Borrow the Assistive Tools Kit
Borrow the Assistive Tools Kit
Items in this kit are for people of all ages and can be altered by size and color to give the user flexibility for the devices to be a fit for them.
Order an Assistive Tool
Order an Assistive Tool
Use the online order form to purchase a tool from the kit. Tools are made to order at the Makerplace, see the order form for additional information.
Assistive Tools Kit - Designs
Assistive Tools Kit - Designs
The designs and documentation for the devices in the Assistive Tools Kit were created by Neil Squire/Makers Making Change.
Information about Makers Making Change can be found on the Makers Making Change website.
Device specifications and details for the devices can be found on the Makers Making Change 3D Printed Low Tech Assistive Devices Kit webpage.
Bag Holder
The wide, rounded grip of this tool helps when carrying plastic and reusable bags. Can be used in hand or attached to the side of a wheelchair. Small, medium and large sizes available. See Sizing Guide.
Bottle Opener
A handheld tool to open or close plastic screw-on caps on various beverage bottles, cleaning products and condiments. Five sizes available. See Sizing Guide at bottom of the Maker Making Change webpage. Printable Sizing Chart for Bottle Opener.
Key Turner
The key turner is a handheld tool for people with limited finger dexterity to operate their keys. Users loop their finger through the hole and twist to lock and unlock doors with minimal wrist movement.
Palm Pen
Users can gently curl their fingers around a handle to hold it securely or hook their thumb around the writing utensil. There are multiple sizes available for this device. See Sizing Guide at bottom of the Maker Making Change webpage.
Pen Ball
The pen ball makes it easier to grip a pen, pencil, or other writing utensils. There are multiple sizes available for this device. See Sizing Guide at the bottom of the Makers Making Change webpage.
Pull-Tab Can Opener
This tool makes it easy for people with limited finger dexterity and strength to open tin cans like soup cans, canned tuna, and pet food. The rounded design leverages the pulling action to open the can with minimal effort.
Signature Guide
This aid provides a guide to write in a specific spot for purposes such as writing a name, signature, or initials. The guard is the size of a standard ID card to fit in a wallet and has 5 openings of different sizes.
Smartphone Magnification Stand
This smartphone stand will allow for a smartphone to be held up while it is being used as a magnifier. It is designed to hold the user’s smartphone up high enough from the page that the camera on the back of the user’s phone can fully focus.
Soda Can Opener
Provides an easy way for people with limited finger dexterity and strength to open pull tabs on a beverage can. This design is only compatible with pull tabs with two holes.
Tube Opener
A tool used to help open tubes or small lids for anyone that has difficulty gripping and twisting caps.