The Upper Limb Library / Assistive Devices

Activities of daily living include bathing, dressing, getting around and walking and eating. Here you can find helpful tips for each.

Do you have someone with a limb difference on your gift list? We hope that the ideas below are helpful for anyone looking for a little present inspiration.

A dressing tree is a term that indicates a system of hooks and pegs that can help people put on and take off their prostheses without the help of others.

In this article, we’ll talk about unique clothing options that help people with an upper limb difference get dressed with ease.

Universal design can be helpful for people who have experienced an amputation and would like to make their home easier to use.

We explore various hacks that our on-site therapists have developed to find ways for those with bilateral amputations to perform their bathroom routines.

We're tackling some of the most common nighttime and morning routines and how best to navigate them both with and without an upper limb prosthesis.

Most people, including bilateral amputees, will eventually get back to the freedom of driving, though they may have to go through some hoops to get there.

We’ve uncovered a variety of creative hacks and shortcuts that could make your life—or at least, your day—a little easier.

Depending on your level of amputation, commercially available products might be able to help you modify your bathroom so it will work for you.