By: Anvi Kshirsagar
If you have experienced a spinal cord injury, you might already have devices in your place of residence to assist with everyday tasks. Every SCI is different, and there are resources available to make life easier regardless of the type of injury. There are a plethora of devices available to assist with anything you would like to do. They range from smart devices to smaller handheld items and beyond. Some are not as obvious but are extremely helpful to use around the house. They are available to order online with affordable prices.
One type of device that would assist with tasks in the house or to increase accessibility are smart home devices that are controlled by Wi-Fi. The devices below are easy to install but provide a helpful hand around the home.
- Google Nest Mini ($40)
- Daybetter Smart Bulbs – 10 Pack ($59)
- Eufy Smart Lock with Keyless Entry ($70)
- Blink Video Doorbell ($60)
- Kasa Indoor Pan/Tilt Security Camera ($22)
- SwitchBot Blind Tilt Motorized Blinds ($70)
- Amazon Smart Thermostat ($34)
- Chamberlain Smart Garage Control ($28)
These are just some devices that are available that are fully controllable through your phone to adjust things in your home to add more comfort and control to your surroundings at your fingertips.
Smaller devices are also available to help with more mundane tasks around the house. These are some devices if you experience difficulty with hand mobility or arm mobility.
- Electric Jar/Can Openers ($15)
- RMS Button Hook/Zipper Puller ($10)
- 43” Extra Long Reacher/Grabber Tool ($25)
- Grip Toggle 8-Pack ($27)
- Juvo Toilet Aid ($25)
- Complete Cover Easy Tab Opener 6-Pack ($12)
- Vegetable Choppers Kitchen Scissors ($12)
- Food Plate Guard ($10)
Nowadays, there are so many new innovations with assistive device technology. Assistive devices don’t have to be expensive. Smaller devices that are readily available are useful for everyday tasks. With a simple internet search, many such resources are there at your disposal. These are worthwhile devices that make doing tasks much easier. More ideas on the types of devices that are available could be found on forums and blogs written by people with spinal cord injuries. Many are available on Amazon (especially the ones listed above) and more are available on websites that specialize in these technologies.
