Assistive Technology Ideas for Aids to Daily Living

STRATEGIES & MODIFICATIONS LIGHT-TECH HIGHER-TECH

 Reduce clutter  Non slip materials – Dycem, self liner  Light switch extension  Daily schedule  Universal cuff to hold items in hand  Interface & switch to activate battery  Weekly schedule  Universal strap to hold items in hand operated devices  Color coding for location and  Adapted drinking cup – i.e. Nosey  Interface & switch to turn on electrical identification Cup, cup with handles, weighted cup, appliances (radio, fan, blender)  Clear, simple directions cup with lid  Radio/ultrasound to remote control  Break information down into small steps  Adapted eating utensils with foam appliances  Model the activity handles  Electronic aid to daily living to control  Provide examples  Scoop places, guards for plates environment in connection with an  Teach skill to over-learning and  Rocker knife augmentative communication device generalization  Adapted cooking utensils  Automatic self-feeder  Establish routines and timelines  One handed can opener  Books on tape  Provide lists  Button hook or loop  Use pictures for cues, recipes, for lists  Adapted toothbrush  Provide guided practice in real situations  Raised toilet seat COMPUTER/SOFTWARE  Personal care assistance  Shower rails  Shower chair  Organization, reminder software  Electric toothbrush  Software that teaches daily living skills  Long handle shoe horn  Money skills for learning and for budgeting  Adapted pots and pans with build up handles  Internet access  Reachers  Writing with symbols  Lowered counter/work space  Templates for writing  Sock aid  Text reading programs  Bibs  Dressing sticks  Velcro fasteners on clothing  Toilet aids  Velcro shoe fasteners This document was developed in 2002 by Southwest Human Development, ©Assistive Technology Training Project, 2850 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, 602-266-5976, www.swhdat.org. Permission to copy if rights are maintained. SE22