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401. STROLLER HANDLE EXTENSION ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with short arms and no opposable thumbs to transport a child in a stroller. A commercially-available stroller was adapted by adding a handle extension made of a steel tube covered with softer padded tuving. The extension is mounted to the existing handle with spring-loaded swivel clips, which lock it in place while still allowing it to be turned down when the stroller is loaded into a car. An additional section which goes behind the u...[More Information]
     
     
402. STROLLER WITH DRIP FEEDER ATTACHED ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To enable a child with mobility and eating disabilities to be taken out of the house for longer periods of time. A drip feeder (consisting of a bag with liquid nutrients, a battery-powered electric pump, and flexible plastic tubing between the bag, pump and child) is mounted on a child's stroller. The pump is mounted on a wood post attached to the center of a metal base bolted to across the back of the stroller frame. The diameter of the post is identical to t...[More Information]
     
     
403. STURDY HEAVY LOAD BEDSIDE TABLE --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a sturdy, heavy load table accessible from an individual’s bedside for a person with quadriplegia. The table has a U-shaped base and post made from square steel, with 3-inch castors on the four points of the U. Attached to the top of the post is a rectangular square steel frame on which rests a wooden table top with a lip to stop items from falling off. The wooden top has two handles on one side so that an individual can move it easily. The table is ...[More Information]
     
     
404. SUPER JOGGER --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide outdoor mobility for a teenager with cerebral palsy. The teenager had outgrown the child’s jogging stroller she had used outdoors for hiking and rugged terrain. The existing three-wheeled jogging stroller was redesigned and rebuilt to accommodate her. To bring the center of gravity more over the wheels, the wheels were moved in relation to the chassis and the frame rebuilt. The original aluminum tubing was reused and extended where necessary. To wide...[More Information]
     
     
405. SUPINE STANDER --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide standing ability for a child unable to stand unaided. Made of plywood, the unit is hinged at the bottom to enable the unit to be tilted as needed. A sliding metal rod at the back holds the frame in place. The stander is equipped with a tray that moves with the stander to keep it parallel to the ground. Semi-circular aluminum brackets under the tray pivot on the tray support bar for the necessary movement. The stander is also equipped with two pairs o...[More Information]
     
     
406. SUPINE STANDING FRAME -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted standing frame for a child with migrating partial epilepsy in infancy (MPEI) to allow for therapeutic standing. The child had outgrown her Lazy Squirrel Frame that she used for home and at pre-school. The new adaptation allows the child to stand up and hold her own weight upright which is good for her muscles and enables her to engage more actively with others. The adjustable padded supports and straps on the frame supp...[More Information]
     
     
407. SUPPORT CHAIR ADAPTATION OF THE KOALA CORNER CHAIR --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a customized, stable seating and positioning device for a child with cerebral palsy. This device was adapted from a previous adaptation “The Koala.” The Koala is a pedestal seat with a winged back, and is generally used with a seat cushion and pelvic belt. It comes with a large adjustable-height table, which has lipped edges to stop objects from falling off, and latches into position behind the back edges of the seat. The version used by the child wi...[More Information]
     
     
408. SUPPORT FIXTURE FOR POWERED WHEELCHAIR -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a support fixture for a powered wheelchair for a woman with a progressive neurological disorder to travel independently away from the hospital with all her required medical pumps and support devices. This young woman is dependent on getting her food and medications through pumps attached to her powered wheelchair by a customized bracket. As her medical needs have increased she needed three additional pumps to meet her needs, but the bul...[More Information]
     
     
409. SUPPORT FRAME FOR BATH INSERT ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To support a bathtub insert at a height that is comfortable for the parents when bathing a child with cerebral palsy. The frame is constructed of 20- millimeter stainless steel tubing welded into a rectangular frame with legs at all four couners and in the center of each of the longer sides. Rubber feet at the bottom of each leg provide traction for the frame. The frame can stand in a bathtub, and the bathtub insert can be filled by a hose attached to the tap ...[More Information]
     
     
410. SUPPORT RAIL -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom modification of support rail on an adjustable bed for a mother with multiple sclerosis. The individual bought an adjustable bed so she could raise the head to sit up comfortably and breastfeed her son. She had a support rail under the mattress of her old bed to help her turn over and get safely in and out of bed, but it was not stable enough when used in the same way with the new bed. A new rail was custom-made and designed to ...[More Information]
     
     
411. SWING SEAT --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation of a swing seat for a child with Multicystic Leukoencephalopathy and poor motor skills. A customized swing seat was made using a Sebel Junior Hobnob seat shell. A frame for the seat was made by bending two lengths of square steel tube to form side pieces, and bracing these at the rear and underneath with two more pieces of tube. Bolted to the brace under the seat are rigid hanging members made from round steel tube, which keep the...[More Information]
     
