Pictures and Descriptions about Devices in Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Lending Library...

Pictures and Descriptions about Devices in

Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology

Lending Library

Helping Tools for Older Pennsylvanians

and Their Caregivers Demonstration Kit

Amplified Photo Phone

• There are 9-programmable photo-dial memory buttons. The Photo Phone also has easy-to-see extra large high-contrast buttons for optimal visibility and easy dialing. Adjustable volume up to 10 times standard sound level for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

• Vendor: Independent Living Aids

• Price: $44.95

Arthwriter

• Used to hold thin items (pen, toothbrush, etc.) to make grip larger.

• Vendor: Maxi-Aids• Price: $6.95

Auto Drop Eye-Drop Dispenser

• Helps to stop involuntary blinking or missing the eye while using eye drops.


• Price: $4.95

Bed Pull-Up

• Can be used by individuals with mobility difficulty, or to help someone sit up or get out of bed without using one’s hips or legs.

• Vendor: Enabling Devices

• Price: $44.95

Button Hook

• Helpful for individuals with motor difficulties. Slip the wire loop through the buttonhole, circle the button and pull it back through the buttonhole.

• Vendor: Sammons Preston

• Price: $5.95

Card Holder

• Cards of any size fit into the 10” slotted holder that keeps them at an easy viewing angle. The extended edge on the bottom holds pencils, coins or chips.


• Price: $6.95

Chinese Soup Spoon

• Aids those with tremors to help minimize spilling.

• Vendor: Can be bought in any kitchen supply or Chinese food supply store.

• Price: Under $5

Chronostone Personal Timer Locket

• Reminds individuals at a certain time of day to take medication or do other daily activity.

• Vendor: Easy Street Company

• Price: $21.00

Comb, long handled

• Helps individuals with limited arm or hand movement reach and comb hair.

• Vendor: Easy Street Co.• Price: $14.95

Dining with Dignity Finger Grip Utensil

• Designed specifically to assist with grasping fork, knife and spoon.

• Vendor: Dining with Dignity

• Price: $55.00 for set of 3

Doorknob Gripper

• This Doorknob Gripper slips over the existing knob to provide a slip-free, grippable surface. It even glows in the dark to safely guide the way.

Latex free. • Vendor: Sammons

Preston• Price: $3.49

Dressing Stick

• Dressing aid those with limited upper extremity movement or decreased hip flexibility. "C" shaped hook on one end helps with zipping and a vinyl-coated push-pull hook at the other assists with sweaters, jackets, socks, boots, etc.

• Vendor: Sammons Preston• Price: $ 16.49

Elasto-Strap

• Aids those with limited grip. Attach the strap loops to a utensil, tool, etc., and slip the hand between strap and device.

• Vendor: Active Forever• Price: $3.95

Elastic Shoe Laces

• Aids those who have difficulty tying their laces. The shoelaces allow enough stretch so shoes can be slipped on and off instead of tying.


• Price: $6.95

EZ Folding Reacher

• Lightweight aluminum reacher enables one to grasp things more than an arm’s length away without undue stretching or bending. This one folds for easy storage.


• Price: $17.95

EZ Padlock Remote Control

• Good for people who forget combinations and have trouble with small keys. Perfect for gates, lockers, closets, storage, and any other property that requires security with easy access.

• Vendor: Ambient Weather

• Price: $19.95

Foam Tubing: Pipe Insulation

• Can be used for covering handles of objects to make gripping easier.

• “do-it-yourself”• Vendor: any hardware or

home supply store• Price: approx. $2.00

Good Grip Utensil Coated Teaspoon

• Angled grip allows individual to hold utensil in a fist-type grip and get food into their mouth without turning their wrist. The coating on the spoon is helpful for those with bite reflex.

• Vendor: Sammons Preston• Price: $9.95

Hairbrush with Washclothand Ponytail Holder

• Wrapping a wash cloth around the handle and securing it with a ponytail holder provides an easier way to grip the hair brush or other tools. Also, the components are easy to keep clean.

• “do-it-yourself”• Price: approx. $3.00

Handybar

• Aids those with difficulty getting out of vehicles. It can also be used as a window breaker or a seat belt cutter in case of an emergency. No installation required.


iBEAM Watch with Magnifier

• The glass face of the watch flips up for use as a magnifier, and there is an illuminating light. Ideal for those with visual impairments.

• Vendor: Comfort House• Price: $77.95

Jar Opener

• Aids in opening of jars up to 4” in diameter, for those with limited grasps.

