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For the Kitchen

Talking Microwave

Magic Chef Microwave that has been modified to talk to users with low vision. Approximate price is $370.

Features:

  • Prompts to stir/turn food
  • Announce cook time left
  • Announce when door is open
  • Announce current time
  • Labeled touch pad
  • 24 hour timer

Available from LS&S Products
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-468-4789
Fax: 877-498-1482
www.lssproducts.com

Vibrating Liquid Level Indicator

Small sized liquid level indicator that buzzes and vibrates when liquid nears the top of a glass. Detects 2 different liquid levels in the glass and makes an intermittent noise as the liquid nears the top and continuous tone once it reaches the top. Approximate price is $15.

Available from LS&S Products
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-468-4789
Fax: 877-498-1482
www.lssproducts.com

Utensil Hand Clip

Eating aid for people who have trouble grasping and holding small utensils. Slide the utensil into the small plastic sleeve, the spring action clip then fits the hand. Approximate price is $10.

Available from LS&S Products
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-468-4789
Fax: 877-498-1482
www.lssproducts.com

SuperGrip Utensils

Specially designed eating utensils that contain oversized rubber handles for those with minimal hand or wrist strength. In addition, the shafts of the handles are bendable in order to make their use easier for those with limited motion capabilities. Approximate price is about $10 per utensil.

Available from Maxi-Aids
42 Executive Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Telephone: 1-800-522-6294
Fax: 1-631-752-0689
https://www.maxiaids.com

Easy Touch Can Opener

Designed to easily open cans. Place the opener on the can, press the button and the Easy Touch opens the can on its own. Approximate price is $20.

Available from LS&S Products
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-468-4789
Fax: 877-498-1482
www.lssproducts.com

Jumbo Timer

¼” digits for easy display. This timer can count up or down and can both stand or hang with a magnet. Approximate price is $13.

Available from LS&S Products
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-468-4789
Fax: 877-498-1482
www.lssproducts.com

Select-A-Spice Carousel

Spice organizer that measures out ¼ teaspoon with each click. Includes 12 canisters on a rotating base and 55 spice labels. Approximate price is $30.

Available from LS&S Products
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-468-4789
Fax: 877-498-1482
www.lssproducts.com

Folding Pot Stabilizer

Holds onto the pot handle while you stir the contents. Folds up when not in use. Approximate price is $30.

Available from Maxi-Aids
42 Executive Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Telephone: 1-800-522-6294
Fax: 1-631-752-0689
https://www.maxiaids.com

Safe Slice Knife Guard

Kitchen tool with soft flexible thermoplastic fingertip grips that provides a firm grip on food and flexes naturally with finger movement. Has a hard plastic shield that protects fingers as you slice and dice. Approximate price is $5.

Available from Maxi-Aids
42 Executive Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Telephone: 1-800-522-6294
Fax: 1-631-752-0689
https://www.maxiaids.com

One-Way Straws

These 10” straws feature one-way valves, which allows the straws to remain filled with liquid at all times. This reduces the amount of effort needed to operate them effectively. Approximate price is $20 for a pack of 5 straws.

Available from Patterson Medical
28100 Torch Parkway, Suite 700
Warrenville, IL 60555
Telephone: 630-393-6000
Email: sp@pattersonmedical.com
www.pattersonmedical.com

Nosey Cutout Glass

These glasses are specially designed with an opening for your nose, which prevent unnecessary head and neck movement when drinking. Approximately price $7 for one 8 oz tumbler and $8 for one 12 oz.

Available from Patterson Medical
28100 Torch Parkway, Suite 700
Warrenville, IL 60555
Telephone: 630-393-6000
Email: sp@pattersonmedical.com
www.pattersonmedical.com

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