, box about 6 inches long, 3 inches high and 3-6 inches wide, spring from inside a large hair curler, subminiature lever switch, masking tape and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 7-8 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

388. FLIP-UP TABLE

     --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a mobile table that can be moved close enough to a person seated in an armchair to be used for eating or working. Elongate the crossbar of the base of a hospital bedside table to increase the width of the base to be slightly wider than an armchair. If necessary, lengthen the table's vertical support to adjust the table's height. MATERIALS: One hospital bedside table and additional tubing. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

389. FLOAT BOARD COMMUNICATOR

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself device which allows individuals with communication disabilities to communicate by pointing to symbols while in the pool. The float board is made up of three parts. The upper part is an upside-down plastic bucket that is bonded to a section of float board. A float board can be obtained at any sports store. The second part, underneath the float board is a much smaller plastic jar, filled with concrete. This jar is then bonded onto the float board. The end result is a floating communication board that always stays upright. Two strips of Velcro go around the top bucket, to which can be attached twenty to thirty picture words. A portion of the top (i.e. bottom of the large bucket) can be removed and a separate lid put in place so that the inside area can be used for storage of picture words. These cards are clear plastic waterproofed. A short length of rope is used to keep the unit from floating out of reach. TITLE: The Float Board Communicator. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/floatbr.htm.

390. FLOATING COMMUNICATION BOARD

     --- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a waterproof communication board that can float in the pool, bath, or water table for an individual with communication disabilities. Create and laminate the communication board, place it in a zip lock plastic bag and seal, pushing any excess air out so it lays flat. Place loop Velcro on a foam garden kneeler and hook Velcro on the back of the plastic bag with the communication board. Make sure the pictures on the communication board are facing up. Attach the plastic bag to the kneeler. MATERIALS: Foam garden kneeler (one with a cut out handle works best for the pool), communication board printed out on card stock, laminate or Con-Tact paper (Laminate holds up longer), large baggie with zip lock, and two sticky back Velcro strips (both hook and loop) cut to width of garden kneeler. TITLE: Floating Communication Board. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/FloatingCommunicationBoard.pdf.From D.E.S.K. (Designing Environments for Successful Kids), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), CESA 2, 448 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563, Phone 608-758-6232 X 340 or 800-991-5576, Email: info@wati.org PAGES: 1 with cover.

391. FLOATING DOCK AND SLING FOR DISABLED CANOEISTS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Special dock for access in and out of canoes and kayaks. A Norwegian design for a boathouse with a special dock for getting in and out of canoes and kayaks. The dock has a channel cut down the middle to allow the canoe or kayak into the dock with deck on both sides for access by other people providing assistance. A frame is suspended over the channel with a trapeze for use by the person getting in or out of the canoe. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing Limited, England: p 54-55. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2531. 1985.

392. FLOOR BARS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables a person to do " press-ups" for arm development. Materials list and instructions for wooden exercise bars which sit on base on the floor. Person sits securely between the bars and lifts torso up by pressing down on the bars with upper extremities. Photo and graphics. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy to Make Aids For Your Handicapped child. REF:Book: Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: p 96- 97. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

393. Floor Bars.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frame with bars designed so a child can do press-ups from a sitting position for arm development. Device consisting of a plywood board 18 by 22 inches, corner blocks, brackets and uprights, and two round bars 1 inch in diameter and 22 inches long. Can be made so the height of the bars is adjustable. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 94-95. Also available from Prentice- Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

394. FLOOR SEAT AND CORNER SEAT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rustic aids are simple aids meant for outdoor use. Simple chairs or back rests for person sitting on the ground. Instructions for a simple floor seat or corner chair for use when sitting on the ground. Drive stakes with points into the ground side by side in a pattern of a square or triangle with a 90 degree angle. The front stakes should be lower to allow movement of the arms. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 139. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

395. Floor Seat.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Legless seat with sides to allow a child with poor body support to sit on the floor to play with other children. Instructions for building a seat, made of plywood, with sides to help support a child. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 30-31. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

396. Floor Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small floor table so a child can sit leaning against the wall or other furniture and play with other children who are playing on the floor. Table made of 12 by 24 inch plywood, with sides which allow the table to stand 10 inches off the ground and provide 2 inch edges, with a 2 inch edge along the front. A section can be cut out to allow the table to fit partly around the child's body. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 160-161. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

397. Floor Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Floor tray table designed for use with floor seat provides writing area with extra support. Tray table top is constructed of 12 inch by 16 inch plywood board. Side panels measure 12 inches by 12 inches. Softwood battens can be glued inside side panels about 1 1/2 inches from top of tray. Front edge of tray can be cut out to fit child. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 48-49. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1981.

398. FM WIRELESS BROADCAST SYSTEMS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wireless microphone system for home use. A fixed tuned wireless FM system designed for hookup to a public address system or a hi-fi amplifier can be converted for use at home without such a hookup. It uses a pocket size amplifier and a neck loop, earphone piece, or headphones. A parts list and detailed instructions are provided. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR:Paschell, William. TITLE: Do-it-Yourself Listening and Signaling Devices for People with Hearing Impairment. REF: Monograph: available from William Paschell, 3717 May St., Wheaton, MD 20906, 301-946-0037. 1988.

399. FOAM BOARD TACTILE MAPS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide tactile maps for individuals with vision disabilities. These maps can be made to any size that accommodates the project. Applications include neighborhood or campus maps, a route down a hall to a nearby destination, or a study aid for a social studies unit. The base of the map is made of foam board cut to size and thin cardstock is used to represent features on the map, such as walls, hallways, or streets. Shapes can also be cut out to represent other environmental features, and street names may be added in Braille. A short arrow representing north can also be cut from cardstock. Cardstock elements are glued to the map. Fabric paint can be used to indicate routes and small plaster tiles can be added to represent landmarks. If it is necessary to add an additional section to a map, cut a piece of foam board the same thickness as the map and as wide as the bottom. Cut toothpicks in half and push them part way into the original foam board; apply glue to the edge of the new section and push it through the toothpicks onto the original board. To seal the bond, place the new section flat between heavy books or similar items until the glue is dry. DIMENSIONS: The foam board used is 0.25-inch thick. MATERIALS: Foam board, thin cardstock, glue, fabric paint (optional), and small plaster tiles (optional). TOOLS: Craft knife, scissors, foam board cutter, and T square. SKILLS REQUIRED: Measuring, cutting, and assembly. TITLE: Foam Board Tactile Maps (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Smith, D. JOURNAL: RE:view. Vol 37 no 1, Spring 2005: p. 29-31. PAGES (including cover): 3 2005.

400. FOAM CARDHOLDER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a lightweight playing card holder for a young child with disabilities. Simply use a piece of foam and cut a diagonal shelf for the cards to sit in. MATERIALS: Light weight piece of foam. TOOLS: Cutting knife. SKILLS: Cutting. TITLE: Foam Cardholder. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/foamcardholder.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover. Idea submitted by: Maria Jones, Oklahoma. For more information contact Maria-Jones@ouhsc.edu

401. Foam Wedge.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foam wedge for various positioning and exercise activities. Instructions for constructing a wedge to fit the individual child (measuring armpit to ankle and armpit to wrist) made from a foam mattress, covered with a waterproof material, and with a terrycloth removable cover. Includes drawings, uses and comments. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. Plastics. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 6-7 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

402. Folding Bed Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bed table which can be folded flat for storage. Instructions for building a bed table with hinged legs. The table is made of plywood. Includes diagrams, drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 80-86 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 8 1981.

403. Folding Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Permits an even tri- fold of paper for envelope insertion. Masonite or plywood base with rims on three sides making a letter-size box with a lucite flap, 1/3 of the length of the letter attached to the long side rim. The paper is slipped under the flap and folded around it, then slipped off. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education And Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 50-51 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

404. Folding Guide.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Folding guide for folding letters to fit in envelopes. Describes guide made of wood and clear acrylic; a shallow box, the size of the paper to be folded, with edges on three sides and a hinged piece of clear plastic fastened across the center of the width. This can be lifted to insert the paper, then put down to use as a guide to fold the paper around; the paper can then be slipped off and put in an envelope. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self Sufficiency REF: Washington, DC: George Washington University Job Debelopment Laboratory: p 15 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 03705 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

405. Foot Controlled Nail Clipper.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Nail clipper which can be operated with foot pressure. Nail clipper fastened with a piece of spring steel to a base made of two small pieces of plywood; a length of mesh wire is soldered to the lever of the clippers, fed through a hole in the plywood platform, and attached to a leather foot sling. The device is fastened to a table or counter with a small vise. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Soldering. TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 37-38 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 3 1958.

406. Foot Operated Power Mitre Saw.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foot operated lever for a power mitre saw enables it to be used by someone with one arm or limited use of one arm. Describes a supplementary foot operated lever consisting of a plywood cutting base, a foot rod and a foot operated sewing machine switch. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: For information contact: Dr Ken Bruwelheide, Department of Agricultural and Industrial Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 472-473 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

407. Foot Operated Wire Feeder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables person with limited use of hands to cut wire accurately using foot pedals. Device pulls wire off roll and feeds it into the cutter. When wire hits the stop it is cut to give the prescribed length of wire. Wire drops into box. Device has 2 rollers, one which drives the wire. a ratchet is attached to drive wheel and foot pedal. Spring returns it. Diagram included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People - Supplement. REF: Book: Univ of Wisconsin, Vocational Studies Center, School of Education, Madison, WI: p 52-53. 1983.

408. FOOT PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick is for person with no hands or those who do not have functional hands or fingers. Pick is a large plastic curved plate which extends past the toes and curves up around the sides of the front of the foot. A 1 inch velcro strap is riveted to the sides of the wide part of the pick and extends across the top of the foot. A second strap attaches between the first and second toes to add security. Strumming is accomplished by dorsi-flexion and plantar flexion of the foot. could be adapted for use by a stump. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 27. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

409. FOOT POCKET

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself solution to keep a child with severe disabilities feet warm without confining socks at night. First told the fabric in half and put a seam along both sides. This creates the inside pocket. Next flip it inside out so the seams are hidden. Then place a seam directly down the center, starting about 3 inches from the top. The seam is optional but for this DIY project a seam down the center was included so the child’s legs would not rub together since he wears a brace on one leg while he sleeps. Next fold down the top (fold it to the inside) and seam at the very bottom of the fold so you have a space (tunnel) for the draw string. Fleece is very useful because it can be folded down and put in the seam without having to put an actual hem in the fabric. A few stitches were placed right at the very edge of the top above the center seam (just don’t close the up the space where the draw string will go). Finally cut two tiny holes to each other approximately ¼ an inch apart to thread the draw string. MATERIALS: Half yard of fleece material and draw string. TOOLS: Scissors, sewing needle, thread, and other various sewing accessories. TITLE: Foot Pocket. WEBSITE: Adaptions 4 Kidz. REF: http://adaptions4kidz.blogspot.com/2010/02/foot-pocket.html.

410. FOOT REST BOXES.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Boxes to attach to standard wheelchair footplates to maintain position of feet. Design for making wooden boxes to maintain child's feet on wheelchair footplates. Includes materials list and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: Book: Human Horizons Series, p 126. Also available from Prentice- Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798. 1981.

411. Foot Shields for Wheelchairs.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bumper-like foot shield for a wheelchair to protect the feet in case of a collision. It can also be used to push a ball in some wheelchair sports. Describes a six inch high foot shield for a wheelchair made of vacuum-formed 3/16 inch high-density polyethylene and attached to the footrest with three tubes. Includes photographs and a diagram. COMMENTS: Suggests that except for the polyethylene portion the guard can be manufactured in any shop. Designed by Royal Ottawa Regional Rehabilitation Center, Ottawa, Ontario. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Sibille, J; Layeux, G; O'Riain, M D TITLE: Foot Shields for Wheelchairs JOURNAL: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation REF: Vol 65 no 2, Feb 1984: p 101-102 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

412. Foot Stool.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small angled stool to facilitate putting on shoes and socks, tying laces or clipping toenails. Stool made of softwood, large enough to rest one or both feet on, holding the toes higher than the heels, making the feet easier to reach. Includes instructions an drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 30-31. Also available from Prentice- Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

413. FOOT STRAP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foot strap for holding instruments. Two versions of foot straps to hold simple instruments with stick type of handles. Foot strap A fits over socks, shoes or braces: two straps wrap around the forefoot with a longer strap wrapped around the heel like a sandal strap; the straps are sewn where they intersect and have velcro closures; side pocket loops are incorporated into the forefoot straps to hold the instrument handle. Foot Strap B is designed to be strapped to a bare foot, a wide elastic strap with velcro is attached to the forefoot and a smaller elastic strap is attached to the big toe; side pockets are incorporated into the two straps to hold the instrument handle. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic- Baton: p 92-93. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

414. FOOT WRANGLERS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual to uses a wheelchair to lift his/her feet onto the footplates. Create a large loop at the end of a length of parachute cord (available at hardware stores). Place the loop around the foot and use the remaining cord to pull the foot onto the footplate. The cord is lightweight and can be conveniently carried along. MATERIALS: Parachute cord. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 3.

415. FOOTSTOOL

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with lower extremity disabilities or using a raised chair to have foot support. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for building a simple footstool with a padded top. Also included are instructions for changing the dimensions and proportions to suit the needs of the user. MATERIALS: 36-inch long piece of 1 x 10 inch lumber, an 11.5-inch long piece of 1 x 4 inch lumber, 9.5 x 16 x 2 inch piece of foam, a 24 x 18 inch piece of upholstery fabric, eight #8 flathead wood screws, glue, staples or upholstery tacks, and stain, polyurethane, or paint, if desired. TOOLS: Drill, sandpaper, saw, ruler, or scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Footstool. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 55-56. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

416. Forearm Cuff.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Forearm cuff with one tool handle pocket designed to facilitate holding short-handled gardening tools. Instructions for constructing a forearm cuff with a tool handle pocket of canvas webbing, 2-inch rectangular rings, hook and loop velcro, leather or vinyl scraps and cord or shoestring. Lists materials needed and type of vendor, and includes diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Beems, J TITLE: Adaptive Garden Equipment: A Resource Manual for Patients, Families and Professionals REF: Englewood, Colorado: Craig Hospital Horticultural Therapy Program: p XIV 5-6 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3606 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

417. FORK EXTENDER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To help people with limited arm use to feed themselves independently. Solder a piece of metal to the end of the fork's handle. The length of the extension should be determined by the needs of the user. MATERIALS: Fork; metal, with at least one end approximately the same width as the fork's handle; solder. TOOLS: Soldering iron. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metal working. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

418. Formboards and Jigsaws.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Formboards (one piece jigsaw puzzles) and jigsaw puzzles with two, four and six parts each to help a child learn shapes, size, color and sorting. Directions for making jigsaw puzzles using 6 inch square pieces of plywood and pictures of various objects. Once the picture shape has been cut out of the square, three squares of the same level (depending on how many pieces the picture is cut into) are glued to firm cardboard. With puzzles with one and two pieces, knobs or dowels are fastened to each piece as handles. After a child has mastered one level of puzzle, the next is presented. Lists materials needed, provides instructions, and discusses activities the boards can be used for. Briefly discusses other types of formboards. Includes photographs and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jaffee, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Children REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 122-132 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 12 1983.

419. FRAMES & STANDS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frames and stands adapted for holding instruments. Various types of frames and stands are described for holding many types of instruments, including small drums. The stands put the instruments within reach of people sitting in wheelchairs or other positioning chairs, or on the floor. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 95-131. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

420. FRANKFURTER AND ROLL FOOD PUZZLE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of frankfurter and roll constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 34-35. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

421. FREE STANDING JUNIOR WALKER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wooden box type walker for child. Instructions for a child's walker. Wooden sides and front with a tray across the top. Two handles extend straight out from sides. Uses four round ball type wheels. Materials list. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 80-82. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

422. FRIED EGG AND BACON FOOD PUZZLE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of fried egg and bacon constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 36-37. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

423. Front Pocket Alteration on Men's Trousers.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Alteration of the front of a pair of trousers to allow a front panel to be fastened with velcro for persons who have difficulty manipulating zippers or buttons. Instructions for altering a pair of trousers, calling for opening the trousers at the pocket lines, cutting off the pocket linings, and sewing pieces of knit material in the front (to the underside of pocket - the part made of the same fabric as the trousers) and as a waistband to fit under the original one, which is part of the flap. The under-waistband and the sides of the trousers close with velcro. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 30-31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

424. Fruit Picking.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wooden tree with pieces of fruit that can be taken on or off; can help hand-eye coodination and color discrimination. Tree shape cut from 8 by 8 inch plywood attached to a softwood base, with 7 dowels 3/16 inch diameter by 3/4 inch long fastened to the tree as fruit holders. The fruits are cut 1/4 inch thick from a 1 inch diameter dowel, with 1/4 inch holes drilled for hanging, and painted realistically in different colors, as representing various stages of ripeness of an apple. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 142-143. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

425. Full Arm Cuff.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Full arm cuff, with two straps below and one above the elbow, with two tool handle pockets to facilitate holding a long handled garden tool. Instructions for constructing a full arm cuff of canvas webbing, three 2-inch metal rectangular rings, loop and hook velcro, leather or vinyl scraps and cord or shoelace. Lists materials and suggestions places to buy them. Includes diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Beems, J TITLE: Adaptive Gardening Equipment: A Resource Manual for Patients, Families and Professionals REF: Englewood, Colorado: Craig Hospital Horticultural Therapy Program: p XIV 7-8 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3606 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

426. GAME CONTROLLER ADAPTATION

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist an individual with upper extremity disabilities in operating the remote control of a PlayStation. Attach several Lego-style blocks to each of the four blocks. Grabbing the extension and pulling down causes the blocks to activate the corresponding button. MATERIALS: Lego-style blocks and game controller. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly.11 TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.cfm

427. GARDEN APRON.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Garden apron with several pockets to carry small items. Instructions are provided for sewing garden aprons, one with a bib and velcro ties, and one with a waist hoop. Both aprons have multiple pockets sewn into the fronts to carry small items. Includes materials lists, detailed sewing instructions and drawings of patterns. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 38-39. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

428. GARDEN CHAIR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Garden chair or bench for sitting while doing gardening chores. Attach boards to the bottom of chair legs (i.e., like sled runners) to prevent chair legs from sinking in the ground. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 16. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

429. GARDEN DESIGN.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Special methods of designing gardens for people with sensory or physical limitations. Suggestions are provided for garden designs, including surfaces, pathways, slopes, benches, steps, railings, and other planting tips. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 40-44. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

430. GARDEN KNEELER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Kneeling bench for working in garden. Wooden kneeling bench. Includes construction diagrams and materials list. Suggests covering knee pad with carpeting. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 12. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

431. GARDEN SCOOTER

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist people with mobility disabilities in engaging in gardening activities. To make this cart, cut the 2 x 4 into 6 pieces 6 inches long. Drill a 5/8-inch hole in the middle of two 2 x 4 pieces 1.5 inch from the end. Attach four 2 x 4 pieces with 3-inch wood screws perpendicular to the pine plank along backsides 2 inches from the end, far enough apart to support the stationary wheel/caster base. Attach two, 2 x 4 pieces (with holes) with 3-inch wood screws, perpendicular tothe pine plank even with the front end in the center of the board, far enough apart to support the swivel wheel/caster base. Attach the swivel wheel/caster to front supports using 1.5-inch screws and washers. Attach the stationary wheels/casters to rear supports using 1.5-inch screws. Cover the top of the pine plank with the foam cushion and vinyl, using a staple gun to secure the vinyl. Attach metal floor flanges to each comer on top of covered pine using 1.5-inch screws. Screw the PVC adapters into each floor flange. Cover 4.5-inch PVC with 4-inch pipe insulation. Attach PVC and connectors to build handrails and attach the rails to the covered pine base. Thread the rope through holes in supports for the front caster and tie off to create a loop for pulling the garden cart. MATERIALS: One 26 x 1x 12 inch pine plank; one 26 x 12 inch foam cushion; three yards of vinyl fabric; two stationary wheels/casters; one swivel wheel/caster; 12 3-inch wood screws; 28 ##14, 1.5-inch wood screws; four 5/16-inch washers; 3 feet of 2 x 4 inch boards; four 1.25 inch floor flanges; four 1.25 inch threaded PVC adapters; four 1.25 x 8 inch PVC pipes; two 1.25 x 4.5 inch PVC pipes; four 1.25-inch, 90-degree PVC connectors; two yards quarter-inch rope; eight inches of 1.25 inch pipe insulation; and 4.5 inch floor flange. TOOLS: Saw, drill, staple gun, and screw driver. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Garden Scooter. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

432. GENTLEMAN'S PICK-UP

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pickup truck with wheelchair lift serves as less expensive alternative to a van. The user must, however, have residual ambulation ability. Describes use of a small pickup truck outfitted with a lift for an electric wheelchair. Presents advantages (i.e. cost and improved visibility) and disadvantages (possibility of rain damage, the need to be able to walk from the back of the truck to the cab), and makes suggestions concerning installation. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Requires professional installation. SKILLS REQUIRED: Mechanical Engineering. AUTHOR: Segalman, R Z TITLE: Gentleman's Pick-Up JOURNAL: Mainstream REF: Vol 10 no 5, Aug 1985: p 42 PAGES (including cover): 2 1985.

433. GEOMETRY TEACHING AID

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To demonstrate the difference between various types of angles for young children with vision disabilities. This technique was developed by a third-grade student who is blind for teaching younger children. The student uses his folding travel cane to demonstrate a right angle, showing the other students that if the corner of a piece of paper fits in the angle between two sections of the cane, a right angle has been created. If the angle is smaller than the right angle, it is an acute angle. If a larger angle is created, there will be room left over when the corner of the piece of paper is inserted, and the angle is obtuse. Also, because the cane has four sections of equal length, it can be used to discuss the properties of squares. It can also be used to demonstrate a triangle with three acute angles. MATERIALS: Folding travel cane and a sheet of paper. TITLE: Austin’s Angles: Using the Folding Cane to Teach Geometry (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Ingle, A. JOURNAL: RE:view. Vol 37 no 1, Spring 2005: p. 27-29. PAGES (including cover): 4 2005.

434. GETTING YOURSELF DRY

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To provide methods of drying after bathing for seniors and individuals with arthritis, mobility disabilities, and other physical disabilities. Suggestions include substituting a terry cloth robe for a traditional towel and cutting a large stip of towelling and attaching web or cloth loop handles to create a towel with hand grips. Cutting the bottom off a robe creates a "bath jacket" to reduce chilling when bathing takes some time. Attaching a terry cloth pouch over one end of a yardstick creates a means of drying the feet and between toes. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Getting Yourself Dry. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 14. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

435. Glass Holding Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to facilitate holding a glass by a person with limited grip. Illustrates device made by fastening a 1 by 6 inch aluminum strip, bent in a U, to a 2 inch hose clamp with rivets. The inside of the metal can be lined with a strip of soft rubber. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 2 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

436. Glove Puppet.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand puppet with a mouth that can open and close; intended to help a child learn pretend play (by pretending to eat) and to help in language learning activities. Pattern and instructions for making a hand puppet of 1/2 yard of furry material, a small square each of red felt and brown felt, and plastic safety eyes and nose. Includes photograph and drawings. Discusses uses of the puppet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 42-48 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 8 1983.

437. Golf Club Holder for Upper Extremity Amputee Golfers.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device that can be attached to a standard prosthetic arm (interchangeable with a hook or hand) to allow a grip on a golf club. Instructions for a golf club grip device which can be manufactured in a machine shop. Includes a diagram and photographs. COMMENTS: Developed by Earl Puhl, who has filed a patent application. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Bhala, R P; Schultz, C F TITLE: Golf Club Holder for Upper Extremity Amputee Golfers JOURNAL: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation REF: Vol 63 no 7, Jul 1982: p 339-341 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

438. Golf Tee Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to help a person with difficulty bending down in planting a golf tee and placing the ball on it. Golf aid made with a length of broom handle or dowel and a 2 1/4 inch diameter U bolt. A 1/2 inch dovetail is routed into one end; the tee can be slipped in, pushed into the ground and the dowel slid off. The bolt is bent at a right angle; the ball can then be rested on this and lowered to the tee. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

439. GOOSENECK FEEDING DEVICE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Gooseneck holder for spoon to provide resistance against uncontrollable arm movements. A gooseneck with an angle clamp can be purchased. A lock-on accessory with a push button release is attached to the end of the gooseneck and silver brazed to the eating utensil to be used. In the example described a T bar handle was also brazed onto the end of the utensil to provide better support for a person with uncontrolable movement. A commercially available lazy susan plate with a plate guard was used to provide access to all the food on the plate. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking, Assembly. AUTHOR: Maribeth Mills TITLE: A Gooseneck Feeding Device REF: Journal article: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol 37 No 2, Feb 1983: p 112. 1983.

440. GRAB BAR FOR CAR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Grab rail for car to assist walking to rear of car to retrieve wheelchair from trunk. Stainless steel rails, 3/4 inch diameter were custom made by a company that manufactures railings for boats. The rails followed the roof line of the car to be as inconspicuous as possible. The rails cost about $85 and were installed by an auto body shop. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Graichen, E. John. TITLE: Grab Bars Cheaper Than New Car. REF: Journal article: Accent on Living, Fall 1989, pp 62-63. 1988.

441. GRAB BARS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To aid in selecting and installing grab bars for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities. This article, part of a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up," discusses fit and placement, materials, weight support, and installation of grab bars. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Grab Bars. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 8. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

442. Grasp Pad.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Piece of foam rubber used as a base to hold parts or tools, enabling someone with limited grasp capability to pick things up. A piece of foam rubber of the desired size and resiliency is placed on the regular work surface. The resiliency of the material makes it easier for small items placed on it to be picked up. COMMENTS: For further information contact: Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. AUTHOR: Anderson, L TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 90-91 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0755 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

443. Grasp Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Squeeze switch used to activate tape player or battery operated toy can encourage child to develop grasping skills. Switch is constructed using a 3 inch section of 3/8 inch copper pipe, 4 copper U brackets, conductor wire, a subminiature plug and foam rubber strips. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 28-31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

444. Grasp Without Hands.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Forceps modified to be mouth operated by a quadriplegic client, allowing items to be picked up. Used to operate stereo controls, cooking, doing jigsaw puzzles and picking up small items (i.e. taking cookies from a jar). Describes modification to surgical sponge forceps, including a molded mouthpiece made by a dental technician from an impression of the client's teeth made by a dentist. Also describes a holder for the "mouthforceps." Includes photographs. AUTHOR: Cameron, T M TITLE: Grasp Without Hands JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 48 no 4, Oct 1981: p 169-171 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

445. GRASPING AID FOR DAMP HANDS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair to transfer safely. To keep sweaty hands from compromising a grip during transferring and toileting, use a rosin bag, available at sporting goods stores, like the ones baseball pitchers use. A pat of rosin on the palms of the hands aids on gripping surfaces without being sticky or messy. MATERIALS: Rosin bag. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 3.

446. Grater Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Attachment for an adapted cutting board to stabilize a flat grater for one-handed use. Board 5 by 4 by 3/4 inches with a strip of wood attached about an inch from the top on which a flat grater can be rested at an angle to the cutting board. The board has two holes on the bottom which fit over two nails on the cutting board. Includes photographs and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Strebel, M B; comp TITLE: Adaptions and Techniques for the Disabled Homemaker REF: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Foundation Rehabilitation Publication no 710: p 21 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0444 PAGES (including cover): 2 1973.

447. Grip Bar and Book Rest.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Book rest with hand grips for a child with cerebral palsy. Instructions for building a book rest with hand grips. Consists of a base of 10 by 20 inch plywood; a book rest of 1 by 1 by 9 inch softwood; and two end pieces (1 by 3 by 4 inches) with holes drilled in them to take a 20 inch long 3/4 inch dowel. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 108-109. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1981.

448. Gripper.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to open and close screw-top jars or to use to turn taps and valves for someone with weak hands. Provides pattern and instructions for a gripper made of plywood with rubber glued to the surfaces that come into contact with the object to be turned. Can be clamped or screwed down for one-handed use. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 26-29 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES ( including cover): 5 1981.

449. GRIPPERS

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping and other upper extremity disabilities to grasp items such as pens, pencils, toothbrushes, paintproushes, etc. Gripping objects that have small diameter handles, like pens, spoons, toothbrushes can be difficult for people with fine motor disabilities. There are many ways to adapt those items so they can be used. Sme objects that can be used to enlarge a device handle and make it easier to hold include a 35 millimeter film container, an empty prescription bottle, a tennis ball, a whiffle golf ball, tubular foam pipe insulation, a bicycle handle grip, a sponge hair roller, and polymer clay. Objects can be placed in the pill or film containers or the bicycle handle grip. If the object move too much anchor tt by placing playdough or modeling clay in the bottom of the container If a prescription bottle is used, try the various sizes and decide which feels the best. Using a pair of scissors, snip off the safety clasp on the bottle portion. File smooth if necessary. To make holes in a tennis ball, use an Exacto knife or punch to start the holes and then use the pointed end of a pair of scissors to widen the opening. Foam rollers usually have holes at both ends, allowing them to slide over the handle. The insulation and the polymer clay wrap around the handles. TOOLS: Exacto knife, scissors, an a file, depending on the adaptation used. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: Grippers. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

450. GROCERY BAG HANDLE

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or arthritis to carry plastic grocery bags. To make this handle, insert the dowel into the pipe insulation. Pre-drill holes one quarter inch from each end of the dowel. Put a dab of glue in one hole and twist one cup holder into the hole, being careful not to split dowel. Repeat the for the hole at the other end of dowel. MATERIALS: One 4- inch dowel, 5/8 inch in diameter; 4 inches of pipe insulation; two 1 1/8 inch cup holder; and wood glue. TOOLS: Drill and scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Grocery Bag Carrier. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

451. HAIRBRUSH CARD HOLDER

     --- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a card holder for individuals with grasping disabilities. The hairbrush holds the cards in place while removing the need for an individual to hold his or her cards during card games such as Old Maid, Go Fish, or Crazy 8’s! For individuals requiring more support and stability, Velcro can be used to secure the hairbrush to a non-skid placemat. TITLE: Hairbrush Card Holders. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/holding/HairbrushCardHolder.pdf. Idea from Project Participate, University of Colorado Health Science Center, 4200 E. 9th Avenue, C268-20 Denver, CO 80262 Phone: 303-315-2318 Fax: 303-315-5641 email: info@projectparticipate.org web: http://www.projectparticipate.org. PAGES: 1 with cover.

452. HAIRDRESSER'S WORKSTOOL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Relieves the legs and back of the hairdresser, without interfering with the pace of work. Also serves as an injury prevention device. Custom designed stool attaches to base of most commonly used barber's chair in Sweden. Stool is on a caster base and can rotate around barber's chair; is height adjustable, and can be adjusted for distance from the person in the barber's chair. Two designs are commercially available in Sweden. Similar design could be custom fabricated in the US for use with American barber chair. Photographs, graphic. SKILLS REQUIRED: metalworking, assembly. AUTHOR: Elmfeldt, G; et al. TITLE: Adapting Work Sites for People With Disabilities: Ideas From Sweden. REF: Book: World Rehabilitation Fund, 400 East 34th St., NY, NY 10016: p 76-77, 142. NARIC CALL NUMBER: 5505 1981.

453. Half-Step.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Portable half-step with a lifting handle to make it easier to climb steps; the climber need step up only half the height of a step at a time. Box made of wood, about 3 1/2 inches high and big enough to fit on a stair and to stand on with both feet; with a T-shaped handle long enough to reach when standing on the step above and strong enough to lean on. The half step with its "rail" and the stair rail allow the climber to climb more gradually and have support on both sides. Includes drawing; does not include instructions. COMMENTS: Instructions can be obtained from: Independence Factory, PO Box 597, Middletown, Ohio 45042. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Sargent, J V TITLE: An Easier Way: Handbook for the Elderly and Handicapped REF: Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press: p 164 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1066 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

454. HALL DIVIDER FOR BLIND STUDENTS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To indicate to blind students and staff in a school hallway that they are moving to the left side of the hall into oncoming students. Apply a colored "tap strip" down the middle of the hall for its entire length. The strip is easily seen by sighted staff, and it returns a distinct sound and feel when tapped by the blind students' canes. TITLE: Hold That Line (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Pfotenhauer, M.. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2004: p. 34. PAGES (including cover): 2.

455. HAMMER SPLINT

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with finger amputation to use a hammer. An Orthoplast (see separate entry) splint is softened in warm water and molded to the user's arm. A long-handled hammer is positioned along the splint; when the splint hardens, two holes are drilled through the splint and the hammer handle. Bolts are placed through the holes to secure the hammer to the splint. Two Velcro bands provide additional stability and a Velcro loop near the hammer head provides a lock for the user's thumb to facilitate hammer control. The journal article includes a photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry and assembly. TITLE: Hammering Away. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 1, Autumn 2002: p 18. PAGES (including cover) 2 2002.

456. HAMMOCK WHEELCHAIR ARMREST

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable hammock armrest for patients needing arm support and positioning while using a wheelchair. Describes construction of a wheelchair armrest made of a steel rod, heavy cloth and a wheelchair bracket for an overhead rod. The armrest can change the angle of elevation to 15 degrees from horizontal, and can be swung out of the way for transfers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Salo, R E TITLE: Hammock Wheelchair Armrest JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol. 32, No. 8, Sept. 1978: p. 525. PAGES (including cover): 2. 1978.

457. HAND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR OPERATION OF JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch control assembly designed for users of riding mowers who require a hand operated system. The foot clutch was replaced by a vertical lever that extends upward near the right side of the steering wheel. A second lever is attached to the first lever and extends to the left side of the steering wheel. The clutch can be operated with either hand. Large knobs were added to the levers to make them easy to grip. An adjustable extension was added to the seat back for additional support. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.6.4. 1991.

458. HAND CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE FORD T-25.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators with left side paralysis who require a clutch that can be operated with the right hand. Custom modification for a Ford T 25 console. A rack and pinion arrangement with a cross shaft allows clutch to be operated from the right side of the console. The lever locks in the disengaged position and allows using the right hand for shifting gears. The lever is attached to a pivot point and linkage which connects to a cross shaft, with a small gear at the left end which engages a rack gear. The rack is connected to the conventional foot clutch arm by an adjustable connecting rod. As the lever is pulled back and down, the cross shaft rotates, actuating the rack and pinion and disengaging the clutch. The latch for locking the lever is a notched plate welded to the lever near the handle. It is engaged with a round anchor rod by side deflection of the lever as it is pulled all the way back. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W. E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.2. 1991.

459. HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVEL ASSEMBLIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1486.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Combined brake and clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated system. The brake assembly is made of two pieces of round bar stock which were bent to follow the contour of the tractor dashboard, and clamped directly to the pedal shanks with "U"-bolts. The left hand lever is bent to the right to avoid interference with the steering wheel. The hand clutch assembly is constructed of a length of round steel bar bent 90 degrees on both ends to form hand levers for the operator on both the right and left side of the dashboard. A piece of flat bar stock with both ends bent 90 degrees is bolted to the console to provide the support frame for the lever shaft. Both ends of the frame have a hole drilled in them, through which the shaft passes. A plate steel lever arm on the shaft, above the clutch pedal, connects to a steel bar linkage extended down the clutch pedal shank. When either clutch lever is pulled toward the operator, force is transmitted to the clutch pedal and the clutch is depressed. The editor warns that installing levers behind the steering wheel or too far in front of the operator could lead to delayed braking in emergency situations. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.4.1. 1991.

460. HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVER ASSEMBLIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1086 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Combined brake and clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated system. Extensions are constructed primarily of flat bar stock welded and bent to fit around the instrument console. Both the clutch and brake levers pivot around a shaft mounted along the front of the console. The clutch lever assembly has an added three bar linkage to allow the clutch to be disengaged and locked in place in an over-center configuration. Each brake has a short piece of square tubing attached to it with a roller assembly at one end. As the lever is pulled back, the roller comes in contact with the brake pedal shank, depressing the pedal. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE: Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.4.3. 1991.

461. HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVER ASSEMBLIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 5088 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Combined brake and clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated system. A control jack shaft mounted under the operator's console holds all three controls. Only the left hand brake fixture is mounted permanently to the jack shaft. The clutch lever and right hand brake lever are mounted on short pieces of pipe which can rotate around the shaft. The hand levers are actuated by pushing them forward, bringing a small roller in contact with the upper foot pedals. When released, the levers are returned to their rest position by the spring action of the brake and clutch. Both brakes can be operated independently or as a unit by pushing only one lever. The assembly can be easily removed for operation by foot. The editor warns that considerable stress is likely to develop at points where the hand levers connect with the jack shaft or rotating pipes. It is also pointed out that roller contact on the pedal shanks is high, which could mean that considerable force might be required to push the handles. It is recommended that padding be applied to the end of the levers to improve gripping. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.4.2. 1991.

462. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNATIONAL 806.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for an International 806 tractor. The brake levels are made of flat bar stock. Each lever is attached to the brake pedal shank by two bolts. A notch has been ground at the base of the left hand control to allow the brake locking mechanism to operate freely. A handle is welded at the top of each lever and covered with a cushioned motorcycle grip. The editor cautions that drilling a hole in the shank of a foot pedal can reduce its strength, and may also lower the resale value of the tractor. It is also recommended that levers pull back rather than forward for better control. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.3 1991.

463. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNATIONAL HYDRO 186.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for International Hydro 186 Tractor. Two vertical hand levers constructed of steel pipes are mounted in a bracket bolted to the floor. Each lever is free to rotate around a pin in the bracket. Adjustable linkage connects these levers to a second pivot assembly mounted directly beneath the left and right brake pedals. When the operator pushes the vertical levers forward, the brake pedals are depressed. Handles on the vertical levers are padded for operator comfort. By means of the adjustable linkage, the sensitivity of the left and right brakes can be equalized for safety. The authors note that this design can make entry from the right side of the cab rather awkward. SKILLS REQUIRED:Assembly. Metalworking. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.1. 1991.

464. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR JOHN DEER 3020 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a John Deere 3020 tractor. Two steel plates are welded to each brake shank and a portion of the pedal. The control levers are constructed of flat bar stock, which is bent to provide independent operation of each brake. Bicycle handlebar grips are welded to the bar stock to serve as handles. A steel plate is welded to each lever to serve as a base, and then bolted to the steel plates on each brake. The control levers do not interfere with foot operation of the brakes, and the steel plates to not interfere with locking the brakes together. The editor warns that brake levers should pull back rather than forward for greater safety and control. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.8 1991.

465. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR JOHN DEER 4230 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a John Deer 4230 tractor. The brake levels are made of flat bar steel, bent to allow for independent use of each brake. Bicycle handlebar grips are welded to the bar steel to serve as handles. A piece of angle iron is welded to each brake pedal shank, and a piece of flat steel is welded to the end of each control lever. Each lever is bolted to an angle iron. The brakes are activated by pulling levers toward the operator. The bent levers do not interfere with others who wish to operate brakes with their feet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.7 1991.

466. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE CASE 4WD TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a Case 4WD Tractor. Constructed of two pieces of flat bar stock welded to each side of a steel pipe hand lever. Two roller bearings are bolted to the flat steel plates. When the lever is pulled in a rearward direction the roller bearings roll up the shank to engage the brakes. The assembly is attached to a piece of channel iron bolted to the tractor console. The handgrip is made from a piece of steel pipe with set screws to allow for height adjustment. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.2 1991.

467. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 186 HYDRO.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for an International 186 Hydro. A frame designed to straddle the brake pedals made of steel plate is mounted to the tractor floor. Two hand levers run from console height down to the frame, where they are welded to a pipe which pivots around a bar supported in the frame. Two short plates or "ears" are welded to the pipe at about a 45 degree angle to the levers. Each ear in then connected to the respective pedal by a pair of steel plates which sandwich both the ear and the mounting plate bolted to the pedal. Free floating pins are used at each connection point. Brake pedals are depressed as levers are pressed back. The editor notes that provisions should be made to allow brake pedals to lock together, and also warns that this design will interfere with operating brakes by foot. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.9 1991.

468. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE WHITE 2-105 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a White 2-105 Tractor. Brake handles constructed of round bar stock are welded directly to the brake pedals. The tops are threaded to allow attachment of knobs for a comfortable grip. The editor cautions user to experiment to determine how much force is needed to operate brakes with this system. It is also noted that this design could interfere with other operators who use their feet to control the brakes. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Welding. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.6 1991.

469. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Two levers are constructed from lengths of rectangular steel bar stock. Each bar is offset at the top to enable the user to engage each brake individually. The levers pivot around a bolt that extends through a steel bracket mounted to the tractor's instrument panel. A flat washer separates the two levers at this pivot point. Lengths of bar stock are attached by small ball joints to the lower ends of the levers. The other ends of the square bars are bolted to the brake shanks. Pulling back on the brake levers forces the brake pedal shanks forward and engages the brakes. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.2.4 1991.

