Assistive Kit Tools

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.

Bag Carrier

 

 

 

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.

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.

Tube Opener

 

 

 

A tool used to help open tubes or small lids for anyone that has difficulty gripping and twisting caps.