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676. PICK STRAP. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick on wrist strap for persons with no ability to grasp with fingers. Standard pick is mounted in a conical mound of plastic putty or orthoplast. The plastic is mounted onto a 1 inch elastic wrist strap with velcro or epoxy. Can also be placed on foot. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-...[More Information]
     
     
677. PICTURE FRAME RESTORATION WORKSTATION --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with spinal cord injury or severe physical disabilities to restore picture frames without bending or lifting. The custom-designed workstation consists of a worktable that includes a separate revolving grid that provides an indexed tilting mechanism and 350-degree rotation. This provides the user full appropriate positioning of the frame without the need to bend over the table or lift. The table accommodates a standing worker and a hei...[More Information]
     
     
678. PILL DISPENSER ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited fine motor ability to take pills independently. Made of machined Lexan plastic, this device can be customized to meet the needs of the individual with as many pill dispensing stations as required. The unit consists of a base with a layer of non-slip material bonded to the bottom, a rotating pill-despensing section, and a top. A very fine washer is used between the base and the rotating pill holder layer to allow it to move...[More Information]
     
     
679. PILLOW CASE JIG ----DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of only one hand to put a pillow in a pillow case. This device consists of a three-foot tall cylinder made of 1/16-inch thick ABS plastic (approximately one-third of a sheet). The pillow case is turned inside out and places over the cylinder. The pillow is then pushed into the cylinder, forcing the pillow case to turn right-side-out over the pillow. SKILLS REQUIRED: Fabrication. TITLE: Pillow Case Jig for Therapy Center Worker...[More Information]
     
     
680. PLASTIC AIRLINE HEADPHONE BAGGER --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Device to hold open a plastic bag originally designed so airline headphones can be packaged using one hand. Device made of plastic bent to make a shallow trough; the plastic bag is pulled over one end of it and the headphones are pushed along the trough into the bag. The device has a non-skid base. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Mallik, K; Shaver, E M TITLE: Jobs and Self-Sufficiency REF: Washington, DC: George Washington University ...[More Information]
     
     
681. PLAYING CARD HOLDER --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with arthritis or grasping disabilities to play cards. Included in a chapter entitled "Living Room & Leisure Activities," this article provides detailed instructions with illustrations for making a set of four playing card holders. The base is formed of 1 x 2 inch lumber and two pieces of molding are glued to the top with a slot in between to hold the cards. MATERIALS: Four foot long piece of 1 x 2 inch lumber, an eight foot long piece ...[More Information]
     
     
682. PNEUMATIC ROLLER SEAT --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide independent mobility and exercise away from a wheelchair for a child with muscular dystrophy. A low, backless stool with a padded seat can be adjusted to the proper height to enable the child to propel the stool with his/her feet. The caster wheels should move easily over hardwood or carpet and the seat should swivel 360 degrees. MATERIALS: Low wheeled stool. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005...[More Information]
     
     
683. POLY BAGGING DEVICE --- DO-IT-YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Device can be used by person with use of only one hand to package greeting cards and other items. Briefly describes a wood and lucite frame in which cards and envelopes can be stacked, held in position and then pushed into plastic bags using a finger slot. Includes illustration. COMMENTS: For further information contact: United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc., 122 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Greco, M TITL...[More Information]
     
     
684. PONCHO. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Poncho as an alternative for heavy and bulky coat for someone in a wheelchair. Requires 2 1/4 yards of fabric 45 inches wide, a 20 inch zipper and two buttons. Can be made with light weight rain repellant fabric or warmer fabrics for winter. Back can be shortened for persons sitting in wheelchair to ease donning and reduce the bulk of the fabric. Pockets can be added to front at a convenient position for ease of use. A drawing of a pattern is inclu...[More Information]
     
     
685. POOL LIFT --- DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a person who uses a wheelchair to use an in-ground pool. When the pool under construction, a three-inch pipe was installed in the concrete deck. A bracket was fabricated to attach an engine puller to the pipe. Straps from a transfer lift support the user as the engine puller lifts him/her from the wheelchair, positions the user over the pool, and lowers him/her into the water. MATERIALS: Pipe, bracket, engine puller, and lift straps. TOOLS: Shop to...[More Information]
     
     
686. PORTABLE LOO. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child size commode with high sides and backrest for support. Instructions for building a child size wooden box type of commode chair. Provides list of materials and good drawings showing all dimensions. High sides provide lateral support and a dowel across the front protection from falling forward. Includes photograph and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Engle...[More Information]
     
     
687. PORTABLE OUTDOOR STANDER -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself standing device to be used outdoors by an individual with mobility disabilities who is able to stand, once assisted to the standing position and desired to choose various outdoor locations around the property to stand. The portable outdoor stander frame is welded 3/16 inch angle iron and tapered from bottom to top for stability. The stand is made rigid with 3/8 inch ply. Two offset wheels allow the unit to be tipped and...[More Information]
     
     
688. PORTABLE OVERHEAD BAR --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a portable, lightweight device enabling a person with limited upper body strength to change position in bed. The device was built from the strong but lightweight expandable tubing used in clothes closets. Quick release pins allow a vertical range from 3 to 4 feet and width range from 3 to 5 feet. The foldable legs are made of Lexan plastic. A canvas strap is pulled tight across the underside of the bed to make the whole unit stable. For travel, e...[More Information]
     