470. HAND OPERATED BRAKE, CLUTCH, AND STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLIES FOR CASE- INTERNATIONAL 1460 COMBINE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A hand operated control system for the Case-International Combine. Hand controls were added to all the foot pedals of the Case-International Combine, allowing hand operation of the clutch, tilt steering column, and both individual brakes. The "ball" grasps were purchased from an International dealer for $10.00 each. The grasps are mounted to steel rods bent to the needed shape. The rods are bolted to the foot pedals and are removable. It is possible to operate the pedals with the feet if needed, even with handles attached. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.4.4. 1991.

471. HAND OPERATED BRAKE/CLUTCH CONTROLS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Conversion for disengaging clutch and engaging brake for garden tractor operators with lower extremity impairments. The clutch/brake lever is constructed from 3/4 inch steel pipe. A 90 degree elbow has been added so that the lever extends directly toward the operator. the lever fits down inside another piece of 1 inch tubing, which is secured to the pedal arm with two U-bolts. This arrangement allows the pedal to be operated in a normal manner. The editor warns that levers constructed in this way should have exposed ends covered with rubber or plastic to avoid injury. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.6.6. 1991.

472. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE FARMALL M TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Developed for the Farmall M tractor. A 4 by 10 inch piece of steel bolts to the tractor platform through existing holes. A piece of angle iron with one side tapered to accommodate an expansion spring is welded at approximately 130 degrees on the outside angle to make the pivot point. The lever that activates the clutch is constructed of flat bar stock and is offset to avoid interference with the steering wheel. A roller bearing is bolted to the bottom of the lever. The nutted end of the bolt serves as a stop against the angle iron. The bearing is housed in a cup formed from steel welded to a steel plate. The plate is bolted to the shank of the clutch pedal. Two small pieces of steel, one welded to the angle iron and the other welded to the control lever have a 1/4 inch hole drilled to fasten it to the expansion spring. When the lever is pulled toward the operator the bearing rolls against the cup and the clutch disengages. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR: Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.7. 1991.

473. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1206.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Modifies the clutch of an International 1206 tractor. Constructed of two pieces of flat bar stock bolted together at one end. The hand control is attached to a mounting bracket that is fastened to the side of the tractor. The hand grip is made of round bar stock bent in a "L" shape and welded to end of the hand lever. When the control is pulled backward the roller bearing pushes against the slightly bent piece of flat stock welded to the shank of the clutch. This pushes the clutch pedal down to disengage the clutch. A spring between the lever and mounting bracket helps return the control to its original position. The editor cautions on the safety of this system, noting that a strong weld on the shank of the foot pedal is critical. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.6. 1991.

474. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1256.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for an International 1256 tractor, constructed of round bar stock, flat stock, and metal tubing. The hand extension is removable to allow easier entry into the cab. Pulling back on the lever pushes the clutch pedal down and disengages the clutch. A turnbuckle in the linkage allows adjustment of pedal travel and operator reach. The editor cautions on the safety of this design and notes that a strong weld on the shank of the foot pedal is especially critical. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.4. 1991.

475. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE JOHN DEERE 8430.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for a John Deere 8430 tractor. A lever constructed of 1 and 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch flat steel is attached to a fixed point on the side of the steering console. As the lever is pulled toward the operator, a roller bearing mounted on the end of the lever rolls along the lower shank of the clutch pedal, disengaging the clutch. The roller is used to reduce the effort required to manually operate the clutch by reducing friction as the lever travels up the shank. Because the lever assembly pivots around a fixed point, it gives the operator a better "feel" for the clutch than would be the case if the lever were attached directly to the pedal shank. A small stop is installed to prevent the lever from falling out of the operator's reach. This modification does not interfere with operating the clutch pedal by foot. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.3. 1991.

476. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL FOR THE FARMALL H.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for a Farmall H is operated from the left side of the tractor. The handle is a locking lever connected to the existing clutch pedal. It is mounted to the shank of the clutch pedal by bolts. A guide arm is bolted to the side of the tractor and platform. The guide is constructed of 1/2 inch bar stock and notched to allow the clutch to be locked in the disengaged position. The editor warns that a clutch lockout mechanism can lead to serious accident if the operator leaves the tractor in gear and the mechanism fails or is jarred loose. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.8. 1991.

477. HAND PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with minimal hand or finger function. Large conical pick is larger than the hand and is secured by an elastic wrist cuff. Whole hand serves as the pick. Can be adapted for the foot. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 26. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

478. Hand Propelled Trolley.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Trolley, or cart, which is close to the ground so a child can propel it by hand. Trolley made of plywood, the base 15 by 34 inches or cut to fit the child, the back and sides made of 6 inch wide plywood cut down a quarter of the way forward. Ten inch wheels are located about a third of the distance from the rear. There are 2 casters, the one in front resting on the ground with the trolley in a horizontal position, the one in the rear 1/2 inch off the ground; the child can tilt the trolley back onto the rear caster to get a small turning circle. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 70-71. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

479. Hand Protection from Self-Abusive Behavior.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Polyform protective " mittens" for self-abusive children, to prevent hand biting. Details construction of two types of hand guards: one full hand protection, covering the whole hand and wrist; one partial hand protection to be used when the child is being closely supervised. Lists materials and equipment needed, and includes photographs and drawing. Both protectors are made of Rolyan polyform, and are hinged to allow wrist movement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self-Sufficiency REF: Washington, DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 52-53, 101-104 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 03705 PAGES (including cover): 7 1980.

480. HAND SPLINT DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE THE NEED TO GRIP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To eliminate need for gripping during operation of skid loader by persons with hand impairments. The hand portion of the splint was heated and molded around a short section of 1 inch black PVC pipe which rests in the palm of the hand. The splint is held to the wrist by velcro straps. To operate a lever, the user places the pipe over it and then pushes or pulls without gripping. SKILLS REQUIRED:Moldmaking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.6.3. 1991.

481. HAND SUPPORT

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To support an arm paralyzed following a stroke. A This plastic cone, roughly the shape of the inside of a relaxed hand, is slung on an elastic band attached to an adjustable Velcro belt. The hand splint is held to the arm with a Velcro band and shaped so as to grip the cone. TITLE: The Hand Support. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/handsupport.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

482. Hand Trolley.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand propelled trolley on casters for a small child to lie on or a larger child to sit on, to encourage the child to move around. Describes plywood hand trolley made of plywood (of whatever size is needed), 2 crosspieces and four 1 1/2 inch caster wheels. Caster guards may be fitted to prevent trolley from running over the child's fingers. An abduction board can also be added. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 58-59. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

483. HAND UTILITY CUFFS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual without fingers or without the use of hands to use a variety of tools and implements. The cuffs are made from Velcro with a canvas pocket. They are fastened in place by gripping the D-ring at one end with the teeth and rolling the Velcro together under the chin. The canvas pocket, open on one end, then holds pens, pencils, eating utensils, pliers, etc. TITLE: Hand Utility Cuffs. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/handutilitycuffs.htm REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

484. HANDLE FOR HAND TOOLS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shaped handle on tool makes it easier to grasp. An epoxy putty can be applied to the handle of a tool. It is molded into the shape of person's grasp. When the putty is dry and hard it can be cleaned with soap and water. Helping Handles is an epoxy putty available from The Felix Co., Helping Hands Div., 9 Rice's Lane, Westport, CT 06880. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 34. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

485. Handle for Key Ring.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Easy to hold handle to attach to a key ring. Key ring handle made of strips of metal riveted together in a T shape with a loop in the bottom to fit around the ring. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

486. Handle Stablizer.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holds the handle of a cooking pan on the range stable for a person with limited coordination or use of one hand only. Device made from two pieces of 1/2 inch plywood, 4 by 5 and 2 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, one cut into a triangle, the other into a U shape with the opening to fit the pan's handle; and three small screw-on suction cups. Includes photograph and plan. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Strebel, M B; comp TITLE: Adaptations and Techniques for the Disabled Homemaker REF: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Institute: Rehabilitation Publication no 710: p 16 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0444 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

487. Handrails.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Describes how to add handrails on porch and basement steps, and wooden handrails on long stretches of wall for anyone with difficulty walking. Pictures handrails on stairways and along walls for persons who havedifficulty walking (suggested by a woman with ALS). Handrails are availablein hardware and lumber stores. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L TITLE: Why Didn't Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF: Pleasant Hill, Missouri: Lou Hamilton: p 15 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0680 PAGES (including cover): 1 1984.

488. Handy Clown.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy designed to encourage children to reach out and explore with their hands, and to develop their ability to grasp objects. Describes a clown face toy made with two pieces of white plywood or particle board bracketed together so that one forms a stand for the other. A clown face is created on the upright board, using various different materials for tactile stimulation (felt, sandpaper, plastic, sheepskin). The nose is made so that it can light up and buzz when the parent triggers it. Various objects can be fastened to the nose with elastic cord; the child is meant to reach for and grasp the attached object. Includes list of materials needed, instructions for making the toy, drawings and photographs. Discusses uses of the toy. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electronics. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 57-71 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1616 PAGES (including cover): 16 1981.

489. HANGING BASKET / TOTE BAG / TRAY

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for individuals who use walkers to carry items. . Included in a chapter entitled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this illustrated article describes how to fashion and attach a container to a walker for use as a tote or tray. The selected basket or other container is fastened to the top bar of the walker with plastic ties. Attaching a dowel to the bottom of the container with plastic ties stabilizes the container and prevents swinging. MATERIALS: One container or basket; one half-inch diameter dowel, approximately 18 inches long; and two 1.25-inch diameter wooden "head beads" (found in craft stores) with half-inch holes. TOOLS: Saw and scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Walker Accessories. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 76-77. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

490. HAT HOLDER HEAD SUPPORT

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself solution for a young lady with head mobility issues to keep her head from falling forward while communicating and/or eating. A sturdy post was attached to the back of the young lady’s wheelchair. Various hats, headbands, etc. were modified by adding a string and hook. The string and hook are attached to the post on the back of the wheelchair keeping the young lady’s head upright. TITLE: The Hat Holder. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/hatholdr.htm.

491. HEAD POINTER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Custom made head pointer for children. Detailed instructions are provided for fabricating an adjustable head pointer using thermoplastics. It requires approximately an hour of time plus materials. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Plastics. AUTHOR:Jewell, Kaaren. TITLE: A Custom-Made Head Pointer for Children. REF: Journal article: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 1989, Vol 43, No 7, pp 456-460. 1989.

492. HEAD SUPPORT

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with neurological disabilities to hold his head erect. A mold of the user's back was made of forming plastic and lined with 3/8-inch foam. The support is held in place with two-inch Velcro strapping. An upright rod made of 3/8 x 2 inch Lexan plastic (for stiffness) was attached to the top of the back piece. A padded, flexible head band made of 1/16 x 1.25 inch Lexan was attached to the top of the upright rod. Also, as an alternative to the plastic head band, a bandana with a quick release hooked directly to the vertical support provided a comfortable fit and an added baseball gave it some style TITLE: The Head Support. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/headsupport.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

493. HEATING PAD

     ---- DO IT YOPURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To provide pain relief for individuals with arthritis or muscle pain or stiffness. This heating pad is created using a dish towel or hand towel to create an outer case (the towel is cut in half, so one towel can be used to make two pads) and filling it with uncooked rice and dried lavender or other potpourri, if desired. When complete, the pad can be heated in a microwave for three to four minutes to provide moist heat. This article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," includes complete instructions with illustrations. MATERIALS: Hand towel or dish towel, approximately 15 x 24 inches, two pounds of uncooked white rice, and two tablespoons of dried lavender or other potpourri (optional). TOOLS: Scissors, needle and thread or sewing machine, an a funnel (for filling case). SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Hot Pad. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 22. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

494. Hobby Horse.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy encourages child in walking and developing balancing skills. Cut out shape of horse's head from a 6 inch by 9 inch piece of plywood. Drill hole for handle made from 6 inch piece of broom handle. Glue horse's head to another piece of broom handle cut to fit child. Paint hobby horse. Add two wheels to act as stabilizers if necessary. Includes sketch. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 62-63. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

495. HOCKEY WHEELCHAIR

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to play hockey in a wheelchair league. The lower half of a straight-bladed hockey stick was fastened to a bracket which,in turn, was held across the wheelchair footplates by two quarter-inch bolts and wing nuts for quick assembly and disassembly. Approximately two-thirds of the way back on the blade, arms were fastened that extend approximately four inches at a little less than a right angle to hold the ball. TITLE: Hockey Wheelchair. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/hockey.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

496. Holders for Drinks.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holders for mugs and glasses that a person with weak or stiff hands can lift either resting on the palm or between thumb and index finger on the side of the hand. Provides pattern and instructions for constructing two holders, one for tall glasses, the other for shorter wider containers such as mugs. They are both made with a wood base or platform and wood upright, to which is fastened a piece cut from a plastic drainpipe; this part wraps around the glass. Includes diagrams, drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 60-65 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 7 1981.

497. Home Made Dressing Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dressing stick for use by people with limited reach. Illustrates a dressing stick made by removing the hook from a wooden coat hanger and putting a rubber thimble (or baby bottle nipple) on one end. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 3 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

498. HOME REPAIR SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in becoming familiar with basic home hand tools and home repair and maintenance tasks. This program is designed for students from 10 to 22 years of age and takes the form of a one-day hands-on workshop. Goals for the workshop participants include learning to identify and use basic handtools (hammer and nails/anchors, awl, saw, screwdrivers, tape measure or click rule, sdjustable wrench, sandpaper, and level); using the tools to complete simple maintenance tasks; complete, with minimal assistance, a small building project; and, gain confidence and independence in doing these kinds of tasks. The workshop consists of six stations, eached staffed with volunteers. At station one, a box filled with various types of light bulbs is placed in the center of the table, along with items that use the bulbs. As the student removes a bulb from the box, he or she works with the volunteer to determine which item might use that bulb. When the appropriate item is identified, the student changes the lightbulb and then plugs the item in to ensure it works. At station two, students learn to identify and change the batteries in a flashlight, smoke alarm, talking thermometer, and talking clock. As with station one, a box containing batteries and another containing the battery-using items are placed in the center of the table. The student selects an item and is instructed in how to remove the battery door. Using the shape and size of the cavity, the students determine which battery or batteries to use. The volunteer shows the student which end of the battery is positive (pointed) and which is negative (flat) and work with the student to learn to place the batteries properly, both individually and in a series. Station three is the tool station where students measure, saw, and sand the edges of a board; tighten and loosen a bolt; lubricate a hinge; use a clamp; and use flat-head and phillips screwdrivers. At this station, two four foot x four foot boards are hinged together to stand like a book. Afixed to the boards are several bolts and screws. Students examine the two types of screwdrivers in various sizes and determine how they differ. They then locate a screw on the board that matches the screwdriver. If the screwdriver is too large or too small, they locate a screwdriver of the correct size. The students are then introduced to an adjustable wrench and practice loosening and tightening bolts. At the far end of the table, 2 foot x four foot boards are available to practice sawing. Students use a clamp to secure the board to the table. The volunteers instruct the students in proper body position and in making an ititial cut to create a saw guide. When the sawing task is complete, students sand the edges, working with the grain. The final task at this station has the students return to the hinged boards where they lubricate the hinges with spray lubricant while holding a paper towel at the bottom to catch drips. Station four teaches bathroom maintenance. Students are introduced to a new, unistalled toilet where they use their hands to locate the opening at the rear bottom of the bowl. They completely cover the opening with a plunger to create a vacuum. They then push down and release repetetively to clear "blockage." The students are then taken to a restroom and shown how to locate the water supplies for sinks and toilets and how to turn them off. At station five, students use an accessible level, measuring tape or click rule, and a hammer and nails/anchors to correctly center and hang a picture or coat rack on a wall 10-foot wall created specially for the workshop. Station six has the students use the tools and skills learned at the previous statioin to build a small toolbox. Pre-cut wood for the sides, bottom, and ends, as well as a dowel for the handle are provided. Students determine how the pieces fit together and use a hammer, nails, and an awl to build the box. Other pre-cut projects can also be substituted. TOOLS: Hammer, saw, phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, sandpaper, plunger, accessible level, and an awl. MATERIALS: Lightbulbs and corresponding apliances, batteries and corresponding appliances, boards, hinges, screws and bolts, spray lubricant, toilet, picture frame or coat rack nails/anchors, and precut wood project. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple carpentry and home maintenance skills. AUTHOR: Layher, R. TITLE: Tools for Life (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 1, Spring 2006: p. 25-29. PAGES: 6 with cover. 2006.

499. Home Thermostat Setting Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to home thermostat to make it easier to read and to set for use by those with poor eyesight or limited fine finger dexterity. Shows two standard home thermostats modified with pointers and expanded size temperature scales. Diagram included. COMMENTS: Does not list materials used or provide instructions. For further information contact Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. AUTHOR: Anderson, L TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1981: p 6-8 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1981.

500. Homemade Button Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Loop to pull buttons through buttonholes for those with limited hand function. Device made of 10 inches of wire made into a narrow loop and spliced with butt splice electrical connector, glued with epoxy into a hole drilled in one end of a number 2 file handle or section of broom handle. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

501. HOMEMADE PLANTING BOARD

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board with notches to help space plants evenly. A 4 foot board is bevelled on one side to make furrows. The other side has large notches cut at 12 inch intervals and shallow notches at alternate 6 inch intervals. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 14. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

502. Homemade Van Ramp.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheelchair ramp for a van. Describes a wheelchair ramp made of strong 1/4 inch aluminum channel irons and angle cross pieces from a boat manufacturing plant. The runners are made of two 45 inch sections each, hinged together with barn door hinges. Shallow steps are built between the runners, and covered with indoor-outdoor carpeting. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: Developed by Harley Karvonen of Perham, Minnesota. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Woodworking. TITLE: Homemade Van Ramp JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 26 no 1, Summer 1981: p 121 PAGES (including cover): 1 1981.

503. HOMEMADE VEGETABLE GRATER HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: One handed use of vegetable grater. Suction cups on base of formica covered plywood stand holds commercially available grater stationary. Graphics included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L. TITLE: Why Didn't Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF:Book: Author, 217 North Jeffreys St, Pleasant Hills, MO 64080; p 123. 1984.

504. Homemade Zipper Pull or Dressing Stick.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device which can be used as a dressing stick or zipper pull for those with limited range of motion. Illustrates device made with a 1/2 inch diameter dowel of whatever length needed with a cup hook screwed into one end. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 25 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

505. HOMEWORK FOLDER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with blindness or low vision to organize homework and other work. For students in primary grades, a two-pocket folder with paper fasteners down the center form the basis of the system. A plastic case with a zipper with holes to hold it in a binder is fastened to the center of the folder. Students place work to be done in the left pocket and flash cards or other small items in the case. When the work is complete, it is transferred to the right pocket. Older students can use folders with four or more pages with pockets on each side of the page. Students label a pocket in Braille or large print for each subject, plus one for notes home and one for "fun stuff." TITLE: Homework Folders (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Anna Swenson. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 2, Summer 2003: p. 85. PAGES (including cover): 2 2003.

506. Hooded Wheelchair Wrap.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lightweight, waterproof, full length wrap for someone in a wheelchair. Pattern and instructions for making a hooded wheelchair wrap of Urethane-coated nylon. The wrap ties onto the wheelchair to keep it correctly positioned; can include a strap to go around the person and the chair back. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 177-179 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 4 1978.

507. HOOP APRON.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Apron with flexible hoop that can be put on with one hand. Requires a piece of terry cloth or other fabric. Make a casing at the top of the fabric and hem the bottom. Apron hoops are available in craft stores in three sizes. Insert hoop through the casing. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Occupational Therapy Service. TITLE: REF: Resource Sheet: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York. .

508. Horizontal Box Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stabilizer for a narrow (flat) box so the contents can be inserted using a gross sliding forward motion. The box rests on a non-skid rubber base and is held in place with a toggle clamp. Lists materials needed; includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 60-61 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

509. HORSESHOE CUSHION.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Used to relieve pressure on the bony prominences of persons who lack normal sensation and are prone to develop pressure sores. Materials list and directions for making a foam cushion with horseshoe cutout in the back, used on top of a seat board for firm support. Similar to commercial products. Suggestions for a washable cover and anchoring tapes also provided. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 53. 1976.

510. HOSE CARRYING DEVICE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation for garden hose to make it easier to carry for wheelchair users. Tie a 4 foot dowel or broom handle for the end of a hose. The rigid hose is much easier to carry without getting wet. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 24. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

511. HYBRID SCOOTER

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a scooter user with longer-distance mobility. Billy Bowers configured a transmission and engine to be added to his electric scooter, creating a hybrid gasoline/electric scooter to eable him to take his scooter on longer trips without fear of having the batteries be depleted away from a source for recharging. It can hold half a tank of gas and travel for 50 to 100 miles without refueling or charging. The hybrid scooter has a top speed of 15 miles per hour. The motor is primarily for inclines and long runs, and electric power is used in a crowd. MATERIALS: Engine and transmission. SKILLS REQUIRED: Automotive mechanics. TOOLS: Automotive shop tools. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 14, Number 1, January/February 2007. WEB: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe14-1_do_it_yourself.html

512. HYDRAULIC HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH CONTROL FOR A JOHN DEER 350 BULLDOZER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide access to a John Deere 350 Bulldozer for operators requiring a system of hand operation. Conversion taps into the bulldozer's existing hydraulic system and is set up to disengage the master clutch, apply the brakes of both the tracks at once, and assist the left and right hand steering levers. Two new valves are added above the instrument console directly in front of the operators seat. Through hydraulics, one finger is sufficient to operate the bulldozer. Estimated cost for parts, with all work hired out, is $5000.00. SKILLS REQUIRED:Mechanical Engineering. Metalworking. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.6.4. 1991.

513. Ice Cream Cone Food Puzzle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of an ice cream cone constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 32-33. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

514. Improving the Posture of a Seated Worker.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to an office chair for a person with poor trunk control who finds it difficult to maintain a comfortable posture. Describes an office chair with arms constructed by fastening the chair to a plywood base which extends in front of the chair, attaching a wedge shaped foot rest to the base (so the toes point slightly upwards), and using a seat cushion to raise the seat height. Also describes a T shaped wood foot rest that can be used by someone sitting in a wheelchair. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: Developed at United Cerebral Palsy of New York, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ross, L M; ed TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 12-15 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 5 1983.

515. Independence Through Mobility.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Discusses the ATI- Hotchkiss (Appropriate Technology International) wheelchair manual, which provides instructions for building a strong, lightweight wheelchair. Discusses a manual developed to allow local manufacture, in developing countries, of a light, strong wheelchair that is less expensive than imports. Also discusses a basic tool kit, tools for bending, welding equipment, drill press, jigs and making locknuts. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: Guide to the manufacture of the wheelchair available from Appropraite Technology International, 1131 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Welding. AUTHOR: Hotckiss, R TITLE: Independence Through Mobility JOURNAL: Aids for Living REF: No 5, Nov 1985: p 4-6 PAGES (including cover): 4 1985.

516. Independent Leg Bag Emptying Technique for Cervical Five (C-5) Quadriplegic Clients.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device and technique to allow easy and independent emptying of leg bag by C-5 quadriplegic person. Device is made of a specially designed top strap that eliminates the need for difficult to manage bottom strap; a reacher that is used to pull up pants leg, lift the bag onto the toilet, open the clamp to drain, and then lift the bag onto the lap for closure; and a plastic T shaped base which anchors the clamp to the bottom of the leg bag for easy opening and closing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Williams, L; Garetz, D TITLE: Independent Leg Bag Emptying Technique for Cervical Five (C-5) Quadriplegic Clients JOURNAL: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 35 No 1, January 1981: p 40-42 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

517. Industrial Sewing Machine Adaptation.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of an industrial treadle sewing machine so it can be operated with hands and arms only. Illustrates an adaptation consisting of a hinged board attached to the front of the sewing machine, connected to the foot pedal by means of a threaded rod and turnbuckles. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: For information contact: Peter Axelson, 5858 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, California 95060 SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 64-65 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

518. Inexpensive Bath Seat for Handicapped Children.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bath sling enables parents to provide support and stability while bathing a handicapped child. A bath frame constructed of ABS pipe is covered with terry cloth, netting material, fiberglass screen or swimsuit material to form a sling. Detailed instructions are provided for several methods of constructing the bath sling. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: May also be used in backyard swimming pools, or at the beach. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Simpson, B TITLE: Inexpensive Bath Seat for Handicapped Children JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 54 No 1, Feb 1987: p 29-30 PAGES (including cover): 4 1987.

519. INEXPENSIVE CABLE HOUSING FOR ARTIFICIAL ARM.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Replacement for the standard cable housing for upper extremity prosthesis which fray easily and leave black marks on clothing where lubricant seeps out. A piece of 3/16 inch high pressure nylon tubing is substituted for the conventional wire sound cable housing. A standard light duty wire cable is inserted in the cable housing and Teflon lubricant is inserted at the upper end of the plastic tubing. Cable movement and gravity will cause the lubricant to travel the entire length of the cable. Teflon is available at most gun shops and hardware stores, and excess powder can be brushed away. This cable should last 6 to 8 months. When converting to this type of housing, at least one cable fitting should be soldered onto the cable after inserting the cable through the new housing. This will facilitate changing the housing when it needs replacing. User can swage the cable fittings. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Rahe, B. TITLE:Inexpensive cable Housing for Artificial Arm. REF:Journal: Accent on Living: Winter: p 82-84. NARIC CALL NUMBER: PAGES (including cover): 1977.

520. Infant's Mobile.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mobile which can be hung to amuse a child and encourage the child to reach. Suggests building a mobile using stiff wire such as a metal coathanger, strong twine and small, eyecatching objects which should be changed frequently to prevent boredom. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 88-89. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

521. IN-HOME LIFT SYSTEM

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide transfer assistance for an individual with neurological disabilities. A wooden track is mounted it to the ceiling, and in-line skate wheels are used to roll the lift along the track. The carriage is powered with a purchased hoist motor. The harness, composed of a seat from a swing, is attached to the hoist. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES: 3.

522. Is Putting on Socks a Problem?.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sock aid designed for a person who could not reach her feet and had use of one hand only. Instructions for a simple sock aid made with a round cardboard carton ( i.e. oatmeal) cut in half lengthwise and with both ends off, tapered on one end and with a length of string tied to the other end to make a loop to pull. The sock is slipped on the tapered end and the aid is dropped on the floor where the foot can be slipped in, and the string pulled. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Chin, M; Hennigan, A TITLE: Is Putting on Socks a Problem? JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 27 no 2, Fall 1982: p 100-101 PAGES (including cover): 1 1982.

523. Jar Holder Lends a Hand.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a screw- top container firmly in place so it can be opened with one hand. Bottle holder can be made of 1 inch thick wood. The base is about 6 inches wide, and long enough to slightly overlap the end of the kitchen counter, with crosspiece reinforcements on each end. This has a beveled slot ending in an inverted V into which slides a tongue with a W shaped end and a convex outer portion which the user leans against to provide leverage. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Barbour, R TITLE: Jar Holder Lends a Hand JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 30 no 2, Fall 1985: p 62-63 PAGES (including cover): 1 1985.

524. Jar Opener.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Jar opening device to help open bottle lids for a person whose ability to grip objects is limited. Describes device made of a piece of 1 inch wood about 6 inches square with an arch-shaped section cut out. This indentation is lined with 1 inch wide textured rubber (i.e. innner tube rubber slashed to give traction), or and old hacksaw blade and emery paper on either side of the indentation. Device is mounted on a shelf. COMMENTS: Suggests, as an alternative, using a piece of textured rubber to open jars. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Foundation TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 27 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

525. Joined Fork and Spoon.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: By joining a fork and spoon at their handles, the utensil has the extra length needed by those with limited range of motion or muscle strength. A standard fork and iced tea spoon are joined by drilling a hole in the handle ends and bolting them together. COMMENTS: Submitted by Institute for Crippled and Disabled, New York, New York. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 120-121 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 3 1958.

526. Junior Wall Bars.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ladder-like wall bars for exercise. Exerciser made with two boards, 1 by 6 by 36 inches, drilled with 5 holes each, through which wooden dowels (1 inch diameter by 18 inches) are fastened. This is attached to a wall with metal brackets. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 90-91. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

527. KENTUCKY PORTA BRAILLE & KENTUCKY POCKET BRAILLE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Communication device for blind and deaf-blind individuals. Porta Braille is an interactive Braille computer terminal with a 20 cell refreshable Braille display, Braillewriter Keyboard and up to 256K of memory. Pocket Braille is a less expensive note taking and writing system and can be used as a paperless Braille writer. Contents of its memory can be transmitted to a host computer and edited there. The instruction manual contains complete information for construction of either device,a full parts list as well as sources for obtaining parts. a User's Guide t the Kentucky Porta Braille and Pocket Braille is also available. Total parts cost for the Porta Braille is about $800. construction time is estimated to be 10 hours by anyone with moderate experience in assembling printed circuit boards. No special tools or knowledge are said to be required. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Thompson, W. TITLE: Construction Manual for the Kentucky Porta Braille and the Kentucky Pocket Braille. REF: Book: Kentucky Dept for the Blind, Technical Services Unit, 427 Versailles Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601. Revised edition, May 1986.

528. KEYBOARD GUARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Keyboard guard to assist persons with limited finger control. A removable grid is constructed from 1/16 inch diameter brass rod with soldered joints. It can be made for calculators, typewriters or push button phones. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Ken Hagman, Opportunities, Inc., 925 Jefferson Street, Fort Atkinson, WI, 414-563- 6691. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 466-467. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

529. KITCHEN GATE

     ----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with mobility disabilities and the use of one arm to prevent a child from entering a kitchen. The unit comprises a frame made of pine, grooved out to provide a slot for a sliding plywood gate to slide through. The slotted gate replaced a clip closure that may have posed a pinching or trapping hazard to children The side of the unit that attaches to the wall was fixed to the skirting board so it could be removed when no longer needed and the holes easily filled. The unit wass fully sanded and all corners rounded for safety. The gate and frame were painted and decorated with water-based, non-toxic paint to match the decor of the house. DIMENSIONS: The frame was constructed of 50 x 25 millimeter pine. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry. TITLE: Safety Zone. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 3, Spring 2002: p 12-13. PAGES (including cover) 3 2002.

530. Knitting Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to hold a knitting needle so a person can knit with one hand. Device made of wood fastened together in an L shape with a circular disk, drilled with radii along one side to permit using several sizes of needles. The disk is attached to the upright with a wing nut which can be tightened to hold the needle. The device fastens to a table with a clamp. COMMENTS: Designed and built by John Hill. Further details available from: Technical Aid for the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Knitting Aid JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 1 no 1, Feb 1981: p 25 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

531. Knitting Aids.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a knitting needle so someone with the use of one hand only can knit; the needle is held in place by the nonfunctioning hand resting on the table. Illustrates a knitting aid made of a wedge cut from a 2 inch in diameter piece of wood, 2 1/2 inches long, with a piece of webbing tacked onto one side as a belt loop, and a hole drilled into the end to hold a needle. The block is held at the waist on a belt, and the needle is positioned on the nonfunctional hand - or on a needle clamp on the table. Includes photograph and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Goldsworthy, M TITLE: Clothes for Disabled People REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 115-116 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1064 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1981.

532. Knitting Device for Bilateral Upper Extremity Amputee.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to maintain tension on the yarn for knitting, designed for a bilateral below elbow amputee who knits using prostheses. Device made with two pieces of tin 2 by 2 1/2 inches glued to two pieces of leather the same size, held together with 2 wing nuts and bolts threaded through 3/8 inch pieces of spring. This is welded to a 9 inch 1/4 inch diameter copper pipe, which is held on a table with a 3 inch C clamp. The bolts can be adjusted according to the size of the yarn. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. Assembly. AUTHOR: Duncan, S J TITLE: Knitting Device for Bilateral Upper Extremity Amputee JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 40 no 9, Sep 1986: p 637-638 NARIC CALL NUMBER: J6621 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

533. KNOB TURNER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To make stove knobs easier and safer to operate for individuals with neurological disabilities or arthritis. A slot is cut in a piece of 1.25-inch round molding, enabling it to fit over the protrusion of the knob. A 0.25-inch round, 1.5-inch long dowel rod is attached, then fitted with a 0.5-inch dowel to make a T-shaped handle. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES: 3.

534. Knob Turner.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Intended to facilitate turning knobs when range or strength is limited. Illustrates two knob turners to be made according to the type of knob. One is a dowel with a U shaped piece of metal fastened into one end. The other is two dowels fastened together to make a T shaped handle, fastened to a larger in diameter dowel with a wide cut in the bottom end to grip knobs with a raised horizontal finger grip. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

535. KNUCKLE PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with flaccid fingers. Pick is supported by a 1 inch wide band of orthoplast that wraps around the index and little fingers, with the pick falling between the third and fourth fingers perpendicular to the band. The pick extends into the palm allowing the strings to be strummed with shoulder, arm or wrist movement. Can be used with cock-up wrist splints. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 15. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

536. Ladder Back Chair (Peto Type Chair).

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ladder back chairs on skis for sitting on, climbing hands up to get standing or to walk behind. Lists materials needed and provides instructions and drawings for construction of a ladder backed chair built on skis, or runners, for stability. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 19-20 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

537. LANGUAGE TRAINING ACTIVITY

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with communication and cognitive disabilities in learning language skills. Small talking picture frames with covers were purchased from a local discount retailer and sounds or comments relevant to a larger picture on the wall were recorded. For example, for a display of jungle animals on the wall, the sound for ach animal was recorded in a frame and the frame placed behind the corresponding picture. As the child pass by the picture is touched to activate the sound. This promotes interaction with learning disaplays and reinforces speech and language skills. MATERIALS: Talking picture frame with cover and pictures. AUTHOR: Shewan, M. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

538. Lap Blackboard.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lapboard for use on lap or table provides writing surface with extra arm support. A half-circle cutout is made in a 12 inch by 18 inch plywood tray. All sharp edges and corners are rounded. Both sides of the tray are finished with two coats of blackboard paint. Includes diagram. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 102. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

539. LAP DESK

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a writing or work surface for individuals using a wheelchair or who are unable to use a desk for long periods. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for making a lap desk from Luan plywood. A prototype of the desk is cut out of corrugated cardboard to determine the proper dimensions for the chair with which the lap desk will be used. When complete, the desk can be painted or decorated as desired. A thin coat of silicone tub and tile sealant spread on the underside of the desk where it rests on the chair arms reduces sliding. MATERIALS: Large piece of corrugated cardboard, newspaper with pattern drawn on it, a quarter-inch thick piece of Luan (smooth-surfaced) plywood, approximately 20 x 32 inches (depending on depth of chair), silicone bathtub and tile sealant, and paint, stain, or polyurethane. TOOLS: Scissors, pencil, jigsaw, and sandpaper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Lap Desk. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 57-58. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

540. LAPBOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides an attached table surface for a person in a wheelchair, can be used for activities or for arm support. Diagrams and suggested materials for trays; suggested variations include raised edging to keep articles from slipping off board, holes cut in board to stabilize dishes or other items. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 49. 1976.

541. LAPBOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lapboard for wheelchair to make it easier to carry items. Instructions are provided on how to properly measure a lapboard for use with a wheelchair. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Occupational Therapy Service. TITLE: REF: Resource Sheet: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York. .

542. Large Area Flap Switch to Control Battery-Operated Toys.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple to operate switch to modify a battery operated toy so it can be used by a disabled child. Describes a large area push switch as a modification of the on- off switch for a toy. It consists of two pieces of plywood hinged together on one side with a simple contact switch or microswitch between them, and a strip of self-adhesive open cell foam tape keeping the top board from touching the bottom, thus activating the switch, unless it is pressed down. Includes list of materials and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electronics. AUTHOR: Shein, G F; Mandel, A R TITLE: Large Area Flap Switch to Control Battery-Operated Toys JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 36 no 2, Feb 1982: p 107-110 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

543. LARGE IN-LINE SWITCH

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities to oprate a lamp. A small stained and varnished wooden box was built to contain two electrical boxes. One electrical box is for a large rocker switch and the other box is for a regular 120- volt receptacle. It is connected to a three-wire supply cable complete with plug, recycled from an old refrigerator. The wiring is arranged so that the rocker switch controls the power to the receptacle. The wooden box is screwed to the surface next to the lamp, and the lamp is plugged into the receptacle. The rocker switch is easy to operate and it does not move when pressed. TITLE: Large In-Line Switch. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/largeswitch.htm. REF: The originator, Colin Hardman, can be contacted at Colinhardman@yahoo.com.

544. LAWN COMPASS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide outdoor directional training for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The device consists of two square frames, one placed horizontally through the center of the other, causing the two top boards to form an "x." The squares are attached at the top and the bottom with large diameter carriage bolts and wing nuts, which enables the unit to fold for portability. The vertical pieces are made of 2 x 4s and the horizontal pieces are made of 1 x 4s. Triangular corner braces provide strength and rigidity. The end of each top piece is marked with capital letters indicating the directions (N, S, E, W) in large print created with puff paint and in braille on Dymo Tape on metal plaques. The size and shape of the compass enables students to stand inside it to read the cardinal directions or to orient themselves to head in the proper direction to reach a goal. They can also return to reorient themselves. DIMENSIONS: The bolts are 5/8 to 0.5 inch. TITLE: Lawn Compass (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Alan Kirk. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 1, Spring 2003: p.26-28. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

545. 'Lawry' Rotary Attachment for Paraplegics

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rotating transfer device to allow paraplegics to use the toilet then swing away from the toilet on the same seat to use the shower hose. Device made of a U shaped seat held horizontally with the help of an S shaped cantelever system fastened to the floor and using ball and taper bearings to let it rotate. This is used in conjunction with an overhead support which allows paraplegics or lower extremity amputees with upper body strength to toilet and shower independently. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: For information contact Mr. N.G. Lawrence, ALIMCO-NIPOT, Bairoi, Cuttack, Orissa, India, Pin. 754010. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Lawrence, N.G. TITLE: "Lawry" Rotary Attachment for Paraplegics. JOURNAL: Prosthetics and Orthotics International. REF: Vol. 7, No. 3; Dec 1983: p. 174-175. PAGES (including cover): 3. 1983.

546. LEARNING LADDERS

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To aid children with cognitive, vision, and other disabilities in setting independent living skills goals and tracking accomplishments. Designed to be made by the student and displayed in the classroom throughout the school year, the device is made of two vertical strips of posterboard with "rungs" made of strips of colored paper between them. When students master new skills, they can print or braille a sentence about their skill on a strip and staple the new "rung" to their Learning Ladder. Skills to be worked on are written on strips and stored in plastic bags below the Ladders. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting and stapling and writing or brailling. AUTHOR: Swenson, A. TITLE: Learning Ladders. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 34 no. 1, Spring 2002: p. 167-168. PAGES: 2 with cover. 2002.

547. Leather Tooling Press.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to a bench arbor press to allow a skilled leather craftsman to perform operation with one hand and one foot. Leather tooling press modification consisting of an extension of the throat of the press to admit a standard size punch, and a foot pedal linked to the handle of the press with a fine chain. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: For further information contact: E D Smart, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, 423 Seventh Avenue SW, Suite 2, Hickory, North Carolina 28601 SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Educstion and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 72-73 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

548. LEG BAG HOLDER

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide individuals with neurological disabilities greater freedom in meeting toileting needs when away from home. This device is a faux leather bag attached to a wheelchair, which houses a sealed holding tank. A Bard bed urinary bag, which holds twice the amount of a large leg bag, was used. The sealed holding tank connects to the individual via tubing and a catheter, which is changed daily. The pouch is suspended from the underside of the wheelchair seat (most seats have holes where screws can be attached). Another piece of faux leather that matches the wheelchair upholstery can be attached to the front of the chair to entirely cover the pouch. Another pouch can be added in the back to hold a radio or speaker. Velcro secures the flaps. The Web site article includes diagrams for making this pouch. MATERIALS: Faux leather, eyebolts, clips, grommets, Velcro, black electrical tape, urinary bed bag, catheter, and tubing. TOOLS: Scissors, drill, and sewing machine. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly, sewing, and cutting. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 14, Number 1, January/February 2007. WEB: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe14-1_do_it_yourself.html

549. LEG EXTENDERS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple method to raise the height of furniture. Wooden blocks are made leaving the top 1/3 of their height hollow for the chair or table legs. Should be made to match the width of the furniture legs. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking. AUTHOR: Hale, G. TITLE: Source Book for the Disabled. REF: Book: New York; Paddington Press: p 90. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0185 1979.

