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Us Weekly: EaZyHold is a Back-to-School Must-Have

Summer is winding down and parents, educators, and students are on the lookout for the best tools to make a smooth and successful transition into the school year. This year,…

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Ginkgo Biloba for Stroke Recovery

What is the link between a ginkgo tree, one of the oldest tree species on earth, and stroke patients? According to this article from the American Heart Association’s news site,…

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Embracing Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Ways to Celebrate and Raise Awareness

A young boy with cerebral palsy is standing in a standing frame with a tray of EazyHold universal cuffs and holds a sign with a Functionalhand that reads "Happy World Cerebral Palsy Day! Millions of Reasons"

We love March for a lot of reasons. It’s warming up, the flowers are just beginning to bloom, and shamrock shakes are back (if you’re into that). But most importantly,…

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The Importance of Adaptive Cycling

In an article from AT Today, The case for adaptive cycling – Why it should be considered essential medical equipment, Sarah Sarsby explores the benefits of riding a bike and…

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Tiana Relearns to Play Violin After a Stroke at Age 10

Tiana Ekpanyaskun’s left side was left paralyzed after a stroke at age 10. The Adaptive Music Bridging Program helped her adapt her violin with reversed strings and an EaZyHold. Her…

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How to Help Seniors Living Alone

Avoiding Isolation Avoiding isolation is very important for seniors. Loneliness is associated with higher blood pressure and stress levels. This A Place for Mom article on preventing social isolation in…

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Hands to Love December Newsletter

This month’s Hands to Love newsletter focuses on usage patterns for children and adults with upper limb differences. The H2L Innovation Station section features a shout out to EaZyHold and…

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Safe and Sound TV: EaZyHold Review

Rehabilitation therapists Cindy and Christina Hardin-Weiss are hosting a wonderful new show called Safe and Sound: Adaptive Concepts for Vibrant Living. The therapy and caregiving experts offer tips and life…

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Off-the-Cuff Discovery – Inventor Spotlight

Checkout this article from January 2023 in Inventor Digest featuring Kerry Mellin – the inventor of EaZyHold.

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EaZyHold Inclusive Holiday Gift Guide

We’re back this year with another inclusive gift guide for infants and children of all abilities and needs. Includes fun sensory toys, inclusive children’s books, art tools, accessibility tools, and…

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Amazon Special Needs Christmas Gift Guide

It can be tricky to know what to get your disabled child or those parents of disabled children in your life. Being a special needs parent isn’t easy, and shopping…

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Overuse Syndrome

In a previous blogpost, we shared pediatric occupational therapist Laura Faye Clubok’s words from her experience at Lucky Fin Weekend. She showcased EaZyHold at the event and was so inspired…

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Stroke Boot Camp Therapeutic Drum Circle

This past July, the Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization held a therapeutic drum circle at the Chapman University Stroke Boot Camp with a little extra assistance from EaZyHold grip assists! The…

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Lucky Fin Weekend Reflection 2023

Laura Faye Clubok, pediatric occupational therapist and owner of On the Other Hand Therapy shared these beautiful words about this year’s Lucky Fin Weekend. She touches on how beautiful and…

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Sensory Laine Feature

Sensory Laine is an online marketplace that highlights makers of “diverse, inclusive, and adaptive products.” EaZyHold is so happy to be featured on their Instagram account in a post highlighting…

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Triumph Wheelchair Sports Festival

We recently attended the 10th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival in Santa Clarita! It was such a great experience to see adaptive sports in action and we got to meet some…

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Arthrogryposis Awareness

Arthrogryposis Awareness Day, observed on June 30th, is a time when we come together to honor the strength, resilience, and determination of individuals living with arthrogryposis. This rare condition, also…

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EaZyHold in Woman’s World Magazine

EaZyHold founder, Kerry Mellin, was recently featured in Woman’s World Magazine for her invention! Check it out below. Don’t forget to take a look at the EaZyHold blog and follow…

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EaZyHold on InventHer Live

This past March, EaZyHold founder, Kerry Mellin, went on “InventHer Live” to talk about her 100% silicone universal cuffs! InventHer Live is a live webcast in which Marcy McKenna, a…

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Mindfulness in Motion

EaZyHold has partnered with a wonderful project called mindfulness in mOTion. MIM is an occupational therapy and education consulting practice founded by two nontraditional pediatric OTs, Danielle Delorenzo and My…

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UNICEF: Accessibility and Universally Designed Products

This year, EaZyHold was so honored to be part of a presentation by UNICEF about accessibility and universally designed products.  In a world where over 15% (which is more than…

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OT Megan Landreth of ActiveKidzs & Adult Therapy is training independent skills for kids with Cerebral Palsy and Pediatric Stroke

EaZyHold has become my favorite and highest recommended adaptive equipment in pediatric outpatient OT. I love that the handle is made of silicone so I don’t have to worry about…

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Facing Trauma Head On – One Mother’s Journey

Please welcome Leah Trotter to our blog; an incredible parent and advocate for her son Jack. She’s here today to share her raw emotions about her experience with her son…

