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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| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Publication Type | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Brand Känna Creates Sensory-Friendly Kids' Clothing | Katie Lodge - Känna Limited | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Product Release, Update | 2025/08/24 | 2025/09/22 | |
| Mirror Therapy: An Overview of Benefits and Considerations | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | Informative | 2025/01/30 | 2025/02/11 | |
| Powering the Future: Everyday Objects Transformed into Smart Energy Harvesters | Texas A&M University | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Announcement | 2024/12/21 | ||
| NeoTrek Footwear: Transforming Comfort and Functionality for Transmet Amputees | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Product Release, Update | 2024/11/16 | ||
| Max Palfrey's Sensory-Friendly Adaptive Clothing Line | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Product Release, Update | 2024/11/15 | 2025/08/25 | |
| Samba Robotic Toothbrush For Disabled | Eran Eyal - Head of Samba Project | ✓ Preface | Product Release, Update | 2023/08/01 | 2024/11/16 | |
| Study Reveals Gaps in Adaptive Clothing Market Needs | University of Missouri-Columbia | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Findings | 2023/03/21 | 2025/05/03 |
| Everyday Items That Need Redesign for Better Accessibility | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Informative | 2019/03/27 | 2025/05/18 | |
| SturdyStraw: Hands Free Bendable Drinking Aids for People with Limited Movement | SturdyStraw Ltd | Product Release / Update | 2018/08/16 | 2023/09/13 | ||
| Eazyhold Grip Aid for People with Limited Hand Function | EazyHold | Product Release / Update | 2017/11/11 | 2023/09/12 | ||
| The Zack Rack Accessibile Storage Solution | Freedom Shelf Innovations, Inc. | 2017/11/10 | 2018/04/30 | |||
| Cyprium Copper Infused Luxury Towels that Destroy Bacteria | Cyprium Textiles | 2017/07/10 | 2020/07/20 | |||
| Obi Robotic Dining Device - Breakthrough for People with Physical Challenges | meetobi.com | 2016/07/12 | 2018/06/21 | |||
| NuMuv Grip-Aid: Assistive Eating Device for Arthritis Patients | NuMuv | 2015/12/05 | 2020/12/01 | |||
| Paint Shield Microbicidal Paint Kills Bacteria | Sherwin-Williams | Yes | Informative | 2015/10/30 | 2023/12/13 | |
| New Assisted Bath Range Launch at Care & Dementia Show | Gainsborough Specialist Bathing | 2015/10/25 | 2016/06/11 | |||
| Istanbul Universal Design Center Makes Clothes for Disabled | Ian C. Langtree | 2015/10/21 | 2020/12/11 | |||
| The Seams: Creating Adaptive Clothes for the Disabled | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | Product Release, Update | 2015/07/21 | 2025/08/25 | |
| Internet Connected Pacemakers Coming Soon | University of the Basque Country | 2015/01/30 | 2020/10/16 | |||
| Natural Essential Oil Mixtures for Around the Home | Ian C. Langtree | 2014/03/28 | 2021/07/08 | |||
| Stable Spoon for Shaky Hands Helps People with Tremors | University of Michigan Health System | 2014/02/28 | 2021/09/02 | |||
| Strokeshop UK: Disability Products and Equipment | The Stroke Association | 2011/04/02 | 2022/04/27 | |||
| Kitchen Safety Device for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients | Queensland University of Technology | Product Release, Update | 2011/03/07 | 2024/04/12 | ||
| New Assistive Accessories Redefine Perceptions of Mobility Impairment | Cool Canes Inc | 2011/01/14 | ||||
| Discover the World of Home Bidets: A Comprehensive Guide | Ian C. Langtree | Instructive / Helpful | 2010/11/11 | 2023/11/28 | ||
| InstaHANGER: Extra Closet Storage Space and Easy Access to Clothes | Ian C. Langtree | Product Release, Update | 2010/10/10 | 2024/04/12 | ||
| Bobble Bottle for Kids Aims to Wean Children Off Sugary Soft Drinks | Move Collective, LLC | 2010/09/27 | ||||
| Velcro Button Conversion Kit Makes Dressing Simpler for Seniors and Arthritis Sufferers | Velcro USA Inc. | 2010/09/22 | 2013/06/03 | |||
| Disability Plates Make Meal Times Easier | Ian C. Langtree | Product Release, Update | 2010/06/20 | 2024/04/12 | ||
| Online Suppliers of Disability Products and Assistive Devices | Disabled World Live | 2010/02/01 | 2019/02/08 | |||
| Knork Dining Utensil for People with Disability | Ian C. Langtree | Product Release, Update | 2008/06/13 | 2024/11/27 |
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