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1001. WALKER BASKET. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Carrying basket can be attached to the front of a walker with a tubular frame. A child's bicycle basket can be attached to the frame of the front of a walker. The bicycle basket are available at most stores selling bicycles. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Idea in Better Homes and Garden magazine. REF:Article. 1990....[More Information]
      
      
1002. WALKER GLIDES ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who use standard walkers to move across carpet and other surfaces without lifting the walker. To make the glides for a walker with front wheeled legs, cut a small "X" in a tennis ball and push leg of walker down into it. Make sure the ball is snug around the leg and does not slide when the user lifts the walker leg. Repeat for the second leg. MATERIALS: Tennis balls and walker. TOOLS: Sharp knife or scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutt...[More Information]
      
      
1003. WALKER MODIFICATION. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to walker to control stride length when walking into walker. Two side supporting boards are attached to the bottom of both sides of the walker by cutting notches at the appropriate widths to fit onto walker by pressure. A wide board is inserted perpendicular to the narrow boards and slid to the correct place to prevent person from walking too far into the walker. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Carolyn Jorgense...[More Information]
      
      
1004. WALKER WATER BOTTLE --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a means for individuals who use walkers to keep a supply of water with them. Included in a chapter entitled "Housekeeping & Getting Around," this article explains how a bicycle water bottle can be attached to the upright tubing of the walker using the supplied bracket. If the bracket is too wide for the walker tubing, it can be padded with hot-water-pipe insulation to fit. MATERIALS: Water bottle for bicycle with bracket and hot-water-pipe insulat...[More Information]
      
      
1005. WALL GUARD ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with Friedrich's ataxia to maneuver a wheelchair close to a wall to perform activities such as turning off light switches without damaging the walls. Affix a piece of styrofoam to the wall with double-sided tape in areas that are bumped. MATERIALS: Styrofoam and double-sided tape. AUTHOR: Labbe, A. TITLE: Quest Extra: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http://www.mda.org/publications/quest/extra/qe14-5_diy.html REF: Volume 1...[More Information]
      
      
1006. WASH BAG. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wash mitt with an adjustable fastener at wrist for person with no hand function to hold washcloth. A 10 by 14 inch piece of terry cloth is folded in half and sewn on two edges to form a bag. A D ring and twill tape or velcro can be attached to the wrist to tighten the bag around wrist. Attach a second ring or loop to the end to assist in removing the fastener. Includes photograph and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE:...[More Information]
      
      
1007. WASH MITT. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wash mitt with a pocket to hold soap and an adjustable fastener at wrist for person with no hand function to hold washcloth. A mitten with a thumb is cut from terry cloth with an extra piece added to the palm as a soap pocket. A strap is added around the wrist to hold the mitt on the hand. Includes photograph and drawing of patterns. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University ...[More Information]
      
      
1008. WASH MITT. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Substitutes for a wash cloth for an individual with limited grasp. Suggests making a pattern for a wash mitt by drawing around the edge of the hand on a piece of paper. Sketch shows how much space allowance to leave, and the seam allowances to use. Recommends non-stretch terrycloth fabric. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: TITLE: Accent on Living. REF: Journal: Fall: p 125. 1980....[More Information]
      
      
1009. WATER WAND HOLDER. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Handle to assist holding watering wand for garden hose. A telephone holder, with a U- shaped palmar handle, is wrapped around the shaft of the watering wand. Secures with velcro. Includes drawing. Telephone receiver holders are commercially available from many sources including distributors of ADL devices. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burling...[More Information]
      
      
1010. WEBBED TRANSFER AID ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals to be lifted and transferred from one seat or surface to another in a seated position. To make this device, cut one 72-inch strip of webbing (lengthening may be required for use with a larger person) and then cut eight eight- to nine-inch strips (lengthening may be required for use with a larger person). Assemble straps in a crosshatch pattern. Zig Zag stitch along end of all the straps to avoid fraying. Straight stitch all seams about...[More Information]
      
      
1011. WEIGHING YOURSELF FROM A WHEELCHAIR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Platform to use with a standard bathroom scale. Platform is made from a 3 by 4 foot piece of plywood. Center on a flat top scale and cut a window for the dial. Reinforce the bottom of the board with four 2 by 1 inch slats. Remember to deduct the weight of the board and the chair. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Eileen Van Albert TITLE: Household Items for Easier Living REF: Journal article: Accent on Living, Summer, 1980: p 63. 1980....[More Information]
      
      
1012. WEIGHTED BLANKET --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself weighted blanket for a child with severe disabilities. The weighted blanket can be used for positioning and safety by preventing rolling and sliding. The weighted blanket is created out of two yards of fleece or lightweight cotton material (i.e. winter or summer weight) and six pounds of polly pellets. Polly pellets are recommended versus using dry beans or rice for filler as the blanket can be washed. To make the blanket, fold th...[More Information]
      
      
1013. WEIGHTY TIP -----"DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To provide weight to keep a travel cane tip on the ground, increase arm and hand strength, and increase awarness of tip orientation. Weight the tip of a travel cane with one or two large, metal nuts. A marshmallow tip will keep them in place and allow for quick adjustments in weight. AUTHOR: Wheatly P. TITLE: A Weighty Tip. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 34 no. 2, Spring 2002: p. 73. PAGES: 1 2002....[More Information]
      
