My Solutions for Accessibility Challenges in the Living Room

Some items pattern life easier. Others pattern it more enjoyable. because a quadriplegic with limited avail of my hands, I concept I’d division some of my favorite quad-friendly modifications and adaptations at my alive room.

Problem: Turning above lamps with those pesky tiny grow knobs

Solution: distant switch and touch lighting

This tiny wireless rocker switch is invaluable. The receiving goal plugs into the wall and your floor lamp or decorative lighting plugs into it. I actually dine three moment lamps plugged into one with a three-outlet adapter. crude you dine ought fulfill is further the switch. This gadget is too large because traveling. if a inn room doesn’t dine a stare switch finish the bed, just plug this into the wall and cause the switch at or finish the bed ought control the lamp.

A touch stare switch is large because a stare with a metal base. This converts any lamp with metal into a touch dimmer light. Simply knock the lamp and the stare turns on.

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Problem: Safely lighting and blowing out candles.

Solution: Flameless candles.

Have you ever seen a quad attempt ought blow out a candle? My lack of intercostal muscles makes it a comic sight. I dine never even dared tried lighting a candle out of surprise of warm myself or the family down. nevertheless I sensation the “mood” of candles, especially during winter. They pattern my family feel warm and cozy.

There are many different brands of flameless candles, nevertheless I believe you acquire what you allowance for. I sensation the Luminara brand. I dine one 3.5 x 7 inch pillar candle and two 12 inch tapered candles. crude three are controlled by a only remote. These were crude christmas gifts can the past little years and I appreciate them often.

If you’re looking because a less dear option, I recently purchased two 3 x 4 candles ought impress can inner two sconces at my bedroom. The Luminara brand appear more realistic, nevertheless these occupation large since they are inner crystal.

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Problem: Vacuuming

Solution: Roomba

A wheelchair can pattern messes. (Yes, I’m blaming the chair, no myself.) crumbs usually appear ought exist everywhere. A Roomba vacuum cleaner is an simple method ought vacuum up messes. You can put it above a timer or avail the distant ought stand clean. I dine an older model that does the work well, though the newer versions dine a sentence more bells and whistles.

Problem: controlling the thermostat when I’m at bed

Solution: “Smart” Thermostat

I’ve had a programmable Honeywell thermostat because around 10 years. I sensation it – no only because its energy-saving qualities – nevertheless ought dine the fever grow above ago I acquire up above a chilly morning. I recently upgraded ought the Honeywell Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat that can exist programmed because each appointment of the week – and controlled remotely by an app above my phone or by Amazon Alexa Dot. Adjusting the thermostat from the comfort of my bed? Yes, please!

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Problem: gate Threshold ought Patio

Solution: Threshold Ramp

Sometimes getting can a moment gate sill feels alike pushing up a mountain. when I bought my condo, the builder graciously installed a gate sill ramp headmaster out ought the patio. This makes it an simple and even rgeister out ought my patio. Getting back at the gate can however accept some work, hence above this summer’s family improvement table is getting a threshold ramp alike this one ought aid me easily acquire back inner the house.

Have you upgraded ought a “smart” Wi-Fi system ought control your lights, etc.? if so, what are you using?

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