Adaptive Tools
for creativity & self-expression
T-Shaped Grip Tools
Empower your creative ability with this T-shaped Grip Tool. Designed by experts for a variety of grip and strength issues, this lightweight, foam grip tool has a soft, adjustable woven strap.
With two sizes and two diameters of flexible foam tension port, these tools are perfect for gripping a variety of markers, paint brushes, pens, pencils, stampers and more, empowering more independent creativity and expression. Red (small) tool and teal blue (large) tool are easily identifiable on any work surface or in storage, which aids CVI/visually-impaired artists choose tools more independently.
Assists With: Grip-strength and long-lasting tool use time, grip. dexterity and fine-motor control, one-handed use, and limb and digit differences.
Soft Pattern Rollers
Print-making is now more accessible with these two-handed textured foam rollers. These soft, adjustable-grip foam tools have sliding foam ball grips and wooden shaft for lightweight but sturdy regular use.
With visual-impairment friendly and bright colors and durable construction, these tools are easy to clean and perfect for use with painting, inking, print making, pattern-rolling, and rolling dough, sand, and other compounds. Also great for occupational therapy exercises and self-expression.
Assists With: Multiple upper-extremity and arm lifting and diameter (“hug” position) ability levels, width positioning and grip capabilities.
Soft Smooth Rollers
Our two-handed smooth rollers with adjustable medium and fixed wide set soft foam ball grips adapt to a wide range of mobility and ability.
With visual-impairment friendly and bright colors, durable construction, and easy to clean materials. Great for use with paints, inks, and compounds like doughs and clay. This solid, smooth roller surface can be used for pressing and layering, or decorating with 3D shapes (such as adhesive-backed foam shapes) to make one’s own, unique patterns.
Assists With: Multiple upper-extremity and arm lifting and diameter (“hug” position) ability levels, width positioning and grip capabilities.
2-Way Adaptive Foam Grips
Support more ways of creative expression and writing with our lightweight, soft foam grips. Each brightly-colored grip is designed with two directional ports and an assortment of grip widths, built for all levels of ability in handwriting, wrist positioning, grip closure and strength.
Assists With: Grip strength, tightness and tension issues, sensory issues, CVI/Visual impairment handles for tools, differing wrist and hand positioning abilities
Extending Tool Holder
Reach new creative heights with our adaptive Extending Tool Holder. Adjustable to every artist’s reach needs, this lightweight, telescoping tool features soft foam grips for comfortable, adaptable use, with a sturdy-but-lightweight metal rod that stays where you set it. Stretchy tension grip end holds a variety of tools for painting, drawing, and putting easels within your reach.
Assists With: Lengthening and stabilizing reach, easier and softer foam grip tightness, use from mobility aids, wheelchairs, lifts and beds to easel or surface.
Adaptive Art Smocks
Getting messy is more fun with our child size Adaptive Art Smocks. Featuring multiple easy release hook and loop connection points, our adjustable straps make for an easier, faster wear-and-remove process without pesky knots, and allow for connecting in different ways. Fits most children and smaller adults.
Assists With: More adjustable art apron use during creative work, easy release for sensory sensitivity, more adaptive to all mobility aids, wheelchairs, lifts and beds
Creative Accessories Set
Find the perfect fit with our Creative Accessories Set. With bright colors in a range designed for easy identification, this starter accessories set comes with three (3) round brushes, three (3) flat brushes and three (3) stamper tools, These tools are paired perfectly to fit our adaptable grip tools collection.
Perfect for: Use with all Kind Mind Co. adaptive art tools
