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Mobility

Easy Get Up Support Rail

Get in and out of chairs, couches and beds easily. Sturdy ladder design provides maximum support and allows you to use both hands for leverage. Enables you to safely get in and out of chairs without assistance from another person. Approximate price is $50.

Features:

  • Durable, steel frame
  • Wide, sturdy base to reinforce stability
  • Ergonomic foam grips

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

Leg Lift

This is a simple, yet practical device used for people with limited lower extremity strength, enabling them to lift their foot onto a wheelchair foot rest, bed or car. Approximate price is $12.

Available from Maddak Inc.
661 Route 23 South
Wayne, NJ 07470
Telephone: 1-800-443-4926
Fax: 973-305-0841
http://www.maddak.com

Adjustable Telescoping Wheelchair Ramp

Designed to contract for storage in a nylon carrying bag, which hangs over wheelchair handles, this wheelchair ramp easily extends for universal use with steps, curbs or vehicles. Approximate price is $125.

Features

  • Completely adjustable
  • Push-button locking mechanism
  • U-shaped, rust resistant
  • Non-skid treads
  • 660 lb weight capacity

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

Deluxe Rolling Shopping Cart with Seat

Handy wheeling bag to help assist in the carrying of groceries, laundry, etc.  Its tri-wheel design allows you to effortlessly roll up stairs and over curbs. Product includes a unique flip down seat which provides a comfortable place to rest when you’re out and about. Approximate price is $50.

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

Car Cane

This product slips into the latch of a car door for a firm gripping handle to assist individuals in getting out of the car. The nonslip grip is comfortable to hold and provides great leverage to push down upon and lift oneself out of the car seat. Supports up to 350 lbs.  Also used to provide a supportive grip that can help one from slipping or sliding during poor weather. Includes a built in flashlight. Approximate price is $20.

Available from Independent Living Aids, LLC
137 Rano Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 1-800-537-2118
Fax: 516-937-3906
http://www.independentliving.com

Handhold

This product is useful for anyone who may experience decreased stability. Gripping the handhold with one hand allows one to become more stable resulting in increased coordination to perform daily activities such as eating, reading, writing, etc. The product can be suctioned to any smooth, hard surface. Approximate price is $40

Available from Maddak Inc.
661 Route 23 South
Wayne, NJ 07470
Telephone: 1-800-443-4926
Fax: 973-305-0841
http://www.maddak.com

Recreation

Low Vision Bingo Card

This bingo card is made out of heavy duty material, brightly colored with with large print, making it great for people who have trouble finding numbers. Approximate price is $2.

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

Braille Bingo Card

This bingo card features both raised numbers and Braille markings. Complete with large indented number slots to accommodate yellow markers are ideally set up so that the markers stay in place. 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

EZC Playing Cards

Large 1.25 inch numbers are easily read by visually impaired individuals. Cards have high contrast white letters on dark backgrounds for hears and diamonds, and black backgrounds for clubs and spades complete with an easy to identify code for quick suit recognition. Approximate price is $5.

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

Battery Powered Card Shuffler

Capable of shuffling two decks at once, this device eliminates the need to shuffle cards by hand, a task sometimes difficult due to arthritis or limited use of hands. Approximate price is $30.

Available from Maddak Inc.
661 Route 23 South
Wayne, NJ 07470
Telephone: 1-800-443-4926
Fax: 973-305-0841
http://www.maddak.com

Playing Card Holder

This plastic device stands upright on any table, and is capable of holding an entire hand of cards, eliminated the need to hold cards individually. Designed for those with arthritis, limited hand strength, or those simply wanting to rest their hands, this device is clear for greater visibility. Approximate price is $8.

Available from Maddak Inc.
661 Route 23 South
Wayne, NJ 07470
Telephone: 1-800-443-4926
Fax: 973-305-0841
http://www.maddak.com

Tactile Chess

Chess set designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired. The board is completely tactile, including pegs on each plastic playing piece and holes in the wooden chess board to hold each piece in place within the square. Each plastic piece is shaped differently, white pieces have a bump on top and the dark squared on the board are raised to help track board colors. 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

Visually Impaired Yoga Mat

This yoga mat is designed in three dimensions with raised and depressed ‘stations’ strategically placed to help the individual feel where hands, feet, head, spine or stomach should be placed during a yoga sequence. The markings include a raised center line, two sets of feet stations and three set of hand stations with Braille labels. Also comes with 2 instructional videos. Approximate price is $75.

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

Braille Dice

Braille dice designed for blind and visually impaired individuals to use with any game. Approximate price is $3.

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

Double Six Dominos: Raised Dots

28 piece set of dominos with raised dots, perfect for blind and visually impaired individuals. Approximate price is $12.

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

Beeping Foam Ball

When activated, this battery-operated ball produces a high pitched beeping noise that allows those with impaired vision to throw and catch it. Approximate price is $35.

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

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