The Safety Aids That Can Be Used By Any Physically Challenged Person

It’s important to use certain safety aids if you’re determined to make sure that physically challenged people will stay safe. Here are some examples of these aids.

Universal Turning Handles

People with physical challenges may often have trouble with turning handles of many kinds. That’s why a universal turning handle can make a big difference when it comes to allowing a person with disabilities to still be able to do what they want to do. The turning handle has a flexible head to it, so it can fit around most any handle, knob or dial. 

Then, you can simply hit the button on it and it will automatically turn the handle in any direction that you choose, regardless of your dexterity or physical strength. This can help with opening doors of course, but it can also help with radios and other electric devices as well.

Electric Wheel Chairs

Another excellent option for any physically challenged person is the electric or motorized wheelchair. This way, your mobility is completely unhindered. You can move around to where you want to go, even if you have trouble walking for whatever reason. You also won’t get tired due to the fact that the electric wheelchair can do the work for you. Click here for more information about electric wheelchairs, including finding the right one for you and your particular situation.

Universal Holder

For those who have trouble holding objects, this device can really help. It weighs very little, and it can be fitted to grip onto just about any object within its range. That way, if you have an issue gripping objects yourself, it’s no problem due to the fact that this device can do the gripping for you and hold onto it for as long as you need. An example would be holding onto toothbrushes while you brush.

Switch Extenders

If you’re in a wheelchair or just have trouble with light switches for whatever other reason, this device can be a real lifesaver. They usually come in packs of more than one so you can have someone outfit your whole house if need be. They essentially just extend a lever down so that you can switch lights on and off even if you have trouble reaching or handling the switch. It slides up and down easily in order to activate or deactivates any switch that you want.

Claw Extender

This device makes it so that you can pick up objects you’ve dropped on the ground or those that are just a bit away from you even if you would have trouble doing so otherwise. You just squeeze the appropriate part of the device, and the claw will close around whatever you want to grab. This is great for getting keys that you’ve dropped without having to get out of your wheelchair and without having to bend over too much.

Overall, it makes a lot of sense to carefully choose some aids that will make your life easier if you have physical challenges to overcome. Your life is more difficult than normal anyway, so there’s no reason you shouldn’t make it much easier by extending your grip, or the strength of your grip, or any number of other options by finding the right device that can help get this done for you. Find enough of these devices, and you may be able to get a lot closer to living the kind of life that you want.

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