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601. MOUTHSTICK. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Allows an individual with no hand use to move objects, turn pages, use a paint brush, etc. 16 variations of mouthstick adaptations are described with a sketch of each. Plastic rod with rubber eye-dropper tip; custom plastic teeth impressioned mouth grip on aluminum 1/4 inch OD tube; stainless steel clips to hold implements; small rubber heel with slit to hold implements; tapered wood dowel with pencil eraser tip; dowel with mouth grip and erase on ...[More Information]
     
     
602. MOUTHSTICK. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Special purpose mouthstick for manipulating and lifting small object. A hollow aluminum arrow shaft is mounted in a mouthpiece of dental acrylic. The mouthpiece can be shaped to the individuals mouth contour much as an athletic mouthpiece is custom formed. a the other end of the shaft is a small suction cup. SKILLS REQUIRED: Dentist. AUTHOR: Wichita REC TITLE: Problem Solving With Rehabilitation Engineering: REC Tech Brief, Spring. REF:Book: Cerebr...[More Information]
     
     
603. MOVIE TICKET TAKER --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of one hand to take tickets at a movie theater. An individual with cerebral palsy and mental retardation had use of only one hand and was unable to take and tear tickets at a movie theater where he was employed. The solution was to use a high torque rotary cutter which cuts the ticket when inserted into a custom designed box that sits on a tray in the user's lap. This is the same technology used in many parking lots, when a ti...[More Information]
     
     
604. 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]
     
     
605. Measuring Cone for Thumb Abduction/Extension. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cone marked to measure the amount of thumb abduction/extension and grasp (as before and after surgery on a burned hand). Measuring cone made from a standard Dixie yarn cone ##1, painted white, measured off in centimeters and varnished. Includes photographs and instructions for use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Schwanholt, C; Stern, P J TITLE: Measuring Cone for Thumb Abduction/Extension JOURNAL: American Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: V...[More Information]
     
     
606. Men's Slacks and Trousers Modification. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to men's trousers to make them comfortable for wheelchair users. Suggests removing the waistband from a standard pair of trousers and sewing it on lower in front and with an insert in back to fit a seated figure. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L TITLE: Why Didn:t Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF: Pleasant Hill, Missouri: Lou Hamilton p 54-55 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0680 PAGES ( including cover): 3 198...[More Information]
     
     
607. Method for Adding a Seat Strap to a High Chair. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Strap added to a commercial high chair for greater child safety. Describes a child high chair safety belt made with strapping, a leash snap and a D ring. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Waggoner, N R; Reedy, G R TITLE: Child Care Equipment for Physically Handicapped Mothers REF: Storrs, Connecticut: University of Connecticut School of Home Economics: p 21 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00458 PAGES (including cover): 2 1959....[More Information]
     
     
608. Mirror Tile on Wedge. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mirror tile on a wedge can help promote eye contact for children who are intellectually disadvantaged. Instructions for building a plywood or chipboard wedge with a mirror tile attached. Includes drawings. 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: Health Commission of Victoria: p 17-18 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including...[More Information]
     
     
609. Mitten with Side Zipper Closing. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mitten with zipper opening to make them easier to put on and properly place the fingers for someone with limited finger and wrist mobility, such as a child with clenched fists. Instructions for putting a zipper in the side of a mitten. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 237 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (incl...[More Information]
     
     
610. Mixing Bowl Holder. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a mixing bowl in place. Bowl steadier made of a square of 3/4 inch wood with a hole the size of the bowl lined with rubber, and legs made of small blocks of wood with rubber glued on the bottom to prevent slipping. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: How to Make it Cheap Manual: Volume 2 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory: p 9 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1182 PAGES (including cover): 2 1980....[More Information]
     
     
611. Mobile Prone Board with Adjustable Angle. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone board on casters which can be adjusted so the child can lie at various angles. Prone board made with 2 pieces of plywood 12 by 30 inches, 4 casters, 2 hinges and an angle adjustment block - softwood, approximately 2 by 4 by 12 inches. Includes instructions and a drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 124. Also available from Prentice-...[More Information]
     
     
612. Mobility Module. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mobility module counteracting the tonic labyrinth reflex in a cerebral palsied child. Increases independent mobility after short training sessions. Modified toy tractor with a foot propelled camshaft drive mechanism in module base. High back seating unit made of plywood measuring 12 inches by 24 inches by 3/4 inches is fastened to base. Foam rubber cushions and lightweight aluminum tubing were also used. Bib style harness was used to secure child i...[More Information]
     
     
613. Modification of Electric Can Opener. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of a commercially available electronic can opener to allow a person with limited use of one hand only to open cans of various sizes. The modification requires a large base plate for rigid mounting, modification of the spring for the cutter wheel, counterbalanced extended operating handle, protection of the switch from undue pressure, supporting fixture for each size can, and support of the plastic opener body. Includes photograph. Instru...[More Information]
     
