These "Disability Friendly" Products Save Me So Much Energy

These "Disability Friendly" Products Save Me So Much Energy.
They aren't specifically for disabled people, you could say they are accidentally accessible. But they save me so much time and energy. Not only that but some of them benefit my health too.
Products Listed in Order of Appearance. (All aff Links)
Washing up brush: bitly.ws/M38q
Samsung RoboVac: bitly.ws/M38X
OralB electric toothbrush: bitly.ws/M38x
Phone Case & Strap: bitly.ws/M38N
Dyson Hair Dryer: bitly.ws/M38h
Apple Pay: Free App Store
StoCard: Free Apps Store
Gousto: www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=GEM43183633
get 65% off your first box and 20% off all other boxes in the first two months.

[@RoadkillbunnyUK]

Those phone cases look fantastic and I’m here for giving my loyalty cards the Apple Pay treatment! I always take your advice seriously because I have got some much out of some of your previous ones like for example, maternity jeans, extra coat over the knees, the pekapakka wheal chair bag and I’m sure there are many others. You have really helped my transit from Walker to ambulatory wheelchair use to full time power chair user so much smoother and less frustrating.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Ahh so glad my tips have helped :)

[@ellerj641]

Instead of the cord for the phone, I use a Vera Bradley side purse/wallet. I am on my third one now and still love them. There is a pocket on the front for your phone, so much space and pockets for your money, change, cards, extra stuff. It is small and lightweight, but can get a little heavy depending on how big your phone is, and if you attach your keys to it like I do. I have a keychain with a hook on it for my keys, so I take that hook and clasp it onto the metal loop on my wallet strap and my hands are free. If I don't have my wallet on me, I will clasp them to one of my belt loops. Then recently, I had to get a new purse and because of past and current medical problems, I decided to get something that would accommodate me tremendously. I ended up buying a backpack diaper bag. It's not too big (it's smaller than a regular backpack), but it's not too small either. It has ample amount of storage so I can put in all my paperwork from doctor's offices into thus freeing my hands, organize everything I need to have on me, and have extra room to spare. My favorite part of this bag so far is the cup holder pockets on the sides. Instead of trying to carry my drink around my hand/arm or just leaving it behind because it's too much, I now pop it in one of those pockets and always have water with me. Combine that with the wallet and it is so much easier to get around and navigate (especially if you're using crutches, canes, walkers, etc.).

[@Julie-si3hi]

Oooh thanks for that I'll take a look ..love the community ideas.

[@ChucknRachelN]

I use that soap spong thing to clean my bath tub as well. It is a total game changer!! I also use an electric Toothbrush, and have a robot vacuum. I really love the idea of the phone strap.

[@ecologist_to_be]

I put all my cards into my Google wallet. 😊 Also love the handled sponges.

[@tiffanimilburn8885]

I just recently ordered a phone lanyard thing for myself. I don’t have it yet, but as a blind person, I think it will make my life a lot easier. Particularly if I’m using something like Ira, or be my eyes to get visual assistance, and I need both hands free.

[@Maguire708Julie]

I’ve had my phone on a lanyard for several years now. When I use either my walker or my wheelchair I don’t have free hands!

[@dayvraezer6346]

I got my mom a phone lanyard with a wallet. It has card and cash space.

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

I am visually impaired as well and also thought the same thing that having the strap for the phone would be super useful when using things like be my eyes. I didn’t realize they made ones that were Crossbody I think I would like that better than around the neck so I’m gonna look into those

[@catelijneheijman-timmerman364]

I have the phone cord thing as well. Game changer, I used to carry my phone in my mouth using the wrist strap all the time (going upstairs needing both hands and no pockets, walking with crutches and needing the phone to show tickets at a concert etcetera). Now it is always in easy reach. Love it. Added a “card sock” to the back which holds my driving license and hospital id and a few bank cards. Highly recommend the card sock as well.

