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10the letters and numbers. Uses four “AA” batteries (not included) and comes with a 1 year warranty.TV Amplifier Price: $99.00www.ateststore.enablema

11The CS2000 is also compatible with over 5,000 movie theaters, performing art centers and public facilities that use IR systems. Take your own person

12and still enjoy reading and TV as though the image was straight ahead. They work well over prescription glasses too (we even tested them with bifoc

13Bypass Loppers Price: $27.99www.oxo.comDimensions: 31” x 13” x 1”Weight: 4 lb. 9 oz.OXO’s Bypass Loppers have a hardened, Teflon® coated steel cutt

14Gel-e Trowel Price: $8.99www.oxo.comDimensions: 14” x 3.75” x 2” Weight: 11 oz.The OXO Gel-e Garden Trowel incorporates a gel material in the tool

15Seed DialsInformation on the seed dial and seed sower was taken from the Recreation Assistive Technology Exchange (RATE) website at the University o

16Garden Hose Connector Price: $6.99www.easystreetco.comThis product is a must for people with arthritis or limited mobility with their hands, but st

17Why this device might not work for me: This device does not contain any mechanism to allow you to adjust your level of fitness or aerobic workload.L

18and pick up checker pieces make this longtime favorite game effortless and fun for all ages.Jumbo Checkers make a wonderful gift! Great for home, re

19Slotted Card Holder 29106 Price: $25.95store.accesstr.comThis card holder has three grooves angled for best visibility. Solid wood block is 7” w

20Low Vision Playing Cards 29109Price: $6.95store.accesstr.comPlaying cards for people with as little as 5% of normal vision. Numbers, letters and su

21Hands-Free Magnifier Price: $15.00www.easystreetco.comLike having an extra hand. Lightweight, 4” diameter magnifier is supported by a cord around y

22Crochet Hook Price: $11.95accesstr.comThe Kroh’s Crochet Aid (KC01) is perfect for arthritis and MS sufferers who have limited hand movement and de

23Why this device might not work for me: If you need to hold various types of hoops, check to make sure that the hoop stand can be adjusted to accomm

24Clamp It Price: $29.99www.dynamic-living.comClamp-It is an adjustable clamping device that can be used to hold an item in a fixed position. It is

25Nail Guide Price: $2.99www.dynamic-living.comThis easy-to-use Nail Guide is an invaluable tool for anyone who doesn’t want a black and blue fingern

26Yankee Hint: Use a piece of corrugated cardboard to act as your nail guide. Put the nail through the cardboard. Put the nail and the guide in pos

27 • clip for attaching to a belt • handy case with a loop for attaching to the belt • operates with one 9 volt battery (not included) The Talking

28 After clipping the BACKTEE™ onto the grip of your club, place a tee into its tapered V-slot. You’ll then be able to insert the golf tee into the gr

29simply inserts into the grip of standard clubs and will pick up your golf ball after your turn is played. Small and unobtrusive, measuring only 2-1⁄

3Credits for Tools and Ideas Easier Living GuidesDecember 2004Researched and Written by:Deborah Parker Wolfenden, M.Ed., CCC-SLPFunding and Policy Con

30FishingYankee Hint: If you have trouble holding onto your fishing pole, use a Velcro band. Attach the anchor part of the Velcro to your hand and t

31Maine ResourcesMany of the items listed in this resource booklet are also available at one of the MaineCITE Program’s partners, the Technical Explor

32following websites provide comprehensive product information.http://www.abledata.comhttp://www.assistivetech.nethttp://www.abilityhub.comhttp://www.

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5Author’s Acknowledgements Many talented and creative Maine people helped to put this book together. State policy and funding personnel, community age

6Finally, I want to personally thank Jane Gay, Director of the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), and Judie Lee, Director of the Interagenc

7OverviewThere are countless items available on the market today that are designed to make life and independent living easier. Often the same object i

8MaineCITE did no product testing. Some things to consider when deciding on a product:• Before purchasing, try it out if possible. • Make sure you

9Watching TVIn 1993 Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted. This particular title of the ADA dealt with Telecommunications