      
1014. WHAT'S YOUR MOVE - A DIRECTION GAME --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To aid students who are blind or have low vision in learning the four major directions on a map. Create a tactile game board on a raised-line grid sheet with 1-inch squares. On the outer margins of the grid sheet, label the edges: North (upper), South (lower), East (right), and West (left). Mark a "START" square tactilely in the center of the south edge of the board. Affix a pebble or other three-dimensional shape on the square in the center of the north ed...[More Information]
      
      
1015. WHEELCHAIR BOOK BAG --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide powered wheelchair users with carrying capability. Use a standard soft briefcase or carry-on luggage bag that fits securely on the battery shroud of a powered wheelchair and is equipped with both hand carrying handles and a shoulder strap. Unhook one side of the shoulder strap, and thread the strap around the bottom of the back canes of the seat. Refasten the shoulder strap to the side of the briefcase. If the wheelchair is equipped with a tilting seat...[More Information]
      
      
1016. WHEELCHAIR CART. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two wheeled cart attaches to wheelchair, carries up to 45 pounds . A flexible hitch allows cart to swing directly alongside the side of wheelchair so wheelchair rider can load and unload cart independently. Four diagrams, 5 photographs, materials list and construction details. Estimated cost $ 15, estimated construction time 5 hours. Includes several hitching arrangements for different wheelchair models. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Willia...[More Information]
      
      
1017. WHEELCHAIR CASTER GLIDES ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To protect walls and doors from damage from powered wheelchair casters. By mounting a disc of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMW) on the caster spindle where it meets the top of the fork, impacts are deflected. The UHMW disc prevents gouging and does not mar the woodwork. For additional protection from axle gouging, a deflector can be mounted on the axle ends. TITLE: Wheelchair Caster Glides. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolu...[More Information]
      
      
1018. WHEELCHAIR COVER. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Absorbent terry cloth seat cover for wheelchair. Use towel 40 by 24 inches. Fold towel in half widthwise right sides together. Stitch 1/2 inch from foldline to form casing. Thread twill tape through the casing to tie behind chair. More twill tape and snaps are used to secure the cover to the chair. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A. TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped. REF: Book: University of Alberta Press, ...[More Information]
      
      
1019. WHEELCHAIR FENDERS --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide powered wheelchair users with protection from water and road grime. These fenders are designed for use on 10 x 3 inch rear drive wheels are originally intended for use on go-carts and mini bikes. An existing screw that secured the wheelchair shroud is used to secure the fender and existing holes designed to enable the length of the wheelbase to be adjusted are used for the screws. If the rear of the fender is wider than the front lip where it mounts, th...[More Information]
      
      
1020. WHEELCHAIR FOOTSTRAP ---DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To keep a wheelchair user's feet off the floor after footrests have been removed to avoid striking door jams and walls. Obtain about 42 inches of strong nylon strap (similar to that found on luggage) and wood dowelling that will fit into the hollow part of the wheelchair footrest fastener. Cut the dowel to fit each opening. Attach the strap with a screw to the top of each dowel. MATERIALS: 42 inches of nylon strapping, wood screws, and wooden dowel. TOOLS: Sa...[More Information]
      
      
1021. WHEELCHAIR HANDRIM PUSHING AID ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable a wheelchair user with a weak grasp to more easily propel a wheelchair. Tie three exercise bands together, end-to-end. Wrap the extended band around the handrim on one wheel of the wheelchair and tie the ends together. Repeat for the other wheel. MATERIALS: Six exercise bands. TITLE: Ten Dollar Tech. JOURNAL: TechTalk. REF: Summer 2007: p. 7. PAGES: 1....[More Information]
      
      
1022. WHEELCHAIR HEATER --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide warmth for a powered wheelchair user. A small blower-style heater can be purchased from the the automotive department of local discount or automotive supply stores.The heater is generally used to provide supplemental heat or to defrost windows in cars. The model chosen has a fuse rated at 15 amps to allow it to be run using a 12-volt converter on a powered wheelchair. This heater uses a squirrel-cage blower that draws air in the bottom and expels warme...[More Information]
      
      
1023. WHEELCHAIR LUNCH PAIL --- DO IT YOURSELF --- PURPOSE: To provide powered wheelchair users with the ability to carry food. A standard small soft-sided cooler or insulated square lunch carrier can be secured in the empty space below the wheelchair seat behind the user's legs. A belt or other similar strap is used to secure the bag to the front wheelchair cross member. MATERIALS: Soft-sided lunch carrier or small cooler and belt or strap. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Lunch Pail. REF: http://www.wheelchairmodifica...[More Information]
      
      
1024. WHEELCHAIR SEAT BELT LOCK COVER ---"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To prevent children and adults with cognitive disabilities who use wheelchairs from unlocking a wheelchair seat belt. To make this cover, lay the material on flat surface with back facing up. Using straight pins, pin the edges together lengthwise along the material. With a sewing machine or needle, stitch along the pinned edge line lengthwise. Turn material right side out and slip onto one end of wheelchair seat belt. Fasten the belt and slide material ov...[More Information]
      
      
1025. WHEELCHAIR SEATBELT SLEEVE -------- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a “sleeve” to fit over a child’s wheelchair seatbelt, making the belt safer and harder to undo. First, lay material on flat surface with back side facing up; using straight pins, pin edges together lengthwise along material. Second, using a sewing machine or needle; stitch along line lengthwise. Third, turn material right side out and slip onto one end of wheelchair seatbelt. Fourth, fasten the belt and slide material over fastener; s...[More Information]
      
      

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