Holiday Gift Ideas for the Disabled Traveler

Portable Grab Bars
Grabit portable grab bars feature two heavy duty suction cups for quick and easy installation and removal. Lightweight, yet extremely sturdy, they can handle up to 200 pounds of pull strength, which is 120 pounds more than the average person can generate. They are especially useful to people who require grab bars on a specific side or at a specific height. Priced at $69.95, they can be purchased at www.grabitonline.com or by calling (800) 542-5076.

Door and Faucet Converters
Change standard faucet handles and doorknobs to accessible levers in just minutes, with Great Grips faucet and door grips. Simply slip the plastic grips over the existing hardware to convert inaccessible knobs to levers that can be operated with a closed fist, elbow or a single finger. Available from Great Grips at (800) 346-5662 or www.greatgrips.com for just $7.95/pair.

Light Switch Extender
This 12-inch light switch extension handle attaches easily to any standard toggle light switch, with just two screws to the cover plate. After installation, the clear plastic arm extends down and allows folks with a limited reach to operate the switch with a closed hand or even an arm. Easy to install, and very affordable at $7.99/pair. Available from Dynamic Living at (888) 940-0605 or www.dynamic-living.com. Ask for item DL2008.

Hanging Toiletry Kit
This handy toiletry kit opens up to hang on a doorknob for easy access for wheelchair-users. Perfect for cruises or other places where counter space is limited. Priced at $28, it's available from Travel Smith (item 1572) at (800) 950-1600 or www.travelsmith.com.

101 Accessible Vacations; Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Released just in time for the holidays, this handy guidebook focuses on the travel planning needs of wheelchair-users and slow walkers. It features destination information on over 101 cities, lodging options, national parks, cruises, tourist attractions and recreational activities around the world. Available from the publisher at (800) 532-8663 or at www.101AccessibleVacations.com for $22.45.

And finally, don't forget a few suction cup hooks. They're the perfect solution for those out-of-reach bathroom robe hooks and towel bars, and at just $2.49/pair at Ace Hardware Stores, they make great stocking stuffers.



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