Balancing

Aerial lifts (sometimes called platform lifts or manlifts) are used to access materials at heights out of reach. They often replace climbing a ladder and come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including smaller lifts called scissor lifts and platform lifts and intermediate lifts called maintenance lifts.

Alerting devices can be used to notify a person who is deaf or hard of hearing to sounds in the environment. An individual can be alerted to sounds like a telephone ringing, a doorbell or an emergency alarm through vibration or a light signal. A transmitter detects certain sounds and then sends a signal to a receiver that vibrates or blinks a light.

Scooters designed to traverse outdoor environments, including sand, soft wet ground, uneven surfaces, curbs and slopes.

All-terrain wheelchairs are designed to withstand harsh conditions and traverse outdoor environments, including sand, soft wet ground, uneven surfaces, curbs and slopes.

Anti-fatigue matting provides a buffer between the floor surface and an individual's body. These mats are available in a variety of sizes and often can be custom made. These mats are designed to relieve fatigue for individuals who have to stand for prolonged periods.

Chairs installed in a bathtub to assist individuals with balance or mobility impairments to retain their independance in the bath or shower.

Ergonomic, lightweight canes to provide simple walking support.

A Crutch is a mobility aid that can assist an individual with walking, standing, and balancing. They are often used by individuals who are unable to use their legs to support their weight.

Individuals with neck, back, shoulder, and upper extremity limitations may benefit from using ergonomic hand and power tools. Ergonomic hand tool designs allow users to maintain neutral postures while minimizing wrist deviations. Users also have an easier time keeping shoulders relaxed by using lightweight tools. Mechanical stressors such as misaligned finger grooves, sharp edges, and single finger triggers should be avoided. Vibration from the tool should be minimized, and heavier tools can be suspended from tool balancers when possible. Spring loaded returns on tools such as scissors and pliers are also a part of good ergonomic design.

Emergency evacuation devices are available to help remove individuals with mobility impairments from buildings. These devices typically help individuals quickly move people with mobility limitations down the stairs or across rough terrain.

Fall protection products can include roof anchors, helmets, harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, and rescue hoists. Fall protection products are generally durable, comfortable and meet OSHA and ANSI standards.

Rails and bars that can be installed into walls or from walls to floors to prevent falls and enhance coordination around a house.

Support bars installed next to toilets to help individuals stand up from a seated position.

Extensions to help balance and adjust walkers for individuals lacking balance or strength to walk on their own that need walkers with longer legs.

Soft, protective padding used to cover posts, signs, walls and other surfaces to protect from injury.

Personal safety and fall alert devices are available in a variety of products and services. Some products and services are activated when a person pushes a button on a watch, pendant, cell phone, or other device. These generally have a monthly service plan and connect the person with a call center operator. It may be necessary to contact vendors to learn more about available features -- such as alerting emergency contacts and/or 911; selecting automatic alerting options; or setting up appointment reminders.

A personal transportation or mobility product differs from a wheelchair, scooter, or walker in that a person can sit or stand and use forward or backward movements to propel the device. These products can be an alternative to a traditional mobility device.

Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and/or goggles.

Walkers fitted with wheels to allow for extra mobility and ease of movement.

Rolling safety ladders are less steep than regular ladders, therefore, easier to climb; other features include handrails and locking casters.

Scooters can be used by people with mobility impairments who do not need a wheelchair but who have difficulty walking for various reasons, such as fatigue or muscle weakness. Scooters come with a variety of options, such as baskets, armrests, plain or plush seats, and all-terrain capability.

Devices and products built to assist individuals in walking up stairs and maintaining their balance.

Individuals who are mobile may have difficulty climbing or walking down stairs. Stair lifts will elevate or decline an individual along the stairway.

Support bars that are mounted on a pivot so they can freely swing allowing more mobile support for individuals with physical impairments.

Individuals with mobility limitations can benefit from toileting aids to allow for greater independence and safety. Toileting aids can include grab bars, raised toilet seats, toilet supports, or lifting toilet seats.

Walkers can be used by people with mobility impairments who do not need a wheelchair but who have difficulty walking for various reasons, such as fatigue or muscle weakness. Walkers come in various sizes and options, including having wheels.

Walkers and other walking aids made to be accessible by individuals that are taller than average.

Walkers with built in seating to double as chairs for resting on a walk or for preventing exhausted falls.