550. Leg Rest Extension.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wedge shaped leg rest extension for an armchair. Leg rest to fit against an armchair. Made of plywood in a wedge shape so the high end (including foam padding) is even with, and as wide as the seat of the chair, and slants down at desired angle. Lists materials needed, including plywood, foam padding and cloth to cover; and provides instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Upholstering. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 74- 75. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

551. LEVER DOOR HANDLE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for individuals with arthritis, spinal cord injury, or upper extremity disabilities to open doors. Included in a chapter entitled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for creating a lever door handle. A pipe hanger bracket is attached horizontally to a doorknob with a radiator hose clamp. Prongs and sharp edges are covered with plastic tape. Plastic tape can also be used to cover the entire item in a color to match the décor. MATERIALS: One four- or six-inch pipe hanger bracket, one two-inch diameter radiator hose clamp, and plastic tape. TOOLS: Pliers, screwdriver, and plastic tape. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: Lever Door Handle. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 72. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

552. LEVER SYSTEM FOR SIX BUTTON OFFICE TELEPHONE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow a person with limited hand function to use a six button office telephone. Describes device made of 1/4 inch acrylic; it provides a 5 1/2 inch lever that slides along a rod above the buttons, and allows the buttons to be pushed with much less strength than pushing them directly. A headset is used to eliminate the need for the handset. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Shop drawing available from: Northwest University Rehabilitation Engineering Program, 345 East Superior, Room 1441, Chicago, Illinois 60611. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 394-395 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

553. LIFTUP, THE

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- Overhead lift with powered control system, can be built for under $400. Padded upper body seatless sling is placed around user's back and under arms. Ceiling mounted motor raises user, and lowers. Plans include list and sources for parts required, and directions for installation and use.

554. LIGHT SWITCH EXTENDER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited grasp to toggle wall light switches on and off. Drill a small hole through the end of each of the toggle switch. Fix a split ring, available at bead stores or fishing supply stores, through each hole, then coil one end of a 20-inch length of fencing wire around the ring with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Next, drill a small hole in one side and out the other of a wine bottle cork and thread the wire through the hole. Then, again using the needle-nose pliers, double the end of the wire up, bending it into a "U" shape to bury the end back in the cork. MATERRIALS: Fence wire, split ring, and wine bottle cork. TOOLS: Drill and needle nose pliers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 3.

555. LIGHT SWITCH EXTENSION HANDLE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for individuals with arthritis, spinal cord injury, or upper extremity or mobility disabilities to turn light wall switches on and off. Included in a chapter titled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for creating a simple extension for light switches. A small hole is drilled in the end of the light switch and a corresponding hole is drilled in the end of an acrylic rod or wooden dowel. A thin wire is formed into a loop, with the top of the loop fed through the hole in the switch and the other part of the loop through the hole in the rod or dowel. A small, lightweight ball or ornament can be attached to the bottom of the rod for ease in grasping. MATERIALS: Wooden dowel or acrylic rod in the length needed for ease in reaching, thin wire, and small ball or ornament (optional). TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Light Switch Extension. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 74. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

556. Lighted Peg Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: When this toy is used in a slightly darkened room, the three holes are lit. When a clear plastic peg is placed in one of the holes, the end appears to light up. The pegs are large and easy to hold and they slide easily into the holes. Pegboard is made of small sturdy box about 6 inches long and 4 inches wide and tall, small scrap of plexiglass sheet cut 2 inches longer than box, 12 inches of plexiglass dowel, three 1 inch sections of plastic tubing, plastic model glue, flashlight and aluminum foil. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 45-47 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

557. Lightweight Face Mask.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: High impact lightweight face protection mask intended to protect the faces of epileptic and cerebral palsy patients during seizures. Mask is made of fiberglass resin which is mixed with white pigment. Resin is vacuum molded and cured for 6 to 8 hours at room temperature. Excess material is trimmed with saw. Eye and mouth openings are cut out and then sanded. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. TITLE: Lightweight Face Mask JOURNAL: NASA Tech Briefs REF: Summer 1981 PAGES (including cover): 1 1981.

558. LIP HALTER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to lift the lower lip to reduce drooling. A piece of elastic is run through a piece of plastic tubing. Hold both elastic halves to simulate a chin cup, with the plastic tubing just under the lower lip. Cross the elastic straps at the corners of the mouth. Mark the areas and sew the crossed straps together to form a lip strap and a chin strap. Place the halter on the patient and mark the top of the ears. Stitch elastic together where marked to form ear slits. fold and sew down edges for comfort. Place velcro fasteners on ends of halter for adjustable fit. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Nelson, E, et al. TITLE: Lip Halter, An Aid in Drool Control. REF:Journal; Physical Therapy: Vol 61 No 3, March: p 361-363. 1981.

559. LIQUID SOAP CADDY

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To provide a stable holder for liquid soap pump bottles used by people with upper extremity, grasping, or fine motor disabilities, arthritis, or use of one hand. This artzicle, part of a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up," provides illustrated step-by-step instructions with a detailed materials list for making a simple holder to enable the user to dispense liquid soap from a pump-style container without holding or grasping the bottle. MATERIALS: 1 x 3 inch piece of wood, three inches long; two 1 x 3 inch pieces of wood, 4.5 inches long; two quarter-inch dowels, 5 inches long; 2 quarter-inch dowels, 4.5 inches long; four ornamental knobs or beads with quarter-inch holes; four 1.25-inch long brads; waterproof or polyurethane paint; stencils or other decorations; silicone tub and tile sealer. TOOLS: Drill, saw, and sandpaper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Liquid Soap Caddy. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 10-11. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

560. Locking Modification of the Shift and Other Keys.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to a computer keyboard to allow keys that normally must be hit simultaneously to be hit in sequence, permitting persons who type with a headstick or single finger to use the computer. Describes modification for an Apple IIe and most Apple II Plus computer keyboards to allow any key to mechanically latch like a caps-lock key. Lists tools needed and provides general instructions and procedures to follow. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: For further information contact Dave Hahn, Colorado Easter Seal Society, 609 West Littleton Blvd., Littleton, Colorado 80120. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Hahn, M; Schmitt, D TITLE: Locking Modification of the Shift and Other Keys JOURNAL: Closing the Gap REF: Vol 4 no 6, Feb-Mar 1986: p 14-15, 35 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

561. Long Handled Comb.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled comb for persons with limitation of shoulder or elbow flexion or strength. Holder made of a 24 inch length of hollow aluminum tubing bent into a right angle 4 to 5 inches from the top; a rat-tailed comb is inserted into the short leg of the handle. The other end of the holder can be padded for ease or comfort of use. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 26-27 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1958.

562. Long Handled Holder (Sandwich or Washcloth).

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled washcloth, sandwich or other item holder for persons unable to raise hands to face due to stiffness or weakness. Describes a holder made of aluminum with plastic end pieces and a steel spring to provide grip. Lists materials needed. Provides diagrams and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 64-66 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 4 1958.

563. Long Handled Sponge.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bath sponge on a long handle for a person with limited reach. Handled sponge made of a strip of 1/2 by 1/8 inch aluminum of whatever length is needed, two pieces of 3/8 by 1 by 4 inch wood for a handle, and a sponge (2 by 3 by 5 inches). The wood is grooved to fit the strip, and glued on; the sponge is cut in half and glued together over the other end of the strip, which can be bent to suit individual needs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 30 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

564. Long Handled Toe Washer and Dryer.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow independent washing of the feet to a person with limited reach or range of motion. Describes how to make a foot washer using a rubber or plastic bowl scraper or facsimile, lengthened with a strip of aluminum ( or facsimile) with a handle made of pieces of 3/8 by 1 by 4 inch wood; and a terry cloth bag with a drawstring that fits over the scraper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 28 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

565. Long Handled Trouser Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to pull up trousers for someone who cannot reach the feet. Illustrates device made of an aluminum rod or wooden dowel attached to a 10 inch metal bar in a T shape; clothespins are attached to each end of the bar. The clothespins are clipped to the trousers which can then be positioned and pulled on. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

566. LONG SHOEHORN

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To produce a long-handled shoe horn designed for use by individuals who have disabilities which prevent bending or stretching to put on shoes. Cut a piece of 4-inch-diameter PVC pipe in half lengthwise with a bandsaw to provide a lightweight curve for any length of a shoehorn. After heating the pipe, attach a hook on one end for reaching or dragging. MATERIALS: Length of 4-inch diameter PVC pipe. TOOLS: Bandsaw. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

567. Long-Leg Cast Lifter.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Strap attached to a long-leg cast to allow the patient to easily maneuver the cast. Strap made of 1 inch cotton webbing as long as the cast plus enough for a loop, fastened with small rivets, around the foot and another at the top to fit in the patient's hand. Four inch strips of a fastener such as Velcro are attached to the bottom of the foot and the top front of the cast with 5 inch strips of plaster; and to appropriate places on the loops of the strap, using rivets. The strap can then be left fastened to the cast when not being used. Includes photographs and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Carr, K TITLE: Long-Leg Cast Lifter JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 35 no 7, Jul 1981: p 464-465 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

568. LOW LAPBOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides a work surface at a convenient height for food preparation. Can also be used to carry items from one place to another. Directions, diagram and materials for simple wooden tray that fits over the skirt guards of a wheelchair armrest. Edging along the front of the board prevents items from rolling off. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 51. 1976.

569. Magnetic Splint for Object Retrieval.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Magnet attached to a universal cuff to enable a person with some arm movement but no grasp to retrieve objects (with bits of metal fastened to them) such as pencils, toothbrush, eating utensils or typing stick. A horseshoe magnet with 2 pound pull is encased in thermoplastic material and riveted to a wrist support fastened to a universal cuff. The pencil or utensil is then slipped into the holder of the universal cuff on the other hand. Provides instructions and photographs, and indications and contraindications for use. Aso gives instructions and photographs of utensil holders, one of plexiglass, one of plywood. COMMENTS: Device used succssfully by C-5 quadriplegics. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Mildenberger, L A TITLE: Magnetic Splint for Object Retrieval JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 38 no 3, Mar 1984: p 195-197 PAGES (including cover): 3 1984.

570. MAGNETIC WRITING BOARD

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to stabilize writing material for a person with use of one hand only. Briefly describes steel and wood writing surface with magnetized strips to hold papers in place and a raised lip to hold pencils. Originally designed for use by hemiplegic workshop employee. COMMENTS: For more information contact: United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, 122 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10020. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Greco, M TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 10-11 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

571. MAKE IT YOURSELF HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Increase grasp on writing implement. Suggests wrapping a pen or pencil with tape or twisting rubber bands around the writing implement; inserting the writing device into a practice golf ball, foam curler, foam tubing or a piece of childs modeling clay in order to increase the circumference. an elastic holder can be made by shaping a 1 1/2 inch wide strip of elastic around the thumb, then pinning the elastic; next pin elastic around a pen or pencil, then around the forefinger; sew down each loop where it is pinned. SKILLS REQUIRED:Assembly, sewing. AUTHOR: Lunt, S. TITLE: A Handbook for the Disabled. REF: Book: Charles Scriber's Sons, NY, NY: p 117. 1982.

572. MAKING A WHEELCHAIR WORKTABLE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Accessible height table with body cutout for wheelchair users. Wooden table with legs high enough to clear a wheelchair. Body cutout to allow person to get closer to work. Backboard and sideboard help prevent things from falling off the back of the table. Instructions includes dimensions and how to secure the legs. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED:Simple woodworking. TITLE: Home Improvement and Repair: Special Purpose Rooms REF: Book: Time Life Books, Alexandria, VA, p 30-31. PAGES (including cover):2 1979.

573. MAXI PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Large pick for persons who do not have supination or who have weak grasp. Large pick made of 1/ 4 to 1/2 inch thick hard felt. Cork is added to the wide end of the pick, or an elastic strap can be riveted to edges for extra traction. Easy to hold with gross lateral grasp or palmar pinch. Can be used by persons with uncontrolled movements such as athetoid, and it allows the vibrations to be felt by the whole hand. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 11. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

574. MEALTIME SMOCK

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or tremors, arthritis, or grasping, eating, swallowing, or fine motor disabilities to eat without soiling clothing. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides a pattern, detailed instructions, and illustrations for making a washable apron from an inexpensive vinyl tablecloth (more than one apron can usually be made from a single tablecloth). This alternative to a bib covers the lap and is designed specifically for seated use without ties at the waist. Instructions are also given for enlarging the pattern for a larger person and adapting the apron for someone who will put it on without assistance. MATERIALS: Large piece of newspaper for pattern, one flannel-backed vinyl tablecloth, and 3 inches of half-inch-wide, two-part sew-on Velcro tape (3 inches each of hook and 3 inches of loop). TOOLS: Pencil or pen, scissors, and needle and thread or sewing machine. SKILLS NEEDED: Sewing. TITLE: Mealtime Apron. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 45-46. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

575. Measuring Cone for Thumb Abduction/Extension.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cone marked to measure the amount of thumb abduction/extension and grasp (as before and after surgery on a burned hand). Measuring cone made from a standard Dixie yarn cone ##1, painted white, measured off in centimeters and varnished. Includes photographs and instructions for use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Schwanholt, C; Stern, P J TITLE: Measuring Cone for Thumb Abduction/Extension JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 38 no 4, Apr 1984: p 263-264 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

576. MEASURING DEVICE FOR WOODWORKING.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Measuring device for a blind person to measure drywall, shelving or paneling. Slide measuring device made from 1/4 inch by 3 inch paneling. The longer board has a 1/ 4 inch groove in the center several inches long. The shorter board has a 1/4 inch groove running nearly its entire length. By loosening the wing nuts the ruler can be adjusted. tightening the wing nuts maintains the measurement until the board is scored for cutting. Includes picture, but it is not very clear. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Russ Gage, 4820 South 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-281- 0076. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 404-405. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

577. Men's Slacks and Trousers Modification.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to men's trousers to make them comfortable for wheelchair users. Suggests removing the waistband from a standard pair of trousers and sewing it on lower in front and with an insert in back to fit a seated figure. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L TITLE: Why Didn:t Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF: Pleasant Hill, Missouri: Lou Hamilton p 54-55 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0680 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1984.

578. Method for Adding a Seat Strap to a High Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Strap added to a commercial high chair for greater child safety. Describes a child high chair safety belt made with strapping, a leash snap and a D ring. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Waggoner, N R; Reedy, G R TITLE: Child Care Equipment for Physically Handicapped Mothers REF: Storrs, Connecticut: University of Connecticut School of Home Economics: p 21 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00458 PAGES (including cover): 2 1959.

579. MICRO-SWITCH

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with severe physical disabilities to operate switch-connected devices. To make this switch, use diagonal wire cutters cut the prongs and some of the rim from the lid of the Bubble Tape gum box to prevent it from closing completely. With a soldering iron burn a small hole in the rear side of the container. Run the stripped ends of the phono plug wire through the hole into the gum box. Hot glue the Styrofoam to the inside center of the bottom part of gum box. Solder one end of the stripped cable wire to the "C" (common terminal) on the roller lever switch. Solder the other end of cable to the "NO" (Normally open) terminal on the roller lever switch. Carefully push the switch into the Styrofoam inside the gum box. Place a bead of hot glue around the switch, securing it to the Styrofoam. Also fill cable hole with some hot glue to stabilize the cable. Hot glue the two pieces of foam on each side of the switch. The length of foam will determine the sensitivity of the switch. Use duct tape to fasten the gum box lid closed, while adjusting it to the sensitivity desired by the user. MATERIALS: One round Bubble Tape gum dispenser; one 1/8-inch phono plug cable with stripped ends; one SPDT roller lever switch; one 1x 1.5 inch piece of half-inch Styrofoam; two 1 x 1 2 inch pieces of half-inch thick foam padding; duct tape. TOOLS: Solder and soldering iron, diagonal cutters, and hot glue and glue gun. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. TITLE: Micro-Switch. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

580. MINI CANE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with blindness or low vision to explore areas at the head or chest level without using bare hands. A lecturer's telescoping pointer can be used as a mini cane to locate sinks or soap dispensers in unfamiliar restrooms; to search a work table or other large surface; locate items too hot, too dirty, or too high to use only hands; or to search for head-high obstacles. Most pointers of this type include a pocket clip and collapse sufficiently to be carried in a pocket or purse. TITLE: A Mini Cane with Many Uses (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Nancy Rinker. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 2, Summer 2003: p. 84. PAGES (including cover): 2 2003.

581. MINI GRABBER-TONGS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide people with reaching or grasping disabilities with a tool to grab small things within small spaces such as removing toast from a toaster, grabbing olives in a jar, removing a letter from an envelope, or picking up a rubber band. Glue the tip of a tongue depressor to one of the flat surfaces of a 1-inch section of a 0.75-inch diameter dowel. Glue a second tongue depressor to the opposite side of the dowel. MATERIALS: 1-inch section of a 0.75-inch dowel rod; two wood tongue depressors; wood glue. TITLE: Ten Dollar Tech. JOURNAL: TechTalk. WEB SITE: http://www.iltech.org/ten_tech05.asp. REF: 2005. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

582. MINI HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder for supporting horn or other wind instruments. An L shaped metal post extends up from an 8 inch square wooden base. A small rubber ball is attached to the short end of the L, parallel to the base. The ball is used to prevent instruments from falling off. The holder acts more as a rest to support the instrument than actually holding it in place. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark, C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 67. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

583. Mirror Tile on Wedge.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mirror tile on a wedge can help promote eye contact for children who are intellectually disadvantaged. Instructions for building a plywood or chipboard wedge with a mirror tile attached. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child Who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 17-18 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

584. Mitten with Side Zipper Closing.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mitten with zipper opening to make them easier to put on and properly place the fingers for someone with limited finger and wrist mobility, such as a child with clenched fists. Instructions for putting a zipper in the side of a mitten. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 237 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

585. Mixing Bowl Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a mixing bowl in place. Bowl steadier made of a square of 3/4 inch wood with a hole the size of the bowl lined with rubber, and legs made of small blocks of wood with rubber glued on the bottom to prevent slipping. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

586. MOBILE CART

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision and cerebral palsy to independently carry a lunch tray in a school lunch room. The cart was constructed of PVC pipe and featured a top shelf with a rim for carrying the tray. The cart was equipped with small rubber wheels for mobility and a push bar. Plastic cabinet handles were added to the front and sides of the top shelf to enable the user to lift the cart over bumps and door sills. A second shelf below the tray shelf accommodates the student's books and purse.The shelves were painted different colors for contrast and the cart was marked with the student's name. DIMENSIONS: The tray shelf was 14 x 16 inches, one inch larger than the lunch tray, and the rim was one inch high. The PVC pipe was 1.5 inches in diameter. TITLE: Mobile Cart Moves Student Toward Independence (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Joan Tolla. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 2, Summer 2003: p. 85-87. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

587. Mobile Prone Board with Adjustable Angle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone board on casters which can be adjusted so the child can lie at various angles. Prone board made with 2 pieces of plywood 12 by 30 inches, 4 casters, 2 hinges and an angle adjustment block - softwood, approximately 2 by 4 by 12 inches. Includes instructions and a drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 124. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

588. MOBILITY GRAB BAG

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide a means of continuing orientation and mobility training when weather is inclement. This game has students who are not rote route travelers use their auditory, olfactory, and tactile senses to identify various areas to which they travel. It also improves spatial orientation by requiring students to evaluate route options and determine which is the most efficient means of reaching the objective. On index cards, write the names of destinations familiar to participating students in Braille and large print. Place the cards in a bag and have students randomly select a card and then plan the most efficient route from the present location to the listed destination. The game can be adapted to meet the needs of particular student groups. For young students and those with developmental disabilities, the cards can list characteristics or functions of the destination. For more advanced travelers, a series of cues are recorded on a tape. When the original destination is reached, the student listens to the cues on tape to determine the next objective. For students working on scanning skills, large-print cues can be placed on large red circles. When the student reaches the the objective originally drawn from the bag, he/she must scan the environment to locate the next cue. With students working on soliciting information and assistance, destinations are designed where someone waits to hand the student a cue card. The student reaches the destination and requests information from the card holder. The student then reads the cue card and plans a route to the next destination. For students working on self-evacuation, once or twice during the game the student is told that a fire or other emergency has blacked the planned evacuation route. The student must then decide where to exit the building in the safest and most efficient manner. TITLE: O&M for Rainy Days (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Carole A. Wilson. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 3, Fall 2003: p. 123-124. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

589. MOBILITY JEOPARDY

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide a means of continuing orientation and mobility training when weather is inclement. Similar to the television show "Jeopardy," this game uses a board with four to six categories in various versions to match the mobility skills of the students. For example, a student using a powered wheelchair may have a board with the following categories: Right-of-Way, Which Way Now?, Ask a Question, and Plan a Route. Each category consists of six questions that relate to the topic and focus on areas on which the student needs to work. A round lasts from thirty to forty-five minutes, depending on the questions and material covered. The final prize for answering all the questions might be a candy bar, a pass for 15 minutes of free time, or the opportunity to use the pay phone for five minutes. The prize should be a reward for the specific student. The game can also be played by two students to add competition and cooperative learning. Topics might include personal space, courtesy while traveling within the school environment, safety issues for individuals with vision disabilities who use wheelchairs, directionality, spatial concepts, and planning alternate routes. TITLE: O&M for Rainy Days (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Carole A. Wilson. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 3, Fall 2003: p. 123-124. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

590. Mobility Module.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mobility module counteracting the tonic labyrinth reflex in a cerebral palsied child. Increases independent mobility after short training sessions. Modified toy tractor with a foot propelled camshaft drive mechanism in module base. High back seating unit made of plywood measuring 12 inches by 24 inches by 3/4 inches is fastened to base. Foam rubber cushions and lightweight aluminum tubing were also used. Bib style harness was used to secure child into seat. Central hand operated steering lever. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Mobility Module JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 58 No 7, July 1978: p 880-881 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

591. MODIFICATION FOR MOUTHSTICK COMPUTING

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Miniature seesaw with ball bearing weight meant to hold down the shift key of a computer keyboard which lacks a caps lock key. Allows a quadriplegic using a mouthstick to type in upper and lower case without depressing two keys at once. Describes a miniature seesaw made of two tongue depressors, wooden matches, a nail, and a marble or ball bearing as a weight. The seesaw is placed so that when one end is tapped the weight rolls down and depresses the shift key. Includes diagram and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Cliffe, A E TITLE: Modification for Mouthstick Computing JOURNAL: Paraplegia News REF: Vol 40 no 6, Jun 1986: p 30-31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: J6120 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

592. MODIFICATION OF A HAND SPLINT TO PERMIT PLAYING OF THE GUITAR

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand splint modification allows patient with injured finger to continue playing the guitar. Use of standard stack splint to treat distal interphalangeal joint of finger interfered with patient's ability to play the guitar. Trimming end allows use of finger tip on guitar strings and provides sensory feedback. Photographs included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Lawton, M B; Asato, V TITLE: Modification of a Hand Splint to Permit Playing of the Guitar JOURNAL: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation REF: Vol 67 no 5, May 1986: p 342-343 NARIC CALL NUMBER: J6170 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

593. Modification of Electric Can Opener.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of a commercially available electronic can opener to allow a person with limited use of one hand only to open cans of various sizes. The modification requires a large base plate for rigid mounting, modification of the spring for the cutter wheel, counterbalanced extended operating handle, protection of the switch from undue pressure, supporting fixture for each size can, and support of the plastic opener body. Includes photograph. Instructions not included. COMMENTS: For further information contact: William Ford, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. Developed under NIHR grant G008005053. AUTHOR: Ford, W TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1981: p 9-11 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1981.

594. MODIFICATIONS TO JORDY

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to use a Jordy at a more comfortable angle. The Jordy is a wearable magnification device from Enhanced Vision (see entry). The system includes a camera mounted near the forehead, which required the user to bend his/her neck or hold reading material in front of his/her face.To allow for a more comfortable reading angle, a lens was removed from a pair of prism glasses and mounted in a hole cut in a small sheet of aluminum. A wire tie was used to loop the aluminum-mounted lens around the rear of the Jordy. Because careful measurements were taken, the unit flips in place. With the lens in place, the user can see material while facing forward, on his/her lap, or while lying down. MATERIALS: Jordy, aluminum sheet, and prism glasses. TOOLS: Metal cutters. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Jordy. WEB SITE: http://www.wheelchairmodifications.org. REF: The organization can also be reached at Wheelchair Modifications, 5533 A Pony Farm Drive, Richmond, VA 23227.

595. MODIFIED AIR CHISEL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Workplace modification which provides the function of hammering to an individual with limited upper extremity function. Modification of commercially available compressor and air chisel. Air chisel is suspended above work station by a commercially available balancer. Trigger valve of the chisel is removed, and an electric solenoid valve is attached to the output of the compressor. The solenoid valve is operated by a foot-actuated ribbon switch. Then it is fitted with the proper bit such as a hammer bit or chisel bit. The client only needs to guide the chisel and activate it with a foot to drive in a tack. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical, Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 36-37. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

596. MODIFIED COAT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modified coat for person sitting in wheelchair. Coats can be modified by having the back cut out up to the arms. The amount of the sides of the coat cut away varies by the amount of cloth needed to tuck in at the sides. All cut seams are then refinished. Can be done with coats, jackets, rain slickers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Settle, Ruth TITLE: Clothing Alterations (Letters to the Editor) REF: Journal article: Exceptional Parent, October 1988, pp 4-5. PAGES (including cover):2 1988.

597. Modified Crutch for the Upper Extremity Amputee with Lower Extremity Involvement.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device was designed so that an upper extremity amputee with lower extremity involvement could become independent in transfers and ambulation both on level surfaces and stairs. Describes materials used to modify crutches, including two 12 inch by 20 inch Orthoplast sheets, heat gun or hairdryer, 4 inch stockinette, aluminum crutches, scissors and brush. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ganz, S B; Kramer, H E TITLE: Modified Crutch for the Upper Extremity Amputee with Lower Extremity Involvement JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 60 No 7, July 1980: p 908-909 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1980.

598. Modified Drafting/Drawing Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification allows a short person to use standard drawing or drafting tables. Can also be used from a scooter or seated position. Picture and drawing of an adapted drafting table. Construction details not included but diagram is clear, project plans available from developer. COMMENTS: Plans available from: Char McNamara, 1724 Wyoming Street, Dayton, Ohio 45410. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 492-493 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

599. MODIFIED FOOT PEDAL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification reduces the amount of travel needed to activate a foot pedal. A microswitch activated electric solenoid is attached to the chair operated by foot pedal, so it pulls on the chair in the same way as the pedal. Used to control the foot pedals on several machines in a garment manufacturing factory. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 54-55. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

600. MODIFIED JOGGING STROLLER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To adapt a standard jogging stroller to accommodate a growing child with cerebral palsy. An existing stroller was modified by installing a new higher seat cushion higher in the existing fabric seat. The cushion was fabricated, taped, and sewn using a piece of nylon plate for rigidity on the bottom with foam and canvas to cover. This seat assembly was supported by canvas Velcroed to the sides of the existing seat. This allows the seat to be adjusted. A brick counterweight was taped to the existing footpads to balance the higher centre of gravity. The existing rain canopy was too low for the child in her new position, so a new frame was made for the rain canopy. The new frame was bent out of steel wire (from an election campaign poster that sticks in the ground with printed plastic covering it. TITLE: Modified Jogging Stroller. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/stroller.htm. REF: The originator, Clive Rush, can be contacted at Clive.Rush@CIBC.com.

601. MODIFIED PROSTHETIC FOOT FOR PILOTS

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification of a SACH prosthetic foot to allow a pilot with a lower limb amputation to operate the rudder pedal of an airplane without the foot hitting the brake pedal. Describes and pictures a modification to the SACH foot ( intended to be used with the "Hydra-Cadence" above-knee prosthesis) which allows the forefoot to be easily removed for flying and reattached for walking. Foot designed and built by the Navy Prosthetic Research Laboratory, Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, California. AUTHOR: Hughes, H N; Helmuth, G TITLE: Modified Prosthetic Foot for Pilots JOURNAL: Orthotics and Prosthetics REF: Vol 29 no 1, Mar 1975; p 33-34 PAGES (including cover): 2 1975.

602. MODIFIED SHOWER CHAIR

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To support the head of a boy with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy whose neck muscles are too weak to support his head in a shower chair. A "standard" shower chair was modified by adding a head support made from plastic pipe and lawn chair webbing. The pipe was fitted into an elongated inverted U shape (approximately 6 inches wide and height as needed) and bolted to the back of the shower seat. A piece of lawn chair webbing was looped across the sides of the inverted U shape to create a headrest. The webbing was fastened to the plastic pipe using a single sheet metal screw at each end of the piece of webbing. TITLE: The Modified Shower Chair. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Jack A. Hudson, can be contacted at jahudson@swcp.com.

603. MODIFIED WALKER FOR BLIND PATIENTS

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to assist blind walker users in orienting themselves without removing their hands from the walker. A screen spring 16 1/4 inches long and 1/2 inch diameter is taped to each side of the walker with about 10 inches extending out perpendicular to the walker handgrips. As user walks the very tip of the springs drags lightly along a wall and the person receives auditory and vibratory cues as to the location of walls and doorways. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Honey, D. TITLE:Modified Walker for Blind Patients. REF:Journal: Physical Therapy: Vol 61 No 2, February: p 227. 1981.

604. MODIFIED WALKER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Standard walker conversion to a rolling platform walker which allows forearm weight bearing to assist with ambulation. To convert a standard walker to a rolling platform walker, affix a 22 by 8 by 1/2 inch plywood board across the walker handgrips with strapping and metal screws. the board provides a stable platform on which to pull up to standing and perform forearm weight bearing for ambulation. Place soft padding over the plywood to prevent splintering. Insert two Lumex Auto-Stop wheels into the front legs of the walker to permit easy forward rolling while providing a braking action, which prevents rolling during forearm weight bearing. Insert two 2 inch swivel casters with an expandable stem into the two rear walker legs to ensure maximum mobility. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Fillyaw, M. TITLE: Modified Walker for Patients with Polyarticular Rheumatoid Arthritis. REF:Journal: Physical Therapy: February: p 205. 1984.

605. MODIFIED WORK CHAIR FOR PARTS FABRICATOR

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with neurological, mobility or balance disabilities to work at a parts fabrication workbench that could not be modified. For individuals with balance and neurological disabilities, standing or sitting on high stools to perform production work is often not an option. To create this adaptation, a commercially available industrial work chair was purchased off-the-shelf and modified. The chair had sufficient height adjustment , but to adjust the height after sitting in the chair, the user was required to lean forward and partially support his weight while gas springs elevated the seat. In the absence of the ability to lean and support weight, it was necessary to adapt the mechanism by adding pneumatic assist cylinders to boost the action of the chair until the gas springs were fully extended. In addition, a small air cylinder was added to actuate the hand lever for the height adjustment. SKILLS REQUIRED: Fabrication and assembly. TITLE: Modeified Work Chair for Parts Fabricator. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

606. MODIFYING A CLOTHES CLOSET.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modifying a closet to make it accessible for someone in a wheelchair. Move the closet rod to about 3 1/2 feet above the floor, and install a shelf at 48 inches and no more than 16 inches deep. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simply woodworking. TITLE: Home Improvement and Repair: Home Security REF: Book: Time Life Books, Alexandria, VA, p 130-131. PAGES (including cover):1 1979.

607. MOLDED BUILT-UP HANDLES

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable people with grasping disabilities to hold and use a variety of utensils and tools. Sculpey is a soft, pliable polymer clay that works and feels like ceramic clay, but does not dry out when exposed to air. Users can shape it into any form and then bake it in a standard home oven or a toaster oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit (130 degrees Celcius) for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the piece. Available in forty colors, once it cools, it can be sanded, drilled, carved, and painted with water based acrylics or glaze. Sculpey comes in a variety of mixtures, including regular, liquid translucent, superflex, premo and glow in the dark Sculpey. Some remain flexible after baking. Sculpey can be used to enlarge the handles of kitchen utensils or flatware; make an easy-grip toothbrush handle, custom molded to a person's hand shape and size; or shaped around a pen, pencil, crayon, paint brush, or other writing device to make it easier to hold. (Remove the item before putting it in the oven.) It can also be used to make a custom molded typing stick, create a base to hold an object in place (glue rubberized shelf liner on bottom to prevent sliding), or enlarge the holding surface on a Braille stylus. MATERIALS: Sculpey. TOOLS: Oven. TITLE: Sculpey. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

608. MONITOR STAND

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with spinal cord injury or severe physical disabilities to work on a computer in a reclined position. The monitor must be placed above the user with the face angled downward. To accomplish this, a commercially available monitor support arm was modified. The monitor mounting plate was removed and replaced with a plywood plate attached to the pivoting sub-base with a pair of hinges. Threaded rod, rod couplings, and steel flat stock were used to fabricate a simple crank mechanism that provides 45 degrees of tilt. Careful placement of the mechanism and the monitor with attention to the center of gravity enabled the crank to be turned with minimal effort. The monitor base was removed so it sits flat on the mounting plate. L-shaped upright supports at the front edge of the monitor and a web strap across the top add safety features and prevent monitor movement throughout the range of tilt. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry, metal work, and assembly. TITLE: Monitor Stand for Computer Worker. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

609. MONKEY'S UNCLE READING GAME

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in learning to read Braille. A version of "Old Maid," the cards, created on index cards, have animals' names written on them in Braille and print. One card has a fuzzy-textured red or other brigh color circle on it and is the "Monkey's Uncle." All of the cards are dealt face down among at least three players. Players remove and set aside any pairs in their hands. The player to the left of the dealer draws a card from the dealer's hand; if their is a match, the pair is set aside. The dealer then takes a card from the player to his/her right and discards a pair if one is made. Play continues in this manner until all pairs are discarded. The "Monkey's Uncle" is the player with that card when all the pairs are discarded. A variation makes the holder of the card the game winner. MATERIALS: 18 to 24 index cards with animal names printed and Brailled on them, with two cards for each animal. One card with a bright textured circle on it. SKILLS REQUIRED: Braille. AUTHOR: Swenson, A. TITLE: Well, I'll be a Monkey's Uncle (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 1, Spring 2006: p. 24. PAGES: 2 with cover. 2006.

610. MOON

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Developmental toy intended to lead to discussion of the moon and its different shapes. Plywood base 2 1/2 inches square with 1/4 inch diameter by 4 inch dowel making a pillar in the center of it; and five moon shapes, from full to new, cut from 2 inch circles of plywood, with holes so they can be stacked on the pillar. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 104-105. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

611. MORSE CODE TYPING AID.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Morse code entry provides a faster method of typing for some persons with disabilities. Morse code to driver code converter utilizes three switches, which can be any type of switch an individual can operate. Two switches are used for dots and dashes and one switch is an end of character switch. Closure of the switches causes the clock generator to generate a standard clock pulse. audio feedback is provides by a tone generator. Speed can be adjusted. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Wichita REC TITLE: Morse code Typing Aid. REF: Monograph: Problem solving with Rehabilitation Engineering, Tech Brief: p 9-11. .

612. MOUTHSTICK HOLDER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with multiple sclerosis to have the mouth piece of the mouthstick near her mouth for ready access. The holder had to be adjustable, yet not impede access into or out of the user's wheelchair. A swivel joint from a "third hand" (two alligator clips and a magnifying lens mounted on a swivel base for use in soldering and the like) was welded to a thin-walled piece of pipe that matched the outside diameter of wheelchair rail. The thin-walled pipe was long enough that a hose clamp could be used to secure it to the chair. The top end of the mouthstick was inserted into a stick holder made from a section of 2x4 and glued with epoxy. The basic shape was cut to match that of the mouthstick and the holder shape was reduced to be 0.5-inch bigger than the mouth stickshape. The holder has a piece of plastic at the end to ensure the mouth stick does not fall out while resting in the holder. Clear plastic was used so that the position of the stick could be seen. To allow the mouth stick to be easily inserted approximately 0,5-inch of vertical slack. This allows the mouthstick to be slid back and lifted out easily. TITLE: The Mouth Stick Holder. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/holder1.htm. REF: The originator, Doug Brown, can be contacted at browncd@telusplanet.net

613. MOUTHSTICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Special purpose mouthstick for manipulating and lifting small object. A hollow aluminum arrow shaft is mounted in a mouthpiece of dental acrylic. The mouthpiece can be shaped to the individuals mouth contour much as an athletic mouthpiece is custom formed. a the other end of the shaft is a small suction cup. SKILLS REQUIRED: Dentist. AUTHOR: Wichita REC TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering: REC Tech Brief, Spring. REF:Book: Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Wichita, KS. NARIC CALL NUMBER: 5509 1981.

614. MOUTHSTICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Allows an individual with no hand use to move objects, turn pages, use a paint brush, etc. 16 variations of mouthstick adaptations are described with a sketch of each. Plastic rod with rubber eye-dropper tip; custom plastic teeth impressioned mouth grip on aluminum 1/4 inch OD tube; stainless steel clips to hold implements; small rubber heel with slit to hold implements; tapered wood dowel with pencil eraser tip; dowel with mouth grip and erase on tip; pincer pick up mouthstick; large eraser mouth grip; brush taped to wood tongue depressor; positive pressure hose mouthstick; implement inserted into cigarette holder; implement taped to stick; mouthstick with a tongue operated plunger; brush taped to windowshade slat; bicycle spokes in neolyte gripper and rubber tip; foam rubber wrapped around 1/4 inch dowel. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: TITLE: Toomey j Gazette REF: Journal: Spring: 8-9. 1960.

615. MOVIE TICKET TAKER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of one hand to take tickets at a movie theater. An individual with cerebral palsy and mental retardation had use of only one hand and was unable to take and tear tickets at a movie theater where he was employed. The solution was to use a high torque rotary cutter which cuts the ticket when inserted into a custom designed box that sits on a tray in the user's lap. This is the same technology used in many parking lots, when a ticket is cut and ejected upon pressing a button. A photoelectric sensor was used to trigger the cutter and the power source hangs from the user's wheelchair handles using webbing and Fastex sliders. POWER: Uses a portable automobile battery charger, with a cigarette lighter socket. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical. TITLE: Movie Ticket Taker. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

616. My Place at the Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The outline of the utensils and dishes used during meals are drawn on a plain placemat to teach individual their proper placement at the table. Cut out a placemat from a plain piece of plastic cloth. Place eating utensils, cups and plates on the mat in their proper position and trace their outline on the mat using a waterproof felt tip pen. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 38-39. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

617. NAIL CLIPPER

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To adapt and stabilize nail clippers for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor, or grasping disabilities or arthritis. This article, part of a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up" describes how to adapt standard metal nail clippers by fastening them to a board for stability and using the empty barrel of a stick pen to create a handle extension. The article includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. MATERIALS: Standard nail clipper, 1 x 3 inch piece of wood; one #6 x 0.75-inch roundhead screw; one discarded stick pen; silicone tub and tile sealer; paint or polyurethane finish (optional). TOOLS: Drill, saw, and sandpaper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Nail Clipper. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 15. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

618. NAIL HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Deice to hold nails when hammering. A narrow strip of corrugated cardboard is used to hold nails by pushing the nails through the wavy pockets in the cardboard. As each nail is used peel away or rip off the sections of cardboard. Can also be used to hold screws. Includes drawing. TITLE: The Finger Saver. REF: Article: Home Mechanix, June 1989: p 83. PAGES (including cover): 1 1989.

619. NAME RECOGNITION AND WRITING ACTIVITY

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, learning, severe physical, or neurological disabilities with letter and name recognition and fine motor development. Large paper keybpards are created. Students locate and touch the beginning letters of their names and practice writing their names. MATERIALS: Paper. TOOLS: Pen or marker. SKILLS REQUIRED: Drawing and lettering. AUTHOR: Robinson, B. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

620. NAME WRITING MITT

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with grasping or fine motor disabilities to print his/her name or participate in a sponge painting activity. Attach foam or rubber letters to a Duramitt glove. These gloves are marketed by Playtex, Inc., and come in two styles. One type of Duramitt has a sponge covering on the palm portion of the mitt, and the other style has the tough scrubbing nylon covering on the palm portion. With either mitt it is possible to attach pieces of Velcro, or a strip of Velcro across the palm portion, and then attach Velcro to the foam or rubber letters to be attached to the mitt. Arrange the letters of the user's name on the mitt, remembering to invert the letters so they will print in the correct orientation. Slip the mitt on the user's hand, and give the user an inked stamp pad. By pressing the letters on the stamp pad, and then pressing them on the paper, the user is able to independently "print" his/her name on school papers and other documents. The same Duramitt can be used for sponge painting by attaching foam cut-outs to the palm portion of the mitt. The user can press the sponges into a shallow dish of paint and then stamp patterns on paper. MATERIALS: Duramitt or similar scrubbing mitt, foam or rubber letters, sponge cutouts, self-adhesive Velcro, ink pad and/or paint. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Low End Technology For Children. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

621. NECK HOLDER.

     ------ "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------ PURPOSE: Neck holder for supporting horn or other wind instruments. The neck holder is made from a standard harmonica brace (available commercially). A horn-to-holder adapter is made of wood, hard felt, pressboard, or molded plastic. A hole is cut in the middle which fits snugly on the horn just behind the mouthpiece. The holder is angled correctly using screw adjustments at the base of the brace. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Clark, C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 65. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

622. NEEGARDS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Knee pads for use in kneeling when gardening. Sew foam padding to the inside of pants legs, or attach with velcro. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 13. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

623. NEWSPAPER HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hold an open newspaper in reading position. Suggests that a large cardboard box trimmed to fit in front of the individual, whether sitting or lying down, will hold an open newspaper in reading position with the help of a few thumb tacks; adds that tacks with plastic heads are easier to handle. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L. TITLE: Why Didn't Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF:Book: Author, 217 North Jeffreys St, Pleasant Hills, MO 64080; p 127. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0680 1984.

