Great Christmas Gifts for People with Disabilities

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to think about gift ideas for friends, love ones, or yourself.  Why not think of practical things that can better improve the lives of the disabled, while also taking account that fun gifts can be appreciated as well.

1. Echo Dot from Amazon
This voice-activated speaker is a lifesaver device for disabled and is quite easy to set up.  With many great features such as the ability to play music, call making, ask questions, or control your home.  This is truly an excellent gift for anyone regardless of ability and is reasonably priced at $19.99.   You can find at most electronic stores or online at Amazon. 

2. Key Turners
This special plastic device much like a keychain can usually hold  1 or 2 keys at a time.  Always an excellent idea for disabled or the elderly that need help opening or locking home doors.  It is a nice small gift that can be found at Amazon and is usually under $15. 

3. Grabber Tool
A grabber tool is a nice gift for the disabled to be more independent in their daily lives.  What makes this gadget amazing is that it allows individuals that can’t bend down or stand up to reach items that are on the floor or in a high cabinet.  As a disabled person it can be frustrating to drop things like a phone or unable to reach your keys, with a grabber tool it has significantly made my life much easier.  Also, the gadget is lightweight and very easy to use, and not very expensive.  You can find them on Amazon and see my RMS 32 inch grabber tool review here. 

4. Ring Smart Doorbell 2 
This smart video doorbell is a remarkable device that allows the user to see the front door from a smartphone, tablet or computer.  Another great feature is you can also speak to visitors from your devices or get alerts before someone rings the bell.  With excellent features, this is truly an exceptional home security that is a lifesaver for the disabled.  Ring is quite expensive for a gift with a list price of $199 but could be worth it for a love-one.  You can find this device on Amazon and is currently priced at $169.

5. Give a Personalized Gift 
Whether you get a gift for a loved one or a friend who is disabled, why not focus on an item that they would personally enjoy.  It can be little things like a book or even gift basket of chocolates or specialty coffee.  Just pick something that interests them or an item they would greatly enjoy.