[@layneathebutterfly4959]

One tip if you are going to use the meal kit thingy. Register one or two extra people. There fore you get an extra portion over for lunch the next day so you don't have to cook that too 😋😉 or even order let's say it's only you and your partner Order 3 meals each week but for 6-8 people. Then you only have too cook Monday, Wednesday, Friday. If you are okey with eating left overs😉

[@spacegirlchaz]

Some great ones here thanks Gem! 💎 The toothbrush has been on my list for a while in general, but now you've pointed out it can save spoons, I'm there! I wanted to add some others that are free and paid for that as a newly disabled person I adopted! 1) Google Assistant App - Free - available on iOS and Android - timers, alarms, reminders, shopping lists, dictation, can text, read out the time, read your notifications, have morning/day routines set up so you can do multiple things in one go, just by saying "good morning". Mine tells me the time, weather, a joke, opens my morning apps and wishes me a good day, all with one word! Anything you'd do on your phone you can make her do, if you're like me and ask google hundreds of things a day, then it's great. Or I just now said "OK Google, open KZbin", it helps me stay focused too so I'm not looking for apps or distracted by notifications. It's a Spoon Saviour as I sometimes don't really need to walk over to my phone or use my hands unnecessarily, so this helps if I just want to check notifications or send a text! 2) Alexa - a free app or comes with purchases of Amazon Echo, Pop & Dot devices (+ Ring Doorbell 2nd Gen) Prime Day prices and bundle so I can't be sure of the price, sorry! - similar functionality as the Google Assistant but is more accessible to the whole household enabling you to leave messages for each other, reminders, alarms, quizzes and of course, music! Connect to your Spotify, Amazon or Apple music to play your own playlists or Daily Mixes. If you want a household intercom or speaker system, buy one or more and you can converse with others in different rooms using "drop in" or make announcements using any of the above devices, whether you're home or away. She's helped me the most during cooking when I don't have my Google Assistant with timers, music and pop quizzes! The best thing about it has been the connectivity with the Ring Doorbell, with limited energy checking the door all morning isn't ideal, with the doorbell it really helps and also allows you to tell the individual to wait, as you may take a moment to answer the door. Again, this can be used as an intercom with the Alexa devices or the Ring app. Fantastically helpful and well worth the wait/price. I bought it on Prime Day and got an Amazon Pop for free, which is now my personal device so I can be chatting with everyone but remain comfortable in my space! The big clincher with Alexa is the supported devices, we've got Hive, so with two words the heating is up. I've seen light bulbs, kettles by Swan, blinds and motion sensors - to mention only a few, so the possibilities are endless. Alexa also has the "routines" option, like Google Assistant, but with the connectivity you can turn the kettle, heating, and lights on in one word or tap on the app, the future is bright! 3) Google Wallet - iOS and Android - Free - Similar to ApplePay for Android users and enables you to add Loyalty Cards, Gift Cards and Bank Cards all in one place with the added option of adding tickets from your GMail. The option to add to a smart watch is also a game changer for me. 4) Samsung Watch4 - bought on Prime Day for around £150 + free wireless charging pad - A superb suggestion from my partner to assist with directions without having to check my phone, see notifications, make calls, see texts, use my Google Assistant (so good when my phone is elsewhere in the house and not in "OK Google" shouting distance!) I've loved the Google Wallet option, so easy! Plus, with Samsung Health despite not having a wheelchair user option, it still records my "steps". I don't love using my phone whilst pushing the chair because it's a bit dirty sometimes so the watch is ideal to glance at. Wireless charging pad helps if plugging in chargers is difficult for any reason and it charges fast! I hope this techy essay was helpful and complementary to your video! Feel free to use/share this info if it's helpful for you or the community. Take care!

[@jamieelphinstone5063]

Hi @Charlieketchen, some great tips there! Although I'll add to your Samsung health app comment - I'm a wheelchair user myself & regularly use this app, on my phone ,sometimes pushing 10km. While it is pretty accurate with the distance covered I find it doesn't count the number of steps accurately, most times grossly inaccurate eg 56 steps for 5+km! I'm wondering if a smart watch, Fitbit etc would be more accurate & have a wheelchair setting?

