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cast iron skillets hanging from a rack

One-handed Cooking Part 2

Posted on: November 19, 2020 Last updated on: November 19, 2020 Written by: Comments: 0
One-handed Cooking Part 2 In continuation of my last post, I would like to share some great appliances that make cooking easier for me. Farberware Hands-Free Battery Operated can opener I like the Farberware Hands-Free Battery Operated can opener. It…
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Keys to Accessible Digital Information

Posted on: January 27, 2020 Last updated on: January 27, 2020 Written by: Comments: 0
Welcome Access this 37-minute webinar via the buttons below! After viewing the webinar, please fill out the short “Evaluation Form” so that we know how to best improve this webinar and future webinars. We greatly appreciate your time.    …
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3d printed signature guide

Signature Guide

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Last updated on: January 22, 2020 Written by: Comments: 0
What is it? A Signature Guide is a low cost, 3D Printed Assistive Writing Aid that helps people with dyslexia or other disabilities to write on a specific spot for purposes such as writing a name, signature, or initials. This design…
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3d printed bar with a long vertical hole for help isolate text

Dyslexia Bar Curved – Reading Help

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Last updated on: January 22, 2020 Written by: Comments: 0
The dyslexia bar is a low-cost, 3D-printed handheld tool that isolates text on a page so readers can focus on reading one or two lines at a time. This reading bar can be used on flat documents and sheets of paper. Currently, there are…
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a 3d printed bar with a long hole to help isolate text

Dyslexia Bar – Reading Help

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Last updated on: January 22, 2020 Written by: Comments: 0
The dyslexia bar is a low-cost, 3D-printed handheld tool that isolates text on a page so readers can focus on reading one or two lines at a time. This reading bar can be used on flat documents and sheets of paper. Currently, there are…
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a 3d printed nail clipper

Adaptive Nail Clipper Holder

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Last updated on: January 22, 2020 Written by: Comments: 0
The nail clipper holder is a low-cost, 3D-printed handheld tool that makes clipping nails a less strenuous task for people with gripping issues and limited finger dexterity. This 3D-Printed Assistive Device has two separate parts: a holder to contain a standard sized nail…
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3D printed ball stylus

Ball Stylus

Posted on: November 13, 2019 Last updated on: November 13, 2019 Written by: Comments: 0
The Ball Stylus can be customized for ball size, stylus length, and surface smoothness. This stylus was designed for people who have difficulty extending a finger to operate a tablet, and have difficulty gripping a standard stylus. Placeholder for form…
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3d printed drawer handle

Drawer/Cabinet Handle with Can Tab Opener.

Posted on: November 13, 2019 Last updated on: November 13, 2019 Written by: Comments: 0
This is a Drawer/Cabinet Hanle created by IKEA to provide greater access for people who use their products. This can also be utilized by anyone. Placeholder form Makers Attribution: This was made by VegasGuy and published by IKEA’s project “My…
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This is the 3D printed low tech AT kit

Low Tech AT Kit

Posted on: November 13, 2019 Last updated on: November 13, 2019 Written by: Comments: 0
The Low Tech AT Kit is composed of simple 3D-printed devices from the Makers Making Change Open Source Assistive Technology Library. The kit can help individuals with arthritis, finger and hand dexterity issues, etc. with daily tasks. Contents of a…
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3D printed key helper

Key Helper

Posted on: November 13, 2019 Last updated on: November 13, 2019 Written by: Comments: 0
The Key Helper is a large attachment that you can bolt onto any key to give you a better grip when using you key. This style of Key helper is very common and many different designs can be found online.…
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