AdaptAbility

Occupation is the bridge between everything you aspire to be, and making that a reality. ✨🫶🏼

People’s challenges and problems defy categorisation into neat little boxes.
That’s why we look through our holistic OT lens, view the whole person, and delve into the depths of their well-being ✨🫶🏼💕

Love this feel good story! Having physical difficulties does not mean you cannot live your life to the fullest. Make every moment count.

KYK: Ouma (104) met ’n loopraam tot by die vliegtuig – en toe vryval sy! | Huisgenoot Sy leef dalk al vir langer as ’n eeu en kom meestal met die hulp van ’n loopraam oor die weg, maar dit het ’n vrou van 104 jaar oud nie gekeer om onlangs een van haar wildste drome te bewaarheid nie: Om uit ’n vliegtuig te vryval.

Please support our Disability Awareness and Wellness day at Groenkloof Hub on 27 September 2023. Lots of inspiring speakers, music and stalls. Nostalgie CAFE at Groenkloof George

Same-Same-But-Different

Sometimes solutions to the same problem looks different for different people.

AdaptAbility looks at the individual, at your unique needs, your environment and what is meaningful to you.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

It’s Okay to be Brave.

Sometimes the bravest thing to do is to ask for help. You are not alone and do not have to struggle with basic activities as a result of an injury, aging, arthritis or limited movement.

At AdaptAbility we are constantly developing or sourcing new products to make your life easier.

As Occupational Therapists we believe that you can either:
1. Adapt the task
2. Modify the environment, or
3. Use assistive devices to continue to participate as you did before.

We understand that sometimes a person needs a carer or loved one to assist, but believe that they should still be afforded the opportunity to participate in some way, and complete the steps they can still do.

We are always ready and available to brainstorm with you if we do not have the answer or product.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Long-Handled Sponge

We like to provide our clients with options. We all have our own needs and sometimes we need something different. We now stock two types of long-handled sponges. A scrubby with medium length, and a medical sponge with an extra long handle.

Long handles assist with reaching feet and back, without needing to bend down.

At AdaptAbility, we advocate for safe participation in Activities of Daily Living.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Suction Scoop Bowls

Suction Scoop Bowls provide for mess-free mealtimes. The bowl has a raised and curved side which allows for easy scooping with one hand.

This product works well for anyone with limited hand functioning, poor proprioception, or when one arm/limb is injured or affected after a stroke.



Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

Assistive Technology is Awesome 👏🏼

PRODUCT FOCUS - Button Hook

This multi-functional tool enables dressing with one hand.

Buttoning in three simple steps.
1. Push the wire hook through the buttonhole.
2. Reach over the button and secure it in the narrow part of the wired hoop.
3. Pull the button through the hole.

The bottom has a hook that secures into the zipper for easy handling.

At AdaptAbility, we believe in celebrating your uniqueness and individuality by helping you wear whatever you feel the best in, even with a differently abled body.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Suction Scoop Plate

The Suction Scoop Plate is another great product for making mealtimes less messy and more functional. The suction part on the bottom of the plate will adhere to most surfaces. It has a raised and curved side for easy scooping, even with limited hand functioning.

At AdaptAbility we strive to help individuals to do as much for themselves as possible, even with limited hand use, injuries, or pain.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Bum Wiper

This product enables you to reach your bottom for easy wiping. This might seem like a foreign concept, but as people age, they struggle to twist and reach as a result of painful backs, or reduced shoulder movements.

It is recommended for people who have had surgery and are not allowed to rotate their trunks or bend forward.

How does it work? You place toilet paper over the front part, wipe and then press the button to release the paper into the toilet after use. Being able to wipe is a giant step towards independent living.

At AdaptAbility we are passionate about providing solutions for you.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Assisted Grip Glove

We are so excited to share our Assisted Grip Gloves with everyone!

These gloves allow you to do basically anything without needing a functional grip. If you want to play golf, pick up your handbag, or lift weights in the gym... this is the product for you.

It is easy to strap on, place around any object, and secure with a velcro strap.

AdaptAbility _ adapting tasks and providing you with assistive devices to enable participation in what you love.

Much love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

WATCH THIS SPACE!

We have been a bit quiet here and that is because we have been getting exciting new products ready for you.

Watch this space over the next few days to see what we have been adding to our catalogue.

Thank you for your support.

You are welcome to contact us should you have any questions about what we do or our products.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Multipurpose Opener

Opening bottles or cans does not have to be a hassle. Our multipurpose openers are versatile and can open cans of all shapes and sizes. It has a longer handle to push down to make it easier to handle even with hand weakness.

AdaptAbility takes the hassle out of everyday activities.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Velcro Straps and Carabiners

At AdaptAbility we advocate being hands-free! We believe that your hands should be used to participate in activities rather than used to carry things around.

When walking with a mobility device such as a walker or when pushing your wheelchair you need both hands. This velcro strap and carabiner combination can be adjusted around your rollator’s bar, your arm, your handbag, or any other object - to clip keys or cellphones on for easy hands-free carrying.

