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Assistive Home Products: Publications and Resources

Summary: This page offers a curated selection of information relating to household products and aids designed to enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The encompasses assistive technologies - tools or equipment that improve functional capabilities - and adaptive technologies, which are specifically designed for persons with disabilities. The database features items that facilitate daily activities such as cooking, dressing, grooming, and mobility within the home environment. Examples include kitchen implements with large, cushioned grips for those with hand weakness or arthritis, medication dispensers with alarms to aid in timely medication intake, and extendable reaching devices for wheelchair users to access high shelves. Additionally, the database explores home automation solutions tailored to support independent living for the elderly and disabled, highlighting innovations that promote accessibility and ease of use in daily household tasks.

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Assistive Home Products: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfaceReference
Number		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
WearAble by Lega: Affordable Custom Tailoring for All Body TypesDavid Lega✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0151952025/11/302025/12/03
LoftyLoo Raised Cat Litter Box Designed for AccessibilityAmy Leiker✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0151872025/11/21
UK Brand Känna Creates Sensory-Friendly Kids' ClothingKatie Lodge - Känna Limited✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0151292025/08/242025/09/22
Mirror Therapy: An Overview of Benefits and ConsiderationsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0150252025/01/302026/01/21
Powering the Future: Everyday Objects Transformed into Smart Energy HarvestersTexas A&M University✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0149932024/12/21
NeoTrek Footwear: Transforming Comfort and Functionality for Transmet AmputeesIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0149742024/11/16
Max Palfrey's Sensory-Friendly Adaptive Clothing LineIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0149732024/11/152025/08/25
Samba Robotic Toothbrush For DisabledEran Eyal - Head of Samba Project✓ PrefaceDW-A0145102023/08/012024/11/16
Study Reveals Gaps in Adaptive Clothing Market NeedsUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0143912023/03/212025/05/03
Everyday Items That Need Redesign for Better AccessibilityIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0136802019/03/272025/05/18
SturdyStraw: Hands Free Bendable Drinking Aids for People with Limited MovementSturdyStraw LtdDW-A0135172018/08/162023/09/13
Eazyhold Grip Aid for People with Limited Hand FunctionEazyHoldDW-A0130852017/11/112023/09/12
The Zack Rack Accessibile Storage SolutionFreedom Shelf Innovations, Inc.DW-A0130682017/11/102018/04/30
Cyprium Copper Infused Luxury Towels that Destroy BacteriaCyprium TextilesDW-A0129252017/07/102020/07/20
Obi Robotic Dining Device - Breakthrough for People with Physical Challengesmeetobi.comDW-A0122912016/07/122018/06/21
NuMuv Grip-Aid: Assistive Eating Device for Arthritis PatientsNuMuvDW-A0117582015/12/052020/12/01
Paint Shield Microbicidal Paint Kills BacteriaSherwin-WilliamsYesDW-A0116982015/10/302023/12/13
New Assisted Bath Range Launch at Care & Dementia ShowGainsborough Specialist BathingDW-A0116812015/10/252016/06/11
Istanbul Universal Design Center Makes Clothes for DisabledIan C. LangtreeDW-A0116742015/10/212020/12/11
The Seams: Creating Adaptive Clothes for the DisabledIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0114932015/07/212025/08/25
Internet Connected Pacemakers Coming SoonUniversity of the Basque CountryDW-A0111942015/01/302020/10/16
Natural Essential Oil Mixtures for Around the HomeIan C. LangtreeDW-A0101902014/03/282021/07/08
Stable Spoon for Shaky Hands Helps People with TremorsUniversity of Michigan Health SystemDW-A0101262014/02/282021/09/02
Strokeshop UK: Disability Products and EquipmentThe Stroke AssociationDW-A073662011/04/022022/04/27
Kitchen Safety Device for Rheumatoid Arthritis PatientsQueensland University of TechnologyDW-A071502011/03/072024/04/12
New Assistive Accessories Redefine Perceptions of Mobility ImpairmentCool Canes IncDW-A066162011/01/14
Discover the World of Home Bidets: A Comprehensive GuideIan C. LangtreeDW-A061682010/11/112023/11/28
InstaHANGER: Extra Closet Storage Space and Easy Access to ClothesIan C. LangtreeDW-A057862010/10/102024/04/12
Bobble Bottle for Kids Aims to Wean Children Off Sugary Soft DrinksMove Collective, LLCDW-A055712010/09/27
Velcro Button Conversion Kit Makes Dressing Simpler for Seniors and Arthritis SufferersVelcro USA Inc.DW-A054962010/09/222013/06/03
Disability Plates Make Meal Times EasierIan C. LangtreeDW-A043792010/06/202024/04/12
Online Suppliers of Disability Products and Assistive DevicesDisabled World LiveDW-A031292010/02/012019/02/08
Knork Dining Utensil for People with DisabilityIan C. LangtreeDW-A031192008/06/132024/11/27

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