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251. 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....[More Information]
     
     
252. 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. C...[More Information]
     
     
253. 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. ...[More Information]
     
     
254. 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: Woodw...[More Information]
     
     
255. 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: He...[More Information]
     
     
256. 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...[More Information]
     
     
257. 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 deca...[More Information]
     
     
258. 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...[More Information]
     
     
259. 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 fo...[More Information]
     
     
260. 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...[More Information]
     
     
261. 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...[More Information]
     
     
262. DICE TOSSER, THE --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities to play games requiring dice throws. A wooden box was built with a circuit, a single solenoid, a plug-in 1/8-inch jack receptacle, and a battery. The dice are placed on the small circular platform. The solenoid, when activated by a pressure switch, pops up and the dice are randomly tossed. TITLE: The Dice Tosser. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/dice1.htm. REF...[More Information]
     
     
263. 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: ht...[More Information]
     
     
264. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     
265. 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....[More Information]
     
     
266. 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 vi...[More Information]
     
     
267. 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 dril...[More Information]
     
     
268. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     
269. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     
270. 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 ca...[More Information]
     
     
271. 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 ...[More Information]
     
     
272. 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 aga...[More Information]
     
     
273. 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...[More Information]
     
     
274. 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...[More Information]
     
     
275. 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 c...[More Information]
     
     

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