AdaptAbility thinks outside of the box.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Bottle Hooks

Bottle hooks are such clever inventions that can be adjusted to any cool drink or water bottle. The velcro strap can be secured to your belt or belt loops and easily clips loose from the bottle. This gadget is used by our customers walking with a mobility aid such as a walker or wheelchair where both hands are needed. It is also used by our active clients climbing mountains, hiking, or walking on the beach.

AdaptAbility - making life easier for everyone.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Zip Loop

Pulling up a zipper can be tricky for both young and old. These Zip Loops are easy to adjust to any piece of clothing, making it easy to grab onto. It also works well with our wooden hooks for hands with limited or weak grip.

AdaptAbility promotes independence.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Carabiners

Carabiners are such a simple solution to secure things together. Clip your keys to the zip of your wallet or handbag when going to the shops. These carabiners work well on our ‘crossbody cellphone straps’ to carry keys or gate remotes with the cellphone around the neck when walking.

AdaptAbility finds easy solutions for all ages, abilities, and activities.

Much love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Stylus

A stylus can be used for typing or writing on touchscreen devices.

It works great with our universal cuffs when a person does not have a functional grip, poor fine motor control, or cannot press hard enough on a keyboard. It is light in weight to accommodate for overall weakness or low endurance.

AdaptAbility strives in helping you to participate in meaningful activities.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Spectacle Ropes (Funky)

We have received such good feedback from customers using our other spectacle ropes that we decided to provide another option.

These adapters are easy to adjust and they are beautiful to use on sunglasses and spectacles. The silicone ends ensure a secure fit on your spectacles and the length of the rope is easily adjustable.

AdaptAbility provides you with more than one option to make life accessible.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Foot Scrubbers

Struggling to bend down and wash underneath your feet while showering? Most falls occur in the shower when bending forward, or lifting one foot. Our foot scrubbers have suction cups that stick to the tiles on your shower floor. Just squeeze some liquid soap onto the top and you are ready to scrub.

At AdaptAbility we are always looking for new solutions to keep you safe (and clean).

Much love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

Did you know our devices are not only for older clients or people with disabilities?

As Occupational Therapists we are constantly on the move and believe in living life to the fullest. We use a lot of our products every single day. People who know us will rarely see us without our crossbody cellphone straps. It helps us to have our phones within reach to take photos, keep time or take notes after sessions.

We use the spectacle ropes, the clips to secure our keys, and the elastic shoe laces, just to name a few.

Whenever we realise that something is harder than it needs to be, we brainstorm and look for products to make life easier. We dream of independence for all of our clients and for them to participate in meaningful activities.

We are constantly looking for new products or solutions to overcome difficulties so that people can continue to do what they want or need to do.

If you cannot find a product in our catalogue to help you, you are welcome to contact us and we will look for solutions.

Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility
Made to Empower

PRODUCT FOCUS - Silicone Carry Grip

Our shopping bag grip is a comfortable solution for carrying your bags. They are positioned under the handles of bags. You can use it as a keyring for your car keys to keep everything together. It can slip under multiple bag handles while lying in the palm of your hand comfortably.

How about some shopping?

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Much Love,
Team Adaptability

PRODUCT FOCUS - Position Change Reminder Clocks

It is important to encourage people with a high risk of developing pressure sores to change their position every two hours. It is sometimes difficult to keep track of positioning especially when changing staff in frail care units.

Our clocks were developed to assist you in keeping track. It acts as a visual reminder to position to the ‘left’ side, ‘right’ side, and ‘back’ every two hours.

Available in color and natural brown.

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Much Love,
Team Adaptability

PRODUCT FOCUS - Plug Assist (three-pronged plug)

Plug assists are clever solutions to use when pulling out plugs. The prongs each slide into a hole and the leather handle folds over the top of the plug before it is plugged into the socket.

The leather ensures durability and a comfortable grip.

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Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility

PRODUCT FOCUS - Anti-Slip Spectacle Hooks

Anti-slip spectacle hooks are clever devices to keep your spectacles in place. They are made from silicone to ensure a comfortable fit and lay in place behind your ear.

A wonderful solution to make sure the spectacles are secured, comfortable, and symmetrically positioned on your head.

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Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility

PRODUCT FOCUS - Spectacle Cable (Adjustable)

Spectacles are supposed to make life easier, but can become a hassle when trying to prevent them from falling off, forgetting where you placed them, or if they need to be re-adjusted throughout the day.

Our Spectacle Cables are easy to adjust to the back of your spectacles and can be secured to your head, or loosened when hanging around your neck.

Let's look at the world differently, together.

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Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility

PRODUCT FOCUS - Universal Cuff

Universal cuffs are designed to provide users with limited hand grips a solution to use eating utensils to feed themselves independently. It consists of a strap that folds around the palm of your hand, with a space to secure utensils.

Universal cuffs are also used to secure writing aids such as pens or typing sticks to use on keyboards or touch screens. They are easy to adjust into your hand with a D-ring and secured in place with velcro.

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Much Love,
Team AdaptAbility