Paying (or asking) for useful services House cleaning Laundry wash and fold (costs about $5 or $6 per load) Hiring assistant to help sort papers and organize house Eating out (or take out) or frozen foods (Trader Joe's brand recommended) Use Xerox machine with sheet feeder and automatic stapler Store delivery services (office supplies, furniture) Airport shuttle driver and skycap handle luggage Bank teller will write deposit slip Having a housemate to help out Folding luggage cart with wheels. These carts are durable and incredibly useful. For errands and shopping, not just luggage. ($25 at luggage and department stores) Electric can opener; food processor Sharp knives (bring existing ones to be sharpened); Good Grip brand knives; electric knife Pre-chopped garlic, pre-grated cheese Light weight, non-stick pans ("Tefal" brand is good and inexpensive) Handi-grip jar opener. Easy to use. Thoughtful arrangement of kitchen to minimize awkward postures and unnecessary hand use (same applies to other rooms) Computer with voice recognition software--talk instead of type. Works with all computer programs, including word processors, spreadsheets, e-mail, and the World Wide Web. This article was created entirely by voice. Say I Can, (510) 644-9435 Able Table adjustable table and bookstand (Kantor's Office Supply in Oakland, California) Letter opener with small razor blade ($2 at office supply store) Felt-tip pens (I bring them everywhere--my favorite is Berol Fine Point 7700, $4 per dozen at Office Depot. Electric stapler (Stanley Bostitch, $35 at Office Depot) Wire bookstands ($8); transparent stick-on dots for highlighting reading (manufactured by Avery, at office supply store) Slant board writing surface ($40-$100, Back Designs, Berkeley, CA, (510) 849-1923) Adjustable, comfortable chair Homemade ergonomic chair--use straight back chair ($50 at Discount Depot furniture store) and two inflatable cushions with straps ($15 each at Back Designs, Berkeley, CA) Sneakers with Velcro instead of laces Waist pack to carry things Avoiding carrying things except when absolutely necessary (this takes much thought and organization) For students: Disabled Student's Program services Scribes and note-takers Article and book delivery service Periodically and continually asking myself, "What's the most difficult physical task I routinely face?" and scheming to make it easier. |
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