Re: Tips on getting around with one arm.
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:04 am
Here are some things of benefit since I only have one arm to use:
automatic transmission car (obviously...)
three in one jar and can opener, black and decker
umbrella that is auto open AND auto close, made by totes
dustpan, Step on It! made by Mr. Clean
broom that has retractable handle to shorten length or a children's broom (it's easier to handle with one arm)
jewelry: necklaces that close with a toggle clasp, pierced earrings that have a hook,
elastic bracelets
button holer and zipper pull (zipper pull works best for boots, not jackets)
dycem grip, prevents things from sliding when you need them to stay still (there is a type of contact paper used for lining kitchen cabinets and drawers that is much cheaper and works, just not as well if you are on a tight budget)
electric stapler
electric pencil sharpener
clipboards hold papers still so that you can write on them without slipping (put dycem on the back for extra grip)
retractable pens, so that you have no caps to remove and replace
post-it notes (just take the sheet off of the pad and stick it before writing, and they make them in all sizes, even full-sized note paper.)
elastic shoelaces -- tie them (or have someone help you)once and leave them tied, they stretch to put on your shoes.
sweatshirts that are 3/4 zip rather that fully zippered
hair-dryer mount or stand
shampoo and conditioner dispenser or pump dispensers
rocker knife and/or pizza cutter to cut food
lightweight, small sized fire extinguishers (sometimes called kitchen sized)
dental floss pick, toothbrush sized with replaceable dental floss cartridges , made by Reach
bowls with rubber non-skid bottoms for cooking and food preparation
aluminum foil, pre-cut individual sheets, made by Reynolds
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automatic transmission car (obviously...)
three in one jar and can opener, black and decker
umbrella that is auto open AND auto close, made by totes
dustpan, Step on It! made by Mr. Clean
broom that has retractable handle to shorten length or a children's broom (it's easier to handle with one arm)
jewelry: necklaces that close with a toggle clasp, pierced earrings that have a hook,
elastic bracelets
button holer and zipper pull (zipper pull works best for boots, not jackets)
dycem grip, prevents things from sliding when you need them to stay still (there is a type of contact paper used for lining kitchen cabinets and drawers that is much cheaper and works, just not as well if you are on a tight budget)
electric stapler
electric pencil sharpener
clipboards hold papers still so that you can write on them without slipping (put dycem on the back for extra grip)
retractable pens, so that you have no caps to remove and replace
post-it notes (just take the sheet off of the pad and stick it before writing, and they make them in all sizes, even full-sized note paper.)
elastic shoelaces -- tie them (or have someone help you)once and leave them tied, they stretch to put on your shoes.
sweatshirts that are 3/4 zip rather that fully zippered
hair-dryer mount or stand
shampoo and conditioner dispenser or pump dispensers
rocker knife and/or pizza cutter to cut food
lightweight, small sized fire extinguishers (sometimes called kitchen sized)
dental floss pick, toothbrush sized with replaceable dental floss cartridges , made by Reach
bowls with rubber non-skid bottoms for cooking and food preparation
aluminum foil, pre-cut individual sheets, made by Reynolds
Dragon Naturally Speaking computer voice activated typing program