Below some examples of Do-it-yourself solutions from other platforms. We have selected solutions of persons with a disability that can be created with low costs materials and some creativity.
Adaptive Jacket Modification: I am continuing my quest for clothes that are easy to put on and take off. Our son has muscular dystrophy and contractures in his elbows – which keeps his arms at roughly 90 degrees. It makes putting on and taking off jackets difficult. So, my i…
Assistive Dining Device (Arm Sling): Introduction
This is an instruction on how to make an assistive dining device for people with limited or no arm strength (such as Muscular Dystrophy or ALS) but still have hand movement. The assistive device (Schleeder) is designed to work wit…
How to Make Your Own Neck Brace: When I woke up yesterday one muscle in my neck was totally in spasm. I threatened it by saying: "If you don’t stop this, I am going to rip you right out of my body!"Alas, it did not stop, so I used a towel and a piece of rope to make a n…
CoolDown Neck Wrap, With a Sleek Modern Look: Even without a medical condition, the summer months carry a risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With an illness that causes heat sensitivity, summer can be the worst time of the year.
I have multiple sclerosis, and even a brief walk from my ca…
PVC Wheelchair,(1 Inch Pipe): This Instructable is instructions for a fully functional PVC wheelchair. This wheelchair isn’t meant to support weight that exceeds 200 pounds due to the structural integrity of the PVC, and bending of the axle. But as always one can modify the axle…
D4E1 - DIY - Assistive Technology: Adjustable Wheelchair Tray: Kjell has a congenital disability: dyskinetic quadriparesis and is unable to eat by himself. He needs the help of a monitor, an occupational therapist, who feeds him. This comes with two problems:1) The occupational therapist stands behind the wheel…
Wheelchair Crutch Holder: I often find myself transitioning from being in a wheelchair, to using crutches, and visa versa.This is not a pretty, skillful, or a crafty solution, but it is a simple, and easy solution to that problem.
DIY Sock Aid: This project will help a person with a disability or physical impairment put on some socks without having to bend over. This will most likely fit a person with smaller feet. This assistive technology is very cheap and you can find most of the suppli…
Assistive Cutting Board for One Hand Use for Disabled, Elderly or Ill.: A disabled, ill or elderly person can have a hard time with task as simple as pealing an apple or buttering bread. This assistive board for less than $10 can really make life easier for someone with a disability, either temporary like a broken arm o…
Assistive Pan Holder for One Hand Use for Disabled for Under $2.: Many people might have either a broken arm or even a missing one. This $2 assistive pan holder can help people who are disable and love to cook. Now idea came to me when my step mother broke her arm and had to be in a cast for a very long time. One …
Blind Man’s Cards: This is a pack of cards I made so our friend Miguel, who is blind, could play poker with us.
They are thicker than normal cards, but it isn’t difficult to shuffle them.
Foot Flusher: This is a simple little project which will allow you to easily and quickly set up a foot flusher. A foot flusher is a pedal which attaches to ANY toilet thus allowing the user to flush the toilet with his foot only - allowing for a hands-free flush.
Beach Wheelchair: As the dad of a child with cerebral palsy, I know equipment is expensive. I was pricing wheelchairs to use at the beach, and they were over a $1000. I searched images on the net and decided make my own was possible and cheaper. This is my design, ea…