Products are listed alphabetically.

« Previous page    Page 14 of 43    Next page »

326. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     
327. 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 G0080050...[More Information]
     
     
328. 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: Woodwork...[More Information]
     
     
329. 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 Reh...[More Information]
     
     
330. 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...[More Information]
     
     
331. 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 r...[More Information]
     
     
332. 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....[More Information]
     
     
333. 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 sp...[More Information]
     
     
334. 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...[More Information]
     
     
335. 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 elevato...[More Information]
     
     
336. 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....[More Information]
     
     
337. ENLARGED SYMBOLS ON CALCULATOR --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to read the key legends on a talking calculator. The user, who has macular degeneration, desired to read the legends on calculator keys in addition to having the audible feedback from the calculator. The existing numbers were painted over in black and new larger numbers were painted on in white. The new numbers were then covered in clear varnish to inhibit wearing off. TITLE: Calculator Keys. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 2...[More Information]
     
     
338. 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 jou...[More Information]
     
     
339. 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, ...[More Information]
     
     
340. 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: ...[More Information]
     
     
341. 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 f...[More Information]
     
     
342. 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;...[More Information]
     
     
343. 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...[More Information]
     
     
344. 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 struc...[More Information]
     
     
345. EYE MOUSE The DIY Eye Mouse is a mouse that can be controlled by eye movements, allowing people with total paralysis the ability to use the computer. This DIY mouse is relatively easy to build and with cheap and easy-to-find components. The Eye Mouse operates using free software which divides the monitor surface into squares, asking what the user wants “to do”, the user focuses on an area for right and left clicking with yes and no answers. If the eye looks at the camera, that is translated as a “yes”....[More Information]
     
     
346. 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 SIT...[More Information]
     
     
347. 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 hand...[More Information]
     
     
348. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     
349. 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...[More Information]
     
     
350. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     

« Previous page    Page 14 of 43    Next page »