Walking sticks
If you are tall and are experiencing difficulty finding a walking stick to suit your needs, try the Disability Living Foundation. They can signpost you to organisations who manufacture adjustable walking sticks.
Disabled Living Foundation, 380-384 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU.
Telephone: 0845 130 9177 or email
advice@dlf.org.uk. Website:
www.dlf.org.uk/
Pen/pencil grips
Writing grips are soft, plastic, bulb shaped grips that slip onto any standard size pen or pencil and have a convenient roll-proof design.
The Disability Living Foundation can signpost you to organisations who manufacture a range of writing equipment.
Disabled Living Foundation, 380-384 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU.
Telephone: 0845 130 9177 or email
advice@dlf.org.uk Website:
www.dlf.org.uk/
Reduced grip?
Use devices that will improve the grip such as:
- Key turners
- Tap Handles
- Jar/can/bottle openers
All available by mail order (contact MND Connect for details).