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 | Accessible kitchen Suitable for individuals with extensive disabilities and assistants |
 | Adapted barbecue tool Enables persons with impaired hand function to barbecue |
 | Adapted bowl for microwave oven Cord attached to a bowl works as handle and enables a person without dexterity to grasp the bowl and move it |
 | Adapted oven handle Simple adjustment makes it possible for a person with compromised arm and/or hand function to open an oven door |
 | Adapted oven thermometer A key ring is used to adapt an oven thermometer combined with a timer |
 | Adjustable knife Adjustable knife suitable for persons with impaired hand and grip function |
 | Anti-slip mat Mat that holds and stabilizes things/objects. |
 | Automatic bathroom wastebasket Wastebasket opens without having to touch it suitable for people with disabilities |
 | Battery-operated can opener Automatic can opener suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Battery-operated frother Frother suitable for persons with impaired hand function; useful for functions such as mixing medications |
 | Battery-operated kitchen scale Kitchen scale appropriate for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Battery-operated salt/pepper mill Salt and pepper mill easy to use for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Bottle seal Cork med snap lock suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Breakfast cart Using the breakfast cart the user (who operates a wheelchair and has impaired hand function) can treat his wife to breakfast in bed |
 | Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen Telescoping track makes it easy to put food in/take food out of the oven |
 | Can opener Can opener with wall bracket. |
 | Cast-iron frying pan on LPG stove Frying pan on LPB stove in adapted outdoor kitchen |
 | Colander Practical convenient colander suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Cooking, tilting holder for oil/butter Stand that enables a person with impaired hand function to pour oil, liquid margarine or other liquid into a pan |
 | Custom kitchen Well-designed custom kitchen for a young family with one parent who uses a wheelchair |
 | Custom LPG/barbecue cart/fryer Clever barbecue cart used for transport, barbecuing and dining table. |
 | Custom-designed carving fork Fork enables a person without active hand function to turn food in frying pan. |
 | Custom-made butter knife Butter knife with custom-made handle sits well in the hand suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Cutting Sharp knives and a steady grasp around the knife facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Cutting board with hole Easy to handle for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Cutting board with nails Cutting board for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Draining hot water from pot Cooking pasta without assistance technique for a person with compromised function and strength in arms and hands |
 | Electric juicer Electric juicer - fast, easy way to make fresh juice to stay healthy |
 | Electric salt grinder Salt grinder appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Electric stick mixer Stick mixer an extremely useful household appliance for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Flexible cutting board Cutting board that also makes it easy to move and pour ingredients into a bowl or pot |
 | Grip device for pepper mill A can opener that is also useful for a pepper mill suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Handle for bottle Handle to attach to ordinary bottles - aids people who have impaired hand function |
 | Handle for refrigerator and freezer A handle that makes it easier to open the refrigerator and freezer suitable for people with impaired hand function |
 | Handy plastic clamp Plastic clamp for sealing plastic bags that even works for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Jar and bottle opener suitable for people with weak hands Jar and bottle opener that can work for people with extremely impaired hand function |
 | Kitchen knives Sharp knives with a good handle facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Kitchen utensils Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Knife and cheese slicer with adapted handle Useful tool in kitchen for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Knife block suitable for persons with impaired grip A knife block in which knives are placed horizontally is suitable for persons with impaired grip. |
 | Knife sharpener - an easy way to sharpen knives |
 | Knife with adapted handle Kitchen knife suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Ladle suitable for persons with impaired grip A ladle with a large handle sits well in the hand and is easy to balance for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Lap tray that stays on lap Tray with many applications for people who drive a wheelchair |
 | Large stone mortar and pestle A mortar and pestle makes it easy to crush nuts and spices for persons with poor hand function. |
 | Microwave oven People without active hand function can independently heat food and prepare coffee in the microwave. |
 | Microwave oven Large handle on microwave oven suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Microwave oven Position of microwave oven in accessible kitchen |
 | Microwave oven with door hinged at bottom The microwave oven door can be used to put things on appropriate for wheelchair users |
 | Microwave oven with easy-grip handle The handle is the deciding factor for choice of microwave oven for persons with impaired grip. |
 | Milk container with large handle aids people with impaired hand function |