[@spacegirlchaz]

I'm so glad the comments have helped! This was my initial gripe, I wasn't sure so I tried it out and I found that it does record pushes as steps it seems! There is not a wheelchair setting, unlike with Apple Watches, and I think FitBit's don't either. Despite this, it still records my pushes which may be because it's on my wrist, not in a bag/pocket. Maybe the app things you've been cycling or in a car for 5km?! Also, please let me know about what arm exercises you do to get up to 10km?! Well done you!

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

The dish soap dispensing scrubber along with Dawn Power wash spray really gets the dishes clean

[@emilywarren3053]

Thanks! ❤ If I can keep my floor clear for two months, I'll buy myself one. My triple bristle toothbrush saves me so much energy

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

My son gave his grandma a robot vacuum for her 90th birthday. We call it Skippy the Wonder Vacuum.

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

Son works at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores ( he’s an appliance salesman) and got the vacuum on clearance and with his employee discount, got it at quite a bargain price. It’s made the carpets very clean. A few months ago , we had to switch my mom’s bed from the bed she’d slept in for over 70 years to a hospital bed , she’d been falling out of bed. Her bed hadn’t been moved for decades. The regular vacuum didn’t fit all the way under the bed and the headboard is bookcase one & very heavy. After we moved the bed out & before the hospital bed was delivered, I put Skippy the Wonder Vacuum to work. He made quick work of all the dust bunnies that were under mom’s bed

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

Mom is 90, legally blind, stroke survivor, has been having TIAs ( mini stokes), and has dementia. Thank the Lord for hospice care. They provided the bed and a lift so I can get her up and down without hurting my back

[@sabrinahaake8195]

I have a very cheap Robot Vacuum (70 - 100€) and it works very well. The only thing is it has a smaller battery. We always put it in a room and close the door to make sure it cleans the room properly bevor running out of Batterie.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Good tip.

[@MartySlighte]

The first 2 threw me as a disabled grandma. I am fortunate to have caregivers, but I would be so angry if my son-in-law left the dish washing to my disabled daughter. Like what the hell?! The rest of the hacks were great, but the beginning had me so so angry.

[@therandomcuriositiesofrae.2001]

I’ve just ordered the phone strap. Thanks. Was looking for one

[@mrsoph28]

I have a Dyson hair dryer as well as an airwrap. Both are really nice to hold and don’t feel massively weighty, but if you’re looking for something to dry your hair quick as you can’t have your arms up too much, stick with the hair dryer as it gets the job done much faster imo. The airwrap is great for styling and I do love it, it just takes slightly longer to get dry hair.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Awesome to know.

[@michelleswanson6347]

Love this video! If you have or get any more recommendations for products to save spoons, I would love another video! Especially products that aren't too expensive

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Glad you liked it. Ill keep thinking of more things :)

[@cbryce9243]

So many fun things to wish for! Thank you! A quieter hairdryer is a very important consideration. When I was young and had long hair, I dried it every washing day, but now in my 60's I am half deaf and I attribute it to the loudness of the dryer since I never listened to loud music or used headphones. I wish I had known it would destroy my hearing. I've had a scrubby that holds soap and a Sonicare toothbrush for many years, and yes, they are fab. But my scrubby is not a sponge, it has a round top that fits into my hand and the brush can be rinsed and never gets nasty looking like the sponge and scrubby, but I do like that long handle. And that credit card thing sounds like a plan! I have never heard of it before. I really like when you share these sorts of videos and hope you keep making them! Even if I don't need, want, or already have, they are just fun to watch. From WA State in the USA, Thank YOU! 💜

[@loftyradish6972]

There is a great youtube channel called Vacuum Wars which does vacuum cleaner reviews. I found my robot vacuum cleaner through them because they just do such a great job of reviewing and comparing vacuum cleaners. I don't have much of a budget, and was able to find a fantastic robot vacuum cleaner that works well for me and was highly affordable.

[@ceseak1571]

I think the robot vac would be use to get at some point.

