Posted: 15 Dec 2010 10:27 AM PST
The Key Turner makes a daily task less of a pain.
It’s that time of year again….the time of year when I beat my head against the wall as I try to think of a Christmas gift for my dad. Granted, dads typically have a reputation for being difficult to shop for. But shopping for a dad who is a quadriplegic causes a good deal of heartburn for me and my brothers each holiday season.
He loves music, books, and movies, but we’ve reached our limit of consecutive years giving him iTunes gift cards and the latest Ken Follett novel. As active and involved as he stays, we can’t fall back on golfing or fishing accessories like a lot of sons or daughters. We’re always looking for something he can actually use…something that will make life easier and more enjoyable (he just got a new Entervan XT, so I guess that’s off the list).
So when I stumbled on the 2010 Holiday Gift-Giving Guide for People Living with Paralysis, I got excited. Offered as a resource from The Christopher Reeves Foundation, the guide gives suggestions ranging from basics to splurges and are relevant for anyone living with a physical challenge, not just paralysis. Here’s a sampling:
· The Apple iPad is at the top of a lot of people’s Christmas lists this year, but it’s an especially good idea for individuals with disabilities. It’s accessible design includes voice-recognition apps and accessories to help people with limited movement or dexterity navigate the touch-screen.
Make a statement with these trendy t-shirts and support a worthy cause.
· The Key Turner has a heavy-duty plastic handle which provides extra leverage for those with limited hand function, while they are turning keys. The product can hold up to three keys and folds into the handle when not in use.
· Experience the intensity of quad-rugby and the reward of overcoming adversity in Murderball, a revealing and inspirational documentary.
· Make a statement with trendy t-shirts like “Life Rolls On” (right), offered by nonprofits who donate proceeds to support disability-related causes.
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