If someone has hand disabilities, two gadgets to make kitchen chores a little easier are the Easy Glide Bag Opener Kitchen Gadget and the Open-It Kitchen Gadget. The Easy Glide opens bags such as the ones used for chips, some frozen prepared meals, or mailers by simply placing it over the top of the bag, giving it a squeeze, and pulling it across. The Open-It features a poking device for opening juice boxes, a hook for lifting pull tabs, and a hidden blade for opening boxes. Both devices allow people with arthritis or neurological issues to open bags and boxes easily and much more safely than with knives or scissors.

 

 

 

For children who need work on sensory issues, how about a Stimulus Reward Switch Toy? The Pudgy Piglet, St. Bernard Puppy, Oliver Kitty, Wooly the Sheep and Roly Poly Calf can all be used for sensory stimulation or for teaching cause and effect. Each critter provides stimulation for touch, hearing, and vision with their plush fur coverings, species-appropriate sounds, and actions including walking back and forth and tail wagging. They operate on either AA or C batteries and require a capability adapter switch, both sold separately.

                            

 

 

 

  

 

Holidays are stressful for anyone of any age, differently abled or not. The Aroma Mist Sensory Fountain helps a person to relax by providing a focal point with soft lighting and a misty cloud. The lights change colors gently and gradually as the mist floats up and out of the bowl. The transformer for the fountain is powered by two AAA batteries, so all the user has to do is sit back, point the remote, and let it do its calming job.

 

 

 

  

 

Music lovers who enjoy discreetly listening to their tunes but might have problems with the tiny buttons on MP3 players haven't been forgotten by Santa. Rehabmart carries an adaptive Sony CD Walkman Switch Operated that's powered by the user's adaptability switch. With a mere touch, the Walkman can be turned on, off, or paused. Ear clip headphones keep the buds in place securely and are easier to put on and take off. The Walkman requires two AA batteries as well as an adapter switch.

  

 

 

 

If you need a retro-themed gift for a child of any age, consider the '60s classic-themed Two Tunes TV Music Box based on the Fischer-Price toy that some of us remember. Simply activate the capability switch and enjoy as "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" or "London Bridge" plays to provide aural stimulation while illustrations for both songs scroll across the screen.

 

 

 

 

Holiday gifting can be a challenge, but with these thoughtful gifts from Rehabmart, you can truly give someone a boon that will enhance their daily lives. Giving anything that enhances a person's sense of independence is a great choice, no matter the season.