     
412. 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...[More Information]
     
     
413. TABLE FOR USE IN BED --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation for a table for use in bed to hold remote controls for an individual with quadriplegia. A small table with a small cushion at the based filled with polystyrene beads was made. The cushion is medium stuffed so that it is very stable and will stay in the position it is pushed into. A table top was made from a plywood base with a lip around all four sides to prevent items from falling off. A piece of non-slip mat was added to the ta...[More Information]
     
     
414. TABLETOP BOWLING GAME --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To provide recreation and therapy for seniors and individuals with coordination and mobility disabilities. Based on a no-longer available Australian game called Bobs, the unit consists of a three-sided frame built from nine millimeter plywood. The frame is divided into nine lanes with an arched opening at the front. Above the lanes is an arched board bearing the numerical value for each lane in stick on-numbers. Players roll a large bearing up the table and th...[More Information]
     
     
415. 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 2...[More Information]
     
     
416. TAD CUSTOMIZED TOILET STEP AND RAIL ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To enable a child with small stature or balance disabilities to access the toilet with little or no assistance. This combination step and safety rail is designed to fit in front of and on both sides of a standard toilet. It consists of a two steps with grab bars and a frame that extends along both sides and behind the toilet. It can assist with accessing the toilet, provide lateral support while seated or standing, and assist with rising from a seated positio...[More Information]
     
     
417. TAD TILT-IN-SPACE CHAIR ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To enable a child to have her position changed without leaving the chair. This standard child's tilt-in-space chair, designed by Technical Aids for the Disabled (TAD), Australia, was customized to meet the specific needs of an 18-month old child with Aircardi syndrome with little head and trunk control. Made of plywood, this chair adjusts from upright to 55 degrees of tilt to enable the child to sit upright for eating, drinking, etc. while providing relief fr...[More Information]
     
     
418. TAD TOILET STEP AND RAIL ----CUSTOM ADAPTATION ---- PURPOSE: To enable a child with small stature or balance disabilities to access the toilet with little or no assistance. This safety rail is designed to fit in front of and around a child-sized toilet and consists of a slightly raised platform with grab bars and a frame that extends along both sides and behind the toilet. It can assist with accessing the toilet, provide lateralsupport while seated or standing, and assist with rising from a seated position. The rail is...[More Information]
     
     
419. TAG-ALONG BIKE -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adapted tag-along bike for a child with spastic diplegia. The child has his own custom adapted bike but when on outings with his family he found it difficult to keep up and cycle long distances. Since he was too large for a baby seat a tag-along adaptation appeared to be a good solution. A prototype was created that was compatible with components used to modify FREEDOM WHEEL bikes, such as the U-frame, high-riser bar, and post...[More Information]
     
     
420. TAILGATE LIFTER --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with mobility and neurological disabilities to open a lift-up station wagon tailgate to access a scooter lift. A spring-loaded arm was mounted inside the tailgate on the same side as the scooter lift. The arm assists in pushing the door open during the first thirty centimeters of opening before the vehicle's built-in gas struts took over. A roller on the end of the arm rolls against the tailgate as it rises. The plastic door lining was r...[More Information]
     
     
421. 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,...[More Information]
     
     
422. TELEPHONE SHELF --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To create an accessible area for telephone use for an individual with multiple sclerosis. A double wall-mounted shelf was built, with the top shelf accommodating the telephone on a rotating base. A second shelf provides storage for a telephone directory, mail, and other items. The shelf is a right angle to the user's work area, enabling the phone to be answered from her work chair and eliminating the need to walk to answer the phone. TITLE: Customised Furniture...[More Information]
     
     
423. TELEPHONE STAND --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to access his home telephone. An existing overbed stand was adapted using the wall-mount bracket that came with the telephone. The bracket was mounted to the stand and the phone base attached to the bracket. The base is upside down, facing the user while he is lying on the bed. Consequently, the handset could not be placed in the base when not in use or for charging. A separate metal clip was attached to the stand to ho...[More Information]
     
     
424. TENNIS AID --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with use of only one arm to throw a tennis ball up to strike it with the racquet. A strip of Velcro was cut to the appropriate length to strap around the user’s disabled arm. A piece of electrical conduit was cut to form a cup and attached to the Velcro with a Lexan plate. The user places the tennis ball in the cup and raises his foreshortened left arm to throw the ball up. He then uses the right hand to serve. TITLE: One-handed Tennis. ...[More Information]
     
     
425. THERAPY STEPS SET -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create custom adapted three-piece therapy steps set for children with various disabilities to use in a therapy room at an intervention service organization. The steps needed to be wide enough for two people to walk on them side by side, and heavy enough to be stable but light enough to be moved around by two people. The design includes three separate sections, two step sections, and a one-square-meter central platform which goes in between the...[More Information]
     
     

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