AT Stocking Stuffers, Week 2
Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. To celebrate, here are a few more gift suggestions to help stuff all the stockings on your list.
My favorite item this week is the Pot Minder. As the name suggests, it will keep your pots from boiling over. There you are preparing the big family dinner, when suddenly, you take a call from that long-winded great aunt. All thoughts of stirring and watching the stove fly from your head as you tell about the adorable disaster brought about by your offspring in the middle of the school Christmas play. Rather than making a mess of your stove top, the Pot Minder will keep everything under control. These little guys are inexpensive and anyone could benefit from having one around.
One of the most popular items at the bountiful MDTAP Exhibit Table is the large, brightly colored keyboard. Everyone wants one. Assistive Technology can just make your life easier. It doesn’t have to be just for the use of people with disabilities. If the little keys on the new Macbook Santa brought you are too small to see well, or you’re just too ham-handed to type easily, this is for you. The Big Bright Keyboard will set you right up (although there are dozens of brands like this). The USB connection should work on any modern computer. Although this is the least expensive one we could find, there are many varieties available, and they’re all quite affordable. And keep in mind that with the purchase of $50.00 or more at Independent Living Aids, you get free ground shipping.
Stay tuned for more great stocking stuffer ideas next week!
Nice post, thanks for the information. It’s always great to find items that can be used as AT and also for the general public.