One-Touch Can Opener (250g) | NDIS Kitchen Independence Aid

Regain confidence and control in the kitchen with our One-Touch Automatic Can Opener. This essential daily living aid is engineered to make opening cans a simple, safe, and pain-free task. For NDIS participants with limited hand strength, arthritis, or one-handed use needs, this device is a fundamental tool for fostering independence in meal preparation.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Effortless One-Touch Operation: Simply place the opener on the can and press the button. The device automatically rotates 360°, cutting the lid and shutting off when finished, completely eliminating the need for gripping, twisting, or manual effort.

• Safe-Edge Cutting System: The blade cuts along the side of the lid, not the top, leaving a smooth, non-sharp edge on both the can and the lid. This significantly reduces the risk of cuts and enhances safety in the kitchen.

• Lightweight & Ergonomic Design (250g): Weighing only 250 grams and designed to fit comfortably in hand, it is easy to manage and position, even for users with a weak or painful grip.

• Compact & Easy to Store: With its compact dimensions (approx. 12cm x 7cm), it fits easily into a kitchen drawer, requiring minimal storage space.

How This Opener Supports Independence

This automatic can opener is a vital assistive tool that supports NDIS goals by:

• Supporting Individuals with a Weak or Painful Grip: It is an ideal solution for users with arthritis, tremors, peripheral neuropathy, or general weakness. It removes the primary barrier to opening cans—the need for strong grip and wrist rotation.

• Enabling One-Handed Use: The "place and press" functionality makes it perfectly suited for individuals with hemiplegia, arm amputations, or temporary injuries, allowing them to prepare meals independently.

• Promoting Safety in the Kitchen: The safe-edge technology is a crucial feature that helps to prevent common kitchen injuries, which is a key goal for participants building independent living skills.

• Building Capacity in Meal Preparation: By making a fundamental kitchen task accessible, this tool empowers participants to take a more active role in their own meal preparation, fostering confidence and building crucial life skills.

An Essential NDIS Support Item

The One-Touch Can Opener is a perfect example of effective low cost assistive technology. It is a fundamental tool for creating a more accessible kitchen, directly supporting the core NDIS goals of independence, safety, and capacity building in daily living.

This item may be claimable under your NDIS funding (e.g., Core Supports - Consumables, or Assistive Technology). We strongly recommend consulting with your Plan Manager, Support Coordinator, or Allied Health Professional (such as an OT) to ensure it aligns with your plan's goals.

Meticulous Specifications:

• Weight: 250 g

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 12 cm x 7 cm x 5 cm (approx.)

• Power Source: 4 x AA Batteries (not included)

• Operation: One-touch automatic

• Safety Feature: Side-cutting, smooth-edge blade

• Package Includes: 1 x One-Touch Automatic Can Opener, 1 x User Manual