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Here at DWC our goal is to enable those with disabilities to continue to work, whether it be full time, part-time or just to maintain your property, whether it be mowing a lawn or a small garden. One disability with which I have firsthand knowledge with is a stroke. As many know, a stroke is […]
You say it is difficult to balance while lifting pumpkins from the ground to waist level? The pumpkin/squash lifter helps people who cannot bend down to pick up melons, squash, and other bulky items from the ground. It is built with conduit and pitchfork tines. It is a piece of ¾-inch metal conduit 36-inches long […]
A powerlift step uses a 12V electric linear actuator to raise a worker to a utility tractor operator’s station without climbing. The steps up to the operator’s stations are steep and tall. Workers often cannot safely climb and lift themselves with one leg, especially when they have knee surgery. They can use a powerlift step […]
Farmers with leg impairments can access their tractor even easier with a 4th step lower to the ground. The 4th Step will enable a farmer with a prosthesis to access their tractor easier due to the 4th step being lower to the ground. Contact us to purchase: Fold-Up Tractor Step Instructions for home-made […]
Farm workers with back, leg, and arm impairments struggle to carry hay bales across uneven ground. A hay bale dolly moves the bale on wheels to enable the farmers to do necessary tasks in spite of their medical conditions.
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Lifting hooks make it easier for workers to lift and carry buckets and bins. Whether it’s tendonitis, arthritis, golfers elbow, or carpal tunnel our weight lifting hooks can help take the strain off so that you can continue to be active. Moving buckets and bins is a daily chore for many workers. Lifting hooks will […]
A kneeler bench supports a worker’s back when kneeling, helps them stand up from a kneeling position, and provides a stool to sit on. It is versatile assistive technology for workers with lower back pain, back injuries, total knee replacement, hip replacement, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and many other lower extremity impairments. Workers […]
Building adaptive garden spaces to productively overcome physical limitations. The key to long term enjoyment and productivity of your garden space is proper preparation. Taking the time to plan your garden layout, bed heights, and container styles to address your limitations will save you lots of hassle and work in the future while reducing the […]
Adaptive garden seed planting techniques to productively overcome physical limitations. Small seeds can be difficult to plant and space accurately in a garden, especially for those with arthritis, loss of motor skills, and injuries to their hands. There are a number of options available to overcome these challenges and to precisely plant seeds in picture-perfect […]