624. Nickle/Mercury Head Control Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mercury switch activates device when it is held upright and turns it off when tilted sideways or down. Can be used to encourage a child to hold head up in order to activate a tape recorder, toy, or light. Switch is contructed of glass mercury switch, small plastic pill bottle with snap lid, earphone with subminiature size plug, 2 small pieces of cardboard, tape, glue, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 3-6 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

625. Night Call Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch suspended over the bed within easy reach to enable a severely disabled person to summon assistance. Extension of a call switch made with a plastic towel holder and cord. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: For information contact: Dr Elmer Hoyer, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Call, G; Hoyer, E TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1981: p 12-14 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05509 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1981.

626. Nine Volt Toy Adapter.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapter for use with toys or other devices requiring a 9 volt battery. Adapter is constructed using two volt battery snaps and a subminiature jack. To use adapter, snap battery into one pair of snaps and attach the other side into the toy. Turn the on/off switch on the toy to the on position. Plug any switch into the jack. Switch should activate the toy. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 77-78 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

627. NOISE REDUCTION PAD FOR BRAILLE WRITER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To reduce the noise generated by operating a Braille writer. Cut two rectangular pieces of fabric to match the dimensions of the bottom of the Braille writer. Lay one piece over the other, aligning the matching sides. Sew three of the sides together, similar to a pillowcase. Insert one layer of batting into the resulting pocket and flatten until smooth. Stitch closed the remaining side, and place the pad under the braille writer. Fusible web can be used in place of fabric for an option free of sewing, or a thick quilted place mat can be used if the proper size can be found. TITLE: Taming the Wild Braillewriter (in Springboard). AUTHOR: West, D. and Pruim, N. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 3, Fall 2004: p. 114. PAGES (including cover): 2.

628. NON SLIP SURFACE FOR TUB OR SHOWER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Apply textured grip surfaces to tub or shower to make it less slippery. Textured grip strips are available pre-cut or in rolls. Cut to the length needed and round the corners to prevent curling. To get good adhesion wash the surface thoroughly and clean any old strips off with a putty knife and solvent such as lacquer cleaner. lay out the pattern in a radius or in parallel rows. Press with a wallpaper seam roller to get good adhesion. includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Home Improvement and Repair: Home Security REF: Book: Time Life Books, Alexandria, VA, p 120. PAGES (including cover):1 1979.

629. Non-skid Device for Crutches.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device prevents crutch user from slipping on wet or icy surfaces. Made of retractable, carbide- tipped point which is attached to a stainless steel sleeve. This device is designed for the Canadian cane but can be modified to fit other types of canes and crutches. Sleeve is attached to crutch with screws. COMMENTS: White glue placed on the screw threads prevent screws from loosening. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. TITLE: Non-skid Device for Crutches JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 25 No 3, Winter 1980: 70-71 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

630. NON-SLIP BREAD BOARD

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with use of only one arm to butter bread. Five stainless steel rivets are inserted with the heads up into a standard wooden bread board. A non-slip pad is fixed to each corner on the underside of the board. DIMENSIONS: The rifvets are 5/16-inch long. TITLE: The Non-slip Bread Board. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/breadboard.htm. REF: The originator, Gary Miller, can be contacted at miller@glen-net.ca.

631. NON-SLIP DISH

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or tremors, spinal cord injury, or use of one hand to dine independently. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making a non-slip dish from a standard bowl. Apply a small amount of silicone bathroom tub and tile sealant around the bottom of a bowl and smooth with a moistened finger. Set the bowl, right-side up, on a piece of plastic wrap or a plastic bag and allow the sealant to dry for 24 hours. When dry, remove plastic. MATERIALS: Bowl and silicone bathroom tub and tile sealant. TITLE: High-wall and Nonslip Dishes. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 43. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

632. NON-SLIP KEYBOARD MAT

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable people with upper extremity disabilities to use a computer keyboard. For an individual with upper extremity disabilities, the force applied during typing may cause the keyboard to move about and slide around the desk. This makes it difficult to hit the keys and entering information takes longer than necessary. Cut a piece of rubberized, mesh-style shelf liner slightly larger than the keyboard, lay it on the desk top, and put the keyboard on the material. This prevents the keyboard from moving about on the desk and allows faster input without the frustration of repeated repositioning of the keyboard. MATERIALS: Roll of rubberized shelf liner. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting to size. TITLE: Stop Things from Sliding. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

633. NONSLIP SURFACE FOR TABLES AND COUNTERS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide a nonslip surface to keep items in place on a table or counter. With scissors, cut sheets of rubberized material in strips or to cover a work area on a table or counter. Attache the material to the table/counter using glue. MATERIALS: sheet of rubber or similar material; glue. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

634. Non-Slip Weight to Secure Drafting Materials.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Non-slip weight to hold angles, templates and other tools for a drafter with use of one arm only. Weight made of 2 pieces of 3 inch angle iron welded together to make a square, with a piece of foam rubber glued to the bottom. COMMENTS: Developed by the Work Preparation Center, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, California. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin- Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 152-153 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

635. NON-SLIP WRITING BOARD

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to position papers and write independently. To make this board, cut a 9 x 12 inch rectangle from the fiberboard or plastic, wood, plexiglass, or any non-bendable flat smooth surface material. Glue the rubberized shelf paper or rubber feet to one side of board, creating a non slip surface for the underside of the board. Attach a sturdy bag clip by gluing to the top side of board. VARIATIONS: Use a fiberboard clipboard already equipped with a top clip. Attach a pencil or pen to the board with ribbon, cord, or string. DIMENSIONS: The bag clip should be a minimum of five to six inches wide. MATERIALS: Piece of fiberboard, plastic, wood, plexiglass, or any non-bendable flat smooth surface material, one sturdy bag clip used for potato chip bags, etc., rubberized shelf liner, or four to six tiny rubber feet TOOLS: Saw or other cutting tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting and assembly. TITLE: Writing Board. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

636. Noughts and Crosses.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Game to help in simple problem solving and hand-eye coordination. A version of Tic-Tac-Toe. Plywood board 12 inches square marked into 9 squares with 3/8 inch diameter by 1 inch dowels glued in the center of each square; and 12 wood pieces, 2 by 2 inches, half cut into circles (noughts, or "O"s) and half into squares or cross shapes (crosses, or "X"s) with holes drilled through them so they can be placed over the dowels. Pieces can be painted bright colors. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 144-145. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

637. Number Bus.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dice game to help children develop concepts of numbers. Describes construction of a game which includes a wood "bus", twenty peg "men" and four dice. The bus is basically a box 9 by 7 by 3 1/2 inches deep; the bottom is made two boards deep with 20 holes (7/8 inch) drilled in the top one as "seats." Twenty pieces of 3/4 inch dowel cut 3 inches long, half painted one color, half another, serve as "men". The dice are 1 1/4 inch cubes with dots ranging from one on a side (half in a different color) on the simplest to combinations of one, two and three on the most complicated. Provides a list of materials needed, drawings and a photograph. Discusses use of the game for number learning. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 187-195 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 10 1983.

638. Numbered Tiles.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wood tiles with numbers and signs to encourage children to do simple arithmetic. Hardboard tiles 6 inches square with numbers 1-9 and signs for add, subtract, multiply and divide painted on them. As the child gets better at arithmetic more tiles can be added. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 122-123. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

639. Numbered Top.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ten sided top with numbers; can be played by several people with the numbers added for scores. Plywood disk 6 inches in diameter marked into ten equal wedges and cut to make a ten sided figure with the segments numbered 1 to 10. A dowel, 3/8 inch by 5 inches, is glued into a hole drilled through the middle of the disk. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 148-149. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

640. O RING INSTALLATION TOOL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tool facilitates the installation of rubber O-ring seals externally on a shaft. Simple clear diagram depicts proportions to use when shaping a wooden dowel into tool. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 70-71. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

641. OBJECT CALENDAR

     --- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create an object calendar or symbol shelf that can be used in developing and expanding communication with children with intellectual and/or communication disabilities. First, determine what activities the child enjoys, or if using the object calendar for steps of an activity such as grooming, determine the steps within the specific activity. Second, plan a sequence including several of these activities or steps. Third, select obvious objects or parts of objects that can be used as symbols for each of the activities (i.e. small cup for snack time or a small piece of coat fabric that indicates time to leave). Other required activities may be included with a representative object or piece of an object. Fourth, place the objects in a sequence in a box or shelf that has been divided into segments or in a series of small containers connected together. Fifth, either cover the object after the activity has taken place or have a container nearby to place each object in as that activity ends. This communicates that the activity is complete for that session. TITLE: Object Calendar. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/other/ObjectCalendar.pdf. Reference: From D.E.S.K. (Designing Environments for Successful Kids), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), CESA 2, 448 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563, Phone 608-758-6232 X 340 or 800-991-5576, Email: info@wati.org. PAGES: 1 with cover.

642. OBJECT DISPLAY SWITCH

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who cannot successfully comprehend and/or use augmentative displays for communication to communicate. With the use of this switch display, a user receives auditory reinforcement, while alerting another person to the attempt to communicate. The adaptation is an object display box with a switch under its cover. The box mounts to a wall with industrial Velcro. The device is then connected to a Switch Module. The Switch Module is a self-contained recorder-talker that accepts one to four switches. (An eight-switch module is also available.) To make this device, drill a hole in one end of the experimenter box and thread speaker wire through the hole. (The size of experimenter or project box should be dictated by the size of the object to be placed in it.) Next, solder wire to the switch. Mount the switch on opposite end of box, near the top. Be sure it is high enough that a light touch of the cover will activate it but low enough to avoid touching the cover when not activated. Solder the phone plug on the unfinished end of the speaker wire. Mount the object in box using foam mounting tape or hot glue. Fit the cover and punch or drill holes for screws and attach. DIMENSIONS: The box should be at least 6.25 x 3.75 inches. MATERIALS: One Switch Module (from Toys for Special Children); one laminating pouch (10 MIL), laminated and cut to size or a cut-to-size Plexiglas cover; one experimenter box; one submini lever switch; one two-conductor 1/8-inch phone plug; two to three feet of two-conductor speaker wire TOOLS: Solder and soldering iron, drill, and foam tape or hot glue and glue gun. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. TITLE: Object Display Switch. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

643. Objects in Container Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch which will turn on a tape player, battery toy or light when the child drops something into a container. Switch made from a metal cookie or candy tin a 3/4 inch copper U-bracket, 4 3/8 inch, 6-32 bolts with nuts, corregated cardboard and foam rubber. Provides instructions, diagrams and photograph. Suggests uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 57-60 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

644. ONE HANDED ROLLING PIN.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Allows use of rolling pin with one hand. Do it yourself alternative to commercially available product. Constructed from regular rolling pin by removing handles and attaching a doweled handle. Also suggests inserting a paint roller handle into a large dowel; the dowel would then act as the rolling pin surface, or using a pizza roller as a one handed rolling pin. Photographs, graphics. SKILLS REQUIRED:Woodworking. AUTHOR: Strebel, M. TITLE: Adaptations and Techniques for the Disabled Homemaker. REF: Book: sister Kenny Institute , Rehabilitation Publication No 710: p 28. 1978.

645. One-Hand Box Folding Fixture.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Fixture to enable a person with only one hand to fold boxes at a rate comparable to that of a worker with two hands. Describes and illustrates a frame to hold pre- creased material in place and act as a guide for folding the material into a box, using one hand. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: For more information contact The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. Research funded by RSA grant 23-56960/7-02. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Malzahn, D; McGinness, J TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Summer 1979: p 21-25 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05441 PAGES (including cover): 6 1979.

646. ONE-HANDED CUTTING BOARD

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of only one hand to cut and chop during food preparation. This illustrated article, included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making this simple device. DIMENSIONS: 10 x 14 x 0.75 inches. MATERIALS: Small cutting board with straight edges or a piece of maple or other hardwood in similar dimensions; two stainless steel nails, two stainless steel screws with the threads ground off, or two aluminum nails; two strips of maple or other hardwood, 1.25 x 4 x 0.5 inch; four flathead wood screws; vegetable oil; glue; four rubber feet with tack ends (optional). TOOLS: Drill and sandpaper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: One-handed Cutting Board. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 41. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

647. One-Handed Mop and Bucket.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to a squeeze mop and a bucket to enable someone to mop using one hand. Describes modification to a sponge mop with a perforated metal plate for squeezing water from it. The plate is removed and fitted with clamps to hold it over a square-shaped bucket. The mop can then be dipped in the bucket and squeezed against the plate using one hand only. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: American Heart Association TITLE: Do it Yourself Again: Self-Help Devices for the Stroke Patient REF: Dallas, Texas: American Heart Association: p 32 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2185 PAGES (including cover): 2 1965.

648. ONE-HOOK GROCERY BAG HANDLE

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or weak grasps to carry plastic grocery bags. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making this simple device. A cup hook is screwed into a short length of dowel covered with pipe insulation secured with plastic tape. The loop handles of the plastic grocery bag are looped over the hook for carrying. MATERIALS: One large (one inch) cup hook or one large safety cup hook and one wooden bead; one 0.75-inch diameter dowel, 4 inches long; foam hot-water-pipe insulation, 4 inches long; and plastic tape. Epoxy or other cement is needed if the safety cup hook is used. TOOLS: Drill and scissors or knife. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Grocery Bag Handles. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 42. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997

649. ONE-STEP COMMUNICATION DEVICE

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with communication disanilities in participating in classromm activities. Talking picture frames were purchased at a local retailer and fitted with pictures appropriate to the activity. The frame is portable and large enough to store a set of pictures. MATERIALS: Recordable talking picture frames and corresponding pictures to fit the frame. AUTHOR: Chambers, M. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

650. ONE-TOUCH DIALING CELL PHONE

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself one-touch dialing cell phone to be used by service dogs for individuals with disabilities. First step is to load a mobile phone number into the phone, set the ringer to silent, turn off one-touch answering, and turn on one-touch dialing or speed dial. Set the users mobile phone number into all the one-touch or speed dial so that any one of the number pads can be connected to the modified peg/cloths pin. Next open the cell phone and remove pieces until you can see the copper pad/circuit board this is where the wires will be soldered on. Cut and strip the wire so that two wires are uncovered then solder one wire to the inside and one wire to the outside of the pad assigned to your cell phone number. Hot glue can be used to secure the wires into the phone (be careful not to get on the pads). Then take the wooden peg/cloths pin apart. Take a small amount of aluminum tape and wrap it around the top of the peg. A fix one wire to each of the peg pieces using aluminum tape (easier to do the one part first then reattach the spring and do the second part). The peg/cloths pin is used to create a relay between the cell phone and the hobby box. After modifying the old cell phone and making the simple peg modification the “peg” needs to be fixed to the bottom of the hobby box. The peg can be affixed using a hot glue gun but avoid getting hot glue on the middle silver contacts. Drill a hole for a piece of cord to go through making it just a bit smaller than the cord so the dog cannot pull it out of the peg/cloths pin. Next drill a hole for the 3.5 millimeter jack socket. Then solder the wires from the peg to the 3.5 millimeter jack socket and connect the 3.5 millimeter socket. The box is complete. Take apart the 3.5 millimeter mono or stereo plug. Connect one wire from the modified phone to the longest connector on the plug. Then solder the next wire to the middle pin contact. MATERIALS: Pack of pegs for the switch in the UK or clothes pins in the USA, old cell phone with one-touch or speed dialing (do not use a flip phone), cell phone opening kit, a tape measure or cell phone clip, hobby box, 3.5 millimeter mono plug or a 3.5 millimeter stereo plug (UK or USA), a 3.5 millimeter jack socket (UK or USA), a plastic box (used Small Narrow Box from Maplin electronics UK shipping only), aluminum tape, and speaker wire. TOOLS: Repair tool kit for cell phones, general tools, drill, wire cutter/stripper, and soldering iron. TITLE: Welcome to this page on how to allow a service dog to get help if there owner had a seizure and more by activating the one touch dial on a cell phone. WEBSITE: anthony-dacko.net. REF: http://www.anthony-dacko.net/Seizure.htm.

651. OUTSIDE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Portable emergency call system which can be used within a defined geographic area. Commercially available garage door opener is used. Signals are received at several locations in the neighborhood, and used to determine general location of signaller. Two inch square actuation pads added on the sending units make it possible for the unit to be actuated with gross movement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 220-221. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

652. OVEN MITT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Oven mitt with the thumb in a natural position for the hand. Draw mitt pattern to scale from using the pattern drawing as a guide. Use heavy fabric for outer layer and terry cloth for padding inner layer. Stitch together and bind edges with bias tape. Includes picture and drawing of pattern. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, Alberta: p 240. 1978.

653. Oven Scoop.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Scoop to alleviate the need to reach into the oven. Scoop made with a 1 inch diameter aluminum tube flattened at one end and riveted to an 8 by 10 inch piece of sheet metal. A crutch tip can be put on the other end of the tube. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 7 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

654. OVEN STICK

     ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To enable a wheelchair user or someone with short arms to pull an oven rack out of an oven. Take a 12-inch long ruler or a strip of wood 12 to 15 inches long, 1 inch wide, and 1/8 inch thick, and using a knife or a jigsaw, carve or cut a rounded U on one end of the ruler or stick. Two inches from the rounded U, cut or carve a curved slot on one edge of the ruler or stick. This curved slot is placed over or under the oven shelf to pull it out of the oven; the U-shape at the end of the stick is used to push the rack back in. If holding the oven stick is difficult, the handle can be built up with pipe insulation, tape, polymer tape, or an oven mitt. AUTHOR: Edwards, S. TITLE: Ten Dollar Tech. JOURNAL: TechTalk. REF: Summer 2005: p. 7. PAGES: 1.

655. Over the Bed Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Over the bed table which can be used for hobbies or building small items. Wood table with edges on three sides. Provides a list of the pieces of wood needed and includes a diagram of how the table is put together. Exact size depends on the height of the bed and the person seated in it in a working position, and the width of the bed. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 118-119. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1985.

656. PADDLE GRIPS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Improves ability to hold canoe paddle with limited hand function. Custom made handgrips can be fabricated by adding velcro to the palm of a glove and the shaft of the paddle. Graphic of glove and paddle placement included. Other suggestions include using unfeathered blades for an amputee; an extra long unfeathered paddle tucked under the armpits to allow the person's trunk movement to assist in paddling. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: British Sports Assoc for the Disabled TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing, US Distributor: Sterling Publications, 2 Park Ave, NY, NY: p 53-54. 1983.

657. PADDLE HANDLE ADAPTATIONS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Canoe paddle adaptations for holding paddle with weak hands and for determining the position of blade under water. A thin strip of wood or plastic is taped to the side shaft of the paddle to mark the edge of the blade, when the blade is under water it is possible to determine the angle. Fingerless gloves have velcro sewn to the palm areas, which adhere to velcro attached to the handle of the canoe paddle. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Sewing. TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing Limited, England: p 53-54. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2531. 1985.

658. Page Restrainer.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Devices to clamp on either side of an open book to hold it open. Describes construction of a page holder made of a paper clamp, wire from a coathanger, a 1/4 inch nut and bolt, and a rubber band. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 21-23 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 4 1981.

659. Page Turner.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple device that allows pages to be separated and turned by a person with limited reach or manual dexterity. Page turner made with a piece of wire coathanger with a cork on each end. On one end the cork is rounded on top and a rubber thimble is pulled onto it, and a thumb tack is pushed part way into the side of the cork just below the thimble. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 20 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

660. Page Turner.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device enables individual to turn pages of a book unassisted. Paper clips are attached to each page of book and a piece of thread is slipped through each paper clip. The thread is wound around spool placed at the side of book. A rod is fastened to the spool. To use page turner, individual turns or swats at rod which will wind up thread and turn page. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 188 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 2 1958.

661. Page Turning Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to turn the pages of a book for someone with limited hand function. Illustrates a page turner made with a spring type (flexible) doorstop with a rubber tip screwed onto the end of a length of dowel or broom handle for varying sized pages. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 5 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1980.

662. PAINTING GLOVE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable children with vision disabilities coupled with other disabilities to join in painting activities. This device consists of sponge paint brushes attached to a child’s stretchy glove. The handles are removed from one or more sponge paintbrushes and the openings where the handles had been are expanded to accommodate one or two fingers of the glove. Place a small amount of low-temperature glue in the hole in the sponge. With a hand in the glove, place the finger(s) of the glove in the hole. Repeat until the desired number of brushes is attached to the glove. MATERIALS: Child’s stretch glove and assorted sponge brushes. TOOLS: Craft knife and low-temperature hot glue gun. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting and assembly. TITLE: Kids’ Glove Treatment (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Elliot, A. JOURNAL: RE:view. Vol 37 no 1, Spring 2005: p. 26-27. PAGES (including cover): 3 2005.

663. PALM GLOVE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Glove adapted for holding instruments. A standard bowling glove without fingers is adapted with a velcro closing and padding in the palm area. A casing of leather or suede is glued or sewn across the palm into which the handle of beaters or other hand-held instruments is placed. A strip of velcro in the palm can be used for lightweight devices. Can be used for persons with no palmer grasp. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 82- 83. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

664. PALM STRAP PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons who need to use external rotation of the arm. An elongated pick is glued or riveted to a palm strap which is secured to the ventral side of the hand with a velcro strap. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 28. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

665. PALMAR T BAR SPLINT

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Customized T Bar for joystick control. A standard T bar joystick control is difficult for some people to use because their hand keeps slipping off the bar. Thermoplastic splinting materials can be used to mold a support which is attached to the top of the commercially purchased T bar. A palmar arch can be molded in and an ulnar piece for lateral support. It can be attached at an angle if required for better control. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Thermoplastics. AUTHOR: McColey, Jamie, Jackson Memorial Hospital. TITLE: Clinical Forum. REF: Newsletter: Volume 1, No 1, Fortress Scientific, 61 Miami St, Buffalo, NY 14204. 1986.

666. PANT ASSIST

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a man who needs to use one hand to maintain a standing position to keep his trousers up when dressing. Obtain a set of pant braces that (a) have clips for attaching to the top of the pants, and (b) have two separate straps attached at the back by a plastic crossover clip. Separate the two straps and throw away the plastic crossover clip. The straps can be used as two separate aids (for example, one for the bedroom and one for the bathroom). When dressing, before rising to a standing position, attach one clip to the right side of the trousers and the other to the left side. Loop the strap over the shoulders and adjust the tension adjuster to ensure that when the user stands up the strap is short enough to pull and hold the trousers in the up position while the user adjusts the top of the pants prior to returning to a sitting position to remove the strap and fasten the pants and belt. TITLE: The Pant Assist. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Bill Wilburn, can be contacted at banker@direct.com.

667. PANTIES OR UNDERSHORTS WITH SIDE OPENING.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Underwear that open on one side facilitates dressing with leg braces or some prostheses. Cut through the side front of a pair of panties of undershorts, don't cut open the seam. Stitch a 2 3/4 inch long extension of double fabric to the side seam. Stitch a strip of velcro on top of the seam. turn front edge under and stitch with velcro on the wrong side of the fabric. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, Alberta: p 124. 1978.

668. PANTS WITH BACK FLAP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pants have a separate flap in the back to make dressing in a wheelchair easier and to help with toileting. Cut the seat from the pants beginning 1 1/2 inches from the side seam and cutting in a U-shape to 4 inches above the crotch or 18 inches below the waist. Using similar fabric and the cutout portion of the garment as a pattern cut the seat flap so it is wide enough to reach the side seam on each side. construct the back flap the same as the back of a pair of pants with a center seam and back pockets. Add elastic at waist and a velcro or other closure. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, Alberta: p 50-51. 1978.

669. PAPER FOLDER

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to fold any size paper up to legal size in half or in thirds. The device has a plywood base that clamps to the work surface. The far and right-hand edges of the base are bevelled and the top and left-hand edges have a stop. Two adjustable aluminum arms, based on the concept of the T square on a drafting board, can be moved along the front edge and screwed into the required position. To use, the user slides a sheet of paper from the table up the right-hand bevel onto the base, under the aluminum arms, and squared to the left-hand corner. To fold an A4-sized sheet in thirds, the first third is folded over the right-hand aluminum arm, the second third is folded over the left arm, and the folded sheet is removed by sliding. The journal article includes a photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metal working, carpentry, and assembly. TITLE: In the Envelope. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22, no 1, Autumn 2002: p 17. PAGES (including cover) 2 2002.

670. PARALLEL BARS

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a low-cost alternative for commercially-available parallel bars. In preparation for constructing these parallel bars, have a hardware store cut lengths of galvanized water pipe and have them threaded for a T and floor flange: four 12-inch sections; two 54-inch sections; and four 36-inch sections. To connect the pieces, start at the top and work down to avoid trouble with connecting all the pieces. Attach a T section to each end of the 54-inch pipe. Attach the 36-inch pipe piece to the bottom opening of each T. Thread and tighten the flanges onto the bottom of the vertical pipe. Have someone hold one railing stable and mark the bolt locations on the door. Pre-drill holes for bolts. Turn the door over and drill a half-inch wide, half-inch deep section in each hole to recess the bolt. Fasten the flanges to the door using the bugle head bolts. Tightly screw the 12-inch pipe sections into the outside ends of the T. Cap each end. Duplicate these directions for the other side of door. OPTIONS: Cover the door with a vinyl runner or indoor/outdoor carpeting before attaching the pipes to it. Use PVC pipe instead of the galvanized pipe; larger diameter pipe can also be used. Use thick plywood or particle board instead of a door. Double the length by putting two doors or boards end to end and attaching securely. (A center vertical support may be required depending on the strength of materials). Pad and wrap pipes with foam and vinyl or another combination of materials. MATERIALS: Standard materials are one seven foot solid core wood door, three 10- foot lengths of one-inch galvanized water pipe, four one-inch galvanized T's, four one-inch galvanized floor flanges, four one-inch galvanized caps, 16 3/8-inch bugle head bolts, and 16 nuts to fit bolts. TOOLS: Power drill, ratchet set, and wrench. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop and assembly skills. TITLE: Low Cost Parallel Bars. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

671. PARALLEL BARS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rustic aids are simple aids meant for outdoor use. Simple parallel bars for ambulation training or exercise. Instructions for building parallel bars. Drive four stakes into the ground and tie two bars at the required height. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 137. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.

672. PARAPLEGIC DRAFTING TABLE MODIFICATIONS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to foot control of powered drafting table. Clamp-on pin is attached to foot lever arm. The removable handle is kept under the table top. By placing the handle on the clamp-on pin, the individual can raise and lower the drafting table using one-handed lever operation. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking, Assembly. AUTHOR: David law, Jr., Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Center, Rehab. Engineering Dept., Fishersville, VA 22939, 703-885-9724. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin- Madison, WI, p 66-67. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

673. Peanut Cushion.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bolster cushion with narrowed center section for use by persons with limited head control; keeps the neck slightly flexed and prevents the head from falling to the side. Describes two ways of constructing a peanut cushion: making a fabric cover and filling it with crushed foam or polystyrene balls; or wrapping tape around the center part of a bar of foam and covering as desired. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child Who Has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 40 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 2 1900.

674. Pediatric Adjustable Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table which can be folded against the wall and can be adjusted in height from 18 1/2 to 32 1/2 inches so it can be used by children and adults. Describes hinged table which moves up and down a track on a backboard on the wall. The table can be adjusted by one person. Includes a drawing and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Rousseau, Y TITLE: Pediatric Adjustable Table JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 51 no 3, Jun 1984: p 135-136 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

675. Pen and Pencil Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold pens and pencils in such a way that fingers can be slipped under them to pick them up, for persons with poor pinch, grasp, or hand function. Pictures a holder made of a strip of foam packaging material with grooves cut to hold pens and pencils; this is held in place with double-stick tape or other friction material. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self-Sufficiency REF: Washington DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 20 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 03705 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

676. PEN GRIP

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with ALS to hold a pen. The Pen grip provided extra strength between thumb and forefinger to enable the user to hold the pen in place and write. The grip is made from a quarter-inch strip of splint plastic that becomes pliable when heated in near boiling water (available at medical supply stores). Each grip needs to be custom shaped (with trial and error) according to the user's gripping style and strength. Each arm of the grip comes around just far enough to provide a solid grasp of the finger or thumb but still allows the person to put it on and remove it unaided. TITLE: The Pen Grip. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/pengrip.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

677. PEN OR PENCIL HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple pen or pencil holder for persons unable to grasp pen or pencil. Use 1/2 elastic and cut a length to fit around the thumb and index finger or the thumb and middle finger. Sew the elastic into a loop and three slots for the two fingers and pen. Includes picture and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: TITLE: Do it Yourself Again, Self-help Devices for the Stroke Patient. REF: Book: American Heart Association; p 20. 1969.

678. PEN OR PENCIL HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple pen or pencil holder for persons unable to grasp pen or pencil. Cut two thin strips of aluminum. Bend one strip to form a clip to hold a pen or pencil and bend the other strip to clip over thumb. Loosely rivet the strips at the center. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: TITLE: Do it Yourself Again, Self-help Devices for the Stroke Patient. REF: Book: American Heart Association; p 20. 1969.

679. PENCIL GRIP TRAINER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities in learning the proper grasp of a pencil for writing tasks. The child uses the ring finger and little finger to hold a small amount of rolled up tissue or putty in the palm of the hand while doing a writing task, promoting the appropriate grasp without verbal reminders. MATERIALS: Putty or tissue and pencil. AUTHOR: Turner, G. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

680. PENCIL HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Improve ability to hold pencil for persons with no ability to grasp pen or pencil. Sketch of a pencil with elastic pencil holder attached. Holder is a strip of elastic with a small loop sewn at each end to hold pencil. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Bureau of Handicapped Children, Dir of Pupil Personnel Services TITLE: Teaching Aids for Children with Cerebral Palsy. REF: Book: State Univ of New York, Albany, NY; p 18 1956.

681. Penholder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pen or pencil holder for quadriplegic with use of arms but not hands. Penholder made of a piece of aluminum bent like a bracelet or nail brush to fit around the palm with a piece of tubing on one side to hold the writing implement. The aluminum should be wrapped with tape; the pen is held in place with a rubber band. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 508-509 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2379 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

682. Penny Pincher Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Penny pincher touch switch enables a child to activate a toy or light by pinching two pennies between thumb and forefinger, and is useful in developing pincher grasp and pointing skills. Child activates battery operated toy or other device by pinching two copper pennies; when pressure is released, the switch turns off. The switch is made by soldering a subminiature plug to two strips of 5 inch conductor wire, and soldering a copper penny to the other end of each wire. The pennies, with a small piece of foam taped between them, are fitted into a small balloon to keep them from sliding around. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 32-33 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1982.

683. PERIODIC TABLE

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision in using the Periodic Table of the Elements for classwork. To avoid laborious searching for atomic weights and numbers and symbols when the chart was presented in a traditional format, an alternate version was produced in an Excel spreadsheet. The elements were typed into the workbook in order of atomic number, with columns provided for atomic weights and symbols. An electronic copy was also provided to the instructor for use in test preperation. In addition, a print copy was provided to the students with the elements arranged alphabetically. This enables the students to keep a copy in their notebooks for ease of searching. SKILLS REQUIRED: Excel spreadsheet skills. AUTHOR: Mountjoy, K. TITLE: An Elemental Approach (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 37 no. 4, Winter 2006: p. 169. PAGES: 2 with cover. 2006.

684. PERSONAL TV LISTENING SYSTEM

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who are hard of hearing to hear television programs without disturbing others. Included in a chapter entitled “Living Room & Leisure Activities,” this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for creating a simple listening system. Purchase a small black-and-white television with a headphone jack. Place the television near the preferred viewing seat, darken or cover the screen, and plug in the headphones. If cable is in use, set up the small television with cable. Tune the small television to the same channel as the set to be watched and set the volume to a comfortable level for headset use. MATERIALS: Small television with headphone jack, headphones, and cable splitter and extra cable (optional). TITLE: How to Have Your TV Loud and Soft at the Same Time. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 61. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

685. Phonation Level Sensor.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sensor to indicate visually voice loudness level to a deaf student. Describes audio amplifier and dual comparator system to monitor the level of a deaf student's voice. Red and green lights indicate when the voice is within or above the desired, predetermined level, to enable the student to maintain a normal sounding voice. Does not include instructions for building this device. COMMENTS: For information contact: Roy H Norris, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. AUTHOR: Norris, R H TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1982: p 6-7 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 01155 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

686. PHONE HOLSTER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair to transport and keep within reach a cordless telephone. A holder was fashioned from plastic siding and shaped with a heat gun. The holder has side wings and a bottom support to hold the phone. A pine mounting block was shaped to receive the holster on one side and the tubular wheelchair frame on the other. Two screws fix the holder clip to the pine. Thin pine pieces are laminated on the edge of the block to prevent it from splitting when screws for the reward clamps are secured.TITLE: The Phone Holster. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/phoneholster.htm.htm. REF: The originator, Don MacKenzie, can be contacted at don091040@sympatico.ca

687. PICK GLOVE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons without pincer grasp, recommended for persons who have had strokes, or severe hand burns, or persons with less than normal muscle tone. Glove has a pick attached to the end of each finger. a velcro wrist strap adjusts sizing and an open thumb area allows easier donning. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 24-25. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

688. PICK STRAP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick on wrist strap for persons with no ability to grasp with fingers. Standard pick is mounted in a conical mound of plastic putty or orthoplast. The plastic is mounted onto a 1 inch elastic wrist strap with velcro or epoxy. Can also be placed on foot. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 13. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

689. Picture and Word Cards.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Picture cards to teach object recognition. Card stock with pictures from magazines of common objects glued on, lightly varnished to help them last longer. The name of the object could be printed as well. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 114-115. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

690. PICTURE FRAME RESTORATION WORKSTATION

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with spinal cord injury or severe physical disabilities to restore picture frames without bending or lifting. The custom-designed workstation consists of a worktable that includes a separate revolving grid that provides an indexed tilting mechanism and 350-degree rotation. This provides the user full appropriate positioning of the frame without the need to bend over the table or lift. The table accommodates a standing worker and a height-adjustable stool or chair accommodates seated use. A footrest, which provides back strain relief when one foot is placed on it, is motised into the front legs of the table. The grid surface of the worktable has a 90-degree indexed rotation that enables the user to access all sides of the frame, and a 30-degree indexed tilt that provides access to the inner edges of the frame. Release and locking of tilt and rotation is done using control handles on the table front. Gas springs raise the frame and require minimal force to lower the frame and grid back to horizontal. The table surface was designed as a grid to allow paint, finish, and solvent spills to drip though to prevfent blemishes on the frame in progress. Frames are attached to the grid with a series of clamps that hold the frame by the unfinished inner edge. The system supports a variety of frame sizes. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry, metal work, and assembly. TITLE: Workstation for Picture Frame Restorer. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

691. Picture Puzzle Cubes.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cubes with parts of pictures on them intended to be put together as puzzles, to help a child learn to extract information from pictures. Puzzles range from two pieces to six or more. Instructions for making puzzle cubes using 1 1/2 inch balluster, with partial pictures and plain colors on them. There is also a frame for the blocks to fit in. Discusses using the blocks to teach parts making a whole, top and bottom, left and right. Includes photographs and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 177-186 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES ( including cover): 11 1981.

692. PILL DISPENSER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited fine motor ability to take pills independently. Made of machined Lexan plastic, this device can be customized to meet the needs of the individual with as many pill dispensing stations as required. The unit consists of a base with a layer of non-slip material bonded to the bottom, a rotating pill-despensing section, and a top. A very fine washer is used between the base and the rotating pill holder layer to allow it to move easily with very little resistance. A locking lever allows the unit to be handled by the caregiver without of turning and spilling pills. Once the unit is filled, the user slides a spoon or similar implement under the desired dispensing location to retrieve the pills to be taken. TITLE: The Pill Dispenser. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/pilldispenser.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

693. PILLOW CASE JIG

     ----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of only one hand to put a pillow in a pillow case. This device consists of a three-foot tall cylinder made of 1/16-inch thick ABS plastic (approximately one-third of a sheet). The pillow case is turned inside out and places over the cylinder. The pillow is then pushed into the cylinder, forcing the pillow case to turn right-side-out over the pillow. SKILLS REQUIRED: Fabrication. TITLE: Pillow Case Jig for Therapy Center Worker. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

694. Pivoting Vise.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device that clamps to a chair leg and can hold a small desk, easel, embroidery frame or other object to be worked on. Intended as an aid for people with limited or no use of one arm. Instructions for constructing a pivoting vise or clamp to hold objects to be worked on. The device is made of 1 1/2 inch diameter plastic water pipe, plywood, clamp bars, various screws, nuts and bolts and a clamp. Provides patterns, drawings, diagrams and a photograph. Also provides instructions for a small desk that can be held by the pivoting vise. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. Plastics. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 53-59 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 8 1981.

695. PLASTIC AIRLINE HEADPHONE BAGGER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Device to hold open a plastic bag originally designed so airline headphones can be packaged using one hand. Device made of plastic bent to make a shallow trough; the plastic bag is pulled over one end of it and the headphones are pushed along the trough into the bag. The device has a non-skid base. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self-Sufficiency REF: Washington, DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 14 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 03705 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

696. Plastic Food Holder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Plexiglass holder assists those unable to eat food such as sandwiches and toast normally held in the hands. Holder is constructed of 3 pieces of plastic. Handle is a strip 1 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick by desired length. Main holder is made from two half circles (one slightly larger) of plastic. The larger is riveted to the handle, the other is attached using a rubber band inserted through 1/8 inch holes. An attachment for foods such as hard boiled eggs is also described. Includes photograph and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self- Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 126- 128 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 4 1958.

697. Plastic Notebook Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Very flat switch that can be activated by light pressure on most of its surface. Can be used to activate toy or cassette player. Instructions for building a switch using an inexpensive plastic notebook, 2 large foil cookie sheets, 1 subminiature size plug and 4 feet of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, plus tapes and soldering. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 10-13 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

698. Play Tray.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tray to protect table top or floor while child plays. Plywood tray 12 by 24 inches with 2 inch edging around 3 sides, and strips cut from a cork tile glued on the underside. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 158-159. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

699. PLAYING CARD HOLDER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with arthritis or grasping disabilities to play cards. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for making a set of four playing card holders. The base is formed of 1 x 2 inch lumber and two pieces of molding are glued to the top with a slot in between to hold the cards. MATERIALS: Four foot long piece of 1 x 2 inch lumber, an eight foot long piece of 0.75-inch quarter-round molding, and white glue. TOOLS: Saw and sandpaper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Playing Card Holder. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 63. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

700. Pneumatic Attachment Plus Control Valve Relocation.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to an engraving machine to allow a person with no use of one arm and partial use of the other to operate it. A commercially available pneumatic air attachment was fitted to an engraving machine with the control valve close to the stylus control knob so the worker could operate the stylus and the cutter control lever with one hand. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Developed by the Work Preparation Center, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, 7601 East Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242. Reprinted from "Rehabilitation Engineering Sourcebook Supplement I" developed by the Institute for Information Studies (later PSI International), Falls Church, Virginia. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 334-335 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

701. PNEUMATIC ROLLER SEAT

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide independent mobility and exercise away from a wheelchair for a child with muscular dystrophy. A low, backless stool with a padded seat can be adjusted to the proper height to enable the child to propel the stool with his/her feet. The caster wheels should move easily over hardwood or carpet and the seat should swivel 360 degrees. MATERIALS: Low wheeled stool. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.cfm.

