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1. ABLEWARE RING WRITER CLIP The Ableware Ring Writer Clip is a a utensil or pen or pencil holder designed for use by individuals with arthritis or limited manual dexterity or gripping ability. Made of polyethylene, this device consists of two linked rings. The larger ring slips over a thumb or finger and the implement or utensil handle slips into the smaller ring at the correct angle for use. This device can be used with pens, pencils, paint brushes, straight razors, tooth brushes, etc. SIZES: The package of three include...[More Information]
   
   
2. ADAPT-A-GRIP SYSTEM The Adapt-A-Grip System is a grasping aid for the hand designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or grasping disabilities. This system enables individuals with limited or no hand function to independently use and switch between such items as eating utensils, brushes, cups, electric razors, toothbrushes, phones, and others. Objects are attached to adaptors with zip ties or Velcro straps (both included). Once objects are attached, they can be loaded into the accessory holder which se...[More Information]
   
   
3. ADL UNIVERSAL CUFF (MODELS NC35337, NC35338 & NC35339) The Universal ADL Cuff, Model H74975, is an adaptive leather pocket attached to an elastic strap designed to hold various utensils (i.e. toothbrush, eating utensils). The cuff may be used by persons with hand weakness or paralysis but with good wrist control. DIMENSIONS: .75 inches wide. SIZES: Small, model NC35337; Medium, model NC35338; or Large, model NC35339....[More Information]
   
   
4. ADOLESCENT UNIVERSAL CUFF The Adolescent Universal Cuff is a utensil holder designed for use by children aged six years old through adolescence with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to hold cutlery, toothbrushes, pencils, etc., this device consists of an adjustable strap with D-ring closure with a utensil handle pad/pocket on the palm. DIMENSIONS: The pad is 2.5 inches wide....[More Information]
   
   
5. ADULT WEIGHTED HOLDER The Adult Weighted Holder is a pencil or pen holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. These holders securely hold most round or irregularly shaped items from 1/8-inch to 7/16-inch in diameter. This weighted handle is available in a standard or deluxe model and uses three adjustable set screws to accommodate different sizes. The deluxe model has a plastic vinyl handle and the standard model has a metal handle. The set includes a Husky pencil, a pencil sharpener, a...[More Information]
   
   
6. ARTHWRITER HAND AID, THE (MODEL F73514) The Arthwriter Hand Aid, model F73514, is a grasping aid designed to provide grip assistance to individuals with hand or finger disabilities, particularly arthritis, missing fingers, or persons wearing hand casts. The device may be used to holds pencils, pens, razors, toothbrushes, or other utensils. The unit consists of a plastic ball with a 0.75-inch central hole. An enlarged thumbscrew on the side clamps the handle of the item inserted into the hole to secure it. DIMENSIONS: Ball is 3 inches ...[More Information]
   
   
7. 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 ...[More Information]
   
   
8. 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:...[More Information]
   
   
9. 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 str...[More Information]
   
   
10. CAREX ENABLERS SPOON & FORK HOLDER (MODEL EN37CRD) The Carex Enablers Spoon & Fork Holder, model EN37CRD, is a utensil holder designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities. These large, oval-shaped holders slip over the handles of most standard spoons and forks to create a secure grip. These portable holders can be removed and reused as needed. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 1-1/8 x 3/4 x 3-1/4 inches....[More Information]
    
    
11. CLIP-ON SPOON (MODEL 16T031) The Clip-On Spoon, model 16T031, is a utensil holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or grasping disabilities or spinal cord injury. This vinyl covered hand strap fits over the back of the hand and holds a spoon or fork securely. The strap can be bent to fit individual hands. It is dishwasher safe....[More Information]
    
    
12. 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: ...[More Information]
    
    
13. 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 (inclu...[More Information]
    
