Getting a Grip on Back-to-School: A Featured Article from Ameridisability + EaZyHold

For students with conditions affecting grip strength, from limb differences, low muscle tone, or challenges with fine motor control, everyday classroom tools aren’t always easy to hold. That shouldn’t stand in the way of participating.

That’s the idea at the heart of a new article from Ameridisability, created in partnership with EaZyHold. The piece looks at what back-to-school season actually requires for students who face grip challenges, and how the right tools can close that gap.

Turning classroom supplies into tools every student can use

EaZyHold’s soft, food-grade silicone cuffs slip around a student’s hand and hold onto the items they need, from pencils and paintbrushes to instruments, jump ropes, and water bottles. That means a student can pick up a pencil during a writing lesson, hold a paintbrush in art class, grip a mallet in music, or use a jump rope at recess, all on their own.

It’s a small piece of equipment with a big impact: independence at the desk, in the classroom, and on the playground.

Support through your child’s IEP or 504 plan

One of the most useful parts of the Ameridisability article is a practical one: it walks parents through how to request adaptive tools like EaZyHold through their child’s IEP or 504 plan. For many families, that means access to tools like these at no added cost.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator preparing for the new school year, this is worth a read. It’s a reminder that inclusion isn’t just about being present in the classroom. It’s about having the right tools to fully take part.

Read the full article on Ameridisability:
Getting a Grip on Back-to-School