702. Pocket Apron Pattern.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Suitable for those with use of only one hand, this apron is easy to put on and take off and includes pockets to carry household suppplies. Apron is sewn from fabric cut one yard square. Two 8 inch folds are made on the right side to form pockets. Each side is hemmed and a 1 inch casing sewn across the top of the apron. Apron clip is inserted into the casing. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bowar, M T TITLE: Clothing for the Handicapped: Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Children REF: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publication 737: p 37 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0443 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

703. Pointing Training Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board with touch switches which turn on a light, music or toy, used to train a child to point to a picture as a prerequisite to using a language board. Device takes 2 pieces of masonite or hardboard about 18 by 8 by 1/4 inches, 2 sheets of aluminum about 17 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, 4 feet of two conductor, 22 gauge, stranded wire, 1 subminiature size plug, double sided carpet tape, masking tape and foam mounting tape or strips of foam insulation. Provides instructions and diagrams for making a 2 hole or multiple hole switch board. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical. Soldering. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 106-109 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

704. POLY BAGGING DEVICE

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Device can be used by person with use of only one hand to package greeting cards and other items. Briefly describes a wood and lucite frame in which cards and envelopes can be stacked, held in position and then pushed into plastic bags using a finger slot. Includes illustration. COMMENTS: For further information contact: United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc., 122 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Greco, M TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 6-7 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1983.

705. PONCHO.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Poncho as an alternative for heavy and bulky coat for someone in a wheelchair. Requires 2 1/4 yards of fabric 45 inches wide, a 20 inch zipper and two buttons. Can be made with light weight rain repellant fabric or warmer fabrics for winter. Back can be shortened for persons sitting in wheelchair to ease donning and reduce the bulk of the fabric. Pockets can be added to front at a convenient position for ease of use. A drawing of a pattern is included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Thomas, I. TITLE: Making a Poncho. REF: Journal: Accent on Living: Winter: p 86-87. 1985.

706. POOL LIFT

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a person who uses a wheelchair to use an in-ground pool. When the pool under construction, a three-inch pipe was installed in the concrete deck. A bracket was fabricated to attach an engine puller to the pipe. Straps from a transfer lift support the user as the engine puller lifts him/her from the wheelchair, positions the user over the pool, and lowers him/her into the water. MATERIALS: Pipe, bracket, engine puller, and lift straps. TOOLS: Shop tools. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop, mechanical, and fabrication skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.cfm

707. Pop Top Can Opener for Zip Top Cans.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to pry the top off of flip top cans for persons with little finger strength or dexterity. Illustrates construction of a ring top opener using a U bolt with one leg cut off and the other bent, with the end flattened, to which a small metal pin is welded about 1/2 inch from the end. This is fastened to a file handle; a notch is put in the bolt to steady it on the rim of the can. The tip of the bolt is slipped under the ring and a downward motion levers off the lid. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Welding. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

708. Portable Abduction Boards.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Abduction board to keep a child's legs from crossing while sitting on the floor. An A shaped abduction board made of plywood with sides 4 by 16 inches and a crosspiece 4 by 4 inches. The sides are drilled at one end and about 1/ 3 of the distance from the other end; the crosspiece drilled at both ends. The sides and crosspiece are then laced together. A strap to go around the child's waist to keep the board from slipping away can be added. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Casron, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 123 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R123 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

709. Portable Back Rest.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lightweight back rest with a waterproof sitting area. Backrest made with 2 pieces of plywood 12 by 16 inches drilled at the top and strung together with strong twine, 2 pieces of twine on the bottom end of the boards so they open to the proper angle, and a piece of plastic coated cloth glued to the bottom of one of the boards for the child to sit on. COMMENTS: Suggests working with a therapist to determine proper angle and any necessary harness. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

710. Portable Braille Computer Terminal or Braille Word Processor.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Single handed braille keyboard and two-dimensional display in a portable unit which allows users to type and proofread at the same time. Describes prototype device and how it is used. COMMENTS: Device designed by Peter Wung, Summer Design Inc., 73 North Street, Suite 15, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201. Not in production (4/2/87). Received the 1985 Industrial Design Excellence Award from the Industrial Design Society of America. AUTHOR: Wung, P TITLE: Portable Braille Computer Terminal or Braille Word Processor PAGES (including cover): 1 1986.

711. Portable Half Step.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Portable half step provides extra support and reduces effort required to climb stairs. A broom handle-like stick is attached to the outer side of a small rectangular wooden block. To use the climbing aid, the user places his right foot on the half-step, transfers his weight onto the right foot and then places his left foot on the next step. Using the handle, the user then lifts the half-step to the second step and repeats the process. To descend the stairs, the half-step should first be placed on the step below the top step. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: 245-246 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1958.

712. PORTABLE LOO.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child size commode with high sides and backrest for support. Instructions for building a child size wooden box type of commode chair. Provides list of materials and good drawings showing all dimensions. High sides provide lateral support and a dowel across the front protection from falling forward. Includes photograph and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 116-119. 1982.

713. PORTABLE OUTDOOR STANDER

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself standing device to be used outdoors by an individual with mobility disabilities who is able to stand, once assisted to the standing position and desired to choose various outdoor locations around the property to stand. The portable outdoor stander frame is welded 3/16 inch angle iron and tapered from bottom to top for stability. The stand is made rigid with 3/8 inch ply. Two offset wheels allow the unit to be tipped and easily relocated. Further stability is provided by a hand grip and back support. TITLE: The Outdoor Portable Stander. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/outstand.htm.

714. PORTABLE OVERHEAD BAR

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a portable, lightweight device enabling a person with limited upper body strength to change position in bed. The device was built from the strong but lightweight expandable tubing used in clothes closets. Quick release pins allow a vertical range from 3 to 4 feet and width range from 3 to 5 feet. The foldable legs are made of Lexan plastic. A canvas strap is pulled tight across the underside of the bed to make the whole unit stable. For travel, everything fits in a lightweight canvas carring case. This device was designed by John Suchon and built by Tom Jeary. TITLE: The Portable Overhead Bar. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The builder, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

715. PORTABLE STEP UP BOX.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Box which reduces the depth of a deep step. Small wooden box which is big enough for both feet to stand on, and light enough to be easily carried. Variations include a shoulder strap or short tape measure to provide a means of picking up the box as a flight of steps are climbed, and a rod to help steady the user during use. Graphics, including showing use in getting on a bus. To use device, place one foot on half step, the other foot on next step, left the half step to this step and continue repeating process to the top of the steps. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: TITLE: Accent on Living. REF: Journal: Winter: p 70 1984.

716. POSITIONING AID

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist a four-year-old child with muscular dystrophy with floor sitting. The child is unable to sit independently, so a large plastic laundry basket is used as a positioning aid and also keeps toys nearby, enabling him to interact with his peers. For additional support, the basket can be placed against a wall. MATERIALS: Laundry basket. AUTHOR: Howell, E. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

717. Potty Training Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Battery powered device sensitive to moisture is modified to activate a tape player, light or toy to reward child during toilet training. Battery operated flood alert device is attached to a relay mechanism with 22 gauge conductor wire. Subminiature plug is attached to relay device and plugged into tape recorder, or other toy. Sensors are taped to the bottom of potty chair with masking tape. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: Radio Shack stock numbers are given for several parts. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 37-40 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 5 1982.

718. POURING AIDS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with Friedrich's ataxia to dispense food and beveragesthat come in difficult-to-use containers. Put foods such as flour, rice, and sugar into airtight juice containers with handles. Put milk and juice in sports-cap bottles. MATERIALS: Airtight juice bottles with handles and sports bottles. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 2.

719. POWER LAWN MOWER DEAD MAN SWITCH

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch to turn off a power rotary lawn mower if the operator lets go of it. Intended as a safety factor. Describes an emergency turn-off switch for a power mower made with a bicycle caliper hand brake and brake cable. Switch is attached to the crosspiece of the mower handle and to a spring loaded spark grounding switch mounted on the engine block. COMMENTS: For information contact Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas, 67208. Developed under NIHR grant. SKILLS REQUIRED: Mechanical Engineering. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 302-303 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

720. Power Saw Guard, Jig, Guide.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modifications to a woodworking station to provide a power saw blade guard, an assembly jig for plywood boxes and a positioner guide for a pneumatic stapler, to enable a blind person to work quickly and safely. Describes modifications consisting of replacing a swing-up blade guard with a fixed wooden shroud, making a framework around which a box could be quickly assembled, and a guide attached to the pneumatic stapler tip. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: Developed by IMPART, Texas Rehabilitation Commission. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin- Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 480-481 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

721. POWER STEP

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with muscular dystrophy to enter a camper. A framework was built of square tubing and hinged to the side of the camper. A removable step was built of smaller square tubing. The power step is powered by a 12-volt cable winch. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES: 3.

722. POWERED OVEN LIFTER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with only partial use of the left hand and balance disabilities to transport food from the stove or oven to the counter or the table. The foundation of the lift was an existing overbed table that was rebuilt for kitchen use. The table section was relocated to allow for continuous elevations from 19 to 37 inches from the floor. The original top was removed and a new top fitted to the original brackets, after they were cut and rewelded at a new location. A rechargeable drill, fitted to the shortened crank shaft, provides power for raising and lowering the table. The table top was replaced with a new ceramic tile surface and a wooden ledge on two sides allows for the safe positioning and transport of hot items taken from the stove. Height adjustability makes the unit usable by people with a variety of disabilities, including people who use wheelchairs. TITLE: The Powered Oven Lift. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/ovenlift.htm. REF: The originator, Don MacKenzie, can be contacted at donmack@sprint.ca.

723. PRE-AMP AND NECK LOOP SYSTEMS FOR PERSONAL COMMUNCIATION: THE C' OMNICATOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Assistive listening device for increased volume in one-on-one conversations, listening to the TV, or use with the telephone. A simple listening device that can be fabricated with parts from a Radio Shack or other electronics store. The system uses an Archer 200mW Amplifier-Speaker and a 200 ohm Dynamic microphone. A parts list is provided and instructions are included for assembling the system. Instructions are included for using it with a TV, telephone, and neck loop, as well as the standard microphone or an area microphone. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR:Paschell, William. TITLE: Do-it-Yourself Listening and Signaling Devices for People with Hearing Impairment. REF: Monograph: available from William Paschell, 3717 May St., Wheaton, MD 20906, 301-946-0037. 1988.

724. Press Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to help a student who cannot hold a ruler still while drawing a line, as in doing geometry problems. Device made with a plexiglass ruler suspended above a piece of board (such as plywood) by a spring on a bolt at each end. The student slips the book or paper to be drawn on under the ruler in the correct position then pushes down on the ruler, which holds the paper and the ruler in place. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Kunc, N TITLE: Ready, Willing and Disabled REF: Toronto, Canada: Personal Library: p 62-63 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2748 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

725. Pressure Relief Training Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pressure sensitive pad attached to a timer, intended to remind a person with a spinal cord injury to relieve seating pressure by pushing against the arms of the wheelchair and raising the pelvis. Describes a device consisting of a pressure sensitive pad placed on the wheelchair cushion directly under the patient's ischial tuberosities, attached to an alarm feedback mechanism which buzzes after a certain length of time if pressure has not been relieved for 30 consecutive seconds during that time. The timer resets automatically. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: For information contact: Department of Neuromuscular Engineering, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, 7601 East Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242. AUTHOR: Temes, W C; Harder, P TITLE: Pressure Relief Training Device JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 57 no 10, Oct 1977: p 1152- 1153 PAGES (including cover): 2 1977.

726. PRESSURE SWITCH

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To manufacture a simple, sturdy, dependable pressure switch in the home workshop with total cost of materials less than three dollars. The switch can be 2 to 8 inches in diameter. Lead wires are soldered to tack heads, a clear silicone is used to laminate all parts, and the switch is connected to a 1/8- or 1/4-inch jack from Radio Shack. TITLE: The Pressure Switch. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

727. Pressure Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch activated by light pressure on the top surface, sturdy enough to be sat or stood on, with a wide variety of uses, including weight bearing and cause and effect training. Switch, about 7 by 10 by 2 inches, made of masonite or hardboard, two conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, a subminiature plug, a subminiroller lever switch and foam rubber. Includes photograph, instructions and diagrams. Describes a variation (lack of pressure turns on the switch) and possible uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Soldering. Electronics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Batttery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 6-9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

728. Pre-Writing Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A child using a metal bolt as a writing implement can activate a tape player or other device by tracing the appropriate path on a metal cookie sheet. This activity strengthens fine motor and grasping skills. Describes a motion detection switch, constructed by soldering a subminiature plug to one end of a 4 inch conductor wire and wrapping the other end tightly around a 4 inch long metal bolt. Simple paths or letters are cut from paper or cardboard and taped to the cookie sheet. The switch will activate the tape player if the bolt touches the cookie sheet. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: Tape players are more effective than toys or lights as positive reinforcement because they allow the child to continue to focus on the writing task. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 61-63 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1982.

729. PRINT POINT SIZE TOOL

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means of completing a Learning Media Assessment or of assessing print point size. A printer’s rule is a clear device on which are printed versions of the letter “E” in a variety of type point sizes. The device can be laid over print material being read to determine the point size orsizes being used. TITLE: As a Rule (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Toelle, N. M. JOURNAL: RE:view. Vol 37 no 2, Summer 2005: p. 77. PAGES (including cover): 2 2005.

730. Prone Stander.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable stander allows a child who has difficulty standing or walking to bear partial weight while in a secure position. Instructions for constructing a wood prone stander, adjustable to the height of the child. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: Should be used only on the advise of a therapist. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Arnold, P L TITLE: Designing for Individual Needs: A Manual on the Design of Environments, Furnishings and Materials for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities REF: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Media Resource Center: p 47, 49 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0670 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

731. Prone Standing Board for Use in the Classroom.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone standing board as a part-time alternative to a wheelchair for some activities in a classroom; it allows the child to participate in activities while head stability and extensor tone are being promoted. Padded 3/4 inch pressboard (made to fit the child) is fastened to an old tricycle frame along with training wheels in the front, for stability, and a height- adjustable footboard. Includes instructions and photographs. COMMENTS: Developed at the SPEED Development Center, Chicago Heights, Illinois. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Cohen, E TITLE: Prone Standing Board for Use in the Classroom JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 58 no 9, Sep 1979: p 1091 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

732. Prone Standing Frame Candidate for Batch Producers, Do-it-Yourselfers.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stander to hold a child in an upright position and provide a play tray; or can be reconfigured to make a chair with a tray. Stander or seat for a very young child. Made of wood with an adjustable foot board and removable tray for toys or activities. A wide foam pad goes around the child's front and sides, and there is a wide strap to keep the child upright. The device can also be used as a chair by putting the footboard at seat height and moving the tray to the other side. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: Working drawings available from: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia; quote file no 44.51P. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Prone Standing Frame Candidate for Batch Producers, Do-it-Yourselfers JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 6 no 2, Jun 1986: p 23 PAGES (including cover): 2 1986.

733. Prone Standing Frame.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frame to help a child who can not stand alone to experience the standing position. Describes construction of a standing frame made of wood or chipboard, measured to fit the child, with padding optional. Can include side panels to keep the child upright. COMMENTS: Instructins include this message: "Please consult a therapist before using this for any child as there are spec ific therapeutic reasons for using this frame. It is unsuitable for some children." SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 12-14 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 4 1900.

734. Prone Trolley/Scooter Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone board on casters to encourage weightbearing on hands and knees, give the feeling of motion, increase mobility, strengthen arms, improve coordination, facilitate head control, improve motor planning, allow moving about and for fun. Prone board made of plywood, sized according to use (i.e. prone, on knees) and size of child, on four casters, padded with foam and covered with vinyl. Includes drawings and suggestions. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 32-33 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

735. PTO SHIFT CONVERSION FOR AN INTERNATIONAL 766 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Conversion for engaging and disengaging PTO designed for operators who have difficulty turning the upper torso. The original position of the PTO shift on the International 766 Tractor was behind the driver's seat to the left. The operator had to reach behind the seat with the left hand while turning the torso. Conversion places the shift directly to right of the operator. Two different types of linkage have been used. Mechanical linkage, which includes a shaft which extends down through the cab wall just inside the right fender, and a cross shaft across the back of the tractor. Moving the lever causes the cross shaft to rotate and shift the original PTO control linkage. A second type of linkage is hydraulic, using dual-acting master and slave hydraulic cylinders. The PTO shift lever is connected to the shaft of the master cylinder and forces the shaft in and out. The slave cylinder is connected to the last part of the original PTO control linkage. The editors note that the hydraulic linkage provided the superior solution. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking, Assembly, Mechanics, Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE: Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.6.l. 1991.

736. Pull Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch can be operated by a gentle pull but is also sturdy enough for a child who pulls hard. Can be suspended over a child lying on back or semi-reclined to encourage reach and grasp. Switch will activate a battery toy, light or tape recorder. Device is constructed of potato chip can with metal bottom or tennis ball can, jump rope with handle, tennis ball, metal jar lid smaller than diameter of can, rubber band, popsickle stick, 2 pieces of plastic coated wire 2 feet long, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 14-17 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

737. Pull Toy.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pull toy encourages child to walk. Cut piece of softwood into blocks measuring 1 1/2 inch square. Drill a hole through the center of each block. Cut out the shape of the head of the child's favorite animal from a piece of 2 1/2 inch by 2 1/2 inch plywood. Using thick string, thread all blocks together, tying a knot between each block. Leave extra string at the end for a tail. Glue animal head onto the first block. Paint blocks and attach string to use in pulling toy. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 60-61. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

738. PULL-OUT TRAY.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tray pulls out between legs from under wheelchair seat to hold catheterization equipment. The tray is made from 1/2 inch birch plywood cut the width of the wheelchair seat. The plywood is placed on the side seat rails over the upholstery. The bottom of the plywood has two rails to retain a narrow tray between the plywood seat and the upholstery. A stop is placed at the back of the tray to prevent it from sliding out the back. A cupboard latch is used to hold the sliding ray in place. Finish with polyurethane. A cushion should be used on top of the plywood seat. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR:Shapbell, J; Sweigart, J. TITLE:Making A Pull-Out Tray REF:Journal: Accent on Living; Spring; p 94. 1985.

739. Push Button Car Door Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Car door aid is designed to open doors with push button handles. May also be used to open seat belts and recessed handles inside the car door armrests. Aid is constructed by sawing a U bolt in half and screwing one half piece into a small rectangular piece of wood that has had a hole drilled into one end. A small piece of rubber hose is attached to the end of the U bolt to protect the surface of doors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make It Cheap: Vol 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory, p 22-23 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

740. Push Stick.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Safety feed stick to be used on a variety of power cutting machines, for people with unsteady hands or arms. Diagram of a safety push stick for power cutting machines. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Emnployment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 482-483 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

741. Push Up Blocks.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Blocks can be used as part of an exercise routine to strengthen arms for children who will use crutches. Push up blocks consist of 1 inch wooden dowels suspended between 2 square pieces of softwood. These side pieces are glued to a rectangular wooden base. To construct a pair of blocks, drill a 1 inch diameter hole an inch from the top of 3/4 inch by 4 inch by 6 inch side pieces. Glue 2 battens 3/4 inch in from each end of the wooden base. Glue side pieces to base. Height of dowel can be placed nearer to base for smaller children. Includes diagram. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 92-93. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1981.

742. Push Up Blocks.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Blocks with rods for use as an arm strengthening aid, useful for children who use crutches. Describes construction of push up blocks made of softwood (two blocks 3/ 4 by 4 by 6 inches each) with sides, battens and bars (two wooden dowels 6 inches by 1 inch diameter). These can be used in bed or on the floor. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 92-93. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

743. PUZZLE BOARD

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself puzzle board for a child with severe disabilities. This puzzle board enables the child to complete puzzles with the board placed vertically in front of him. A foam board is covered with a piece of flannel using a hot glue gun or another strong adhesive. It is important that the flannel be pulled very tightly. Then the puzzle pieces are adapted using ultra-thin Velcro. A small piece of Velcro is attached to the back of each puzzle piece (just enough to adhere it to the board). MATERIALS: Foam board, piece of flannel, ultra- thin Velcro, and puzzle. TOOLS: Hot glue gun or other type of adhesive. TITLE: Puzzle Board. WEBSITE: Adaptions 4 Kidz. REF: http://adaptions4kidz.blogspot.com/2010/01/puzzle-board.html.

744. PUZZLE SWITCH

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: When puzzle piece is placed in corresponding hole the switch is turned on. Switch operates with magnet and glass reed switch so there are no wires to get tangled or pulled loose. Switch may be used with tape recorder, battery toy, or light. Switch is made of 6 sheets of corrugated cardboard, wood glue, some type of wooden knob or spool, 2 rectangular magnets, 2 medium size glass reed switches, earphone with subminiature size plug, rosin core solder and masking tape. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 18-21 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

745. PVC PENCIL HOLDER

     --- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a pencil holder from PVC for use by individuals with grasping disabilities. First, drill a quarter-inch hole into a PVC tee at the center where all angles meet. Second, assemble the pencil holder by attaching a PVC tee to each end of a PVC nipple. Third, thread the thumb screw into the drilled hole. Fourth, place pencil, marker or paint brush into the tee and tighten with the thumb screw until secure. MATERIALS: Two half-inch PVC pressure tee connectors, one half-inch PVC nipple, one 1/4 x 1 inch thumb screw. (PVC and other materials can be obtained at most hardware stores.) TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS: Basic carpentry. TITLE: PVC Pencil Holder. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/holding/PVCPencilHolder.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover. Assistive Technology Partners, 601 E. 18th Ave., Suite 130, Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-315-1280 Fax: 303-837-1208 Toll Free: 800-255-3477 Web: www.uchsc.edu/atp.

746. Quality Control Inspection Tool.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Quality control inspection tool for gauging acceptable lengths of small cylindrical parts, for use by individuals with unsteady hands or only one hand, or for those with difficulty learning to use a micrometer. Allows inspection for fine tolerances. Plywood and steel gauge with a shelf on a spring set within a tapering U shaped opening which is marked to indicate the acceptable range of lengths. The cylinder to be measured is placed on the shelf within the width of the U and the operator pulls down a peg handle that lowers the shelf until the cylinder is caught by the narrowing end of the U, and checks the gauge to see if the length is correct. Includes drawing and description of one application. Useful to demonstrate the concept that quality control tasks can be performed with the use of simple worksite adaptations. COMMENTS: For further information contact: Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 Old North Manor, Building 1301, Wichita, Kansas 67208, 316-688-1888. REC funded by NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: PP74-75. NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

747. QUICK DETACHABLE HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE CASE 1290 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for the Case 1290 tractor. Constructed of 1 inch square steel tubing with steel angles welded onto the end. This configuration hooks over the top of the clutch pedal and is stabilized by the foot clutch shank. The lever is pushed downward to disengage the clutch. A pivoting latch rod at the upper end of the lever can be inserted in a hole drilled in the seat platform to lock the clutch in the disengaged position if desired. The whole assembly can be attached to the clutch pedal without tools, and is removed by lifted it up and sliding it off the pedal. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE: Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.5. 1991.

748. Quoits.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ring toss game which promotes eye-hand coordination. Plywood board 24 inches square with a 2 inch batten on one side to make it tilt, with 5 dowels 1/2 inch by 4 inches and rounded at one end attached one in the center and the others toward the corners of the board; and 5 quoits or small semi flexible hoops (such as the drive belts for a vacuum cleaner). Pegs are numbered for scoring. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Games for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 94-95. Also available from Prentice- Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

749. Radial Arm Assist Device for Hand Held Tools.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frame to hold a drill or powered hand drill perpendicular to a work surface while allowing the operator freedom of movement. Describes a device which converts a hand drill into a radial arm drill to allow the user to position and hold the tool. The device involves a constructed turntable with a screw jack system which allows the whole system to be elevated as required; drawer slides held together with a welded assembly to provide torque resistance; and a machine column to support and guide the carriage that holds the drill or hand tool which is secured in the holder by a worm gear clamp. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: For further information contact: The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Post Office Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Welding. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Schlicher, C TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1978: p 16-20 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00090 PAGES (including cover): 6 1978.

750. Radial Arm Saw Fixture.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stabilizer for the workpiece while a person with unsteadiness of the hands or arms is operating a power radial arm saw. Describes a stabilizer made of 3/4 inch plywood, 3/4 inch solid stock (hardwood), metal back stops and 8- inch C clamps. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: For further information contact: Dr Ken Bruwelheid, Department of Agricultural and Industrial Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 484-485 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

751. Radio Accessibility in Vehicle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Radio mounted in the dashboard directly behind the steering wheel so it is more easily reached and the driver need not glance away from the road while driving. Describes a dealer-installed pushbutton radio intended for a driver with limited range of motion. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For further information contact the developer, Donald J. Winge, 110 Cherry ## 110, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center p 226-227 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1983.

752. RAISED CONTAINER GARDENING.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Raised bed gardening for gardening in a sitting position. Use various sizes of old tires, with the largest on the bottom. Fill each tire with soil and stack to the desired height. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Chaplin, M.: Royal Horticultural Society. TITLE: Gardening for the Physiclly Handicapped and Elderly. REF: Book: B T Batsford Ltd, 4 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 0AH: p 28. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1100. PAGES ( including cover): 2. 1978.

753. RAISED GARDENS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Several methods of raised garden beds for sitting gardeners. Several methods of doing raised garden beds are described, including tubs on wheeled bases, Raised wooden boxes (or large planter boxes with false bottoms), fertile bags on tables, living wall planters, and plant containers on pulleys. Includes descriptions and drawings. Also includes pros and cons of various types of raised gardening beds and containers. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 29-33. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

754. Raised Height Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Blocks to raise the height of a table so a wheelchair can pull up to it. Describes table raisers made of wooden blocks the desired height, and pieces of 1 inch thick wood with holes the size of the table legs drilled in them, glued together. A nonslip pad can be glued on the bottom. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 17 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

755. RAISED TOILET.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to raise toilet instead of using a raised toilet seat. A wooden base is made to place between the toilet fixture and the floor. Extensions are needed for the pipes. The height can be custom designed but if the added height causes the user's feet to hang above the floor a foot support and be built into the base. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: George Washington TITLE: Raise the Toilet When It Gets Low REF: Journal article: Accent on Living, Spring 1986: pp 88-89 1986.

756. Raisers for Beds, Tables and Some Chairs.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Leg extenders to raise height of beds, tables or chairs. Describes two types of raisers. One is made with plywood and battens, and is screwed to the furniture leg. The other, also plywood, is made like a box into which the leg fits; pieces of wood, which fit in the box, adjust the height. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 46-47. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

757. RAMP.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides access for wheelchair riders to areas that ordinarily can only be reached by steps. Diagram and suggestions for constructing a simple ramp. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 54. 1976.

758. RAMPS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ramps or portable tracks can be made using heavy duty aluminum end brackets. The extruded aluminum brackets fit on the ends of 2X8's or a custom width ramp, but the brackets must be able to fit over a 2 inch width of wood. Can be used with trucks, vans or houses. Each bracket has a 700 pound capacity (1400 pounds per set). Ramp can be up to 11 feet 7 inches in length, and up to a three foot rise. These brackets are available in hardware stores, or in mail order tool catalogs (e.g., Leichtung Workshops, Fall 1989). SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking, assembly. 1990.

759. RANGE KNOB TURNER

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with arthritis, fine motor disabilities or grasping disabilities to turn a stove on and off. To adapt existing knobs, drill two small holes in the stove knob and in a short dowel. Line up the holes in the dowel with the holes in the knobs and secure the dowel with screws. A similar effect can be achieved by drilling a quarter-inch hole through the knob and inserting a short quarter-inch diameter dowel in the hole. MATERIALS: Dowel. TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Kitchen Stoves. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 39. PAGES (including cover) 2.

760. REACH TOOL

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself high-reach tool with household items. A mop or broom handle serves as the shaft of the reacher. Using a drill, make a small hole in both clamp handles and secure the clamp to the end of a mop handle with a hose clamp. Next, feed cable through the bottom handle and attach to the top of the handle with a carriage bolt. A hole can be drilled through the bolt to better accompany the cable. Secure the cable using zip ties. Finally, attach the cable to a brake lever and secure it to the mop handle. MATERIALS: One brake lever with perch, one brake cable, one clamp, three zip ties, one hose clamp, one mop or broom handle, and one small carriage bolt with nut and washer. TOOLS: Drill bit and drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry/shop skills. TITLE: Build a high-reach tool with household items. WEBSITE: Instructables. REF: http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-high-reach-tool-with-household-items/.

761. REACHER

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist an individual who uses a wheelchair in picking up items. A set of long barbecue tongs can be attached to the wheelchair and used to retrieve items. It can be used in conjunction with the hook on a wire hanger to pull items within reach. MATERIALS: Barbecue tongs and wire hanger. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q121diy.cfm

762. REACHER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a person with grasping or other upper extremity disabilities with a method of retrieving metal objects or objects with handles that were otherwise out of reach. Attach a hook to one end of a wooden dowel, and attach a magnet to the other end of the dowel. MATERIALS: Wooden dowel (length determined by the user); hook; magnet; and glue. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

763. Reaching Hook.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hook to enable an office worker with limited range of motion and grasp to open and close desk drawers from a wheelchair. Hook made of a piece of flat steel 1/2 by 9 inches long bent at 90 degrees 2 inches from one end, with the other end wedged and glued into a 6 inch piece of 1 inch dowel. COMMENTS: Originally published in Rehabilitation Engineering Sourcebook Supplement 1: Institute for Information Studies, Falls Church, Virginia 22046. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 424-425 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

764. READER 2, THE

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To hold a book or magazine in view for an individual with limited use of arms and hands lying in bed. A lightweight platform was constructed of 3/8-inch plywood, with the overall dimensions being determined by the needs of the user. The platform is equipped with four legs that allow the device to span the user's body. The legs can also be adapted to fit over bed rails. The surface of the platform is angled to provide an optimal reading angle for the user. OPTIONS: A variety of extras can be added such as a reading lamp and accessible switch, side holders for phone, remote, glasses, etc. TITLE: The Reader 2. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/reader2.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

765. READIING TEACHING PROGRAM

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, reading or learning disabilities in learning to read. Pictures from common trade books were scanned and printed and glued to tagboard and the tagboard pages were bound using one-inch rings. Pictures from Boardmaker (see entry) were were affixed to each page as repeated lines, providing children with a choice in how the story was read, and making them active participants in the process. MATERIALS: Scanned pictures, tag board, glue, and one-inch rings. TOOLS: Computer with scanner. SKILLS REQUIRED: Computers and assembly. AUTHOR: Taylor, L. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

766. READING TRAY

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To hold a book open in front of a reader who is a wheelchair user with weakness of the hands. The unit is made of two rectangles of Lexan plastic measuring approximately 14 x 20 inches, hinged at the bottom. The height and angle are adjustable. The book support shelf is about 2 inches up from the bottom of the unit. It is bonded to the supports, but can be screwed in place from the back. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

767. Recessed Pan Tray.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheelchair tray with a removable recessed pan which can be filled with a variety of tactile stimulation materials. Describes wheelchair lap tray made of plywood 18 by 21 inches (to fit a child's wheelchair) cut to fit against the front of the child, with arms to the back of the chair which are drilled so rope can be tied through them to hold the tray on the chair. The tray has a 9 inch square hole cut into it; a 9 inch cake pan is placed in the hole. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McCowen, J TITLE: Recessed Pan Tray JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 37 no 5, May 1983: p 341 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

768. RECLINED WORKSTATION

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with spinal cord injury or severe physical disabilities to use a computer in a reclined position. This work station required several adaptations. Monitor placement, with the monitor above the user and angled downward, was accomplished using a fifteen-inch LCD (liquid crystal diode) monitor attached to a flexible monitor arm. The arm was attached to a two-inch vertical steel pipe attached to a sturdy table adjacent to a reclining chair. The computer keyboard rested on the user's lap and was modified by cutting the hand rest section to follow the curve of the user's abdomen. This made the keyboard more comfortable and easier to reach. A trackball mouse was placed on a small table, also adjacent to the chair. It was also necessary to automate the manually-operated recliner. A Linak brand linear actuator was used due to stroke length, speed, force, quiet operation, and the option of battery back-up. Custom hardware was designed and fabricated to connect the acuator between the the reclining portion of the chair and the stationary frame. The chair was further modified by straightening the back rest frame, adding padding under the seat cushion, and fabricating custom neck, knee, and lumbar supports from Ethafoam. SKILLS REQUIRED: Design and fabrication and electrical. TITLE: Reclined Workstation for a Journalist. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

769. Regular Walker Converted to Wheeled Walker.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheels added to the front legs of a standard walker. Adaptation made by screwing pieces of wooden dowel in the front legs of a walker and fixing caster wheels into holes drilled in the dowels. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 11 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

770. REMOTE DOOR LOCK

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited mobility to lock and unlock an entry door remotely. A door-lock solenoid from a car was mated to a standard dead-bolt. Power was connected through a momentary contact, center-off, double- throw switch that was wired to reverse the power polarity as it was moved up/down. This operated the solenoid in both directions. The switch was placed in box that was placed beside bed. The car-lock solenoid can be operated manually if needed. POWER: Uses a standard 12-volt direct current power adapter. TITLE: The Remote Door Lock. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/doorlock.htm. REF: The originator, Doug Brown, can be contacted at browncd@telusplanet.net.

771. REMOTE HOLDER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities to operate a Logitech Harmony Universal Remote for an entertainment system. This remote has a touch screen and many small buttons near its edges. The individual is unable to hold the controller, but he can push the buttons. The user needed a holder for the controller that he could operate by himself, placed where he could get to it in his wheelchair and where it would point to all the devices to be controlled. The remote for needed to be removable for re-charging. The solution was a long, narrow wooden box into which the controller slides. The following features are provided: The controller does not sit on its feet, instead it rests on one edge and to prevent the controller from rotating when the buttons are depressed, thin wood rails that match shape of the edge of the controller are screwed to the inside walls of the box. The top rim of the holder is a thin piece of flexible foamed vinyl (cut from an inexpensive placemat) with a large cut-out that provides access to the buttons. Two small wings on the vinyl match areas on the top of the controller where there are no buttons, and ensure that the controller cannot fall out of the holder. The wings also flex around the crowned top surface of the controller and over the buttons, enabling the controller to be inserted in the holder without any buttons being depressed. The vinyl is very flexible around its edges, so it is clamped in position with a U-shaped piece of thin hardboard. A large cut-out in the back of the holder enables the controller to be removed for charging. A groove and notch allow a standard rubber band can be used to hold the controller in the box, if needed. The wooden box was mounted at the correct height and angle to a large heavy U-shaped bracket that was sized to fit closely around the edge of a table. The bracket is made of 0.75 MDF and 1/8 x 1 steel strip. The weight of the bracket, and the fact that it includes a large plate just under the top of the table, reduce the chance of the unit being knocked off the table accidentally. TITLE: The Remote Holder. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/remoteholder.htm. REF: The originator, Colin Hardman, can be contacted at Colinhardman@yahoo.com.

772. REMOTE HOLDER 2

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enablke an individual with only limited use of one arm to open her apartment door using a remote control while in bed. Because simply setting the remote on the bed would allow it to fall or slide out of reach, a holder was required that could be attached to the top bedcover and from which the remote can be easily removed for use during the daytime. The holder also needed to be easy to install and remove and be able to withstand frequent dropping as it would be installed and removed by many different helpers. Also, the holder needed to fasten to many different materials easily and reliably without damaging them. The design selected was a piece of three-quarter-inch plywood to which was attached short ribs of oak and a short loop of leather belt. The remote is inserted into the loop. Magnets were chosen as fasteners. Two rare earth magnets were inseted in the plywood, and a piece of sheet steel was placed under the top bedcover, magnetically clamping the holder to the top bedcover. The magnets are at one end of the holder and the opposite end of the holder is lifted. This arrangement provides a long lever arm that enables the magnetic force to be overcome with light finger pressure. The holder is permanently connected to the sheet of steel with a cord approximately two feet long so that the two parts do not get separated and lost. The cord is also long enough to go round the edge of the bedcovers. TITLE: The Remote Holder - 2. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/remoteholder2.htm REF: The originator, Colin Harman, can be contacted at colinhardman@yahoo.com.

773. Remotely Actuated Telephone Alarm System.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow a nonspeaking, severely weak individual to call for assistance in case of emergency. Describes a device consisting of a radio transmitter remote controlled garage door opener, a dial encoder, a telephone amplifier and a laboratory fabricated power supply. The client keeps the door opener on his person and activates the system, which rings the phone at a prearranged location. Includes photograph of components. COMMENTS: For information contact Dr Elmer Hoyer, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. Device developed under NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 228-229 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

774. REMOVABLE HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1586 TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Modifies an International 1586 tractor which has an electric clutch. The control linkage is attached to the regular foot pedal by a nut. A shaft stub is mounted to the left side of the tractor steering console. This acts as a pivot point for the control lever, which is held to the shaft by a pin. Pulling the lever disengages the clutch. The hand control is easily removed to allow operation of the clutch pedal by foot. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.11. 1991.

775. Respirators/Ventilators: Go Positive With Face Mask and Mouthpiece.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Airtight nose and mouth mask to use with a small positive pressure ventilator for sleeping. Discusses development of a prototype face mask and extended mouthpiece which make a seal against the skin to prevent air from leaking out, and keeps the cheeks from being blown up. The device needs a dental piece made with hard dental acrylic: provides instruction for making the extended mouthpiece. The mask is made of plastic, foam rubber padding and soft chamois leather. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Ratzka, A D TITLE: Respirators/Ventilators: Go Positive With Face Mask and Mouthpiece JOURNAL: Rehabilitation Gazette REF: Vol 25, 1982: p 65- 66 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

776. Retracting Joy Stick.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Retractable joy stick control box for a powered wheelchair to allow the chair to be positioned near a table. Briefly describes a springloaded automatic joy stick box retractor which permits the box to recede as it makes contact with the table and return to its normal position when the wheelchair is backed away. Principal investigator: Theresa Ackerman, Georgia Tech University. SKILLS REQUIRED: Mechanical Engineering. TITLE: Retracting Joy Stick JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Vol 30 no 2, Fall 1985: p 50 PAGES (including cover): 1 1985.

777. Rhythm Stick.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rhythm stick toy can be used as part of a child's sensory integration training program. Using a saw, make V shaped cuts in a rectangular piece of softwood measuring 1 inch by 1 inch by 6 inches. Drill a hole into the bottom of one end. Glue a 1/2 by 3 inch dowel into this hole to serve as a handle. The child can use another dowel measuring 1/2 inch by 6 inches to strike against the V cuts in the softwood to create sounds and rhythms. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 44-45. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

778. RIGHTING DEVICE FOR JUVENILE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to provide feedback for person having difficulty keeping head upright. A mercury switch is attached to the user's head in the desired "on" position. The switch is attached to a control box. Any 110 volt appliance such as a radio is plugged into the control box and the device turns off when the head moves from the desired position and the switch is no longer in the on position. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: TITLE: Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. REF: Monograph: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering: Rehabilitation Engineering Center Tech Brief. 1986.

779. Righting Device for Juvenile.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device encourages a child with cerebral palsy to hold head upright by turning on a television set or radio when the head is in the desired position, and turning it off when the head tilts forward. Control box with an electrical outlet switchable by a mercury contact switch is attached to a child's head so that holding the head upright or tilting it forward turns a radio or television on or off. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For further information contact Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Building 1301, Wichita, Kansas 67208. REC funded by NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Anderson, L TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 30-31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

780. Ring-Stacker.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy to help develop hand-eye coordination through stacking different shapes, inserting sticks into holes, sorting beads and copying patterns. Provides list of materials and detailed instructions for building a toy consisting of a wooden box 9 by 5 by 5 inches with a hinged lid; 4 different sized holes drilled in the top to fit sticks into; 3 holes in front for battery operated light fittings; dowels to fit the holes; differently shaped pieces to stack on the dowels; and 4 each of various sizes of wooden beads and cubes. The pieces and cubes are painted bright colors. Includes instructions for using the toy on graduated levels of difficulty. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electronics. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 109-121 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 14 1983.

781. ROCK BAND DRUM KIT MODIFICATION

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself adaptation for an individual with mobility issues to play the drum kit featured as part of the Rock Band video game. As a wheelchair user, the individual was disappointed that she could not disable the kick pedal feature on the drums within the game. First, cut the two RCA connectors off the “Y” end of the cable and strip away about ½ inch of the insulation to reveal the copper writing (be sure to leave the 3.5 millimeter input connected, this is plugged into the foot pedal input). Then loosen the two screws on the inside of the doorbell and wrap one copper wire around each screw. Tighten the screws. The doorbell should come with two screws so that it can be mounted to the bottom of one stick. To avoid a bunch of holes in the drum sticks make sure to play around with the positioning of the doorbell before screwing it in. The wire coming from the doorbell to the sticks can be conceal and secured with electrical tape. Also, the electrical tape can be used to wrap the sticks (except for the tip) for added grip. To use this adaptation simply unplug the foot pedal and plug in the sticks. This modification was created using materials that can be found just about at any retail store and cost approximately $20. MATERIALS: Cheap set of drum sticks, a door bell, and audio Y-cable 3.5 millimeters to 2 RCA. TOOLS: Screw driver, set of wire stripping pliers, and electrical tape. TITLE: Rock Band Drum Kit Accessibility Mod. WEBSITE: Kinetic Communications. REF: http://www.kinetic.com/channelk-rock-band-mod.html.

