Posts by Celine Skertich

Summer Fun Shouldn’t Have Limits! Summer is nature’s invitation to explore, create, and play. It’s a time when families venture outdoors, children engage in camp activities, and communities come together in parks and recreational spaces. But for people with hand disabilities, weak grip strength, or limited dexterity, many traditional summer activities can feel out of…

The functionalhand® is an adaptive assistive device designed by occupational and physical therapists to help students with weak grip, fine motor deficits, and hand disabilities fully participate in classroom activities. Unlike traditional universal cuffs, it holds writing tools, styluses, and art supplies in both orientations — supporting inclusion for students with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and other hand disabilities.