     
689. PORTABLE STEP UP BOX. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Box which reduces the depth of a deep step. Small wooden box which is big enough for both feet to stand on, and light enough to be easily carried. Variations include a shoulder strap or short tape measure to provide a means of picking up the box as a flight of steps are climbed, and a rod to help steady the user during use. Graphics, including showing use in getting on a bus. To use device, place one foot on half step, the other foot on next step, ...[More Information]
     
     
690. PORTABLE TABLE -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself portable table for use with an individual with Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy who can no longer lift his arms to feed himself. A small table which folds flat was made from a 1/8 inch masonite. Three panels are all of the same width with one slightly longer than the other two. This creates a top for the table with the two other panels being used to fold out as “leg panels”. Small hinges and screws were obtained from a l...[More Information]
     
     
691. POSITIONING AID ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist a four-year-old child with muscular dystrophy with floor sitting. The child is unable to sit independently, so a large plastic laundry basket is used as a positioning aid and also keeps toys nearby, enabling him to interact with his peers. For additional support, the basket can be placed against a wall. MATERIALS: Laundry basket. AUTHOR: Howell, E. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pd...[More Information]
     
     
692. POWER LAWN MOWER DEAD MAN SWITCH ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch to turn off a power rotary lawn mower if the operator lets go of it. Intended as a safety factor. Describes an emergency turn-off switch for a power mower made with a bicycle caliper hand brake and brake cable. Switch is attached to the crosspiece of the mower handle and to a spring loaded spark grounding switch mounted on the engine block. COMMENTS: For information contact Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehab...[More Information]
     
     
693. POWER STEP ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with muscular dystrophy to enter a camper. A framework was built of square tubing and hinged to the side of the camper. A removable step was built of smaller square tubing. The power step is powered by a 12-volt cable winch. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q113diy.html. REF: Vol. 11, No. 3, May/June 2004. PAGES: 3....[More Information]
     
     
694. POWERED OVEN LIFTER ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with only partial use of the left hand and balance disabilities to transport food from the stove or oven to the counter or the table. The foundation of the lift was an existing overbed table that was rebuilt for kitchen use. The table section was relocated to allow for continuous elevations from 19 to 37 inches from the floor. The original top was removed and a new top fitted to the original brackets, after they were cut and rewelded a...[More Information]
     
     
695. PRE-AMP AND NECK LOOP SYSTEMS FOR PERSONAL COMMUNCIATION: THE C' OMNICATOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Assistive listening device for increased volume in one-on-one conversations, listening to the TV, or use with the telephone. A simple listening device that can be fabricated with parts from a Radio Shack or other electronics store. The system uses an Archer 200mW Amplifier-Speaker and a 200 ohm Dynamic microphone. A parts list is provided and instructions are included for assembling the system. Instructions are included for using it with a TV, tele...[More Information]
     
     
696. PRESSURE SWITCH ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To manufacture a simple, sturdy, dependable pressure switch in the home workshop with total cost of materials less than three dollars. The switch can be 2 to 8 inches in diameter. Lead wires are soldered to tack heads, a clear silicone is used to laminate all parts, and the switch is connected to a 1/8- or 1/4-inch jack from Radio Shack. TITLE: The Pressure Switch. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com. REF: The originator, Tom Jear...[More Information]
     
     
697. PTO SHIFT CONVERSION FOR AN INTERNATIONAL 766 TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Conversion for engaging and disengaging PTO designed for operators who have difficulty turning the upper torso. The original position of the PTO shift on the International 766 Tractor was behind the driver's seat to the left. The operator had to reach behind the seat with the left hand while turning the torso. Conversion places the shift directly to right of the operator. Two different types of linkage have been used. Mechanical linkage, which incl...[More Information]
     
     
698. PULL-OUT TRAY. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tray pulls out between legs from under wheelchair seat to hold catheterization equipment. The tray is made from 1/2 inch birch plywood cut the width of the wheelchair seat. The plywood is placed on the side seat rails over the upholstery. The bottom of the plywood has two rails to retain a narrow tray between the plywood seat and the upholstery. A stop is placed at the back of the tray to prevent it from sliding out the back. A cupboard latch is us...[More Information]
     
     
699. PUZZLE BOARD ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself puzzle board for a child with severe disabilities. This puzzle board enables the child to complete puzzles with the board placed vertically in front of him. A foam board is covered with a piece of flannel using a hot glue gun or another strong adhesive. It is important that the flannel be pulled very tightly. Then the puzzle pieces are adapted using ultra-thin Velcro. A small piece of Velcro is attached to the back of each puzzle...[More Information]
     
     
700. PUZZLE SWITCH ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: When puzzle piece is placed in corresponding hole the switch is turned on. Switch operates with magnet and glass reed switch so there are no wires to get tangled or pulled loose. Switch may be used with tape recorder, battery toy, or light. Switch is made of 6 sheets of corrugated cardboard, wood glue, some type of wooden knob or spool, 2 rectangular magnets, 2 medium size glass reed switches, earphone with subminiature size plug, rosin core solder...[More Information]
     
     

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