The Functionalhand Universal Holder assists grasping for users of all ages with hand disabilities or impairments. Invented by an occupational and physical therapist, this easy-to-use universal cuff supports active use regardless of the user's grasp abilities, hand weakness or impairment.
The Functionalhand Universal Holder is an adapted holder that is ergonomically designed to support the anatomy of the hand. The unique design holds a variety of objects for multiple everyday tasks in the horizontal or vertical orientation. This universal cuff securely holds objects of varied shapes and sizes and prevents slippage. Pens, pencils, crayons, markers, stylus, straws, cups, bingo markers, toothbrushes, water bottles, eating utensils and more can be used with this adjustable gripping aid. For users who have difficulty with muscle tone, movement and motor skills, who may lack the hand control to hold writing utensils, this universal holder allows increased participation in learning activities. This unique gripping aid also holds a stylus for users with decreased motor skills who lack the hand control to access an electronic device such as an augmentative communication device, iPad, tablet, or phone. Caregivers will find the Functionalhand Universal Holder helpful for holding a variety of items for everyday tasks.