assistive technology for spring cleaning
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Assistive Technology for Spring Cleaning. April 24, 2014 MATP Staff. Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDR C). A disability justice movement working to transform communities. Home of Michigan’s Assistive Technology Program MDRC’s Web Page: www.mymdrc.org Contact [email protected]. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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 [email protected]
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: [email protected] 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