[@sarahuk8265]

I am thinking of hetting robot vacum cleaner and the dyson hair dryer as i have ME and very sound sentivuve and i cant dry my hair and thank you for sharing the store card app i have down liaded plus just orderd the phonecase with the string ready for next summer or around my house such a good video

[@abihession3350]

Apple wallet lets you put most point cards in it so they're an option when you go to pay. I found stocard really fiddily but now I have my nectar, tesco clubcard, etc in my apple wallet!

[@MossyBear]

your first object was so helpful for me when I was still handwashing dishes! it made it easier on my joints, for sure

[@CarrieLCreative]

The trouble with having cards on your phone is having signal to use them, unfortunately a lot of places I've been have sketchy signal. I prefer to just have a flippy phone case and put the cards I'll use in there. It protects the screen too for when I inevitably drop it 😅

[@redsorgum]

I like the phone strap. I’ve been lazy, but I have been thinking about using Apple Pay.

[@Isobel201]

I use Hello Fresh which is similar to Gousto, but I love the fact I'm just getting the right amount of vegetables so there is no wastage.

[@sonyaswan]

Google wallet has an integrated loyalty card section, if you're an android user 😊

[@JennaGetsCreative]

StoCard is international! I'm in Canada and that's what I use. I don't have an Apple phone, so no Apple Pay, but I've considered using Google Pay. I recently got tapped for Amazon's review program and I'm eagerly awaiting account review time so I can progress to the top tier with no item price limits. I'm hoping to finally get a robo vacuum and a robo litter box. I got a Litter Genie through this program -like the Diaper Genie diaper bins with the bag refills built in except with strong bags for litter and it has a litter scoop hanging off the side. I have to move a litter box up to the office at night for the cats to go the bed and then I bring it back down to the laundry room in the mornings so I'm not sitting beside a litter box all day. Honestly, all the times I had to remember to bring a bag to do the scooping, find the litter scoop, balance the open bag and not spill... I just brought a dirty box upstairs. Now it's convenient, so I reliably do it.

[@sydneyking8040]

I use a manual and powerchair and have had a phone strap for a few months now! You don't need to even buy a specific case, castify have a little dongle bit you put on a normal case and just attach a strap to!

[@sydneyking8040]

I'm sure there's other versions, but you don't need to fork out for a castify case (altho that's also worked great for me and my muscle spasms haha)

[@CharityAngelSpectrum]

Omg thank you! I have had Nexus/Pixel phones for years, and I struggle to get nice cases for body straps. I found one semi-decent one once, but had so many problems with the attachment rings coming loose it ended up not being worth it. I'm off to look at this style now

[@stephaniemcquillan1930]

I have the exact same electric toothbrush and I love it! Will never go back to a manual. I’m obsessed with cleaning my teeth 😂 That robot hoover would be great but I looked it up and it’s dear 😂 I’m unemployed. I have a ghd hairdryer and I love it. I would LOVE a Batec.

[@laurenragle5228]

I've thought about the vacuum and hair dryer before. But I just ... don't dry my hair. I just air dry it because I don't have the energy after a shower. It sounds like the Dyson might be worth it eventually. I've also thought about the lanyard thing because the number of times my phone falls has gotten ridiculous. Especially as my right (dominant) hand looses grip strength. For American viewers, the "Gousto" box looks just like "Hello Fresh". Very handy. I've found Every Plate to be more budget friendly, but fewer food options. But it's nice to have choices already made and the food organized for you.

[@yippee8570]

My perching stool for the kitchen is worth its weight in gold. I paid more to get one with a bar to rest my feet. I can't have my feet dangling! I have that and a little stool that I sit on when I'm down low. Gotta save them spoons!

[@ElicBehexan]

I've been using an electric toothbrush for several years. I hardly have perfect teeth, but they grew in with pits so I was genetically predisposed to have cavities. However, I do have all my teeth, except one, besides the wisdom teeth which I didn't have room for anyway. And, I lost my first adult tooth this year when I had a crown fall off and there wasn't enough tooth to reattach it.

