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The tractor hand control lever assistive technology allows people with lower limb impairments to operate foot pedals by hand. Foot pedals on farm tractors, lawnmowers, and large equipment cannot be operated by people with leg amputation, spinal cord injury, knee and hip replacements, and arthritis. This lever is made from 1-inch square steel tubing with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adaptive garden tools to productively overcome physical limitations. Fresh air, sunshine, and getting your hands dirty while gardening is therapeutic and a fantastic way to boost mental health and physical well-being. Gardening can save you money, it can provide food security, and it can provide loads of vitamin-rich food to keep your family healthy. Studies […]
Overcoming disability challenges when mounting and dismounting a lawn mower. Spring is well underway and it’s time to fire up our lawn tractors and mowers for another season of lawn care. For some people, mowing the lawn may seem like just another chore that must be done. For others however, mowing the lawn provides an […]
Can you lift a leg high enough to step up onto a bar stool? Skilled tradesmen are forced to do that each time they climb onto heavy machinery. Powerful machinery saves labor and allows skilled trade workers to complete difficult tasks safely and efficiently. Workers with disabling illness or injury need these machines more than ever, but struggle to access the operator station. We will discuss how skilled tradesmen use heavy machinery and the typical methods to climb into the operator station. With custom designed folding ladders, skilled workers with disabling illness or injury can safely climb to the operator’s station and continue their careers.