782. Rocker Balance Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rocking board to promote balance. Balance board made of softwood with a variety of rockers of different heights and widths to adjust the difficulty of balancing. The rockers attach to the board with dowels which fit into holes drilled in the center of the board. Lists materials needed and includes instructions and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 70-71. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

783. Rocker Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rocker board to help develop balance in different positions. Describes a rocker board of plywood, measured to fit the size of the child, with optional foam and vinyl padding. Lists materials; includes drawings and comments SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child Who Has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 34-35 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

784. ROD SUPPORT

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Assisted support of fishing rod for angler with weak grip. Drawing of a custom orthotic device formed to fit around the fishing rod within position of the handgrip. The support is made of metal with plastic covering and secured by velcro fastener. Appears to provide some wrist support. Fits around the wrist and against the palmar surface of the hand, with a hook formed at the top of the device that supports the fishing rod. SKILLS REQUIRED: Orthotics, metalworking. AUTHOR: British Sports Assoc for the Disabled. TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing, US Distributor, Sterling Publishers, 2 Park Ave, NY, NY: p 34. 1983.

785. ROLL IN SHOWER IN EXISTING TUB SPACE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides waterproof pan on floor with minimal lip to impede wheelchair or person walking. Modification procedure: 1) Remove existing bathtub. 2) Paint floor with a concrete adhesive. 3) Form wire cloth frame on floor and 4 inches up on side walls and attach to threshold. 4) Form studwall (36 inches) and 1 by 6 inch maple threshold 36 inches wide at the door. 5) Pour concrete patch base over wire cloth, shaping it for form and drainage considerations (4 inches up wall and across threshold). 6) Cover base with 1/4 inch coat of waterproof mortar and 4 inches up walls plus threshold. 7) Tile and grout walls, floor and threshold. 8) Mount wrap around (corner) grab bars and stainless folding seat at rear. SKILLS REQUIRED: Masonry, woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 230-231. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

786. Roll-A-Ball.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Game of skill involving rolling a ball into holes in a wooden board. Plywood board 18 inches square with 5 holes, a little larger than tennis balls cut into it and numbered for scoring, and a batten fastened to the back to make it tilt. Tennis balls or balls of a similar size are rolled along the floor and up the board, aimed at the holes. Includes instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 152-153. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

787. Roller Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tubular chair with a straight back allowing a child with spastic cerebral palsy to sit with legs apart and feet flat on the ground. Chair made of plywood and hardboard. Two 8 by 8 pieces of wood rounded at the top are joined by 3 struts, two on the bottom, one on top. A piece of plywood 15 1/2 by 20 inches rounded at the top is screwed to the back. Hardboard (14 by 21 1/ 2 inches) is soaked overnight then bent over frame and tacked into place. A 1 by 1 by 16 inch piece can be fastened to the front of the chair for extra stability. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling Your Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home REF: New York: E P Dutton: p 170-171 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0694 PAGES (including cover): 3 1975.

788. Rollermobile for Children with Cerebral Palsy.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheeled roller seat for use by severely involved elementary school-aged children with cerebral palsy. Describes construction of a feet-propelled wheeled vehicle made of plywood, 1/8 inch pliable plastic, 5 inch platform casters, padding and vinyl for the seat, 3 automobile seat belts and velcro. The seat is triangular with wings for support. Trunk and hood are made of boxes. The seat belts are used to secure the child's pelvis and to hold the thighs in hip flexion and abduction; the arms can be secured at the back or the child can grasp a dowel on the dashboard. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ivey, A; Roblyer, D D TITLE: Rollermobile for Children with Cerebral Palsy JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 60 no 9, Sep 1980: p 1162-1163 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1980.

789. Rolling Board for Treatment and Evaluation of Neurologically Involved Patients.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Low platform on wheels for treating and evaluating patients who have abnormal postural reactions. Describes a board made of two 3/4 inch plywood boards, 30 by 48 inches, making a platform 1 1/2 inches thick; with 4 skateboard wheel trucks (each with 2 wheels with sealed bearings), and a pivoting dowel handle attached with 2 eye bolts. A rubber, non-slip surface is affixed to the board. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Bohannon, R W; Larkin, P A TITLE: Rolling Board for Treatment and Evaluation of Neurologically Involved Patients JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 64 no 10, Oct 1984 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

790. ROLL-UP KEYBOARD

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create an inexpensive roll-up keyboard for an individual with disabilities. Using a screwdriver deconstruct a USB keyboard, removing the keyboard’s membrane switch pad and control board. The membrane consists of three separate layers tacked together. Using the rubber pad, plate nuts and bolts reassemble the membrane to the control board, making sure that the traces of the membrane line up with the traces on the control board. If the keyboard had a socket and ribbon cable, just reinsert the cable and then label the keys. To save time, label only the keys that are used the most. After labeling the keys the roll-up flexible keyboard is ready to be used. A text editor can be used to check to make sure all the keys function. MATERIALS: USB keyboard, small project sized nuts and bolts. TOOLS: Screw driver with interchangable bits. TITLE: DIY rollable keyboard exudes simplicity. AUTHOR: Auger Duval. JOURNAL: ENGADGET.com. REF: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/26/diy-rollable-keyboard-exudes-simplicity. WEBSITE: Instructables at http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Roll-Up-Keyboard.

791. Rope Cutting Jig.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to cut stranded nylon rope and seal the rope ends so they dont fray. Developed for use in a workshop contracted to install rope carriers on a battery carrying holder. Describes a rope cutting jig made of an 80 watt soldering iron mounted in a hinged bracket, with a piece of copper sheet replacing the soldering tip. The iron is lowered onto the rope and melts through it. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For further information Contact: Leonard L Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Anderson, L L TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1982: p 22-24 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05511 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

792. Roundabout Chair Available for Another User.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Describes an alternative wheelchair on a low stand, operated with a hand crank. Chair made of an office swivel chair fastened to a heavy plywood base supported on a steel tube frame; there are two fixed wheels in back ( the wheels fit underneath the frame) and one wheel in the front used to steer and propel the chair from post by the rider's knee. A vertical drive shaft motivated by a crankhandle runs down the post and rotates the front wheel through a bevel gear train. The rider can swivel the chair to fit it under a table. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: For information contact: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. Mechanical Engineering. TITLE: Roundabout Chair Available for Another User JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 6 no 1, Mar 1986: p 18 PAGES (including cover): 2 1986.

793. Safe Bath Plug.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Plastic tube used as a bathtub plug to keep water from getting too deep. A piece of semi rigid plastic tubing about 6 inches long, small enough to fit in the plug hole of a bathtub, is wound with plastic insulation tape to make it a good push fit. This can be pushed out with the toe, or a cord or chain can be attached to the top to allow it to be pulled out. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 121. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 2 1985.

794. SAFETY IN THE BATHROOM

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To make bathroom use safer for seniors and individuals with mobility, walking, or balance disabilities. This article, part of the chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up," dicusses ways to provide greater bathroom safety, including using non-slip surfaces in the tub or shower and on the bathroom floor; installing grab bars; ensuring adequate lighting; and having ground-fault-interrupted (GFI) outlets in the bathroom. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Bathroom Safety. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 4. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

795. SAFETY PROGRAM BINGO CARDS

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---PURPOSE: To enable a blind receptionist to keep track of numbers for a daily safety program bingo game. The date and daily number are brailled on index cards using a Janus 3x5 inch interpoint slate. A hole is punched in the upper left hand corner of each card, and the cards are threaded in a single binder ring. AUTHOR: Buskirk, J. & Gillespie, J. TITLE: Adaptations for an Agency Receptionist. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 4, Winter 2005: p. 168-170. PAGES: 3.

796. Sand Tray.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Box to hold damp sand for a child to play in. Sturdy box made of solid timber or exterior grade plywood fastened with nails and waterproof glue, with 2 battens on the bottom to allow the box to be more easily picked up. Box dimensions are 12 by 13 inches, and 6 inches deep. Should be painted inside and out. Place on a piece of plastic to protect the floor. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 162-163. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

797. Sandwich Feeder.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sandwich holder to enable a person with no hand use to eat independently. Thermoplastic sandwich holder, developed for a person with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which allows the person to take a row of bites then slide the sandwich forward with the chin to continue. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For further information contact Dr Roy Norris, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. REC funded by NIHR grant G008005053. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Norris, R H TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Spring 1981: p 21-23 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05509 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1981.

798. SANDY TRAILS BRAILLE TRACKING SYSTEM

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To teach pre-schoolers with some useable vision who are learning Braille letters to track evenly across a Braille line. The system includes a set of sheets that have been Brailled. The full Braille cell (the “for” sign) is written on alternate lines of all sheets. The first sheet introduced has blank lines between the “for” sign lines, enabling beginners to simply work on moving across the page and back. The second sheet introduced works on efficiency, and a single full cell is added at the beginning and end of each blank line. Two full cells are Brailled in the middle of that line. Students are asked to use both hands to track across the line to the full cells in the middle. At the middle, the child is asked to have the left hand track back across the page while the right hand continues to the end. On the lines between the full cells, numbers, letters or other items of interest are scattered across the page. Using these sheets, students practice tracking a line of Braille while getting the feel of a given letter by passing over it. Other sheets can be created to teach letter recognition, such as reversals. To stiffen the Braille sheets, they can be glued to poster board cut to size. With one-inch magnetic strips glued to the back, they can be placed on a cookie sheet for security. To add interest and fun, sprinkle colored sand over the Braille sheet and place bubble wrap at the left edge. The student is asked to push the sand across the line to the edge of the page and then track the fingers back to pop a bubble in the bubble wrap. Popping a bubble serves as a reward and strengthens fingers. To provide guidance (if needed), the instructor sits across from the student with his or her fingers on the row of “for” signs above the blank line on which the student is working. The student’s and teacher’s fingertips touch and they track together. MATERIALS: 11 x 17 inch cookie sheet, laminated sheets with Braille as described, poster board, magnetic strips, colored sand, bubble wrap, and Braille letters and numbers on Dymo Tape. TOOLS: Dymo Label Maker. SKILLS REQUIRED: Braille, cutting ,and assembly. TITLE: Kids’ Glove Treatment (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Elliot, A. JOURNAL: RE:view. Vol 37 no 3, Fall 2005: p. 119-121. PAGES (including cover): 4 2005.

799. SCANNING AID.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to evaluate a person's optimal ability to operate a scanning device. A simple adapter unit provides access to many commercially available switches. The user can compare the use a wide selection of switches. The device can scan in three modes: step scan, directed scan, or latching scan. Speed can be adjusted. the evaluation device has five display panels to scan through during each evaluation session. Plexiglass cover can be removed to change items in each display panel. Includes drawing, but no instructions on building device. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple electronics. AUTHOR: Carol Schaeffler, John Mauro UCP, 622 Foster Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230, 212-859-8850. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI, p 96-97. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

800. Scanning Blackboard.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Scanning blackboard allows students with limited or no communication skills to participate in classroom activities. A 4 foot square board is constructed to handle responses from 4 students. The upper portion of the board contains 4 sets of 4 lights. The student's names are written in this area. The remainder of the board is divided into 12 equal areas in which desired responses to various questions are written. A response switch tailored to each child's needs is connected to the board through a stereo plug. The teacher sets up the board for a particular set of questions and then selects a student to respond. The light above the student's name will light up and the child allows the scanner to go from left to right until it reaches the desired response. The student stops the scanner by activating the switch. The scan rate may be varied from .5 to 3 seconds using a petentiometer. The number of students who can use the board at one time may be increased with minor modifications to the board. Includes diagram. COMMENTS: Prototype device designed by Dr Roy Norris. For further information contact Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, P O Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical. AUTHOR: Nelson, R G TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Summer 1977: p 23-26 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02876 PAGES (including cover): 5 1977.

801. Scissors Operator.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to provide a means of using a pair of scissors without holding them in the hand, and without the hand being flexed. Describes scissor operator made of plywood, a piece of doweling, a rubber band and various nuts, bolts and screws. The device holds the scissors with the grips in a vertical position; to cut takes a downward motion on the dowel-handle, and the rubber band acts as a spring to open the scissors again. Includes diagrams and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 66-69 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES ( including cover): 5 1981.

802. SCOOTER CANOPY

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To protect an individual who uses a scooter who is sun sensitive from sun exposure. This canopy is detachable and folds for transport and storage. The frame is made from steel and aluminum tubing and it is covered in sunbrella fabric (nylon or nylon/urethane material can also be used). Scaled drawings for the frame are available from the originator. OPTIONS: Plastic windows can be added for those seeking rain/snow protection rather than sun protection. TITLE: The Wheelchair Canopy. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/canopy1.htm. REF: The originator, Clive Rush, can be contacted at russ22@hotmail.com.

803. SCOOTER VENTILATOR MOUNT

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide ventilator users with a means of carrying the ventilator on a scooter. Attach a heavy-duty key rings to the armrest posts using nylon web straps with clips that can clip on the handle rings of the ventilator to allow the ventilator to hang from the armrests behind the seat. Place the ventilator battery on the scooter floor between the user's legs. Use the ventilator's external direct current (DC) battery cord to connect the battery to the ventilator. Secure cord to the battery case with self-adhesive Velcro. Place the ventilator moisturizer unit in an insulated lunch carrier and carry it in the front basket of the scooter. TITLE: Mounting a LTV (Vent) on a Scooter. REF: http://www.wheelchairmodifications.org. The organization can also be reached at Wheelchair Modifications, 5533 A Pony Farm Drive, Richmond, VA 23227.

804. SCREEN MAGNIFIER

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To enlarge text in Windows applications. Most computers running Windows XP enable the user to enlarge text by holding down the Ctrl key while rolling the scroll wheel toward him/herself; rolling the wheel away reduces text size. This technique can be used in Word, Excel, and in the normal view in PowerPoint. It also works to a limited degree on the Internet. TOOLS: Mouse with scroll wheel. SKILLS REQUIRED: Computer. AUTHOR: Speer, P. TITLE: Speer Tip No. 2: Putting You in Control (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 3, Fall 2006: p. 129-130. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2006.

805. SEAT BOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Eliminates the sling effect from a wheelchair sling seat, provides a solid seating platform. Diagram and direction for making a wooden seat support for a wheelchair. the board should be placed between, not on, the rails to which the seat is fastened. Similar to commercially available product. SKILLS REQUIRED: woodworking AUTHOR: Gavee, B. TITLE: Wheelchair and Accessories REF: Book: Accent Press, Bloomington, IL; p 45. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0848. 1981.

806. SEATING DEVICE FOR MULTIPLY HANDICAPPED INFANTS.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple seating device to hold mildly involved children positioned correctly in standard chairs. This describes a commercial device called "Baby Safe Sit" but the pictures are so well drawn that the device could be fabricated if it cannot be found in stores. It is designed to use with healthy infants from 3 months to 2 years of age. It is one piece with a high back for support, a padded seat, and a support flap that is positioned between the child's legs and brought up around the trunk and buckled in back of the chair. There are ties on all four corners of the padded seat to tie to the chair legs. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Montgomery, P; Cashin, H. TITLE: Seating Device for Multiply Handicapped Infants REF: Journal: Physical Therapy; Vol 65 No 7, July; p 1069-1070. 1985.

807. SEATING FOR PRODUCTION WORKER

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with neurological or balance disabilities to work at multiple production workbenches. For individuals with balance and neurological disabilities, standing or sitting on high stools to perform production work is often not an option. To create this adaptation, a shop-quality operator's chair on a star-shaped pedestal base was selected to be secured to a custom platform. The wooden platform was constructed to raise the chair to the appropriate height for the shop's workbenches, while enabling the user to keep both feet flat on the platform. The chair was mounted to the platform to prevent it from sliding off, the edges of the platform were painted safety yellow, and non-skid tape was applied to the foot area of the platform for safety. In order for the user to work at different workbenches, the unit was designed for portability, with a handle at one end and casters on the other, The unit could be then tipped up and rolled to another location much like a dolly. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry and assembly. TITLE: Specialized Seating for Production Worker. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

808. See-Saw.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Rocking platform to provide movement for a child. Rocking board made of plywood 18 by 30 inches with the rocker 3 by 18 inches. Battens 1 by 1 by 12 inches are put near the ends of the board to prevent fingers or toes from being pinched. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 74-75. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

809. Self Aspirator.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow a person with a tracheostomy and no functional arm use to suction independently; developed by a polio patient. Describes device made of a 4 ounce plastic bottle with a 1 inch long india rubber stopper with two 1/4 inch holes in it, and 1/4 inch plastic tubing; a short piece to reach the mouth, and a longer one which remains plugged into the trach. The bottle is held in place at the patient's shoulder, reachable by turning the head. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Wilks, Roy TITLE: Self Aspirator JOURNAL: Toomey j Gazette REF: Spring-Summer 1962: p 41 PAGES (including cover): 2 1962.

810. Separating Wheelchair Wrap.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wrap that can be zipped apart horizontally so either the bottom or top cape part can be worn separately. Instructions and pattern for sewing a full length (but not closed at the bottom) wheelchair wrap with quilted lining. Zips open from waist to bottom, neck to waist, and, using two zippers, horizontally at waist level. Includes list of materials and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 170-172 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1978.

811. SEWING MACHINE WITH PUFF AND SIP CONTROL SYSTEM.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sip and puff control for sewing machine for person unable to use the standard leg or foot controls. The foot control of a standard industrial sewing machine was modified with a sip and puff control. The harder the person blows on the tube the faster the machine will run. Sipping on the tube raises the presser foot. Speed is maintained by blocking the tube with the tongue. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Don Warren, Clinical Convenience Products, 2070 Helena Street, Madison, WI 53704, 608-251-2882. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI, p 616-617. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

812. Shaped Foam Wedge.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foam wedge with side supports for older children with severe physical disabilities. Describes construction of a foam wedge with side supports made from foam mattress, covered in waterproof material (vinyl or terylene) with a terrycloth removable cover. Includes drawings, possible uses and comments. Does not provide instructions for the covers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 8-9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

813. Shaving Foam Dispenser.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow a shaving foam (or any aerosol can) to be operated by pushing down a handle. Useful for those with limited hand function. Aerosol can dispenser made with a 4 by 6 inch wooden base, a 1 by 1 inch upright fastened to one side drilled with several holes to correspond with the heights of various cans, and a cross handle 2 by 1 by 6 inches with a 1 inch U cut to fit around the upright. The handle is fastened to the upright with a wing nut at the appropriate height. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

814. SHEET FRAME

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To hold heavy sheets and blankets off of a person's legs to prevent the person from getting tangled in them. The dimensions of the frame depend on the length and height of the bed, so no measurements are provided. The frame's base is constructed from 1.25-inch PVC pipe. Two "L"-shaped sections of pipe of equal size are placed on the floor with the longer sections parallel and the shorter sections pointing toward one another. Connect a 90 degree elbow fitting to the end of each of the shorter sections, then connect two 1.25-inch sections of pipe, approximately 3 inches long to the other end of the joint extending upward. Attach a three-way tee fitting to the upper end of both pipe sections with one end pointing up and the other joints pointing inward toward each other, parallel to the short sections of the "L"-shaped pieces. To construct the crossbar for the base, cut three equal sections of 1.25-inch PVC pipe and connect them using two 3-way tee fittings with the remaining joint pointing up. The length of these sections will vary according to the size of the bed; however, the total length of the three sections, when joined, should be approximately equal to the distance from a point just short of the pillows to a point 6 inches beyond the foot of the bed. To complete the base, connect the two "L"-shaped sections by joining each end of the crossbar to the inward-facing joints of the base sections. On the upward-facing joint of each of the four tee fittings, place an adapter that will receive 1-inch PVC pipe. Cut four equal sections of 1-inch diameter PVC pipe, and join each of these in the upward facing joints at the ends and near the center of the crossbar to form four equally spaced vertical supports. At the top of each of these vertical supports, place a 90-degree elbow fitting with the other joint pointing parallel to the long section of the "L"-shaped pieces of the base. Cut four sections of 1-inch diameter PVC pipe of equal length, and connect each section to an elbow joint to form the four horizontal supports that will extend above the bed. Place a plug at the end of each of these supports. MATERIALS: 1.25-inch diameter PVC pipe; 1-inch diameter PVC pipe; six 1.25-inch diameter elbow fittings; four 1.25-inch diameter tee fittings; four adapters (1.25 inch to 1 inch), and four 1-inch diameter plugs. TOOLS: Saw. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. DIMENSIONS: The dimensions of the frame depend on the length and height of the bed. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm . REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

815. SHIFT CONVERSION AND FOOT GUARD FOR A HONDA THREE-WHEELER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Designed for operators with lower extremity impairments, foot guards help keep one's legs from slipping. A handle, allowing hand shifting, is attached to the foot activated shifter mechanism. The foot guard is constructed of mild steel bar stock and flat steel, with one edge rough or toothed to prevent slipping. The footguard is mounted directly over the existing foot rest, and no major modifications are needed to accommodate the guard. The gear shifter is a piece of conduit which is bent to follow the contour of the STV engine. It has a "t"-handle, and is held in place with a rubber tie-down. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.5.2. 1991.

816. SHIFTER POSITION CONVERSION AND FOOT GUARD FOR HONDA 200 SX.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Designed for an ATV operator who has use of the right foot, but not the left. The foot guard is constructed of mild steel bar stock with flat bar stock welded to it for mounting brackets. It is bolted to the bracket holding the existing foot rest and also to the outside end of the footrest. A conversion linkage which allows gear shifting from the opposite side of the ATV is attached to the existing gear shift lever. The linkage passes through the frame behind the engine, and attaches on the right side to a home-made shift lever constructed of flat bar stock. The right foot brake has been removed to make room for this conversion, but braking can be achieved through the existing handlebar controls. SKILLS REQUIRED:Metalworking. Assembly. Welding. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE: Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.5.1. 1991.

817. Shirt or Blouse with Underarm Gusset.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Extra fabric for the underarm of a blouse or shirt sleeve to allow greater moving ease. Explains how to insert an underarm gusset. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 66 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

818. Shirt with Back Opening.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shirt that opens up the back as well as front for ease of dressing for persons with limited movement. Instructions for putting a lightweight zipper in the back of a shirt, giving alternatives of using snaps or velcro discs for closing. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 54-55 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

819. Shirt with Stretch Inserts in Raglan Sleeves.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shirt with stretch inserts in the sleeve seams to permit freer arm movement, as for using crutches or a wheelchair. Instructions for adding stretch material in the sleeve seams of a raglan sleeved shirt. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 143 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

820. SHOE AND BOOT JACK

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with lower extremity disabilities, arthritis, or mobility disabilities to put on and take off shoes without bending over. A V cut in the end of the top board holds the shoe in place, enabling the user to pull the foot out or slide it into the shoe. This illustrated article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making this simple device from two pieces of wood. A pattern with measurements is included. MATERIALS: One piece of 1 inch x 6 inch lumber, 12 inches long; one piece of 1 inch x 2 inch lumber, 5 inches long; white glue and/or two #8 x 1.25 inch flathead wood screws; and polyurethane finish or paint (optional). TOOLS: Drill and sandpaper. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Shoe and Boot Jack. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 29. PAGES (including cover) 2.

821. Shoe Horn.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shoehorn with a long handle for people with limited range of motion or reach. Provides pattern and instructions for an extended shoehorn made from a piece of plastic guttering and a wooden dowel. A hanging loop can be attached to the other end. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 36-37 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1981.

822. Shoe or Boot Remover.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple device to pull off shoes or boots by wedging the heel in a V shaped cutout and holding the device down with the other foot. Device made of a piece of wood about 5/8 inch by 16 by 6 inches with a V cutout of one end, attached to a riser the same thickness and width and about 2 inched high. Includes instructions, diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 46-47. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3460 PAGES (including cover): 3 1985.

823. Shoe Remover.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pointed stick is used to assist in removing shoes. The end of a hardwood stick measuring 36 by 3/4 by 1/2 inches is tapered to a point. To remove shoe, place the pointed end into the shoe near the heel and push down until the shoe slips off. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 20 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1958.

824. SHOULDER POSITIONING DEVICE FOR PATIENTS WITH HEMIPLEGIA

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to maintain a hemiplegic shoulder in abduction (about 75 degrees) and external rotation (neutral) with the elbow in enough flexion to prevent the shoulder from internally rotating while the patient is lying down. Shoulder positioner made primarily from urethane foam with velcro fasteners, intended to hold the shoulder in the appropriate position, while supine, to prevent pain, subluxation, spasticity and loss of range of motion. Includes instructions, drawing and photograph. COMMENTS: Assistance of physical therapist required in constructing and applying the device. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Bohannon, R W; Thorne, M; Mieres, A C TITLE: Shoulder Positioning Device for Patients with Hemiplegia JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 63 no 1, Jan 1983: p 49-50 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

825. Shower Collar for Persons With Tracheostomy.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Protective collar allows tracheostomy patients to shower. Collar prevents water from entering tracheostomy and blocking air passage. Pattern for collar is drawn from Sansplint XR, a rigid, moldable splinting material resistant to shrinkage. Two measurements are required: 1) from just above the arch of the cricoid notch, and 2) the circumference of the neck from the outer edges of each ear. Collar is molded onto patient's neck. A trough is formed along lower edge of the collar to allow water to drain away from the tracheostomy. The upper edge of the collar is lined with a strip of adhesive foam for comfort and to absorb water that may seep under collar. A strap of 3/4 inch cotton webbing is fitted around circumference of collar and neck allowing for D ring attachment and velcro fastener at the back. Includes photographs and diagram. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Plastics. AUTHOR: Robinson, D J TITLE: Shower Collar for Persons With Tracheostomy JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 52 no 3, Jun 1985: p 144-145 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

826. SIDE / ARMREST BAGS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide powered wheelchair users with carrying capability. Two pocket organizers designed for use on car visors were purchased from the automotive section of a local store. One organizer was strapped to each arm and the front strap of each was clamped under the armrest pad. TITLE: Side/Arm Rest Bags. REF: http://www.wheelchairmodifications.org. The organization can also be reached at Wheelchair Modifications, 5533 A Pony Farm Drive, Richmond, VA 23227.

827. Side Lying Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Side lying board to relieve pressure from constantly lying in one position. Instructions for making a plywood side lying board, padded with foam and vinyl, with straps to hold a person in place. COMMENTS: Notes that a therapist should make the decisions as to the appropriateness and size of this device. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Arnold, P A TITLE: Designing for Individual Needs: A Manual on the Design of Environments, Furnishings and Materials for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities REF: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Media Resource Center: p 45, 48 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0670 PAGES (including cover): 3 1980.

828. SIDE VISION TRAINING LIGHTS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist a therapist in retraining perceptual awareness on one side of the body for individuals who have had strokes. This set of three differently colored lights is operated from a control box which can turn on each light individually or in combinations and also contains a buzzer to draw attention as needed. Each light can be extended up to feet away and can be placed on posts or tables. The lights are operated in the client's side vision area by a trained therapist. POWER: Uses batteries. TITLE: The Side Vision Training Lights. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/traininglights.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net

829. Signalling Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Signalling device, allowing a nonvocal person with limited hand and arm movement to signal for assistance. Can be activated using a headstick. Lists hardware needed and provides diagrams for constructing a signaling device, developed for use in a workshop. It can be made to activate both a full bell and a clatter signal. COMMENTS: For information contact: George Hardman, Vocational Education for the Handicapped, Stevens Point Area Public Schools, 1201 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 234-235 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

830. Simple Battery Light.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: This light toy may be hooked up with any simple switch. Lights are especially reinforcing to some children and can be very useful in training the visually impaired. The simple battery light gives basic instructions that can be expanded for many uses. Device is constructed of a small plastic food container or box large enough to hold a 6 volt dry cell battery, clear plastic pill bottle with snap lid, 6 volt light bulb and socket; 6 volt dry cell, rosin core solder and masking tape. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 31-32 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1982.

831. SIMPLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with communication disabilities to communicate using a single message. To make this device, open the YAK BAK 2 by removing the four screws on the back, including the one under the battery cover. Drill a hole in the front cover between the "Say" button and the red LED to insert the lead wires. Solder the two lead wires of the switch or switch jack to the two terminals on the inside circuit board by the arrows. One is on the tone control and the other is next to the support post. Put the two sides of the YAK BAK 2 back together and replace the screws. Record the appropriate message and use it as a switch-activated communication device. Up to four YAK BAK 2s can be placed in a plastic video cassette box for more expanded communication capabilities. MATERIALS: One YAK BAK 2 and one switch or switch jack with lead wires. TOOLS: Screwdriver, drill, and solder and soldering iron. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly and basic electronics skills. TITLE: Simple Communication Device. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

832. SIMPLE KITCHEN SWITCH

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Touch switch enables child to activate tape player, toy or other device by pushing against or batting at the egg whipper or metal can. A simple kitchen switch is constructed by suspending an egg whipper in the center of a soup or other metal can that has had both ends removed. Thread a 6 inch piece of conductor wire through the handle of the egg whipper and solder in place. Attach a subminiature plug to the other end of the wire. Suspend the egg whipper in the soup can. The switch will turn on whenever the soup can and the egg whipper touch. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 46-48 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

833. Simple Materials for Hand Exerciser.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Exercising device has been successfully used to strengthen intrinsic and extrinsic hand muscles in a hemiplegic patient. Can be used in a variety of conditions where hand function needs improvement. By alternating clothespins and tongue depressors, the device can offer graded active resistive exercise for the hand throughout the range of motion. The device offers the least resistance distally from the clothespins. As one grasps closer to the springs, more resistance is offered. To increase resistance, rubber bands may be placed around the ends of the pins. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Evans, E E TITLE: Simple Materials for Hand Exerciser JOURNAL: BRACES Newsletter of the Pope Foundation REF: May 1973 PAGES (including cover): 1 1973.

834. SIMPLE WALKER BAG

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for individuals who use walkers to carry items. . Included in a chapter entitled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for making a simple three-pocket caddy from a decorative dishtowel or hand towel. The towel is folded in half with the decorated sides together, and then one side is folded back so the hemmed edges line up with the half fold, creating the pockets. After pinning the edges of the pocket, sew through all layers of fabric along two edges and reinforce the top of the pocket. Sew two parallel lines from the top to the bottom of the pocket to create three pockets. The caddy can be pinned to the walker, fastened with sew-on Velcro tape, or buttonholes can be added and buttons sewn on for fastening. MATERIALS: Decorative dishtowel or hand towel and safety pins, sew-on Velcro, or buttons. TOOLS: Sewing machine or needle and thread. SKILLS: Sewing. TITLE: Walker Accessories. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 76-77. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

835. SIMULATED BRAILLE TECHNIQUE

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments, decorative items, and clothing. Using plastic craft canvas as a template, fabric or textured craft paint or ink to make a tactile dot. To practice, the technique, lay a piece of plastic canvas on a sheet of paper and visualize the holes in the canvas as the dots that make a line of braille cells. Using the top three rows of the canvas, practice making the alphabet or the braille sign for "for" by inserting the tip of the pen or paint tube in the square and applying just enough pressure to make an even dot in each opening. TITLE: Take This All as a Gift! (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Jill B. Palmer, Deborah S. Faynik, and Julie Stout-Gorbatkin. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 3, Fall 2003: p. 121-123. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

836. SINK MODIFICATIONS

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ---- PURPOSE: To make a bathroom and sink more accessible to seniors and others with arthritis, mobility disabilities, and other physical disabilities. This introduction to a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up" suggests a variety of modifications to the existing fixture. Included are supporting the sink with brackets or legs, rather than a vanity and insulating pipes to prevent injury; adding a counter with open access at seated height for a wheelchair user and install small grab bars or D-shaped handles on the front edge or top; adding a shelf within reach of the user and equipping the shelf with a lip to prevent items from rolling off; and keeping smaller items on a non-slip tray. If there is sufficient space, a small rolling cart can be substituted for the shelf. For seated individuals, mounting a lightweight mirror at the appropriate height is helpful. For faucet access, install new washers for easier turning and, if needed, replace standard knobs with four-point, cross-shaped handles or lever handles. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry and installation skills. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Sink Modifications. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 1-2. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

837. Sit Time Monitor: A Device for Measuring Wheelchair Sitting Time.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The Sit Time Monitor is used to obtain objective, quantitative information on the number of hours a patient sits in a wheelchair. Describes device made of a pressure-sensitive ribbon switch pad placed under the wheelchair cushion, a digital electronic timer attached to the back of the chair, and a two part cable that joins them. Lists materials needed. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: Study supported in part by NIHR grant 23-578886. Authors affiliated with The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, Houston. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Halstead, L S; et al TITLE: Sit Time Monitor: A Device for Measuring Wheelchair Sitting Time JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 36 no 7, Jul 1982: p 463-465 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

838. Size Selection No 1: Caterpillars.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy with several sizes of blocks and dowels to help a child develop a sense of sizes. Describes a toy consisting of 3 wooden blocks (approximately 1 1/4 inches high and wide by 5, 8 and 11 inches long) with holes drilled near the ends of each, dowels (2 each approximately 2, 3 and 4 inches long) and a base, about 3 by 11 inches. The holes through each block correspond with holes drilled into the base so each block can be held on the base with dowels. Each block has a brightly colored caterpillar painted on it. Includes a list of materials, instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 50-51. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

839. Size Selection No 2: Flowers.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy intended to help teach a child the concept of size. Describes toy made with a 3 by 5 inch softwood base, 3 pieces of 3/4 inch dowel, 1 inch long, and 3 plywood (1/2 inch) flower shapes, 2, 1 1/2 and 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Three holes are drilled in the base and the dowel glued in them. The child then tries to put the flowers on the dowels in order of size. Includes list of materials, instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 52-53. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

840. Skater Sled for Retarded Persons.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Support with ice runners to help mentally retarded students with poor balance learn to ice skate. Skater sled made of a walker with an auxiliary seat, movable arm support and ice runners. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Capecchi, J TITLE: Skater Sled for Retarded Persons JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 58 no 2, Feb 1978: p 181 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1978.

841. SKIRT WITH PARTIAL BACK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Skirt has a partial back to assist in dressing while seated and prevents excess folds of fabric. Using a purchased wrap around or A-line skirt open the left side seam from hem to waist. Cut across the skirt back of skirt to right seam at a level just above the chair seat (plus hem allowance). Make a facing for the side seams from the fabric removed from the back an stitch in place. Attach velcro closures. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, Alberta: p 100- 101. 1978.

842. Skittles.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Game of skill requiring eye-hand coordination. Materials include a plywood base 10 by 10 inches with a wooden dowel 1/2 inch by 12 inches fastened in the middle; a piece of string is fastened to the top of the dowel and tied around a weight such as a walnut. Ten skittles - pieces of 1 inch dowel or broom handle 3 inches high - are arranged in a wide circle around the post. The object is to drop the weight so the string wraps around the pole then the weight knocks over the skittles as it unwinds. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 90-91. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

843. SLANT BOARD

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Slant board serves as adjustable bookholder for use on tables or wheelchair trays. Plywood slant board measuring 23 inches wide by 18 inches high is hinged to a frame. Board includes a sliding ledge used to hold the book in place. Includes photographs and detailed diagrams and measurements. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: How to Build Special Furniture and Equipment for Handicapped Children REF: Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas: p 80-83 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3404 PAGES (including cover): 3 1970.

844. SLATE FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To assist a child with visual impairments recognize shapes using a DIY slate. As the child writes on the slate, wool comes out of the pen and sticks to the Velcro on the slate. This project has two parts: the slate and the pen. The slate is constructed of Velcro strips attached to a rectangular piece of plywood. The writing is done on the Velcro material, which comes as a strip allowing the fibers of wool to stick to the nylon hooks. The pen is made from a film roll bottle and the outer plastic casing of an ordinary ballpoint pen. A hole is made in the base of the bottle. The pen is fixed in this hole with a piece of shoe rubber and some Fevibond (rubber adhesive). A small wire (cycle spoke piece) is bent into a “Z” shape to make the crank. A small pulley, made from a piece of shoe rubber is attached to the crank. Two holes are made near the mouth of the bottle to fix the crank. One hole is slit for easy fixing and removal of the crank from the bottle. 1.5 meters of thin wool is taken and one of the ends is tied to and wrapped around the pulley. The other end of wool is weaved through the bottle and the pen body. After tying a thick knot at the writing end of the wool the crank with the wool is placed in the bottle. The pen can now be used to start drawing a test picture of a cat on the slate. The wool comes out of the pen and sticks to the Velcro. To erase the picture simply rotate the handle. The wool will be wrapped around the pulley and the picture will disappear. TITLE: Slate for the Blind. WEBSITE: Toys from Trash at http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys/touchingslate.html. REF: Dilip and Pradnya Bhatt (designers).

845. Sleek Seat.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Positioning seat to hold a child's legs in a flexed position, bring the shoulders into protraction and allow the hands to come together midline. Chair made from a large cardboard or PVC tube cut into the shape of a chair with edges padded with foam tubing, and a hole cut out of the area behind the head. The seat is a velcro-attached cotton sling, adjustable in depth, suspended in the tube. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Sewing. Assembly. TITLE: Sleek Seat JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 2 no 4, Dec 1982: p 25 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

846. Slide Projector Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Kodak Carousel projectors have a remote control switch that can be modified for use with severely disabled persons. Switch can be activated be a cheek, chin, or other body part to change pictures on a screen that is positioned within visual range. Device is made from Kodak Carousel projector with remote control switch, round lid from a plastic food container 4 to 5 inches in diameter and a sturdy piece of string. COMMENTS: This projector is not battery operated but plugs into standard outlet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 25-27 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

847. SLIDING BOARD MODIFICATION.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Strap is added to a wood transfer board to aid in lifting and positioning it. Using a standard wood transfer board with beveled ends, drill, sand and varnish two slots 1/1/2 by 1/2 inch. The slots are 16 inches and 12 inches from one end of the board and 12 inches and 8 inches from the other end of the board. Loop 16 inches of 1 inch wide Dacron web strap through the slots and sew end to end to form a loop. Loop should be large enough to put hand through Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Kogl, J: Loe, M. TITLE: Sliding Board Modification for Persons with C6-C7 Quadriplegia. REF: Journal: Physical Therapy: Vol 61 No 9 September: P 1291-1292. 1981.

848. SLIDING BOARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Used to bridge space between two surfaces so the person can move or be moved from one surface to the other by sliding in a seated position. Directions and diagram for making a beveled wooden sliding board. similar to commercially available transfer board. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Fahland, B. TITLE: Wheelchair Selection: More Than Choosing a Chair With Wheels. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, MN; p 46. 1976.

849. SLIDING BOOKSHELF.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bookshelf to provide easy access to office materials for persons with limited reach. Bookshelf is built for specific needs regarding number of shelves and horizontal or vertical placement. The bookshelf is mounted on two " accuride" drawer slides. The slides are attached to the desk. Multiple narrow horizontal shelves can be provided for access to individual papers. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 338- 339. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

850. SLING TOWEL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted towel to assist person with limited arm motion. Webbing or twill tape loops are sewn to each end of a towel allowing the towel to be used as a sling. The towel should be approximately 38 by 20 inches. Fold the towel in half lengthwise and stitch the long side together. Cut the tape into two pieces 11 inches long. Position the tape at each corner forming a loop and stitch. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, Alberta: p 244. 1978.

851. Slip with Front Zipper.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Zip-front slip for easier dressing. A lightweight nylon or polyester zipper, about 16 inches in length, sewn into the front of a slip. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 136 NARIC CALL NUMBER: RO866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

852. Small Holder for Knitting Needle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder enables those with use of one hand to knit or crochet. Knitting needle or crochet hook is inserted into hardwood holder. Holder is held in place on table or other surface with suction feet. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 272 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 2 1958.

853. SMALL ITEM STORAGE SOLUTION FOR VAN

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with Friedrich's ataxia to carry small items in a van which might get entangled in wheelchair wheels. Attach 3M picture hangers to the wall of the van within reach. They can used to hold a cell phone charger, coffee mug, and other small items. MATERIALS: 3M Picture Hangers. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 14, Number 5, September/October 2007. PAGES (including cover): 2.

