Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

Survive. Connect. Rebuild.

A Program of the ATS

Impairments

Impairments and associated assistive devices to aid in activities of daily living are as follows:

  • Limited hand function and fine motor control 

            Eating - Built-up utensils, universal cuff with utensil hold

            Dressing - Button hook, zipper hook, Velcro closure, sock aid, long shoe horn, elastic shoe laces

            Bathing - Wash mitts, long-handle sponge

            Grooming - Built-up combs or brushes, electric toothbrush, electric razor with custom handle

  • Loss of one hand function to eat - Plate guard, rocker knife
  • Impaired coordination, tremor - Weighted utensils Impaired range of motion of shoulder - Reacher
  • Impaired mobility for toileting - Bedside or rolling commode, raised toilet seat, grab bars around toilet
  • Impaired mobility for bathing - Tub transfer bench, hand-held shower, grab bars on tub or shower; shower chair

 Impairments and associated assistive devices to aid in communication are as follows:

  • Difficulty holding pen to write - Built-up pen or pencil
  • Difficulty typing - Typing stick
  • Impaired vision to read - Magnifying glasses, talking clock or watch
  • Difficulty using phone and dialing phone – Push button dialing or one-touch dial with speaker phone; voice-activated phone
  • Difficulty calling for help - Simple buzzers or other signaling devices operated by switches that require minimal pressure, Life Alert System