Guided Hands #1 (LL-GA1035) Due 7/16/2024

Guided Hands: is an assistive device that helps anyone with limited hand mobility to write, paint, draw or access technology through touch-screen devices.

Guided Hands: is suitable for users who have high or low muscle tone in their hands and are able to stretch out their elbow slightly in front of them.

The device typically works best for patients with slight tremors as our sliding system is near frictionless and does not dampen hand movements. We are aiming to integrate stabilization technology into our next version of Guided Hands:tm: to support users with tremors.

It can be used on a lap tray. Please ensure that the entire device (which is 15 in x 15 in) is on the tray to prevent it from falling and harming the user. It is also encouraged that someone be present to ensure that it does not fall off the tray, however, there are rubber feet located at the bottom of the board to prevent sliding. 

Guided Hands: is suitable for users with both high and low muscle tone in their hands and arms! Users have found that Guided Hands: feels more comfortable for people with weak shoulder muscles when their elbow is resting on the table and the device is at an incline. It can be inclined by placing a slant board, binder or book beneath the device. There are rectangular rubber pieces as well as rubber feet located at the bottom and underneath the board that prevent it from sliding into the user’s lap.

Guided Hands: can be adapted for both left and right dominant hands as there are 2 holes where the utensil arm can be inserted in each hand piece. If you are left-handed, insert the utensil arm on the right side. If you are right-handed, insert the utensil arm on the left side.  

Similar to learning how to write for the first time, using Guided Hands: requires practice and helps users develop sensory and cognitive skills along the way. We provide the Guided Hands: Worksheet Package to help teach individuals how to use Guided Hands:tm: and become familiar with the mechanics and movements of the device. 

The company provides free 30 min training sessions! Please contact them at info@imaginablesolutions.com to schedule a call or watch the instructional video linked below.

**Replacement cost is $650.00

Instructional Video

Karina's Journey

Testimonials





All questions regarding the PNW Adaptive Technology Library can be addressed to pnw-at-library@provail.org.