 | Modified knife Modified knife suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Modified milk container holder A strap taped to the milk container holder works well for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Nutcracker A nutcracker makes it easier to open screw tops suitable for people with impaired hand function |
 | One-handed rolling pin Practical easy to use rolling pin suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Onion and vegetable cutter An assistive device that quickly and easily cuts onions and other vegetables suitable for persons who lack active hand function |
 | Oven and microwave in custom kitchen Positioning option for wheelchair users |
 | Oven glove Oven glove protects hands when handling hot baking sheets suitable for persons with impaired sensation |
 | Oven in modified kitchen Oven with side-hinged door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to place bakeware in oven and to remove it |
 | Oven in modified kitchen Oven on counter works for a person who uses a wheelchair |
 | Pantry with slide-out storage Pantry with slide-out storage appropriate for accessible kitchen |
 | Paper towel holder Easily accessible paper towel holder |
 | Paper towel holder with easy-grip handle By inserting a finger into the opening of the handle a person with impaired dexterity can grasp the paper towel roll. |
 | Peeling potatoes Cutting off the edges of the potato first and using a Y-shaped peeler makes the task easier for a person with impaired hand function |
 | Plastic kitchen utensils Plastic kitchen utensils suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Pot with large handles Easy-grip handles, appropriate for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Potato peeler A machine that peels potatoes, useful for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Remove hot baking sheet from oven Universal pliers make it easy to take a hot baking sheet out of the oven suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Removing a dish from a microwave oven Technique for wheelchair user with impaired hand function for using a countertop microwave oven |
 | Rod on stand to barbecue hotdogs A barbecue fork on a stand enables a person without active hand function to barbecue hotdogs. |
 | Salt and pepper mill Easy-to-use salt or pepper mill suitable for persons with compromised dexterity |
 | Serving cart with large handle Wheelchair users with impaired hand function need a serving cart with a large handle at the right height; large wheels are preferable |
 | Sharp Japanese chef's knives Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Sink with faucet and pull-out hand shower With the pull-out hand shower a pot that is standing on the stove can be filled with water suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function |
 | Specially designed counter in accessible kitchen Standalone counter with knee space increases workspace |
 | Stainless steel container for household compost Odorless household compost container on counter. |
 | Stainless steel mixing bowls Bowls are easy to clean and lightweight suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Standing wheelchair People who use a wheelchair can increase their independence at home by using a standing wheelchair and they can also stretch their leg joints. |
 | Stone mortar and pestle Heavy pestle makes it easy to crush herbs and spices suitable for persons with weak hand function |
 | Storage containers for persons with impaired grip Practical food storage for persons with impaired grip. |
 | Storage of household utensils and food Easy to see and easily accessible kitchen drawer appropriate for wheelchair users |
 | Storage unit on casters with recycling bins Storage unit on casters with practical recycling bins for sorting waste. The unit is heavy to move. |
 | Sugar shaker The sugar shaker fits well in the hand and is easy to use for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Tea strainer Tea strainer, easy to handle and use for people with impaired hand function |
 | Teapot with easy-grip handle Teapot with handle attached at both ends and customized lid suitable for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function. |
 | Teflon-coated aluminum baking pan Lightweight baking pan suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Three-tier serving platter Multi-tier serving platter that a person with impaired hand function can lift and hold |
 | Timer with big buttons that can be attached with magnet Timer appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Titanium frying pan A frying pan that works well for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Toaster Toaster from which it is easy to remove small slices of toast suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Transporting objects Trays make it easy for wheelchair users to transport objects |
 | Travel kitchen Kitchen travel kit that makes it easy for a person who uses a wheelchair to prepare food, even if the environment is not adapted |
 | Tray Plastic lid for microwave oven suitable as a tray for wheelchair users |
 | Tray with thermal insulation used as work table A large tray with thermal insulation provides practical workspace in the kitchen for wheelchair users. |
 | Trivet Practical kitchen utensil for easy transfers of hot pots suitable for people with disabilities |
 | Water kettle with easy-grip handle The handle is the deciding factor for choice of water kettle for persons with impaired grip. |
 | Water kettle with handle attached at both ends Water kettle with handle attached at both ends and customized lid appropriate for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function. |