854. Small Parts Counting Aids.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to help count small metal items for packaging; useful to persons who have trouble counting exactly and for persons who have difficulty manipulating small objects. Describes two part device: a holder and a magnetized lifter. The holder is a block of wood drilled with holes sized to hold one object each. The objects are brushed across the board until the holes are full; then the extras are brushed off. The lifter has magnetized pegs which correspond to the holes in the holder, and is used to pick up the objects from the holder and transport them to a box or bag. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self Sufficiency REF: Washington DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 13-14 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 03705 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

855. SMALL PVC E-TRAN

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with communication disabilities to communicate. To make this device, using a hack saw or PVC cutting tool, cut the 52 inches of PVC tubing into one 16-inch segment, two 14-inch segments and four two-inch segments. Insert each 14-inch segment of PVC tubing into a PVC tee connector. Insert the other end of each 14-inch segment into a PVC elbow. Join the two 14-inch segments using the 16-inch segment by inserting each end of the 16-inch segment into the open ends of the PVC elbows. Insert the remaining four two--inch segments into the open ends of the PVC tees to complete the base of the E-Tran. Place caps on the ends of the two-inch segments (optional). Affix half-inch square pieces of adhesive-backed Velcro at even intervals on the PVC tubing to hold the communication symbols. Optionally, use binder rings to suspend the slide protector sheet from the top of the E-Tran, then insert communication symbols into the slide pockets. MATERIALS: Two half-inch PVC tee connectors; two half-inch PVC elbow connectors; 52 inches of half-inch schedule 40 PVC tubing; four half-inch PVC caps (optional); adhesive-backed Velcro; two half- or three-quarter-inch binder rings (optional); one standard 8.5 x 11inch slide protector sheet (optional). TOOLS: Hack saw or PVC cutting tool. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting and assembly. TITLE: Small PVC E-Tran. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

856. SMALL TOY CAR HOLDER

     -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create an adapted small toy car holder for children with grasping and fine motor skill disabilities. Using the hot glue gun, glue the top cover (lid) of the film canister to the roof of the toy car. Attach the film canister is attached to the lid and can then be used by a child as a handle to propel the toy car. The bottom of the canister can be removed for children not requiring the “handle” without interfering with the car’s function. MATERIALS: Discarded 35 millimeter film canister (available for free from any store that does film processing) and small toy car. TOOLS: Hot glue gun. TITLE: Small Adapted Car. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/holding/FilmCanisters-ToyCar.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

857. SNOWMOBILE RACK

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a manual wheelchair to transport the wheelchair while snowmobiling. A one-piece bolt-on frame to carry the chair was constructed of steel tubing. A hole was drilled in the wheelchair frame to mount a bracket. A chain was attached to prevent losing the mounting pin. Hinge and clamping bolts were used for security. As the rack tends to rotate around the lift bar, double-sided tape can be used to prevent this; however a dowel pin to locate it firmly on the lift bar was preferred. Also, the rubber covering should be cut off the lift bar. The tube bar and flat backing plate can be cut down to get the wheelchair off and on more easily. TITLE: The Snowmobile Rack. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/snowrack.htm. REF: The originator, Mike Cooper, can be contacted at bedrock@bconnex.net.

858. SOAP DISH SWITCH

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities to operate switch-adapted toys or devices. To make this switch, drill two 3/16-inch diameter holes in the top of the soap dish. Drill matching holes in the Plexiglas or other material to be used for the paddle top of the switch. Drill one 7/16-inch diameter hole in the top of the soap dish for the switch. Drill a quarter-inch diameter hole in the center of one end of the soap dish bottom section. This is for 1/8-inch phone plug. Cut and strip both ends of the speaker wire. Solder the two wires to the leads on the plug. Place tape around one wire to insulate from the other wire. Thread the wire through the phone plug housing and screw together. Insert the plug in the hole in the end of the bottom of the soap dish and tighten. Tie knots to keep the wire from slipping through the hole. Insert the switch in the center hole of the soap dish top. Tighten the switch. Solder the two wires to the two leads on the switch. Put the screws through the holes in the switch paddle. Put the cut pieces of quarter inch tubing over the screws. Put the screws through the holes in the top of the soap dish. Put the nuts on the machine screws and tighten until the paddle is stable but the switch operates easily. The back edge of the paddle should touch the soap dish top just after the switch is made. This protects the switch from hard usage. Replace the top on the soap dish. The two pieces of the soap dish may be secured with a small screw or glue. DIMENSIONS: The soap container is 3.75 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches. The switch top is 3.25 x 4.25 x 0.25 inches. MATERIALS: One plastic bar soap travel container, one paddle switch top (may be colored or mirrored Plexiglas or painted plywood or hardboard),· two half-inch-long pieces of quarter-inch diameter clear plastic tubing, two each ##8-32 x 1-1/2 inch long round head machine screws,· two each ##8-32 nylon insert nuts, one push on/push off or momentary switch, one 1/8-inch phone plug , four feet of two conductor, 24-gauge stranded speaker wire, and solder. TOOLS: Drill with assorted bits and soldering iron. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electrical.. TITLE: Soap Dish Switch. WEB SITE: Oklahoma ABLE Tech at http://okabletech.okstate.edu/. REF: Make-n-Take Do it Yourself AT. Oklahoma ABLE Tech can also be contacted at Oklahoma State University Seretean Wellness Center, 1514 W. Hall of Fame, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA; 800-257-1705 V/TDD, 405-744-9748 V/TDD, 405-744-2487 Fax.

859. SOCKET WRENCH HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder enables one handed changing of sockets. Device is clamped to a work bench in an upright position. Constructed from 2 wooden blocks, fastened to each other at right angle. Drill hole down center of upright block to snuggly fit specific wrench used. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 108-109. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

860. SOFA OR CHAIR RAISER

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with lower extremity, balance, or mobility disabilities or arthritis to enter or exit a chair more easily. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article describes how to create a box platform to increase the height of a chair or sofa from two to four inches, depending on the needs of the user. The article includes detailed instructions and multiple illustrations depicting the various stages of the project. For maximum stability, the front chair or sofa legs should be screwed into the platform. MATERIALS: 2 x 2 inch and 1 x 4 inch lumber (2-inch rise), 2 x 3 inch and 1 x 5 inch lumber (3-inch rise), or 2 x 4 inch and 1 x 6 inch lumber (4-inch rise); one sheet of 5/8-inch plywood; 24 3- or 3.5 inch wood screws; and polyurethane finish, stain, or paint (optional). TOOLS: Tape measure, drill, hammer, and screwdriver. SKILLS NEEDED: Carpentry. TITLE: Raising an Armchair or Sofa. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 53-55. PAGES (including cover) 4. 1997.

861. SOFT / WRITING DRAWING GRIPS

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping or fine motor disabilities to hold pens, pencils, crayons, or paint brushes. To make these grips, take a 35-millimeter film canisters and cut an "x" in the bottom. The size of the "x" should correspond to the diameter of the writing or drawing implement. Slide the writing or drawing tool through the "x" to create a large gripping surface. The user can hold the tool in a tripod grasp, modified tripod grasp or in a palmar grasp. MATERIALS: 35-millimeter film canister and implement to be adapted. TOOLS: Exacto or utility knife. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. TITLE: Low End Technology For Children. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

862. SOLUTION TO SELF CATHETERIZATION IN THE FEMALE WITH UPPER EXTREMITY WEAKNESS

     --- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Use of a surgical self- retaining retractor as a labia retractor to permit self-catheterization for a female C6-S7 quadriplegic. Describes use of a Weitlaner, an instrument used in the operating room to retract tissue, as an instrument to keep the labia retracted to enable a C-7 quadriplegic woman to catheterize herself in a sterile manner. Once opened the instrument remains that way until a release bar is pushed. The tips of the instrument are wrapped in gauze for use, and emphasis is placed on proper sterilization of the instrument between uses. Includes a photograph of the instrument. AUTHOR: Tugwell, J B TITLE: Solution to Self-Catheterization in the Female with Upper Extremity Weakness JOURNAL: SCI Nursing REF: Vol 3 no 2, Spring 1986: p 23 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1986.

863. Some Tips From a Disabled Driver.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple devices and suggestions for locking and unlocking the passenger door from the driver's seat, holding doors open, putting things in the trunk, and supporting the right arm while driving. Suggests using a length of wood with a notch in the end for locking the opposite door, another stick to prop open the trunk door, a cane to pull things from the rear of the trunk, and padding a small wooden box with foam to rest the right arm on. AUTHOR: Lunt, S TITLE: Handbook for the Disabled: Ideas and Inventions for Easier Living REF: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons: p 137 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1616 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

864. Special School Teachers, Pupils Hail Quadricycle.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two bicycles fastened together, to make it possible for disabled children to learn to ride. Describes a quadricycle made by fastening two standard bicycles together with three metal bars, providing a cross connection mechanism to ensure the front wheels turn in unison. Other adaptations include wider than avarage seats, the addition of rollerskate baseplates to the pedals to hold the riders feet on the pedals, and fitting the learner's side with a fixed rear sprocket so the learner is always pedaling. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Device designed by Kylie Kenman. For further information contact: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Welding. TITLE: Special School Teachers, Pupils Hail Quadricycle JOURNAL: Technical Aid to the Disabled Journal REF: Vol 6 no 1, Mar 1986: p 19 PAGES (including cover): 2 1986.

865. Special Trim Tool: Aircraft Window Seals

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a cutting tool to enable a disabled worker to hold the tool in the proper position to trim a molded plastic fitting. Diagrams of a machined aluminum block-shaped tool to hold a commercially available trim blade. COMMENTS: Developed under NIHR grant G008005053 to the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center. For further information contact: Leonard Anderson, Rehabilitation Engineering Center (above), 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education And Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 79-80 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

866. SPIN PLATE

     ------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself rotating plate for individuals who have upper extremity, fine motor and grasping disabilities or people who only have use of one hand. The do-it-yourself spin plate is a plastic plate mounted on top of a central post by way of two bolts and a wing nut and can be easily removed for cleaning. The post is attached to a swiveling platform allowing the user to easily turn the device with his or her mouth. To assemble, cut the cylinder to desire length (depending on how high the user would prefer the plate to be) and sand the cylinder lightly on all surfaces. Drill a hole in the center, in each end about a half inch deep then attach the Lazy Susan to the two boards using the screws that came with it. Sand the boards lightly and drill a hole in the center. Attach the lazy susan assembly to the cylinder using a screw up through the bottom. Insert the bolt in the top hole of the cylinder then drill a hole, the size of the bolt, in the center of the plate and attach it to the cylinder with a wing nut. Next, attach the felt squares (to protect furniture) to each corner of the bottom board. The device can be painted if desired before assembly. The spin plate is useful for snacks, fruit, or sandwiches. TOOLS: One 7-inch melamine plate; one 6-inch lazy susan with holes for attaching to board; two 6.5 by 6.5 inch pieces of plywood for the base; one 4- to 5-inch diameter wooden cylinder (cut to the desired length); two bolts and one wing nut for attaching plate to cylinder; four felt squares; sand paper; drill; knife, scissors, or other cutting-type device; and acrylic paint (optional). SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic craft ability. AUTHOR: Roxie Mayfield. TITLE: Spin Plate. REF: Roxie Mayfield can be reached by email at rdmayfield@yahoo.com and/or by phone at (541) 688-8388.

867. Spindle Drilling Fixture.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Fixture is modified to allow person with use of one hand, and limited reach and stamina to operate a drill press. Fixture is designed with spindle positioned at 45 degree angle to work surface. Spindle is supported by V blocks and an adjustable end stop. A lever clamp holds the spindle in the V blocks. A pneumatically driven power feed drill is used to perform drilling operation. Includes diagram. COMMENTS: For further information contact Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, P O Box 8217, Wichita, Kansas 67208 SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Norris, R H TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Summer 1977: p 27-30 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 02876 PAGES (including cover): 5 1977.

868. SPIRAL FINGER PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons who do not have good pincer grasp or who need the finger supported while strumming. Pick is attached to a spiral of orthoplast that is formed on the desired finger. Can be used with contracted fingers, and can be turned so its strumming end is wither on the dorsal, ventral or lateral surface of the finger. Can also be used on a toe or with mouth sticks. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 14. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

869. Split Spirals.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Spirals used as multi- purpose holders. Demonstrates some of the uses of spirals cut from flexible pipe: holding multiple strands of yarn or rope, fastened to a piece of plastic to hold a pencil, toothbrush or lipstick for someone with limited hand use, or fastened to a wall or workbench to keep tools in place. Includes instructions and drawings. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 30-31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

870. SPONGE PAINTING HANDLES

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping or fine motor disabilities to participate in a sponge painting activity. To make these handles for cut-out sponges to provide a more secure grasp for painting, use a plastic dish scrubber as a knobbed handle. Cut the curled nylon scrubbing surface off the scrubber handle, and hot-glue the cut-out sponge piece on the scrubber base. If the user cannot grasp a knobbed handle, use a grill scrubbing tool or a floor scrubbing tool with a loop handle. Cut off the scrubbing material, and hot glue the sponge cut-outs to the scrubber base. Another way to approach adding handles is to locate some disposable plastic mugs (collected from fairs and other events). Cut the plastic handle off the mug and hot-glue the handle to a thin piece of plywood or laminate board. Hot-glue the sponge cut-outs to the board, and the user is ready to paint. Foam shoe insoles can be used instead of sponges for this type of activity. The insoles are much easier to cut, and the textured surface of the insoles adds an interesting dimension to the painting activity. MATERIALS: Dish, grill, or floor scrubber or plastic mug handles and a thin piece of plywood or laminate board; shapes cut from sponges or foam shoe insoles; paint. TOOLS: Hot glue gun. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Low End Technology For Children. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

871. SPOOL ROLL.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides prone positioning to prevent hyperextension and internal rotation of the upper extremities of child in prone position. Using a spool that comes with rolls of chain or rope, cut a bottom edge from each disk on the ends of the spool so the spool will no longer roll. Place the flat edges on the floor and pad the center of the roll with a towel and place child prone over the center roll with the extremities forward. a small pillow may be placed under the chest for further support. Roll can be turned over and used as a rocking prone support to facilitate head extension, weight bearing on the upper extremities, protective extension forward and weight bearing or rocking in four-point kneeling. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking. AUTHOR: Gajdosik, C; Gajdosik, R. TITLE: Spool Roll for Positioning the Child Prone. REF: Journal: Physical Therapy: Vol 61 No 9 September: P 1288- 1289. 1981.

872. Spoon Plate: A Self-Feeding Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Plate with a spoon-deep depression around the edge, which, when mounted at mouth level allows a person with little or no arm function to feed independently. Describes a plate made of Kydex, about 10 inches in diameter, with a spoon-deep groove around its edge from which a person can take food. The plate is divided into four sections, and can be rotated to allow choice of foods. Provides instructions for fabrication, and criteria for use including oral control, head and trunk control, patient motivation and social and environmental factors. Lists sources of similar devices. Includes references and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Wyckoff, E; Mitani, M TITLE: Spoon Plate: A Self- Feeding Device JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 36 no 5, May 1982: p 333-335 PAGES (including cover): 3 1982.

873. Spray Can Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device that allows a spray can to be operated by a pushing motion of the hand. Device made of a wire loop bent into a U attached to a metal strip using a smaller metal strip bent in half and pop rivets. The wire is fastened to the can with a size 40 hose clamp. The metal strip is bent to go over the top of the nozzle of the can then down, so that pressure on it forces the nozzle down. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

874. Spray Can Extension Aids.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Devices to allow persons with weak hands to use spray cans. Diagrams and photographs of simple devices made of 1/16 inch hard aluminum to make it easier to operate two types of spray cans. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Bhatia, L; Hoover, G TITLE: Spray Can Extension Aids JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 48 no 2, Apr 1981: p 90 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1981.

875. Spring Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Spring board to help teach a child balance or to play on. Instructions for constructing a spring board with two sheets of plywood, nine springs (6 inches long, 2 inches in diameter and 2 lb/inch compression) nuts and mushroom head bolts with strips of metal to hold the springs, and foam padding with vinyl to cover. Includes list of materials and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child Who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria p 36-37 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

876. Square Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair with sides and a pommel to provide support for a child who cannot sit alone. Instructions for constructing a chair of plywood - 1 back, 1 seat and 2 sides - and a dowel for a pommel. The pommel can be made adjustable by drilling several holes it can fit; it can also be padded, as can the chair. Includes drawings and a list of materials needed. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 28-29 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cover): 3 1900.

877. STABILIZATION OF A BOX OR BAG USED IN PACKING

     --- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Box and bag holders are used to stabilize containers to facilitate filling them, for persons with use of one hand only. Describes an upright bag holder, a tilted box holder and an upright box holder intended to anchor the containers so they can be filled by persons with use of one hand. The frames are made of wood, one with a lucite flap, and can be made stable with a clamp, foam or rubber on the bottom, or can be bolted down. Variations used to accomodate different sized containers are illustrated. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: For further infornation contact: United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc., 122 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Greco, M TITLE: Problem Solving with Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 2-5 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 5 1983.

878. Stair Climber.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Portable wooden step with handle provides extra support and reduces effort required to climb standard height stairs. Long handle is attached to rectangular wooden base. Handle side of step is 1 3/4 inches in height; other side is 5 1/ 4 inches in height. This difference in height reduces the depth of stair steps. To use, place the aid at the bottom of the stairs. Put the left and then the right foot on the stair climber. Place the left foot on the step and bring right foot along side it. Lift climber to next step and repeat the process. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 242-244 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1958.

879. Stairway Trolley, Walker.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Lightweight hand operated trolley, or pulley device which rides on a stair railing to pull a walker or other light objects up stairs. Photographs and diagram of a triangular-shaped aluminum frame with nylon casters to ride on a 1 5/8 inch stair rail, and another caster at the bottom which rides along the wall. Carrier hooks, as for holding a bicycle, are attached to hold the walker. The device is pulled upstairs with a nylon cord passed through a small nautical clam-cleat to keep the trolley from sliding down the rail. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 372-374 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

880. Standard Bathboard and Adaptations Ideas Exchange.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bathboard is designed to fit standard bathtubs that have a 2 inch lip on the side attached to bathroom wall; can be adapted to fit various tub widths and to raise seat height whenever getting on and off low surfaces is difficult; backrest may also be added. Bathboard seat is contructed of fir wood joined by wood screws and finished with clear gloss floor finish; backrest is made of plywood joined by wood screws and staples; velcro strips and fasteners are used to hold backrest in place. COMMENTS: Bathboard cannot be used in bathtubs that have sliding doors SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Achanzar, M H TITLE: Standard Bathboard and Adaptations Ideas Exchange JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 49 no 4, Oct 1982: p 133-136 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1982.

881. Standard Chair Conversion: 2: Backrest.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: High back provides more support in a classroom chair. Back for a classroom chair made of plywood to fit the width of the chair and torso height of the child. Additional head support and harnesses depend on medical advisor. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 38-39. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

882. STANDING BELT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stand belt helps individuals lacking functional standing balance. The standing belt is made from a leather weight-lifting belt to which is riveted a boat- trailer strap (both items are available in major sporting goods stores). The trailer strap has a buckle to adjust the length. It is attached to the belt at the center with four or five rivets. most trailer straps have S-hooks at one or both ends. These are replaced with snap hooks for easy attachment to eye hooks which are embedded approximately 30 inches apart on a table or countertop. Belt is adjusted to provide some anterioposterior and side-to-side movement. Person must have enough control to keep upper body in an upright position while standing. Includes photographs and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: King II, Theodore TITLE: A Standing Belt REF: Journal article: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol 43, No 7, pp 471-473. PAGES (including cover):3 1989.

883. Standing Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Standing board provides assistance for children unable to stand without support. Also enables children to practice weight bearing activities and to improve balance and circulation. Plywood standing aid consists of a standing board and footboard attached to form an L shape and sit on a platform base. Support boards, including a hinged catch strip are attached to the back of the standing board. The hinged catch strip allows the standing board to be adjusted to the desired angle. A V shaped or flat pad headrest, canvas harness and knee supports may be added to help position the child. Photographs, and detailed diagrams and measurements are included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hofmann, R B TITLE: How to Build Special Furniture and Equipment for Handicapped Children REF: Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas: p 3-15 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3404 PAGES (including cover): 8 1970.

884. STANDING FRAME

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide a low-cost standing frame for a woman with mobility disabilities. Just above the feet of each leg of a discarded, but usable, walker with no wheels, drill one hole, front to back. Pass a long bolt through the resulting holes on each leg. Place the walker on a piece of plywood, slightly wider than the walker, and approximately 18 inches deeper. Place the front of the walker two inches from one end of the plywood. Use a pipe straps to attach each bolt to the plywood. Wrap a six-inch wide strip of canvas tightly around the back legs of the walker with the top of canvas about 18 inches high. Pin the canvas so it will be tight against the user's shins. Tie the tightening strap of an old fanny pack to the top front bar of the walker, and run the fanny pack toward the back left vertical support. When the user takes his/her place on the plywood base with his/her shins tight against the lower strap, put the fanny pack around his/her buttocks and fasten it in front of the user. MATERIALS: Walker; four bolts; four pipe straps; plywood; six-inch wide strip of canvas; fanny pack. TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Kathy Wechsler. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

885. Standing Table.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table with built-in supports to allow a child who cannot stand unaided to maintain an upright position. Describes construction of a pine and plywood table, measured to fit the child, with a fitted cutout, a door to hold the child against the cutout, and knee and foot supports to hold the child upright. Lists materials needed; provides diagrams and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hofmann, R B TITLE: How to Build Special Furniture and Equipment for Handicapped Children REF: Springfied, Illinois: Charles C Thomas: p 20-28 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3404 PAGES (including cover): 6 1970.

886. Standing Wedge for Increasing Ankle Dorsiflexion.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable wedge designed to be used to promote ankle dorsiflexion by stretching the achilles tendon. Describes construction and uses of a standing wedge, made of a 54 by 7 by 3/4 inch piece of wood, 2 hinges (6 screw), and wood stripping. The wood is cut into 3 pieces to make a base, standing surface and swinging support, and the pieces are hinged together. The stripping is used to make stops for the support, allowing adjustment of the wedge from 20 to 45 degrees in 5 degree intervals. Describes treatment methods. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Guccione, A A; Peteet, J O TITLE: Standing Wedge for Increasing Ankle Dorsiflexion JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 59 no 6, Jun 1979: p 766-767 PAGES (including cover): 2 1979.

887. Stapler, Office-Shop.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stapler fastened to a base to prevent movement and with an oversize handle to allow use by persons with serious functional limitations of the upper extremities. Base and oversize handle for a stapler made of shop plywood and polyfoam. Lists dimensions and includes a photograph. COMMENTS: For further information contact Jerome Rubino, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, 622 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11230. Developed by Marina Greco, John Mauro and Pat Brown, above address. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 80-81 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

888. Sticky-Back Label Peeler

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to enable someone with the use of one hand only to remove sticky-back labels from their backing. Describes a device, made of wood with 4 small steel paper guides, through which the strip of labels on backing is threaded. The backing paper is pulled directly down over an edge and the labels separate and continue to move forward. Includes a diagram. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ross, L M; ed TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief REF: Winter 1983: p 24-25 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 05777 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

889. Stool for Use in Shower Stall.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stool for use in the shower for people who have difficulty showering due to muscle weakness, pain or shortness of breath. Shower stool made of plywood 16 by 16 inches and with legs 20 by 2 by 2 inches; there is a skirting about 6 inches deep around the stool, and a cutout section on the seat extending part way down the front skirting. Can be made with or without a back. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Stewart, M; Bell, J TITLE: Stool for Use in Shower Stall JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 50 no 1, Feb 1983: p 25 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

890. STRAPPED PICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with minimal or no pincer grasp, or no functional thumb prehension. Standard felt or plastic pick can be fixed to the end of a finger with a velcro strap. On ventral surface of finger standard strumming patterns can be used. Can also be attached to the dorsal surface of the finger to strum in the supine position. Can be used with a toe. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 20. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.

891. STROKE REHAB EXERCISER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals undergoing stroke rehabilitation of the arms to exercise independently. This modified chair has two 5/8-inch steel "runners" firmly attached on either side with both vertical and horizontal sponge padded steel slider tubes that allow for consistent, controlled exercise of both the left and right arm, as required. Another chair on either side allows for multiple users. TITLE: The Stroke Rehab Exerciser. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/strokeexerciser.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contacted at tlj@golden.net.

892. STROLLER INSERT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A solid seat insert for the over-sized strollers with fabric seats. A wooden solid seat and back are built to rest on the metal rails of the stroller. It's covered with foam and an abductor block is attached to the front of the seat. The back can be flat or have angled side as scapular bars. Trunk supports and side blocks can be added if needed. Cover with vinyl. Includes pictures and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Adrienne Bergen TITLE: Special Stroller Insert REF: Journal article: Physical Therapy, Vol 59 No 3, March 1979: p 301-302. 1979.

893. STUDY PLANNER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist students with cognitive or learning disabilities to plan for tests and homework requirements. Each student fills out a daily planner for each hour of the school day. For each class, students write what was done in the class and what homework was assigned. Stdents also make notations as to when assignments are due and when tests are scheduled. Planners are signed by parents on Friday. MATERIALS: Student class planner. AUTHOR: Wendt, S. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf REF: Center for Educational Networking (Michigan) 2004-2005. PAGES: 1.

894. Style is Style.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Suggestions for maintaining a good appearance for a wheelchair user with little muscle tone, including a minor adaption to shirts. Suggests 1) wearing a corset to improve appearance; and 2) having slits cut into the sides of shirts to allow the chest strap to stay under the shirt and out of sight. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kilgour, K D TITLE: Style is Style JOURNAL: Clinical Forum REF: Vol 1 no 1, 1986: np PAGES (including cover): 2 1986.

895. SUPERMARKET BINGO

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To teach supermarket recognition and mobility to students who are blind or who have low vision. Following foundational lessons in store layout and product identification, students should be familiarized with the primary parts of a specific local store, as well as locations related to those parts. The focus should then be on specific sections with the understanding that most products found within a section are related to each other. When these concepts are in place, the game can be played. To play, traditional bingo cards or sheets with 25-square grids (five vertical squares x five horizontal squares) are prepared. Twenty-four products from a particular section of the supermarket are identified and each name is assigned to an individual square on the grid, with the center square marked "free." The cards can be done in large print or in Braille with raised grid lines. When the student locates a product, he/she marks out the corresponding square. The objective is to mark the squares in a specified pattern: Horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines; all corners; or the entire board. At the end of the lesson, if the student has completed the designated pattern, he/she can be rewarded with a dollar to purchase something from the section of the supermarket studied. The student selects and locates the item, takes it through the checkout line, and makes the purchase. TITLE: Supermarket Bingo (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Al Vopata. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 34 no 4, Winter 2003: p. 172-174. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

896. SUPPORT FOR DROOPING HEAD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A pulley device to assist holding head erect for persons with degenerative disease of the central nervous system. A three foot wooden ski tip has a slot cut in the tip and a stationary pulley is mounted on the back of the ski. The ski is installed vertically in the middle of the back of the wheelchair by use of U-shaped metal clamps which fasten the ski to the back upholstery of the chair. a smaller pulley is attached at midline about 6 inches below the large pulley. A headband is made of muslin straps. One strap is circumferential and supporting straps cross the top of the head in transverse and anterior-posterior directions. The straps are lined with foam and a 2 inch lacing loop is sewn into the headband where it fastens over the occiput to provide attachment of a weight. A 36 inch traction line is attached to the nylon loop of the headband and threaded through the smaller swivel pulley and over the large pulley, and then hangs down the back where it is attached to a weight. Approximately two pounds of weight such as lead shot is used but can vary with the needs of the person. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Braile, L. TITLE: Support for the Drooping Head REF: Journal: American Journal of Occupational Therapy: Vol 35 No 10: October: p 661- 662. 1981.

897. SUSPENSION STAND.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable stand for holding instruments. The suspension stand is a wooden stand on a wheeled base. The mast of the stand is perpendicular to the base and can be adjusted 3 to 5 feet. Perpendicular to the mast is a 2 foot arm with a hook from which small instruments can be suspended. The stand can be used with people in beds, wheelchair or on the floor. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 97. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272 1980.

898. SWIMMING NOODLE PIECES TO PREVENT INJURY

     -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a light weight, easy to carry foam noodle pieces to protect a child with myoclonic jerks from injuring his- or herself during shopping trips. Using a swimming pool noodle; cut the noodle into sections which can cover the metal areas of the shopping cart. These pieces are easy to construct, light weight, and easy to carry while protecting the child from injuring themselves in the shopping cart. MATERIALS: Swimming pool noodle. TOOLS: Cutting knife. TITLE: Noodle Protection. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/getting_around/other_positioning/noodleprotection.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

899. SWING DOWN CLOTHES RACK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hinged clothes rack provides full access to upper clothes rack for persons in wheelchair, or those of short stature. Closet is divided into two levels, with an accessible height lower rod. the upper rod is hinged by attachments to the walls. It swings down by grabbing a vertical bar which then becomes a standing support when the closet rod is in a horizontal position. This type of hardware is sold by companies specializing in closets and storage, and in some larger hardware stores. Includes photograph and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Swing Down Clothes Rack. REF: Article: Better Homes and Gardens, November 1989, p 97. PAGES ( including cover):1 1989.

900. SWINGBOARD

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself device allowing for vestibular activity for a child with mobility disabilities that is also safe, partially self-sustaining, and easily moved. The swing board is a plywood base with 6 inch tall holding boards. The holding boards prevent the child from rolling off the side of the swing board. The child can lay prone or supine on the board while a caretaker pushes him or her to create the vestibular stimulation of swinging. The holding boards are held to the plywood floor with bolts keeping the holding boards from being pushed down. This design allows the width of the holding boards to be extended should it be required for the child’s comfort. Eye hooks at the corners of the plywood allow for hanging from just about any stable place. Detailed instructions can be requested by sending an email to infantsol@yahoo.com. TITLE: The Swingboard. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/swingboard.htm.

901. SWITCH ADAPTED MOUSE

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury to use a computer mouse. To adapt a mouse, disassemble the mouse. (Caution: disconnect the mouse from the computer before attempting any modifications. Electric shock can occur otherwise.) Using a screw driver, locate and remove the fastening screws on the mouse. (These are usually located on the underside of the mouse and may be hidden). Some mice require additional work to disassemble. Remove the roller ball from the mouse and check for additional retaining screws. Remove the screws if necessary. Remove the circuit board from the mouse after grounding (e.g. touch something metal before touching the board). Note the orientation of the circuit board for proper replacement when work is complete. Identify the solder points on the circuit board. These points correspond to the left click button on the mouse. One technique to assist in this process is to connect the circuit board to the computer. Next, power on the computer and place the mouse over an icon. Finally, use a needle nose pliers to short contact points on the circuit board. If a mouse click occurs on the computer, the solder points have been located. Cut the insulated wire into two three-inch sections and strip the insulation one-eighth inch from each end of the two wires. After disconnecting the circuit board from the computer, solder one end of each wire onto one of the two contact points identified. Place the circuit board back into the mouse, remembering its original orientation. Locate a spot on the mouse casing where there is ample room to place the mono jack and mark it with an X. Carefully drill a hole using a quarter-inch drill bit. Use caution while drilling to avoid damaging the circuit board. It may be helpful to remove the board prior to drilling. Solder the free end of each wire to the leads on the mono jack. Insert and fasten the jack to the mouse using the retaining nut that came with the jack. Thread the wire so it will not interfere with the mouse's' roller ball or the optical wheels. Plug the mouse into the computer and turn the power on. Plug any standard one-eighth inch switch into the jack on the mouse and press the switch; if a click occurs on the computer then work is complete. Reassemble the mouse. If the click does not occur, check solder points to make certain they are correct. MATERIALS: Standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible mouse; 26 to 30 guage stranded, insulated wire; and 1/8-inch mono jack (open circuit). TOOLS: Drill with a quarter-inch bit; soldering iron and solder; needle nose pliers; Phillips screw driver SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering and electronics. TITLE: Adapting a Mouse for Switch Access. WEB SITE: Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, at http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/. REF: Make 'N Takes. Assistive Technology Partners can also be reached at 1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218; (800) 255-3477 (In state only), (303) 315-1280, (303) 837-8964 TTY, (303) 837-1208 Fax

902. SWIVEL CHAIR FOR DINING TABLE

     --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a chair that allows a person to swivel into position at a dining room table. Cut the legs of a barstool with a swivel seat to a height that allows the resulting chair to fit under a dining table. Using wood screws or nails, attach a plywood base to the four legs of the chair for stability. If necessary, place an additional cushion on the seat to bring the person to the proper height for eating. MATERIALS: Bar stool with swivel seat; plywood; nails or wood screws; cushion (optional). TOOLS: Saw, screwdriver. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q111diy.cfm. REF: Vol. 11, No. 1, January/February 2004.

903. Table Attachment.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table attachment to allow a child to sit with the rest of the family at meal times. Plywood board 12 by 24 inches with a semicircle cut to fit against the child. It is fastened to the table or desk with G clamps. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 56-57. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

904. TABLE SANDBOX

     -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself sandbox for a child with cerebral palsy. A table 2 by 3 feet is set at a height such that the user’s chair just slides under. The table has 4 inch sides to contain the sand, but the center of the front all is reduced by 2 inches to give the user better access. The table is covered with several coats of marine varnish and a snug fitting lid allowing the box to be left outdoors. TITLE: The Table Sandbox. WEBSITE: Workshop Solutions. REF: http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/sandbox.htm.

905. Table Saw Fixture.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Fixture helps overcome difficulty in operating power equipment by persons with unsteadiness of hands or arms. This board fixture slides in the table saw mitre slots. The workpiece is safely held in place with a fence clamp arrangement. The movable cutting table is made of 3/4 inch plywood. Rails and handles are made of hardwood. COMMENTS: Developed by Dr Ken Bruwelheide Department of Agricultural and Industrial Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717 (406) 994-3201. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center p 488-489 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

906. TABLE SAW GUIDE.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Used by a blind person to set the width of the fence from the saw blade. Device is made from plastic pipes cut into different lengths from 1/2 inch to 8 inches. A file is used to mark the size of each (e.g., 4 grooves indicates 4 inches). The proper size pipe is placed against the saw blade and the fence is moved against the opposite end. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Russ Gage, 4820 South 20th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-281-0076. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 406-407. PAGES ( including cover):2 1981.

907. TABLE TENNIS BALL RETRIEVER

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled table tennis ball retriever for use by someone with limited mobility or who is unable to bend over to pick up items from floor. A commercial golfer' s rake with a 12 foot telescopic handle is purchased and the opposite side of the rake end is modified with a ball retriever. Two pieces of metal strapping material are attached in a cross pattern. The ends are shaped to easily spring open over a ball when downward pressure is applied. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Jim Cowart TITLE: Teacher Made Devices for Archery, Badminton, and Table Tennis REF: Newsletter article: Practical Pointers, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, Vol 1 No 13, May 1978: p 15-16. 1978.

908. Table to Facilitate Donning Stubby Prostheses by Bilateral Above-Knee Amputees.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Using short stubby prostheses in elderly bilateral above-knee amputees has been advocated by several experts. A table was designed to facilitate donning stubby prostheses. Table is made of 3 sheets of 3/4" plywood 18 inches square. The table measures 18 inches in height, width, and depth. This height was selected to facilitate the table's use from the patient's wheelchair or bed. Across the top of the table is a horizontal platform with two cutout slots for the prosthesis. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Figueroa, C; Rivera, D TITLE: Table to Facilitate Donning Stubby Prostheses by Bilateral Above-Knee Amputees JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 60 No 7, July 1981: p 909-911 PAGES (including cover): 4 1981.

909. TABLE TOP COMMUNICATION DISPLAY

     -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a simple tabletop display to provide an accessible communication alternative for an individual with intellectual and/or communication disabilities. Lay a four-sided grater on the Velcro sensitive fabric on its side. Trace the outline of both the wide & narrow sides of the grater. Cut two of each size to cover all four sides of the grater. Glue the fabric to the grater with hot glue. If the communication symbols are not mounted on tag board or index stock, mount them & laminate with plastic. Adhere the small pieces of hook Velcro to the back of the laminated cards. Note: You can also use the small chips of samples of Formica. They are often available for free from home decorating stores. Anything that will work to mount the picture symbols may be used. MATERIALS: Four-sided plastic or metal grater, Velcro sensitive fabric, communication symbols, tag board and plastic laminating sheets, and hook Velcro. TOOLS: Hot glue gun and glue stick. TITLE: Table Top Display. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/TableTopDisplay.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

910. TACTILE ARCHERY EQUIPMENT

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide do-it-yourself tactile equipment for archery competition for individuals who are blind. There are three types of tactile equipment recommended for blind archery: a foot locator, a tripod, and a tactile sighting device. Foot locators can be made of wood based on diagrams from BBS Archery. A basic telescopic camera or music tripod which can be easily transported can be adapted to hold a tactile sighting device. Finally, a tactile sighting device is anything that can be used short term to enable the user to have a reference point using the sense of touch on the back of their hand. Examples include pressure buttons, half of a rubber ball, or a door stop. Anything that is soft or has a springy response can be used. The spring nature is important to prevent injury to the back of the bow hand. TITLE: British Blind Sport: Archery Section 3—Tactile Equipment. JOURNAL: BBS Archery: New Archers Welcome Pack. REF: http://www.bbsarchery.org.uk/downloads/downloads.php?section=Welcome Pack

911. TACTILE ATTENDANCE BOARD

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a blind receptionist to track availability of staff members. Magnetic markers are placed on a grid to indicate the "in" or "out" status of staff members. Thin lines of self-adhesive foam are applied to the board to tactiley mark its columns and rows, and braille is added to the name markers and the in and out indicators. AUTHOR: Buskirk, J. & Gillespie, J. TITLE: Adaptations for An Agency Receptionist. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 4, Winter 2005: p. 168-170. PAGES: 3.

912. TACTILE MARKINGS FOR RESTAURANT HOSTESS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with low vision to identify seating sections in a restaurant. An individual working as a hostess in a restauant was unable to identify numbered seating sections in the restaurant because inch-high white numbers painted at the bottom of each seating section were inaccessible. The solution was to install short, round-head screws colored to match the in the top of each booth in the separate seating sections. Simply by touching the booth, the hostess could discern the seating section number. SKILLS REQUIRED: Carpentry. TITLE: Tactile Markings for a Restaurant Hostess. WEB SITE: Tech Connections at http://www.techconnections.org. REF: Browse Case Examples. Tech Connections can also be contacted at 490 10th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) (V/TTY),404-385-0641 Fax. 2003.

913. Tactile Matching Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Intended to give a child tactile experience. Plywood board 8 by 18 inches marked into 12 sections; various materials with different surfaces (corrugated cardboard, sandpaper, rubber, various cloths) are glued onto 6 sections and matching materials are glued onto 6 pieces of 3 by 4 inch wood pieces. The child can then put the blocks on the squares next to the matching surface. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 54-55. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

914. TACTILE QUILT

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a one-year-old child who is blind with the opportunity to explore different textures. Squares of fabric of varying textures are sewn together into a quilt. To provide additional textures, fabric paint is used to create thick dots on a square and beads are sewn in a pattern on another square. Jingle bells can be sewn between two or more of the squares to provide auditory stimulus. Personal items from the child's family also can be attached to individual squares so that a square represents a family member. Language development activities can be built around each square. DIMENSIONS: The quilt described is 4 x 4 feet. TITLE: This Tactile Quilt Is No Wet Blanket (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Haskell, A., PT. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 35, No. 4, Winter 2004: p. 163. PAGES (including cover): 2.

915. Tactile/Auditory Yes/No Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tactile auditory board to allow a visually impaired, non-verbal child to respond "yes" or "no" to a question by pressing one of two switches. Describes and pictures a plastic board with two switches, each of which makes a distinct sound when triggered, one for yes, one for no. Half of a tennis ball and half of a smooth ball serve as "ready" positions on which the child's hands are placed. Materials required include a sheet of fiberboard (masonite) about 12 by 16 inches, two 6 by 6 inch pieces, of the same material, four 6 inch pieces of 3/4 inch molding, 2 roller lever subminiature size switches, 2 AA batteries and holders, 2 buzzers with different sounds, plastic coated wire, and the 2 balls. Provides instructions for building the device, including tools needed. Includes photograph and diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electrical. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 101-105 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 6 1982.

916. Take a Step Up.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Serves as a step up to make one big step into two smaller steps; also serves as a carrying case for small items. Hollow box made of wood with variations that include a shoulder strap or short tape measure to provide a means of picking up the box and a rod to help steady user. COMMENTS: Illustration only without listed materials and measurements SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Take a Step Up JOURNAL: Accent on Living REF: Winter 1984: p 70 PAGES (including cover): 1 1984.

917. TALKING COIN COUNTER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Talking coin counter to allow a blind person to independently count and sort a large volume of mixed coins. Brandt Model 963 Microsortt coin counter was interfaced with a Digital Pathways SLC-II Microcomputer and a software program developed by the Office Information Systems, Inc. of Minneapolis. Can be connected to printer for hard copy record. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: TITLE: Talking Coin Counter REF: Article: Minnesota State Services for the blind, Business Enterprises Program, 1745 University Ave., St Paul, MN 55104. 1983.