[@havewheels_willtravel]

I have the sponge thingy for the sink, it’s great! The lanyard things look good as I’m forever dropping my phone, the only thing is I have my bank card in a section at the back of my phone. I do have the apple wallet but don’t use it all the time for the bank card as it’s often awkward at the checkout and I get flustered with doing the face recognition, clicking the button and holding it over the card reader as often the card reader is too high!😂 Do other people find this too?? ( I do use apple wallet for tickets and many points/loyalty cards though) Also a game changer is my quokka cup holder. And a chilly mug for carrying coffee around- even at home if I’m walking - to save spillages!

[@catelijneheijman-timmerman364]

Check out the card sock to stick to the back of the phone case.

[@havewheels_willtravel]

@@catelijneheijman-timmerman364 oh that’s a fab idea! Thanks 😊 I forgot about those!! X

[@richardholder8970]

My wife and daughter both use Apple Pay and they have set it up on my phone Gem

[@trisharaichatterjee2578]

Also I’ve just been looking for the phone lanyards all over the place . Many thanks for the recommendation Gem !

[@rey-yac]

I have an electric toothbrush the same one you have actually and I agree it's much easier. I can do a quick brush and still feel like I got a good brush.

[@tinachambers4887]

Cool beans I highly recommend Sound of Freedom Ever Human needs to love from TEXAS

[@fridab1952]

I have a robot vacuum, have had it for few years and it definitely safe spoons and if I have to vacuum area that it can’t get to I use my cordless vacuum..

[@sjmsutherland]

Ive just ordered the phone case with lanyard d, something i never thought of as i cant always access my phone easily when walking with my rollator. Cant wait to get it!! Thank you for another great video!!x

[@clairewithnall2000]

Best thing i have is easily the ghd glide. I was worried all the time about straightening my hair- this hot brush is amazing and works.😊

[@danny5088]

A drug crusher also good device, unsure I'd you take medication for pain etc but I find a drug crusher if I am feeling no energy

[@mydogeatspuke]

Pill cutters for easier to swallow sizes or half doses, and also crushers if you can't swallow pills at all, are really good for medications you don't need to swallow whole, but sadly a lot of them do require that, and the ones that don't are often available in capsules so you can just open them and pour out the powder into some juice. I'd honestly find it far more exhausting to dispense a pill and then mess about breaking it down and then mixing it into a drink rather than just swallowing it whole though.

[@danny5088]

@mydogeatspuke I have extra issue because I can't swallow tablets at all and I also have to thicken my drinks so I don't choke, which means opening capsules doesn't work because my drinks go lumpy at the bottom which I won't drink and medicine will be at the bottom. I have liquid form medicine but there not all thick and can cause choking. So I am yet to find a good way to take medicine safely

[@melissaz6778]

Noooo you are making me want to cross over to the dark side and buy the Dyson!!! 😭 I was doing so well in avoiding it lol. I'm currently using one of those dryer brushes (Bondi Boost but there are plenty of other brands that do them), and it isn't bad. It is definitely lighter than a standard hair dryer, but I think I'm losing more hair than I should be and it definitely doesn't dry my hair 100%

[@sarahuk8265]

I have one of the brushes, but it is so heavy that i can not use it that often so i goung to ask for christmas for my partner to get me the dyson hair dryer

[@judithlashbrook4684]

I don't use a hairdryer however I have seen that you can get a stand to hold the hairdryer for you, on a table top or something similar, and then if you sit on swivelly chair you can spin around in front of it!

[@melissaz6778]

@@judithlashbrook4684 Sorry I'm only seeing your comment now, but a swivelly chair wouldn't be a safe option for me. Anyway, I bit the bullet and bought the Dyson. I waited a little and got it on sale. It was definitely worth every cent.

[@Advocate.bettie]

Obsessed with your romper!!

[@christomasjames6620]

love the video Gem, I also have a wallet that sticks on back of my phone so can just bring 2 or 3 card with me. I do also use Apple Pay it really is good and I may have a look at the hair dryer as the one I have is so heavy.

[@anneliseingram4276]

I have just downloaded the store card app so thanks for telling us about that and will be ordering the phone lanyard later.

