Disability Clothing Adaptive Clothing

Socks

Adults and Children's socks with tabs to help pull them on

easy pull on kids socks

@ http://www.ezsox.com/Socks-C12.aspx

Easy pull on mens socks

 Tip: use a clothing hook to pull on socks, use the side of your feet to hold sock down to fet the other foot on. 

Shirts 

no button shirts

Ready to wear shirts for men and women with magnetic buttons. http://www.magnaready.com/shop/MagnaReady-TM-Shirts/

Magnetic Buttons for clothing @ Amazon

Shoe Laces

We have found three shoelaces that are useful, one used by sports people in Triathlons to make transition times faster, these are great for trainers.

Lock Laces 

http://www.locklaces.com/ an American company but the laces are available on Amazon in the UK

laces for disability

Lock Laces are not easy to install into the trainers and i needed some help. Some finger dexterity is needed to push the locking devise to alter the tightness of the laces. After using for a while I find I do not need to change the tension

no tie shoe laces 

Hickies

I am awaiting my first pack of Hickies as one of our contributors who has dexterity issues has highlighted these as a god buy.
I will update in due course! Again an American company but i bought mine from Amazon UK

Greeper shoe laces 

one hand shoe tying assistive device

The laces remain constantly tied no matter what conditions they're put under. The ease of use and simplicity of these laces means that the need to bend and struggle with fastening shoes laces is completely removed, making them ideal for those with painful physical conditions, those with disabilities and people whom struggle with dexterity and motor skills.

They also sell REEPER® Assist is a device that enables one handed people to tighten GREEPER® Laces - the laces are easily loosened with one hand as it is just like pulling on a zip pull tab. Assessed by Occupational Therapists the device has proven to be an ideal aid for use with GREEPER® Laces for those with useful function in only one hand.

They have sports versions too. available from Amazon

Kitchen Aids

 

Easy Salt and Pepper Grinders

Operated by  the touch of a button can be heavy, our readers who have disability in the hands recommend this one. Russell Hobbs 12051-56 Battery Powered Salt And Pepper Grinders In Stainless Steel @

UK Amazon

Tap / Faucet extender

tap extender

Installing the faucet extender could not be any easier.  See the slit in the blue part of the extender? You simply slip that over your faucet http://www.amazon.com/Aqueduck-001-Faucet-Extender-Aqua/dp/B0071D1AKI

Single draw dishwasher

This is very expensive at around £1500  but users with limited reach love it

http://www.johnlewis.com/fisher-paykel-dd90sdfhtx2-single-dishdrawer-90cm-wide-dishwasher/p489473?fb_action_ids=10151822887262062&fb_action_types=og.likes

 

Single handed bottle openers

UK 

Easy to use bottle opener that allows you to open a bottle one handed. A small magnet holds on to the bottle top until you are ready to discard it with your thumb. Dimensions 17x4x4 cms. Patented design

UK Product 

USA 

Grab and open bottles in a single, quick motion (one-handed, no less!) with the GrOpener Bottle Opener.

 Designed to create maximum leverage with minimal effort, Simply grab the bottle, squeeze, and open.

An integrated magnet helps properly align the GrOpener and holds on to the still-in-mint-condition cap upon removal. It also allows you to store the GrOpener on your fridge door or other magnetic surfaces usa product

Hot Water Helpers

From our panel

"I've just brought myself one of these as i have trouble lifting and pouring a kettle, its really useful to have and is quicker to boil then a kettle definatly helped me when making teas, cuppa soups and pot noodle"

Breville VKJ318 Hot Cup with Variable Dispenser @ Amazon 

 Kettle holder and tipper

This kettle holder and tipper is available from Amazon.com and .co.uk

Patterson Medical jug kettle tipper is a coated wire cradle that holds most styles of jug kettle, and pivots on a raised wire frame by gentle pressure on the handle to assist with pouring. The kettle sits in the cradle and is secured by an elasticated strap. The frame has a built in stop for positioning the mug and a back stop to prevent spillage if the kettle is accidentally released during pouring. The frame has non-slip feet. Not suitable for cordless or mini jug kettles.

Jug Kettle Tipper