    
14. ECONOMY WRIST SUPPORT (NC35333, NC35334, NC35335, The Economy Wrist Support is a dorsal wrist splint designed to hold a variety of utensils (i.e., eating utensils, toothbrush) for use by people with limited hand strength or paralysis. The leather- covered splint is secured to the forearm, wrist, and hand using Velcro straps. The palm of the hand strap has a fixed position leather utensil pocket built into it. SIZES: The splint is available in adult left hand, model NC35333, adult right hand, NC35334, large adult left hand, model NC35335, and la...[More Information]
    
    
15. EZGRIP PEN/TOOL GRIP The EzGrip Pen/Tool Grip is is a pen, pencil, tool or utensil holder designed for use by individuals with arthritis or other grasping or upper extremity disabilities. Made of a soft rubber composite that is hypoallergenic and can be cleaned and chemically sterilized, this ergonomic slip-on grip works with pens, pencils, modeling tools and knives, picks, probes, scribes, and other pencil-like tools and utensils. This grip requires only one finger, knuckle, or thumb to exert downward pressure on t...[More Information]
    
    
16. 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 ...[More Information]
    
    
17. GOOD GRIPS UTENSIL STRAP The Good Grips Utensil Strap is a utensil holder designed for use by adults and young children with upper extremity or grasping disabilities or spinal cord injury. It is an expandable loop strap that attaches to the handle of a Good Grips utensil and slips over the user’s hand. The standard size strap fits most adults and accommodates all Good Grips utensils as well as other large or built-up handles. The pediatric size strap fits the Good Grips Pediatric Spoon. The straps are machine washable. ...[More Information]
    
    
18. GRIP-ALL, THE (MODEL F73600-0000) The Grip-All, model F73600-0000, is designed to enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury to hold items, such as eating and writing utensils or toothbrushes, independently. A utensil or grooming aid is placed in the gripping coil at the end of this device, creating a built-up handle. This durable dishwasher-safe plastic tube comprises two pieces connected by a toothed rim which controls the gripping action as one half is turned and the other held. A split plastic...[More Information]
    
    
19. HAND CLIP (MODEL NC35340) The Hand Clip, model NC35340, is a bracelet-style utensil holder designed to allow people with quadriplegia to hold a variety of utensils, including eating utensils and toothbrushes. The device consists of a braclet which slips over the right or left hand and an utensil pocket that adjusts to any angle....[More Information]
    
    
20. 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.workshopsolut...[More Information]
    
    
21. HEAVY-DUTY UTENSIL HOLDER (MODELS A7213 & A7214) The Heavy-Duty Utensil Holder, model A7213 & A7214, is designed to assist people with quadriplegia or other upper extremity disabilities in grasping eating utensils and other items. The device is sewn from 1-inch wide polypropylene webbing. Two D-rings allow for easy application and adjustment. DIMENSIONS: Small/medium size is 3 to 4 inches. Large/ extra large size is 3.75 to 4.75 inches. ...[More Information]
    
    
22. KNIFE GRIP --- CUSTOM ADAPTATION --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to cut food. The design process for the grip began with a cardboard template that fit around a gand. A slot to hold the knife was then added to the design. The grip was then cut from three-millimeter thick PVC and the slot was made to fit an existing steak knife that had been adapted by cutting off the handle just above the blade. TITLE: Knife Grip. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 26, Number 4, January 2007: p. 12. PA...[More Information]
    
    
23. MADDAGRIP UNIVERSAL BUILT-UP GRIP (MODEL F74616) The Maddagrip Universal Built-up Grip, model F74616, is a mouth-inflatable utensil holder designed to provide an enlarged gripping area on eating or writing instruments. The fill tube recesses flush with the surface. When deflated, the unit folds flat for transport or storage. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches, inflated....[More Information]
    
    
24. MILBAT UNIVERSAL CUFF The Milbat Universal Cuff is a grasping aid for hand designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities, arthritis, or limited hand function. Designed to provide assistance in holding or grasping items such as utensils and other small items, this handmade cuff fastens around the hand with Velcro straps that adjust to fit most hands. The cuff is made of lightweight washable mesh. SIZES: One size fits most. ...[More Information]
    
    
25. 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 in...[More Information]
    
    

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