Make - N - Take Utensil Grip  PDF

The modified utensil grip enables people with low muscle tone or other physical disabilities to grasp a utensil. This can also be useful with toothbrushes, combs, pencils, paintbrushes and etc.

Materials:

• 1 – Utensil
• 1 – Hair Roller or any type of sponge tubing (approx. 1 inch diameter)

Directions:

1. Remove plastic part of curler
2. Place Styrofoam curler or foam tubing over the handle of the utensil

Cost Comparison:

Market Price: $2.00
Make-N-Take Price: $.50

The Oklahoma Assistive Technology Project, Oklahoma ABLE Tech, is funded by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education. To contact OK ABLE Tech call 1-800-257-1705 or INFO-line 1-888-885-5588