1. Slippers for Your Wheelchair
Stop worrying about tracking mud and debris indoors and make the season a little easier by getting a pair of “wheelchair slippers” from RehaDesigns. Most of us WFH in pajamas now so who cares if your wheelchair is wearing pajamas too? Purchase here.
2. Limited Grip Gaming Controller
PlayStation announced its first adaptive controller back in February and it’s finally hitting the market just in time for the holidays. The new controller is composed of a pair of circular gamepads with buttons around the perimeter and an analog stick that can be adjusted to be closer or farther from the gamepad. To create a system that suits your needs, it can be combined with other PlayStation controllers and features 3.5-millimeter ports so you can add third-party buttons and switches if you need. Purchase here.
A quality, lightweight tire can make your manual wheelchair a whole lot easier to push. But who wants to pay $155 for a pair of Schwalbe Ones only to have them wear out just as fast as any other tire? The new MBL Speedlite tires tick all the “fast wheelchair tire” boxes: lightweight, low profile, and high pressure. Plus, they have a minimalist tread pattern that’s surprisingly grippy while maintaining a low rolling resistance. Purchase here.
4. A Rain Jacket for Your Legs
If you’re a wheelchair user in Washington State, you’re probably used to the tops of your pants getting soaking wet. The Raindek from Netherlands-based Kinetic Balance is a waterproof garment that secures around your waist and under your knees, to snuggly cover your knees and thighs. It’s simple to put on, won’t get caught in your wheels, and stores in its own small bag. Purchase here.
There are few better ways to cozy up from the inside out than sitting in front of a fire, or space heater, enjoying a cup of hot tea. But pouring can be a bit tricky for some. The Uccello Easy-Pour Kettle has a mechanism in the base that lets you pour by tipping the kettle instead of having to lift it. Purchase here.
FFORA is a forward-thinking company that makes elevated personal accessories that are designed for disability first. Shop their product collections here.
People who use mobility aids sometimes like to decorate them to add their personal style. Herboreal Art, run by a queer disabled woman, sells must-have sticker packs. Purchase here.
This cutting board from the Rehab Store comes with edges and spikes, which allows people with dexterity or fine motor differences to cut their food in a more accessible way. The spikes can be used to hold the food in place while someone is cutting it, and the edges can keep things from falling off the cutting board. Purchase here.
These EazyHold grips were created by three sisters who started to struggle with gripping things as they got older. They are easily washed and can be used to help grip tools, hair brushes, toys, forks, toothbrushes, cups, or even tennis rackets. Purchase here.
