Velcro assistive technology improves daily life
Everyone has their own set of obstacles each day and 15% of adults around the world live with a disability, but none of them want to be defined by their condition, said Velcro Companies.
For those with mobility or dexterity conditions, assistive technology devices can help make daily tasks easier.
Velcro offers numerous fasteners to optimize these devices and daily tasks. “Doing so helps those with mobility and dexterity challenges live with fewer limitations and more choices,” said the firm.
Soft, flexible closures for adaptive clothing can replace rigid fasteners that require precise alignment and a tight grip, and can serve as easy solutions to secure pockets, shirts, pants, and accessories.
“This enables the design of traditional clothing to align with the users’ abilities, rather than the other way around. These fasteners greatly support adaptive clothing designs so users can have more choices in what to wear,” said Velcro.
Assistive technologies can help in daily life.
People with dexterity conditions need assistance to grip many household objects such as pens, forks, brushes, doorknobs and more.
“Adhesive backed or self-engaging fasteners can be affixed to these objects to transform their daily tasks. Users can relax and enjoy exercise, meals, drawing and more,” said the company.
Assistive technology can be used with walkers and wheelchairs.
Whether someone has a mobility condition or is recovering from an injury, wheelchairs, walkers and crutches are essential in their lives, said the firm, but carrying objects requires some creativity.
“Adhesive backed or self-engaging fasteners can provide an easy solution to secure beverages, mobile devices, keys and other personal effects to wheelchairs and walkers.”
Founded in 1955, Velcro Companies based in the UK and with a U.S. office in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a global brand and maker of the original hook and loop fastener.