918. TALKING COUNTER

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Talking coin sorter to assist blind vending route operators with money management. Describes adaptation of a Brandt Model 963 Microsort Coin Counter using a Digital Pathways SLC-II microcomputer and a program developed by the Business Enterprises Program, Minnesota State Services for the Blind as an interface to allow a blind operator to obtain a spoken message giving the sum total counted and the sum for each denomination coin. COMMENTS: For information about this product contact address above. AUTHOR: Minnesota State Services for the Blind TITLE: News Release PAGES ( including cover): 2 1983.

919. TALKING PHOTO FRAME SWITCH

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities and communication disabilities to communicate. Talking Photo Frames may be adapted to create a small talking switch that can be used as a beginning augmentative communication device. The lid of the photo frame is used as a switch to activate the voice. This eliminates the need for a separate switch and there are no wires from the switch to the voice-output device. A picture and/or texture symbol can be attached to the top with Velcro to represent a simple message. A number of these talking switches may be placed around the environment or in an array within reach of the user. To make this device, cut a slice of the hot glue stick about a quarter-inch thick with a pair of scissors and fasten the slice of hot glue to the lid of the photo frame with Stick-tac so that when the frame is closed, the glue slice pushes on the play button and activates the recorded message. Note: Move the slice of hot glue to prevent accidental activation when use is not desired (for example, in a book bag). Place a four-inch piece of loop Velcro beginning on the top of the lid, folding back on itself, and ending on the bottom of the lid. This makes a flap about 1.25 inch long that will fold under the frame and attach to a small piece of hook Velcro on the bottom. The purpose of this flap is to fasten the lid loosely shut, leaving enough space so that lid can move up and down to activate the play button. Use a piece of loop Velcro on the top of the switch to fasten pictures and/or texture symbols. Attach the hook Velcro to picture side. Use hook Velcro on the bottom of the switch so that several switches may be attached to a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet mounted to a piece of wood, table or wheelchair tray. MATERIALS: Radio Shack Voice Recording Photo Frame or similar talking photo frame, hot glue stick (regular size just under one-half inch in diameter), Stick-tac or other putty used for holding posters on a wall, adhesive backed loop Velcro (about 6 inches, cut in half lengthwise), adhesive backed hook Velcro (about 3 inches, cut in half lengthwise), a picture or texture symbol. Record message as directed. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly.. TITLE: Make-n-Take Talking Frames for Simple Communication WEB SITE: Oklahoma ABLE Tech at http://okabletech.okstate.edu/. REF: Make-n-Take Do it Yourself AT. Oklahoma ABLE Tech can also be contacted at Oklahoma State University Seretean Wellness Center, 1514 W. Hall of Fame, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA; 800-257-1705 V/TDD, 405-744-9748 V/TDD, 405-744-2487 Fax.

920. Tap Spanners.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Devices for turning taps on and off using push or pull motions for persons with limited hand strength or dexterity. Illustrates construction of simple devices to turn taps, made of plywood cut in a paddle shape with dowels fastened to the wide end. The dowels fit around the tap, allowing it to be levered on or off. The device for taps with an even number of spokes has 4 dowels, that for an odd number has 3 dowels. Includes diagrams, drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 12-14 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1981.

921. TAP TURNER

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The Tap Turner provides leverage for those with limited ability to turn taps and knobs. Illustrates a device made of 8 inches of an aluminum bar 1 by 1/8 inches with two pieces of 3/8 by 1 by 4 inches wood made into a handle; and two carriage bolts fastened 1 1/2 inches apart on the other end (or it can be made adjustable by making several holes on the strip and the inside bolt movable, fastened with a wing nut). SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 1. REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p. 26. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1181. PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

922. TAPE DECK MODIFICATION.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to the tape deck switches for ease of use by someone with out good finger control. The mode switch was redesigned to make selection easier by increasing the size and shape of the switch and decreasing the amount of force required to turn it on. The record button was modified by a spring steel push bar eliminating precise finger dexterity. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Bob Warren, UCP of Akron, 318 Water Street, Akron, OH 44308, 330-376-6041. TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, p 84-85. PAGES (including cover):2 1981.

923. TAPE RECORDER ADAPTATION FOR LOW FORCE ACTUATION

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Allows a person with limited finger strength to actuate tape recorder control buttons. Commercially available tape recorder is placed into a wooden unit which has custom positioned levers and/or sliding arms. Two versions are shown in photographs. Concepts can be applied to other models of tape recorders. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 94-95. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

924. Tape Recorder Control for Persons with Limited Hand Function

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Base and sliding extended lever adaptation for a small (approximately 1 1/2 by 7 by 4 1/ 2 inches: minisette-9 tape recorder from Radio Shack) tape recorder to allow its use by a person with limited hand function. The recorder is fastened to a jig made of aluminum, plastic or wood with rubber feet to keep it from moving around. A clear plastic lever is attached to a rod with a teflon block, and this slides along a rod suspended fron the jig with angle brackets. A small foot on the lever hits whatever button it is positioned above when the lever is pressed with minimum force. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For additional information contact: Geoffrey B Thrope, Department of Orthopedics, Metro General/Highland View Hospital, 3395 Scranton Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted forthe Vocational Education And Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 96-97 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

925. TAPE RECORDER OPERABLE BY CHIN SWITCH

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Independent operation of a portable tape recorder by a person with no upper extremity use. Example described is for a person with bilateral upper extremity amputation. Attach a tape recorder to a camera shoulder strap, so recorder can be worn over the shoulder. mount a microphone on the shoulder strap, positioned close to the individuals mouth. Mount a switch on the shoulder strap, positioned where it can be turned on and off by the individual's chin. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education & Employment of Handicapped People. REF: Book: Vocational Studies Dept., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI: pp 98-99. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479. 1983.

926. TEACHER-MADE ADAPTED DEVICES FOR ARCHERY, BADMINTON, AND TABLE TENNIS

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Desire to have a teenage boy with muscular dystrophy participate in activities with his peers led to creation of an adapted archery bow. This student was only able to move forearms, wrists, and fingers independently. A 3/16 inch piece of aluminum is cut in the shape of the belly of the bow. Holes are drilled into the bow so that fasteners can be inserted. The aluminum piece is bolted to the fasteners. A piece of wood is cut measuring 1 1/2 inches square and the approximate length of the draw for a 12 pound pull bow when using a 26 inch arrow. A piece of 1/8 inch aluminum is shaped to join the wood strip to the bow. Includes illustration. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Cowart, J TITLE: Teacher-Made Adapted Devices for Archery, Badminton, and Table Tennis JOURNAL: Practical Pointers REF: Vol 1 No 13, May 1978: p 5-6 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0231 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

927. Teapot Pouring Stand.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stable hinged platform to hold hot or heavy containers such as tea or coffee pots, and to pour the liquid by tilting, rather than lifting the pot. Provides a pattern and instructions for building a pouring stand for tea or coffee pots, made of plywood and a piece of dowelling. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 74-79 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 7 1981.

928. Teddy Bright-Eyes.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Teddy bear head with eyes that can light up (controlled by an adult) as a reward for appropriate play with toys. Encourages purposeful play. A buzzer or other noisemaker can also be included. Instructions for making a device to encourage a child to play. A teddy bear head is cut out of wood (6 by 6 inches) with holes drilled for the eyes. This is covered with furry fabric; the nose part can be filled with stuffing and a plastic safety nose added. Provides instructions for wiring the battery operated lights. Lists materials needed. Includes drawings and photograph. Discusses use of this device to encourage play or language development. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Electronics. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide for Parents and Children REF: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall: p 37-41 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2827 PAGES (including cover): 6 1981.

929. Telephone Call Aid for Problems of Visual Sequencing.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables people with visual sequencing, tracking, or memory problems to make a telephone call independently. Dialing aid is constructed of one spiral bound pad of 3 by 5 inch cards, 7 marking pens that are different colors that include green and red and transparent tape. A digit is printed on each card in desired sequence using a different color for each digit. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ores, L; Parent, L TITLE: Telephone Call Aid for Problems of Visual Sequencing JOURNAL: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: p 40-43 NARIC CALL NUMBER: J4594 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1983.

930. Telephone Dialing Aid.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Three telephone dialing aids for those with limited use of their hands. Illustrates three variations on a telephone dialer: 1) A marble or any 5/8 inch ball glued to a short piece of 1/4 inch tubing which is glued into a hole drilled in a size 2 file handle; 2) A 5/16 inch rivet glued into a hole drilled into the end of a size 2 file handle; 3) A pen or narrow dowel glued to a hole drilled in a 5/8 inch wooden ball. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

931. Telephone Holders.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a telephone receiver in a convenient position so that lifting and holding it are unnecessary when strength or range of motion is limited. Receiver holder made of a non-tip base, gooseneck from a lamp, and a bar fastened to the top of the gooseneck, with screw clamps to hold the receiver. The telephone buttons are held down with a metal bar when the phone is not in use. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: Developed by the Occupational Therapy Department of the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society , Vancouver, British Columbia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980.

932. TELEPHONE HOLSTER

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair to transport and keep within reach a cordless telephone. A tube with an open top and a closed bottom was made of weatherproof material. The tube was fastened underneath the wheelchair seat with the phone's antenna extending into reach while staying close to the side of the chair. TITLE: The Telephone Holster. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/telhol.htm. REF: The originator,Bruce Barney, can be contacted at bbarney@efn.org.

933. Telephone.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy telephone to encourage a child to speak. "Telephone" made of 3 yards or so of garden hose with plastic funnels pushed into each end. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 112- 113. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

934. Telescoping Light Switch Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Telescoping rod for reaching light switches. Telescoping radio or television antenna with a small rubber furniture tip on one end and a ring on the other; can be used to push or pull a switch. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

935. TENSION SPLINT FOR PIANO PLAYING

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a splint to hold the finger in a downward position to enable an individual with inclusion-body myositis to continue to play the piano. A straw is secured to the Velcro wrist strap and the hair loops are attached to the end of the straw. When the attached loop is placed over the index finger, it pulls the finger down to enable the striking of the key. MATERIALS: Two Velcro wrist straps, three felt-covered elastic hair loops, and a straw . TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly and cutting. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 14, Number 1, January/February 2007. WEB: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe14-1_do_it_yourself.html

936. TEXTURED DIE-CUT ORNAMENTS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments. Fabric paint applied to die-cut ornaments creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the ornament. Required supplies include die-cut shapes of craft foam or flat shapes of other stiff materials, soap flakes, corn syrup, tempera paint, hole punch, and ribbon or yarn. Punch a hole in the top of each shape to hold a ribbon or yarn hanger. Use one of the following methods to add a tactile design or message to the shape: (1) Mix one part tempera paint with one part light corn syrup to create the consistency of whipped egg whites or (2) mix tempera paint with soap flakes to make a paste. Using a paintbrush or fingers, dab the mixture on the die-cut shape to create an ineresting textured surface or use the Simulated Braille Technique to add words or a message. The hanging ornament can be converted to a stick-up or a magnet by adding double-stick or magnetic tape to the back. TITLE: Take This All as a Gift! (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Jill B. Palmer, Deborah S. Faynik, and Julie Stout-Gorbatkin. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 35 no 3, Fall 2003: p. 121-123. PAGES (including cover): 4 2003.

937. THERMOSTAT ADAPTATION

     ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable people with low vision or who use wheelchairs to see where a thermostat is set. To adapt a round, dial-style thermostat, set the thermostat to a temperature that is normally comfortable. Put glue at the 12 o'clock and six o'clock positions on the thermostat and place the dowel on the glue so the top of the dowel is at the 12 o'clock position. Tape in place. When the glue dries, remove the tape. To further adapt the thermostat, put numbers on the wall to correspond to the numbers on the dial and by moving the dowel, the temperature can be adjusted to the desired level. MATERIALS: One dowel rod approximately 18 inches long, glue that bonds to both plastic and wood, adhesive tape, and a felt tip pen or small house numbers to mark temperatures on the wall (optional). TOOLS: None. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Adapting a Thermostat. WEB SITE: TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project at http://www.iltech.org . REF: Ten Dollar Tech Ideas. TechConnect, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, can also be contacted at 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, Illinois 62701; 800-852-5110 voice/TTY, IL only; 217-522-7985 voice; 217-522-9966 TTY; 217-522-8067 Fax.

938. THERMOSTAT CONTROL ARM

     ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities and who uses a wheelchair to adjust the thermostat in her apartment. A frame of copper tubing was already mounted on the wall near the thermostat in order to mount an Adjustable Telephone Support. The frame has spare space, and additional items can easily be attached to it using small, narrow hose clips. A new bracket, complete with a lever, was assembled and attached to the frame. The user is able get to the handle in her wheelchair and can push the handle up and down. The handle extends equally on both sides of the pivot point so that it is always balanced. A piece of sheet steel is attached to this handle like a bell crank, and converts the vertical motion to horizontal motion. A small bracket of sheet metal is clamped to the thermostat control knob using two small, narrow hose clips. This converts the knob to a lever. A long connecting rod connects the end of this lever to the bell crank. The connecting rod is a piece of the angle strip that is used to support dropped ceilings at walls. Stops limit the stroke of the handle to about 8 inches vertical. This rotates the thermostat knob about 135 degrees. This is not the full range of the thermostat, but provides adjustment from about 15 to 25 degrees celcius. The range selected can be adjusted by moving the end of the connecting rod to a different hole in the bell crank. TITLE: The Thermostat Control Arm. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/thermocontrolo.htm. REF: The originator, Colin Hardman, can be contacted at Colinhardman@yahoo.com

939. Thirty Degree Prone Positioning Board for Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone positioner for infants, intended to hold the child at 30 degrees after feeding to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Describes construction of a prone positioner using 24 by 36 inches of Orthoplast bent around and fastened at the corners, creating a 30 degree angle (to allow for the child's weight and compression), with the opening filled with dense foam. An 8 by 20 inch piece of Orthoplast is molded into a cone shape and fastened near the bottom end. Both the "board" and the cone, which the child straddles, are padded with foam and covered with lambswool. Straps with velcro fastening hold the child on the board. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Bubenco, S; Flesch, P; Kollar, C TITLE: Thirty Degree Prone Positioning Board for Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 64 no 8, Aug 1984: p 1240-1241 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

940. Threaded Bricks.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frame with dowels and differently shaped blocks with holes in them. Placing the blocks on the dowels exercises the hand. Instructions for building a plywood U shaped frame with three dowel posts on one side and wood blocks with holes in them to be placed on the posts. Includes list of materials needed and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 76-77. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.

941. THREE SIDED BOX.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prevents a child positioned on a wedge cushion from rolling over or sliding down in seat. For use in conjunction with a 10 by 5 inch Tiny Tot wedge. Wooden box has two 20 by 10 inch sides mounted on a base 20 by 13 inches. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Glickman, L. TITLE: Physical Therapy. REF: Journal: Vol 61 No 1, January. 1981.

942. Three-Dimensional Aid for Teaching Wheelchair Maintenance.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Visual aid showing the interior and exterior components of a wheelchair. Developed as a training tool in wheelchair maintenance. Describes training tool designed to allow persons with little mechanical experience to see how wheelchair components interrelate. One side represents an exterior view of an intact wheelchair, the other depicts unassembled interior components (i.e., bearings, axles and front post guides). Lists material needed and describes construction. Includes photograph and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Plastics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Dodge, S; Jocaber, B; Jukkara, E TITLE: Three-Dimensional Aid for Teaching Wheelchair Maintenance JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 40 no 4, Apr 1986: p 289-291 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1986.

943. THUMBGARD.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Protects thumb from being scratched by the fingernails of constantly moving athetoid fingers. Fabric thumb guard reaches from wrist to tip of thumb. Elastic in wrist section keeps guard in place. Recommended as a better alternative than bandages or guards which are tied on. Pattern sketch included, with sewing instructions. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Draves, L. TITLE: Exceptional Parent. REF:Journal: April: p 6. 1987.

944. TIME TEACHING TOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LOW VISION

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision in learning to tell time. For a student with low vision, using a standard wall clock as a teaching tool is difficult. The instructor explained that the clock has two hands, a little hand for the hours and a big hand for the minutes. She also explained that if the number to which the big hand was pointing was multiplied by 5, the time would be clear. For example, if the the hour hand pointed to 5 and the minute hand to 4, the time would be 20 minutes (4 x 5) after 5. AUTHOR: Pfotenhauer, M. TITLE: Cubit Cane (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 37 no. 4, Winter 2006: p. 168. PAGES: 2 with cover. 2006.

945. To Narrow Your Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Describes method to temporarily narrow a wheelchair. Suggests pulling the front or rear posts of the wheelchair together with a strong leather belt or a straightened coat hanger. AUTHOR: Lunt, S TITLE: Handbook for the Disabled: Ideas and Inventions for Easier Living REF: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons: p 212 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1616 PAGES (including cover): 2 1982.

946. Toe Cozy.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toe cozy to keep toes warm when wearing a walking cast or other leg cast. Semi-sock made of a soft warm fabric with rib knit edging and an elastic strap that goes around the heel to hold it on. Includes pattern and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 232 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

947. TOE TOUCHER

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to enable persons who can't reach their feet to wash and dry their toes. Simple device consisting of a 1/2 inch diameter dowel 18 to 24 inches long, with a 6 inch slit up one end. A washcloth or towel is inserted into the slit and wrapped around the stick to use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 15 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

948. Toe Washer.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Washcloth on an extended handle enable those with limited reach to wash feet or other areas of the body. Foot washer made of stiff wire bent into a 2 by 4 inch oval with the ends glued into a length of broom handle or crimped to a length of tubing, and a terry cloth bag made to fit over the loop and tie with a drawstring. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

949. TOGGLE SWITCH CONTROLLED ELECTRICAL CLUTCH FOR THE WHITE 4-2104WD TRACTOR.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Electrical clutch assembly for operators with upper and lower extremity impairments, such as quadriplegia. Custom modification for a White 4-210 4WD tractor, uses an electric actuator that can be operated with a dash mounted toggle switch. A clevis pin that connects the foot pedal to the internal clutch assembly was replaced with a pin that extends about two inches to the outside of the linkage. A 12 volt electric actuator is installed on the side of the chassis directly beneath the pin so that its shaft extends vertically. When the actuator is extended, its end comes in contact with the pin and disengages the clutch. When the actuator is retracted, the clutch spring engages the clutch. Red and green lights are used to indicate when the clutch is engaged or disengaged. Another toggle switch, also located on the dash directly above the clutch toggle switch, is the kill switch, used in emergencies to shut of the fuel system. The editors stress the importance of the kill switch for operator safety. SKILLS REQUIRED:Electronics. Metalworking. Assembly. AUTHOR:Field, W.E. TITLE:Agricultural Tools, Machinery & Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, Volume 2. REF:Book: Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47907; p B.3.9. 1991.

950. Toilet Bench.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Over the toilet bench the height of a wheelchair seat with an opening in one side to allow a person to slide from the wheelchair and use the toilet. Wooden bench about 3 feet long and as high as a wheelchair seat, with an opening at one end to be positioned above the toilet. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Submitted by the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bellevue Medical Center, New York University. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 81 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1958.

951. Toilet Hygiene Wiper.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled device to hold toilet paper for toilet hygiene. Describes device made of two stainless steel wires bent into 3/4 by 1 1/2 inch ovals, with the ends crimped or glued into a length of 1/4 inch copper or aluminum tubing, the bottom of which is bent into a gentle U shape. The other end can be wrapped with rubber tape. Toilet paper is placed between the two wire loops which are held together with a rubber band. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1977.

952. TOILET PAPER ROLL MOFIFICATIONS

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PUPRPOSE: To make toilet paper use more manageable for people with arthritis, use of only one hand, or other upper extremity disabilities. This article, part of a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up" discusses ways to make managing toilet paper easier. Suggestions include squeezing the roll to make the cardboard cylinder more oval than round to prevent paper from unrolling too rapidly, re-installing the holder so the roll is vertical rather than horizontal, and attaching a scrap of corduroy or terry cloth to the roller to create friction between the roller and the cardboard tube to slow unrolling. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Toilet Paper. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 6. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997.

953. Toilet Seat for Hemi-Pelvectomy Patients.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toilet seat to enable persons with a hemipelvectomy to use the toilet independently. Describes a seat for a toilet located in an alcove so the seat can be attached to one wall and be pulled down over the toilet to rest on a bar on the opposite wall. The seat is made of 5/8 inch plywood, 15 inches deep with a D shaped hole, padded with foam (extra on the side of the amputation, for support) and covered with washable vinyl tacked on with carpet tacks. Includes instructions and drawing. COMMENTS: Designed by Dr K W Hargrove, Victoria, British Columbia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Upholstering. AUTHOR: Chapman, R A TITLE: Toilet Seat for Hemi-Pelvectomy Patients JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 51 no 2, Apr 1984: p 93 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

954. TOILET TRANSFER AID

     --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for those with weak muscles a means of independently getting on and off the toilet. Two one-inch eyehooks are attached to the bathroom ceiling about 16 inches apart and 8 inches in front of the toilet. A length of quarter-inch nylon rope is braided through the hooks, then threaded through 5/16-inch holes in two 1.75-inch wooden dowels, each 18 inches long. The top dowel is placed at the user’s shoulder level and the lower one 8 inches below. Both are secured with half-hitch knots. MATERIALS: Nylon rope, two wooden dowels, and two eyehooks. TOOLS: Drill. SKILLS REQUIRED: Drill use and knot tying. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 14, Number 1, January/February 2007. WEB: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/extra/qe14-1_do_it_yourself.html

955. Tool Clip.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aluminum strip, bent to fit around the palm and back of the hand, with a strap to go around the handle of a short-handled tool, to facilitate holding the tool. Instructions for constructing a device to help hold a tool made of a plastic coated aluminum strip, hook and loop velcro, two 1/2 inch rivets and a 2 inch metal rectangular ring. Lists materials; includes diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Beems, J TITLE: Adaptive Garden Equipment: A Resource Manual for Patients, Families and Professionals REF: Englewood, Colorado: Craig Hospital Horticultural Therapy Program: p XIV 11-12 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3606 PAGES (including cover): 3 1986.

956. TOOL HOLDER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wrist holder for small hand tools. Standard wrist splints can be adapted to hold small hand held garden tools. The wrist splints are secured with velcro. Includes drawing of sample application. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 35. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.

957. Toothbrush Holder for Cleaning Dentures.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple device to hold a toothbrush stationary so a person with one functional hand can clean dentures. Device made of small blocks of wood, one to be held in place with suction cups, the other with a hole drilled longitudinally to fit the toothbrush handle, and both drilled with a small hole so a nail can be slipped through the blocks and the hole in the toothbrush handle. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 40 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES (including cover): 2 1958.

958. TOUCHABLE BOXES

     --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To teach math concepts, spatial orientation, and other concepts to students who are blind or who have low vision. The box begins with a plastic box with a smooth, flat, snap-lock top. Place two strips of self-adhesive Velcro in parallel lines on the lid, so they resemble lines on a sheet of paper. Turn the lid over and attach three parallel lines. This creates a set of worksheet templates. Other configurations and layouts for special uses can be created using additional boxes. Collect sets of ten to twelve one-inch objects. Sets can be made up of real objects (seashells, coins, acorns, stones), small toys, or craft miniatures. Add a small self-adhesive Velcro dot to each item and store each set in a separate zip-lock bag in the box. As a teaching tool, place the lid within the student's reach and attach items from the appropriate set to illustrate the concept. Students can locate, add, or remove items to demonstrate understanding. Placing the Velcro dots on objects so they are not always right side up helps teach form constancy and position in space. Using the same item made of different materials teaches attention to likennesses and differences. The sets can be used for sorting and classifying, spatial concepts, counting and math concepts, sequences and patterns, orientation to a page, or story starters and language enhancement. DIMENSIONS: The box should be 8 x 11 x 5 inches. The Velcro is 1 inch wide. TITLE: Touchable Boxes (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Joan McCann. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 34 no 4, Winter 2003: p. 171-172. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.

959. Toy Fence.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small three sided fence to keep toys from rolling out of range of a child with limited movement. Describes small fence made with 4 pieces of 3 by 16 inch plywood hinged together to make a 3 sided barrier that can be folded together for storage. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 104. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 2 1981.

960. Toy Hanger.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toys can be hung on the plastic tubing at exactly the correct height and distance from the child. The child may lie under the hanger or sit in front of it for stimulation or to play with various types of toys that may be attached with tape. Hanger baseboard is made of plywood cut to 6 by 24 inches. End blocks are contructed of softwood 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 2 inches and mounted on plywood base. A 3/4" diameter piece of stiff plastic tubing 4 feet 6 inches long is bent and pushed into holes drilled into end blocks. Toys are hung from tube. Includes illustration. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 72-73. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (including cover): 3 1981.

961. Toy Modification Note: Build it Yourself Battery Interrupter: Revised 1986.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Describes the use of battery interrupters for toys for disabled children and provides instructions for building three types of battery interrupters. Information on construction and use of battery interrupters, or switches, for regular cylindrical batteries, for 9 volt transistor radio type batteries and for use with cassette tape recorders and other devices with a "remote" jack. Includes drawings, a list of sources of information on switches, and a list of sources on adaptive toys and toy modifications. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. AUTHOR: Vanderheiden, G C; Brandenburg, S TITLE: Toy Modification Note: Build it Yourself Battery Interrupter: Revised 1986 REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Trace Research and Development Center NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00761 PAGES (including cover): 20 1986.

962. TRANSFER COMMODE SEAT.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted transfer seat on a commercially available commode chair with swing away arms. Allows person to transfer more easily between a wheelchair or bed and the commode chair. The standard seat is removed from a commode chair and a wooden seat is made from 3/4 inch plywood. One side of the seat is extended like a transfer board with a slot near the far end to hook onto the wheelchair frame. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Eileen Bortner TITLE: Transfer Commode Seat REF: Journal article: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol 33 No 10, October 1979: p 655. 1979.

963. Transistor Radio Cheek Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple cheek switch may be attached to transistor radio to enable child to turn it on with a slight movement of the head. Device is constructed of transistor radio, subminiature lever switch, large bobby pin, plastic coated wire, plastic lid from food container or tennis ball can, cardboard and rosin core solder. COMMENTS: Can be used to teach simple cause and effect relationships to child who has very limited movement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 28-30 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES (including cover): 4 1982.

964. Trapeze Pull Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Trapeze switch which can be suspended above a child to encourage working on grasping or pulling skills; pulling the switch activates a toy, tape player or light. Pull switch requires 3 feet of sturdy chain, 15 inches of 3/4 inch dowel, 2 metal rings to go through holes drilled in dowel, 6 inches of conductor wire, a subminiature size plug, 3 "quick links" size 2, sewing elastic and masking tape. Explains how to build the trapeze, including soldering the wire to two of the quick links and partially wrapping them with tape so that the unwrapped parts touch only when the trapeze is pulled, completing the curcuit and turning on the switch. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 21-24 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 5 1982.

965. TRAVEL CANE SPLINT

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To temporarily repair a travel cane when it breaks at the joint. This splint is designed to be carried in a pocket, purse, or brief case for use when needed. Mark the top and bottom of a length of half-inch diameter CPVC pipe (used for hot water) into quarters. Using a table saw, cut out one quarter of the circumference of the top and bottom for the length of the pipe. Cut the pipe into as many four-inch long sections as the pipe length permits. Smooth the rough edges with sandpaper so that they slant toward the center of the pipe, ensuring a tight fit around the diameter of the cane. When a break occurs while the cane is in use, snap the splint onto the cane at the fracture to cover the broken joint equally on both sides. The splint is not intended for extended use as it will eventally stretch. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills with a table saw. AUTHOR: Tucker Young, K. TITLE: The Splint. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 34 no. 2, Spring 2002: p. 72-73. PAGES: 2. 2002.

966. TRAVEL CANE TRAINING AID

     -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist in teaching proper use and positioning of a travel cane. This aid can be used when the student is first introduced to the long cane and is learning the constant contact diagonal technique or for teaching the proper width of the arc to students learning to use a cane with a roller tip. To prepare the teacher's guide cane, affix three strips of self-adhesive rough or hook Velcro around the lower shaft near the tip and three strips around the tip. For the student's cane, attach for stripd of soft or loop Velcro just above the tip. (Using loop Velcro prevents sticking to carpeted surfaces.) While the student holds his/her cane, the instructor can connect the Velcro on the guide cane to the Velcro on the student's cane to provide demonstration and correction. MATERIALS: Six strips self-adhesive hook Velcro and four strips loop Velcro. AUTHOR: Pfotenhauer, M. TITLE: Stick with Me, Ace! (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 38 no. 2, Summer 2006: p. 82-83. PAGES: 3 with cover. 2006.

967. TRIANGLE CHAIR

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Triangle chair to provide back and side support and to keep a child's legs apart. Describes chair made of 3 quarter-circles of plywood fastened together to make seat and support sides; 2 dowels are fastened to the front of the seat to keep the child's legs separated. This can be used on the floor or fastened to a standard chair. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home REF: New York: E P Dutton: p 170-173 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0694 PAGES (including cover): 2 1975.

968. Trousers with Zipper in the Side Seam or Inseam of the Leg.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Trousers with inseam zipper for persons who wear incontinence appliances, or with zippers on the outside of the leg for persons who wear braces. Instructions for altering trousers by adding zippers. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 24-25 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

969. TRUNK STABILIZER.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Trunk stabilizer for positioning person with cerebral palsy in wheelchair. Cloth vest is fabricated with a channel sewn into each side. Dental dam, a soft elastic material, is folded to a width of 4 cm and cut in lengths of 200 cm. The dental dam material is threaded through the channels of the vest with the bottom straps are passed around the chest and tied in back of the wheelchair. The top strap ends pass over the shoulders, down the back between the person and wheelchair back, passed through the opening between the seat and back, and tied to the tipping levers of the chair. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Patricia Montgomery and Jan Gauger TITLE: Dynamic Trunk Stabilizer for Children with Cerebral Palsy REF: Journal article: Physical Therapy, Vol 58 No 4, April 1978: p 447. 1978.

970. Trunks with Envelope for Catheter Bag.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Men's swimming trunks have zippers on each side for ease in dressing. Includes a fold of fabric used to hold a catheter bag. Instructions for adapting swim trunks by adding two side zippers so the garment can be opened flat, and a fabric holder for a catheter bag sewn to the inside of the waistband. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 165 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

971. T-shirt With Separating Zipper in Side Seam and Sleeve.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: T-shirt with a zipper under one arm and down the side, allowing it to open completely on one side for easier dressing and undressing for someone with limited arm movement. Instructions for making and for adapting T-shirts with a long zipper down one side. Includes photograph. Also suggests using large nylon zippers with easily grasped zipper pulls on T-shirts to make it easier for children to dress themselves. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Design for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 144-145 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 3 1978.

972. T-shirt with Shoulder Opening.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: T-shirt with snap closing shoulder seam to allow it to be more easily pulled over a child' s head. Adaptation of a standard T-shirt: One shoulder seam is unstitched, the edges bound with twill tape (or seam binding) and snap fasteners sewn in. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 146 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

973. Tub Frame.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tub frame serves as a bathboard, allowing a parent to bathe the child without straining to lift it out of a deep the bathtub. Instructions for constructing aluminum or wooden models of a tub frame. The aluminum frame is made with 1 1/2 inch diameter aluminum tubing, welded together to form a rectangular frame as wide as the distance from the bathtub wall to the outer edge of the ledge, minus approximately 2 inches, and as long as the tub. Strips of 2 inch webbing are attached using metal screws and washers, and woven together. A holder for the frame is made with pieces of 3/8 inch steel rod bent to a 90 degree angle, self-locking nuts, and a 3/8 inch piece of hose. The frame is attached to the holders with self-locking nuts. To use the frame, place it on top of the bathtub and adjust the nuts so that they are tight against the tub and the frame is stationary. Includes diagrams and photographs. Also provides instructions for a wooden frame. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Welding. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hofmann, R B TITLE: How to Build Special Furniture and Equipment for Handicapped Children REF: Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas: p 72-75 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3404 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1970.

974. TUB MODIFICATIONS

     ---- DO IT YOPURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To make bathing safer and more accessible for individuals with mobility disabilities and seniors. This section of a chapter entitled "Bathroom and Washing Up" provides a selection of suggestions for simple ways to make bathtub use safer and more accessible. Included are discussions about installing a hand-held showerhead and grab bars, purchasing and using a bath or shower bench or chair, ensuring sufficient lighting, installing anti-scalding devices, and adapting shower curtains. AUTHOR: Greenstein, D. TITLE: Tub Modifications. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 4-5. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

975. Turning Door Lock Knobs Made Easy.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted door knobs provide additional leverage for those with limited hand function. Two door knob adaptations are described. The first involves drilling a hole in a crutch tip using a drill bit, inserting a small wooden rod, wrapping the ends of the rod with rubber or electrical tape and placing the crutch tip over the doorknob. The second model involves simply putting a crutch tip over the doorknob to increase the surface area. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Make It Cheap Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1980.

976. Twist Knob Device.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow a person with difficulty manipulating small objects to deal with small knobs which must be pushed and turned. Manipulating device made of a length of broomstick or dowel drilled and countersunk at one end to take a baby bottle nipple, which is glued inside. This is pushed against the knob which can then be turned. A smaller piece of dowel can be pushed into a hole drilled through the other end of the broomstick to provide more of a grip. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

977. Two Choice Communication Board.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Direct selection communicator device consists of 2 boxes that light up. Each is connected to a separate switch. An object is placed in each box. The child indicates his or her choice by activating the switch which lights the corresponding box. For a child who is beginning to understand language this device can be used to answer questions related to simple object identification. Made of 2 boxes about 5-8 inches square and 4-5 inches deep, two 6 volt light bulbs and sockets, two 6 volt lantern batteries, plastic coated wire, 2 homemade switches, cardboard, masking tape, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Children REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 51-53 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1175 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1982.

978. Two Directional Rocking Switch.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two directional rocker switch can be used to make a toy go forward or backward, or operate two devices at the same time. Rocker switch is constructed using 2 pieces of conductor wire, 2 subminiature plugs and 2 brass or copper squares soldered on to a piece of wood. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 64-67 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES (including cover): 5 1982.

979. Two Function Box.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow one switch to turn on two toys with similar voltage requirements. Switch made with a small plastic jewelry or watch box, 1 subminiature size jack, 2 subminiature size plugs and 2 pieces of two conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, 4 feet long. Includes instructions, diagrams, a photograph and possible uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Electronics. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsylvania: Linda J Burkhart: p 83-85 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2509 PAGES ( including cover): 4 1982.

980. Two-Handle Spoon: An Aid for Independent Eating.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two-handled spoon for use by individuals with limited hand coordination. Describes adaptation of a stainless steel spoon by fastening a handle to it at right angles. The handle can be made of a wooden bar fastened with screws or a plastic bar laminated to the spoon. Cylindrical foam padding can be used to make hand grips. Includes diagram and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Shaw, G; Wright, C TITLE: Two- Handle Spoon: An Aid for Independent Eating JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 36 no 1, Jan 1982: p 45-46 PAGES ( including cover): 2 1982.

981. TWO-HOOK GROCERY BAG HANDLE

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or weak grasps to carry plastic grocery bags. Included in a chapter entitled "Kitchen & Meal Time," this article provides detailed instructions and illustrations for making this simple device. A cup hook is screwed a short distance from each end of a short length of dowel covered with pipe insulation secured with plastic tape. The loop handles of the plastic grocery bag are looped over the hook for carrying. MATERIALS: Two large (one inch) cup hooks or two large safety cup hooks and two wooden beads; one 0.75-inch diameter dowel, 6 inches long; foam hot-water-pipe insulation, 6 inches long; and plastic tape. Epoxy or other cement is needed if the safety cup hook is used. TOOLS: Drill and scissors or knife. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Grocery Bag Handles. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p 42-43. PAGES (including cover) 3. 1997.

982. Typing Table for Wheel Chair.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides typewriter or other table at proper height for wheelchair user. One-legged plywood table measuring 15 inches by 22 inches by 1/2 inch is reinforced with 2 wooden braces. COMMENTS: Submitted by Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Service, Veterans Administration Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Typing Table for Wheel Chair IN: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 363-364 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3360 PAGES ( including cover): 3 1958.

983. Universal Cuff.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand held page turner and cuff for quadriplegic with use of arms but not hands. Page turner and cuff made with open double canvas. Canvas is sewed together forming a casing. One end is left open to allow a stick to be inserted. A flattened piece of surgical tubing approximately 3/4 inch long is taped to the end of the stick. Canvas casing can then be fashioned into a loop, through which the hand can fit, and fastened with wire. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Handicapped People: Supplement REF: Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Madison Vocational Studies Center: p 244-245 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2479 PAGES (including cover): 3 1983.

984. Universal Cuff.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cuff which fastens around the hand and has a tool pocket to facilitate holding a short handled tool. Instructions for constructing a single strap cuff of canvas webbing, a 2 inch metal ring, hook and loop velcro, leather or vinyl scrap and cord or a shoelace. Lists materials needed and possible sources; includes diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Beems, J TITLE: Adaptive Garden Equipment: A Resource Manual for Patients, Families and Professionals REF: Englewood, Colorado: Craig Hospital Horticultural Therapy Program: p XIV 9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3609 PAGES (including cover): 2 1986.

985. Using the Oven.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Describes modified utensils to aid in using the oven. oven. Suggests using a wood sliding board between the oven rack and a utility cart for people with muscle weakness; using a wooden stick with a V indentation on the end and a hook indentation on the side, for pushing and pulling oven racks; using a bent coathanger to pull out the rack, and using a velcro loop around the oven door to pull the door open using the arm for people with weak hands. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Strebel, M B TITLE: Adaptions and Techniques for the Disabled Homemaker: Fifth Edition REF: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Institute: p 17 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0444 PAGES (including cover): 2 1978.

986. Utility Stick for Cosmetics.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Extender with a gripper on one end to hold a lipstick or powder puff for a person with limited arm movement. Device made with a length of copper or other suitable tubing flattened at one end and fastened to a plastic clothes pin with tape or rivets. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1183 PAGES (including cover): 2 1976.

987. UTILITY STICK.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Stick with hooks to assist in retrieving small items or to help with dressing. Instructions for making a utility stick. Uses a dowel, clothes pin and door hook. Suggested length is 18 inches but can be any length. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Occupational Therapy Service. TITLE: REF: Resource Sheet: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York. .

988. UTILITY TRAY

     --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to organize and carry items. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for making a tray with a Luan plywood bottom and lattice molding sides. The tray is equipped with D-shaped handles large enough to slip the user’s hands through. MATERIALS: A quarter-inch thick piece of 11 x 14 inch Luan (smooth-surfaced) mahogany plywood, a 51-inch long piece of 1.75 x 0.25 inch lattice molding, two D-shaped cabinet door handles with bolts, one 7-inch piece of quarter-round molding (either half- or three-quarter-inch size) to reinforce corners, glue, and paint, stain, or polyurethane. TOOLS: Sandpaper, saw, and screwdriver. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic carpentry. TITLE: Utility Tray. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People & Others with Physical Limitations. REF: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Brookline Books: p. 59. PAGES (including cover) 2. 1997

989. Valet for Bilateral Arm Amputees.

     ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow a bilateral arm amputee to put on and remove protheses independently. A " valet" made of wood: a back piece 16 inches long and two side arms, 12 inches long, with grooves cut into them to hold the prostheses (which are attached together with straps that go across the back). This can be fastened to a wall or a chair at the appropriate height. The client backs up to it and slips into or out of the prostheses which stay on this holder when not being worn. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: King, P TITLE: Inexpensive Self-Help Aid for Upper Extremity Amputees JOURNAL: Braces Today REF: Oct 1971 PAGES (including cover): 2 1971.

990. VELCRO BRACELET

     -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a Velcro bracelet that can be used by a child with grasping disabilities. First, sew a once inch piece of hook Velcro to one end of the elastic and a one inch piece of loop Velcro to the other end. Second, sew a two inch piece of hook Velcro at the middle of the elastic. Third, stick a piece of loop Velcro onto the toy that the child wishes to play with. The Velcro bracelet aids the child in grasping the toy he or she wishes to play with. MATERIALS: Hook and loop Velcro (stickyback), 1/2 inch elastic long enough to wrap around child’s hand one time with overlap of one inch. TOOLS: Sewing needle and thread. TITLE: Velcro Bracelet. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/hands/holding/VelcroBracelet.pdf. PAGES: 1 with cover.

991. VELCRO GARMENT FASTENERS

     ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To adapt clothing for easier dressing for seniors or individuals with arthritis or fine motor, grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This illustrated article, included in a chapter entitled "Bedroom & Getting Dressed," discusses ways in which sew-on Velcro tape can be used to modify clothing. Buttons can be replaced with Velcro, neck holes can be enlarged and the seams closed with Velcro, and Velcro can be sewn next to the zippers on pants, skirts, and jackets to eliminate the need to use the zipper. Each suggested modification includes instructions for how to accomplish it. TITLE: Velcro to Fasten Your Garments. BOOK: Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for O