Assistive Tech: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Opening stubborn jars, bottles, and containers can be a significant challenge for individuals with arthritis, weak grip, or limited hand strength. This 2-piece Easy-Grip Opener Set is a simple yet powerful piece of low cost assistive technology designed to give you back your independence in the kitchen.
This set provides the extra leverage and superior grip needed to open a wide variety of lids with minimal effort, making it an essential tool for NDIS participants focused on enhancing their daily living skills.
This opener set is a practical solution that empowers people with disabilities by:
Eliminating Strain on Joints: The non-slip rubber straps grip lids securely, allowing you to use the strength of your whole arm, not just your fingers, to twist open containers. This significantly reduces pain and strain on arthritic or weak hand and wrist joints.
Increasing Kitchen Self-Sufficiency: Confidently open everything from small medicine bottles to large pickle jars without needing to ask for assistance. This fosters a greater sense of independence and control over daily tasks.
Providing a Secure Grip on Any Size Lid: The set includes two different openers with adjustable straps, ensuring a perfect fit for a wide range of lid sizes and shapes that are often difficult to grasp.
Improving Safety: By preventing slips and providing a secure hold, this tool reduces the risk of dropping jars or struggling with ineffective opening methods, making your kitchen a safer environment.
Two-Piece Versatile Set: Includes two different-sized openers to tackle a variety of tasks. The larger yellow tool is ideal for large jar lids, while the smaller black tool is perfect for water bottles, medicine containers, and smaller jars.
Adjustable Non-Slip Strap: The high-quality rubber strap can be adjusted to fit tightly around lids of almost any size. Its high-friction surface grips securely without slipping.
Ergonomic, High-Leverage Handle: The comfortable handle is easy to hold and provides the necessary leverage to break tight seals with minimal physical effort.
Durable & Lightweight Construction: Made from durable materials, this set is built to last. Weighing only around 180 grams, it is lightweight and easy to manage for users with limited strength.
This Easy-Grip Opener Set is an excellent example of low cost assistive technology that directly supports NDIS goals for independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). It is a reasonable and necessary tool for participants who face challenges with hand strength or dexterity.
NDIS Funding: This assistive tool typically falls under the Core Supports budget of an NDIS plan.
Specific Category: Consumables (Category 0103) - This category is frequently used for purchasing low-cost assistive technology, aids, and equipment that support independence in daily life.