Fall is upon us, and that means much more than leaves falling, sweater weather, and pumpkin spice drinks from Starbucks. Let’s spruce up our home with some accessories to ease everyday living for people with disabilities.
This is a comprehensive list of accessibility accessories for every room in the house. In some way shape or form something from this list is made to improve safety, make daily tasks become simplified and provide a little more independence. Additional research is always needed to see what works best for the recipient. What may work well for one doesn’t work well for everyone. As always, check before finalizing a purchase on any product. Prices are subject to change so make sure you have the most up to date information.
Amazon Echo Show: Unless you’ve been living under a rock chances are you’ve seen or been around someone who has an Alexa device. With the Echo Show you’ll be able to stream media, order food and control your electronics in your home all with simple voice commands or setting up routine timers. For people with disabilities this eases the strain of doing everyday tasks. There’s even a kids’ version. This item can be bought from Amazon for $250 or retail stores.
Users can control the Echo Show with voice commands.
TOTO Washlet KS6 Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat: When it comes to bathroom hygiene for individuals with disabilities, whether you have assistance or doing it independently it’s a challenge. Having a bidet can make cleaning ones’ self a little bit easier. This bidet has the ability to spray warm water around your private areas, and bottom making cleaning more accessible. Additionally, using less toilet paper with a remote to control spray functionality. The bidet can be purchased here from one of TOTO’s authorized retailers.
Heat and Massage Dual Lift Recliner: Bed sores are a cautionary tale for everyone, but especially those with limited leg mobility. Recliners have advanced far beyond the use of just sitting in front of a television; they’ve become a medical necessity for some. With this recliner, it’s able to tilt forward to assist you when attempting to stand up. Also, if you have sensitive bones, aches, or pains, the recliner is also able to massage and heat the waist, thighs, legs, and back. This recliner retails at $529.99 from Wayfair. There is also a storage compartment on the outside, just in case you want to watch TV.
Uccello Electric Safety Kettle: For those of us who like to start their morning with something other than coffee, more along the lines of tea, the Uccello Electric Kettle is a safeguard allowing you to heat up and then gently pour water into your cup without holding the kettle. Keeping you out of harm’s way by simply just tilting the kettle over into your cup. It’s available for purchase on Amazon for $113.50.
Toilet To-Tub Sliding Transfer Bench: Do you need help with the toilet? How about the shower? Maybe both? Continuing with the theme of bathroom hygiene, this multipurpose bathroom seat can help you safely with a seat belt get on the toilet and simultaneously transfer you to the bathtub. The aluminum seat provides both safety and comfort for the user. This two-in-one transfer bench can be purchased from its distributor, Eagles Health Supplies, on their site for $372 or at Amazon.
LapStacker: Wheelchair users at one point in their lives have struggled to carry something in their lap, from something as small as a water bottle or phone to something as big as their laundry basket. The people over at Adaptdefy have found a solution for that with their flagship product, LapStacker Flex. It’s a strap that’s able to go over both manual and power wheelchairs, where you’ll be able to carry anything in your lap. It’s a retractable magnetic strap that will change the way you carry things for the price of $129, which can be purchased from their site here for manual wheelchair users. For power wheelchair purchase the LapstackerXD model here.