Tuesday, March 9, 2010

What’s Dycem?

March 5, 2010 by admin  
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What’s Dycem?

Picture Source:  Maxi Aids.com
Dycem can make life a lot easier.   It is a non-skid surface that can be used to prevent items from slipping and sliding.  It often comes in a roll, but is also available in individual place mat sizes.  Place Dycem under items like cups, plates, and measuring cups to prevent sliding while [...]

New threads

February 26, 2010 by admin  
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New threads

Love to sew but have a hard time seeing to thread your needles?  Don’t let your visual deficits stop you from enjoying your life and hobbies.  Using a needle threader makes threading a needle easier by allowing a needle to be threaded without relying as much on your vision.  They can be purchased online through [...]

Large Timers

February 19, 2010 by admin  
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Large Timers

Picture Source: Independent living aids
Timers can be handy devices for the home.  They can be especially helpful in the kitchen when cooking.  However, people with visual deficits may have a hard time clearly identifying numbers on a standard timer.  They may benefit instead from using an enlarged timer.  They can be purchased online from sites [...]

Fill it, don’t spill it!

February 12, 2010 by admin  
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Fill it, don’t spill it!

Picture Source:  Independent Living Aids
People with visual deficits can have a hard time knowing when they have poured too much liquid into their cups. A liquid level indicator will give an auditory signal that notifies you when your cup is almost full. Some models even use a musical tune as a signal. [...]

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