assistive technology for spring cleaning

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April 24, 2014

MATP Staff

Assistive Technology for Spring Cleaning

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A disability justice movement working to transform communities.

Home of Michigan’s Assistive Technology ProgramMDRC’s Web Page: www.mymdrc.org Contact mdrc@mymdrc.org

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDR C)

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Cross Disability Mobility, Pain, Fatigue, Low

Vision and Blind and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Helpful tools and tips Examples of products

Cleaning, prevention and organization

Chemical Sensitivity Please share!

Spring Cleaning Overview

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Motivation/Rewards Must Do, Should Do, Optional Set realistic goals Recognize your limits and pay

attention to pain Enlist family and friends Consider seasonal tasks Get help from assistive technology!

General Tips

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Pen FriendMagnifiersOMoby App Color

Identifier

Identifying Products and Items

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Green Cleaning

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Vacuums Power Assist Lightweight Cordless HEPA Roomba and other “bot-

vacs” Mounted to Wheelchair

Carpet Spot Cleaners: Hands-free

Living Areas: Carpet

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Dusting

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Curtains Blinds Window cleaner wipes Water gun for tall

windows Squeegees Long Reach Screen

Cleaner

Windows

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Bathrooms

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Hard Flooring

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Oven: Prevention Counter gap fillers Sponge on a stick

(DIY) Green Cleaners

Kitchen: Oven & Stove

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Ergonomic scrub brush

Cover shelves Microfiber mitt Organizer – bins and

labels Stick with hook &

reacher – grabber tools

Kitchen: Refrigerator

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Cleaning Outsides Inside Organization and

Cleaning Clear storage and Labels “Junk” drawer

organization Pull out shelves and lazy

Susan/turning shelves

Kitchen: Cupboards

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Closets

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Laundry

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Outdoors/Garage

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Phone: (800) 760-4600 Email: mdrc@mymdrc.org Web: www.mymdrc.org Twitter:

www.twitter.com/MiAssistTech Blog:

http://www.miassisttech.org/mdrcat/

How to Contact MATP

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“At worst, a house unkept cannot be so distressing as a life unlived.” - Rose Macaulay

Closing Thoughts & Questions