Adaptive equipment

MOVEMENT DISORDERS IN SPINAL CORD INJURY: ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

Adaptive equipment, such as remote control devices and electric can openers, are used more and more by all people to more easily accomplish everyday activities. You may need more adaptive equipment that the able-bodied person, because you may not be able to do things as you did before. For you, adaptive equipment are special tools that are made to help you be independent. Adaptive equipment can be used for mobility, eating, writing, dressing, grooming, cooking, and other daily activities. Following is an introduction to the types and uses of adaptive equipment used by people with SCI. Your physical and/or occupational therapist will help you decide which equipment you need or desire. Detailed information about specific products can be found in ABLEDATA, a database of information about more than 20,000 products for people with disabilities of all types, and in support groups, from other people with disabilities.