Hey, Beth, Spell my name right.  It is y NOT i.
jk





--- "Elizabeth H. Thiers" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Hello All!!
>
> Well, Kathi,
> You got a lot of great suggestions.  I too
> would suggest an OT that could
> see your unique movements.  Your idea of a
> useless arm and my idea are two
> different things.  Also, if would depend on how
> much trunk control you have.
> That's usually a bigger factor than an arm
> that's uncooperative.  You may
> even need to work on your trunk strength in
> order to accomplish your goal.
> It also depends on how far your other arm can
> reach across your body and how
> much strength you have.
> There is also a great book with at title
> something like Living one handed in
> a Two handed world.  Haven't added it to my
> collection yet but, I've heard
> it's highly reccommended.
> In addition to the suggestions already proposed
> if you know anyone who sews,
> you can get loops sewn into your pants (I know
> in the Midwest it gets cold).
> You can then hook your hand into the loops to
> pull down or up as needed.
> You can also start pulling down from a seated
> position and rock yourself
> back and forth (you have a wheelchair correct?)
>  so that you pick up one
> side at a time.
> I'm sure you already know to wear elastic
> waisted clothing or clothing with
> velcro closures for ease.
>
> Hope that gives you a few extra ideas.
>
> Beth T.
>
> Subject: Going To The Bathroom Alone
>
>
> I'm searching for ways that I could go to the
> bathroom alone.  Here's the situtation...My
> left
> arm is useless (which only leaves right side to
> work with) I need to hold on to something (so ,
> I
> don't fall) and pull my pants down.  Any Ideas?


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