Accessible Wellness Guide with Tips, and Education on the Importance of Supporting Healthy Independence and Daily Routines with the functionalhand®

Adult and child using the FunctionalHand assistive device to hold a vegetable peeler and prepare food during daily kitchen routines.

Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA with strategies, stories, and affordable tools that promote well-being, health, and a culture of inclusion. Honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Importance of Accessible Wellness July 26, 2025 marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a milestone in accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Signed…

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Support Literacy with Assistive Technology for Writing Disabilities

Person using the functionalhand® to trace the letter A while practicing their writing.

Every child deserves to express their thoughts, dreams, and ideas through writing. But for students with writing disabilities, the simple act of holding a pencil can feel like an insurmountable barrier to literacy. As occupational and physical therapists with over 35 years of experience each, we’ve witnessed countless moments when the right assistive device for…

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Best ADL Grip Tools for Seniors with Hand and Wrist Weakness from Parkinson’s, Essential Tremors, and Hand Arthritis

A woman with hand arthritis plays bingo using the functionalhand®

May is a special time to honor our older Americans and raise awareness about conditions affecting their quality of life. To celebrate Older Americans Month and Arthritis Awareness Month, we want to create a resource that helps seniors with ways to maintain their independence and dignity, especially those with hand mobility challenges, limited grip strength,…

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