[@CharityAngelSpectrum]

So jealous of your new batec. And the robo cleaner. But I'm off to get myself a new charger for my pink oral b toothbrush - seeing your one made me realise i need to get the replacement charger sorted. I was dead set against an electric toothbrush for years, but i got mine on a ridiculous offer at Boots, and it was life changing.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Hahah yeah i was the same. But the difference its made is unreal.

[@therandomcuriositiesofrae.2001]

Gem you mentioned about apple wallet. As I work in retail it doesn’t always work you may need to enter your card for chip and pin.

[@SearchForSilverLinings]

I don’t have the store card thing!! Great tips here Gem!

[@JennyJardin]

The phone case link is broken.

[@ceseak1571]

I have one of those dish omatic dish brsh thing I find it very useful. I also have a electronic tooth brush the help a lot.

[@lindadunham286]

Does robo vac leave marks on your floor where it docs. Mine does.

[@trisharaichatterjee2578]

Oh I have jumped on the Apple Pay bandwagon and I hardly use it as I am thrifty! I have had these wallets cases and they act (I guess I was thinking about food so I accidentally typed ate 🤣🤣🤣)fantastically well as I’m clumsy . Thought if the wristlet that comes with the phone case come with a pop socket works great as well!

[@wendydowker3346]

Why is the link for the phone case plus strap ? Please as I can’t find the link for it. tks

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

It's in the description box - minus the apps, they all are.

[@BCSchmerker]

+wheelsnoheels *Remember the iRobot® Roomba™? This vacuum cleaner Time **03:04** (the SuckyBot™?) is similar.*

[@BCSchmerker]

*Addition:* I'm on a quest to configure Google® Wallet™ for my ID's; in the meantime, I've a self profile in Contacts. Included in the self profile are the State of California (USA) Class C, the American Automobile Association benefits - eventually an Invisible Disabilities Association virtual card. (I've a virtual BankAmericard® in Google Wallet, but the Travis Federal Credit Union virtual card is excluded for now.)

[@samfish4007]

I'm struggling with bags that fit on my wheelchair. Have a 'hand' bag containing my medications (quite a lot), identity cards, folding walking stick in case of wheelchair failute, keys etc. Also need to bring my laptop and other office stuff and often gym stuff. Pilling them all on my backrest makes my chair tippy and I start looking like a camel. One bag for all means always have to use a huge backpack. Before I was in a wheelchair I had a small backpack handbag, carried my laptop etc. In my hands and had gym stuff in a shoulder bag but can't do any of these now. How do you do this?

[@reachandler3655]

How about a backpack on back of chair?

[@mydogeatspuke]

I have a little bag that straps to the arm rest of my power chair, I want to say it was made by Drive but I have no idea. It was from Amazon though. It's big enough for a bottle of water, medications, hair brush, the cover for my power control if it rains, a very large wallet, my phone etc. I also have a cross body bag that sits on my lap, as the back of my chair has some buggy hooks for shopping bags. I suppose it depends what kind of chair you have though. There are bags you can get that strap to the underside of your seat and hang below the chair and behind your legs if you don't have arms on your chair too. I just spread the weight depending on what I need and how regularly.

[@Kate-lr6yv]

you shouldn't be implying its just people that struggle to brush their teeth that need electric toothbrushes. Electric toothbrushes are way better than manual toothbrushes as it gets removes more plaque.

[@Lute.Turtle]

I don't know that you intended this but this video feels like you had a few paid sponsorships to get out of the way.

[@GAINZonWHEELS]

End of cash, Apple Pay end of freedom .. keep cash keep free

[@javierbarrucz7755]

GREAT FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITYS👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ChelleOnWheels]

I'm thinking about the electric toothbrush. Anything that helps save on spoon expenditure is with doing if you can afford it! I already have an electric vacuum. I'd love a Batek or something similar someday, but I don't think they're available in the US.

[@Esdain]

haha "madam Sucky bot" mines called "Sally-Sucks_a_Lot" and by far is my fave purchase of last year! - another great vid - Benjones_photography

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]