• Vendor: Active Forever and kitchen supply stores

• Price: $6.95

Lamp Switch Extension Lever

• Replace standard small cylinder (turning) style lamp switch to have a better grip on the switch knob.


• Price: $13.95

Large Print Register for Diabetes

• Complete with enough pages for one month’s record keeping. Helps keep track of blood sugar levels and doses of insulin.


• Price: $2.75

Magni-Guide for Diabetes

• Magnifies the entire length of the syringe scale for easier reading, and guides the needle into the center of the insulin vial stopper.


• Price: $5.95

Medication Organizer Tray

• This Weekly Medication Organizer Tray contains 7 individual 1-Day Pill Reminders and a unique "snap-in" storage tray. Fill a week's medication and have the convenience of taking one day's medication with you.


• Price: $4.95

Nail clipper board

• Designed to help those with fine motor issues with grooming. Suction cups adhere to any smooth surface for the extra grip you need for sturdy, safe clipping with one hand.

• Vendor: Maxi Aids• Price: $14.95

Non-skid safety tape

• Provides a non-skid surface, good for steps and walkways

• Vendor: Home Depot• Price: $9.75 for 5 yards

of tape

Nose cut out cup

• A special cut-out for the nose area allows users to drink easily without tipping the head back.


• Price: $8.95

Pantyhose Aid

• Enables individual to pull on pantyhose without having to lift leg or bend over.


• Price: $15.85

Phone Amplification Tester

• Help people choose the telephone product that meets their hearing needs without using an actual phone line.

• Vendor: Harris Communication

• Price: $39.95

Phone Amplifier Attachable

• Adjust volume up to 30dB by turning the dial to increase volume on most standard phones, ideal for an individual with a hearing loss.

• Vendor: Harris Communications

• Price: $19.95

Pill Splitter

• Helps split pills safely with no mess or lost pills.


• Price: $3.77

Plastic Food Guard with Plate

• Regular plate fitted with a food guard to help get food onto a fork or spoon; the unbreakable plastic plate stays in place with a non-skid, rubber padded base.


• Price: $10.35

Playing Cards, large print

• These cards have large print and graphics to help individuals with vision difficulties see the cards more easily.


• Price: $4.95 per deck

Pocket Talker Pro

• Assistive listening device that amplifies speech for the listener.


• Price: $120.00

Pump Dispenser

• Used for easy dispensing of soap or any other liquid.

• Vendor: Can be found in home or beauty stores.

• Price: Under $10

Safety glow in the dark tape

• Glow in the dark tape good for identifying step, path edges, and other level changes at night.

• Vendor: Identi-tape Inc.• Price: $56.00 for 50 yard

roll

Scissors, Kitchen

• Self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor disabilities, and grasping disabilities.


• Price: $11.99

Sound Activated Key Finder

• Just clap your hands to set off its special anti-loss device. A series of beeps will guide you to its location, finding your car, house or office keys. Also features a long-lasting, super bright LED mini-light that illuminates door and auto keyholes.


Suction Bottle Brush

• This bottle brush allows thorough washing with one hand.

• Vendor: North Coast Medical

• Price: $24.15

Suction Denture Brush

• The base is held in place by suction cups, which holds the brush in place, helping someone with limited hand or arm usage to brush dentures.


• Price: $12.95

Take Along Timer

• Can be programmed up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A buzzer sounds when the time counts down. Operate by key switches.

• Vendor: Drugstores• Price: $7.95

Talking Pharmacist

• Ideal for those with visual impairments, poor memory or difficulties reading and understanding written instructions.


Talking Picture Frame

• The voice recorder saves two 5-second messages for each photo, with large screen activation area.

• Vendor: Radio Shack• Price: $19.97

TED Stocking Aid

• Helps apply TED support hose stockings by reducing friction.

• Vendor: Juzo• Price: $6.95

Tek Partner XL Remote Control

• Easy-to-view remote is ideal for low vision or those with fine motor difficulties, with its extra-large design and huge push-buttons. This universal remote is compatible with most electronic items


Voice-Operated Lamp Dimmer

• Lights automatically come on when activated by voice commands. Beneficial for those with limited mobility.


Weighted Fork

• Helps stabilize hand tremors, can benefit those with decreased sensation or coordination.


• Price: $11.49

Wire Wisk

• Easy way to stir or mix.• Vendor: Can by bought

in any general store• Price: Under $5

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