     
614. Modified Crutch for the Upper Extremity Amputee with Lower Extremity Involvement. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device was designed so that an upper extremity amputee with lower extremity involvement could become independent in transfers and ambulation both on level surfaces and stairs. Describes materials used to modify crutches, including two 12 inch by 20 inch Orthoplast sheets, heat gun or hairdryer, 4 inch stockinette, aluminum crutches, scissors and brush. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ganz, S B; Kramer, H E TITLE: Modified Crutch for the Upper Ex...[More Information]
     
     
615. Modified Drafting/Drawing Table. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification allows a short person to use standard drawing or drafting tables. Can also be used from a scooter or seated position. Picture and drawing of an adapted drafting table. Construction details not included but diagram is clear, project plans available from developer. COMMENTS: Plans available from: Char McNamara, 1724 Wyoming Street, Dayton, Ohio 45410. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Metalworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: T...[More Information]
     
     
616. My Place at the Table. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The outline of the utensils and dishes used during meals are drawn on a plain placemat to teach individual their proper placement at the table. Cut out a placemat from a plain piece of plastic cloth. Place eating utensils, cups and plates on the mat in their proper position and trace their outline on the mat using a waterproof felt tip pen. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p...[More Information]
     
     
617. NAIL CLIPPER ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To adapt and stabilize nail clippers for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor, or grasping disabilities or arthritis. This article, part of a chapter entitled "Bathroom & Washing Up" describes how to adapt standard metal nail clippers by fastening them to a board for stability and using the empty barrel of a stick pen to create a handle extension. The article includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. MATERIALS: Standard nail clip...[More Information]
     
     
618. NAIL HOLDER. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Deice to hold nails when hammering. A narrow strip of corrugated cardboard is used to hold nails by pushing the nails through the wavy pockets in the cardboard. As each nail is used peel away or rip off the sections of cardboard. Can also be used to hold screws. Includes drawing. TITLE: The Finger Saver. REF: Article: Home Mechanix, June 1989: p 83. PAGES (including cover): 1 1989....[More Information]
     
     
619. NAME RECOGNITION AND WRITING ACTIVITY ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, learning, severe physical, or neurological disabilities with letter and name recognition and fine motor development. Large paper keybpards are created. Students locate and touch the beginning letters of their names and practice writing their names. MATERIALS: Paper. TOOLS: Pen or marker. SKILLS REQUIRED: Drawing and lettering. AUTHOR: Robinson, B. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloa...[More Information]
     
     
620. NAME WRITING MITT ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with grasping or fine motor disabilities to print his/her name or participate in a sponge painting activity. Attach foam or rubber letters to a Duramitt glove. These gloves are marketed by Playtex, Inc., and come in two styles. One type of Duramitt has a sponge covering on the palm portion of the mitt, and the other style has the tough scrubbing nylon covering on the palm portion. With either mitt it is possible to attach pieces of V...[More Information]
     
     
621. NECK HOLDER. ------ "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------ PURPOSE: Neck holder for supporting horn or other wind instruments. The neck holder is made from a standard harmonica brace (available commercially). A horn-to-holder adapter is made of wood, hard felt, pressboard, or molded plastic. A hole is cut in the middle which fits snugly on the horn just behind the mouthpiece. The holder is angled correctly using screw adjustments at the base of the brace. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR: Clark, C. and ...[More Information]
     
     
622. NEEGARDS. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Knee pads for use in kneeling when gardening. Sew foam padding to the inside of pants legs, or attach with velcro. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 13. PAGES (including cover):1 1984....[More Information]
     
     
623. NEWSPAPER HOLDER. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hold an open newspaper in reading position. Suggests that a large cardboard box trimmed to fit in front of the individual, whether sitting or lying down, will hold an open newspaper in reading position with the help of a few thumb tacks; adds that tacks with plastic heads are easier to handle. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. AUTHOR: Hamilton, L. TITLE: Why Didn't Somebody Tell Me About These Things? REF:Book: Author, 217 North Jeffreys St, Pleasant Hills...[More Information]
     
     
624. NOISE REDUCTION PAD FOR BRAILLE WRITER --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To reduce the noise generated by operating a Braille writer. Cut two rectangular pieces of fabric to match the dimensions of the bottom of the Braille writer. Lay one piece over the other, aligning the matching sides. Sew three of the sides together, similar to a pillowcase. Insert one layer of batting into the resulting pocket and flatten until smooth. Stitch closed the remaining side, and place the pad under the braille writer. Fusible web can be used in p...[More Information]
     
     
625. NON SLIP SURFACE FOR TUB OR SHOWER. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Apply textured grip surfaces to tub or shower to make it less slippery. Textured grip strips are available pre-cut or in rolls. Cut to the length needed and round the corners to prevent curling. To get good adhesion wash the surface thoroughly and clean any old strips off with a putty knife and solvent such as lacquer cleaner. lay out the pattern in a radius or in parallel rows. Press with a wallpaper seam roller to get good adhesion. includes draw...[More Information]
     
     

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