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The Unexpected Blessings of Having a Child with a Difference

There’s no denying that having a child with a difference or a disability, be it physical, emotional or social, comes with its own set of unique challenges and trials. What’s…

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What’s in my bag – a trip to the zoo

Please welcome Kaitlyn Ball from Our Disabled Life to the blog! She’s an amazing mom of two children with special needs and is here to share what’s in her bag. Take a…

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The Importance of Bilateral Coordination in Infants and Children from an OT

Hi there, my name is Jayson and along with being a school-based occupational therapist, I also blog at OTschoolhouse.com and host a corresponding podcast called the OT School House Podcast where we…

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“Learning To Live” – An Insight to Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis

While browsing through Instagram, I stumbled upon an amazing teen who is sharing her journey with juvenile arthritis through her beautiful writing. I asked her to write a blog post specifically for…

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Challenging Children’s Minds and Bodies with Water Play

Please welcome Kaitlyn Mersich, PT, DPT to the EaZyHold blog today! She has been a pediatric physical therapist for 3 years and is here to share a post on fun…

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Road Trip Tips When Traveling with a Special Needs Family Member

Please help us welcome Pamela Tucker to the EaZyHold blog! We’re so happy to have her here  again and are grateful for this fantastic idea to create a “tip list”…

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Adapting to Each Summer

Please welcome Jill Storey to the blog! She’s an amazing mama of five boys and is here today to share her experience as a special needs family. Enjoy! Like most things, summer…

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Summer Activities from an Occupational Therapist

Please welcome Amanda Ghiloni to the EaZyHold blog. She is a Pediatric COTA/L and wrote this amazing summer activities list for us. Make sure to visit her on Instagram @barefoot_otThank you…

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You Are His Voice

Please help us welcome Brandi Ringelman from Meet the Ringelmans. We’ve been following along with Brandi and her family’s journey with sweet son, Austin, for a while now and we’re so happy…

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Reaching Impossible Milestones

Please help EaZyHold welcome Melissa Brown, the amazing mother of our friend Silas. She’s here today to share her experiences as a special needs parent facing the challenges of often…

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Navigating Self Care as a Special Needs Parent

Please help us welcome back Pamela Tucker to the blog! If you missed it, she previously wrote this beautiful post for us about parenting a child with a rare disease. She’s here…

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Parenting a Rare Child

Please help us welcome our guest blogger, Pamela Tucker to EaZyHold! Read her incredible story below and be sure to share your own experiences with raising a rare child in…

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What Not to Say

Being a parent is hard work, there’s no doubt about it. We could love our kids to the end of the earth and still fall, exhausted and crying, into bed…

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Our Favorite Instruments for Music Therapy

Music Therapy has been proven to help individuals in the disabled and special needs community to strengthen their abilities in all areas of their lives. Whether the individuals needs are…

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Left Arm Journey with the Amazing Z-Man

Meet Zachary..He has spastic triplegia cerebral palsy which has affected his hand and motor function on his left side. With help from EaZyHold and occupational therapy, Zachary has made huge strides in…

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7 Ways to Make Halloween More Fun for Kids with Special Needs

From Today’s Parent Most kids love Halloween, but kids with disabilities may need a few simple accommodations so they can join in the trick or treating. Small changes to things like where you…

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A Pumpkin Carving Alternative

Painted Pumpkins are fun to make and are a great fall craft for children of all abilities to do. Traditional pumpkin carving is tricky and can be dangerous for little hands,…

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Dad Builds Amazing Costumes Around Son’s Wheelchair

From USA Today This year’s most epic Halloween costume goes to … Jeremy Scott! Jeremy’s dad, Ryan, created this Ghostbusters masterpiece — a perfectly scaled replica of the Ecto-1 that encompasses Jeremy’s wheelchair.…

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How This Mom Is Teaching Kids to Find Beauty in Her Daughter’s Differences

Kerry Lynch would much rather you ask questions than point and stare or make an obvious attempt not to stare. Her 2-year-old daughter, Mary Cate, was born with a rare genetic disorder called Apert Syndrome,…

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Are Babies Having Strokes?

This is not easy to talk about, but did you know that strokes are the leading cause of serious long term disability in the United States?  A common misconception is…

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Arthrogryposis Awareness

June 30th marks Arthrogryposis Awareness Day! What is Arthrogryposis? Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) describes a congenital joint contracture in two or more areas of the body. Any joint can be…

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Five Fun Summer Activities for People of all Abilities

Summer is a fun time; there are vacations, trips to amusement/water parks, camping trips, late night hangouts with friends, and summer camps for kids … there’s a lot to do!…

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Kids with Arthritis?

Arthritis is close to our hearts here at EaZyHold. We invented our universal cuffs because of the arthritis we were suffering from and knew there was a whole world of…

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15 Ways to Help Your Child with Disabilities Transition Back to School

via themighty.com The beginning of a new school year makes me anxious, but not as anxious as it makes my children, who have disabilities. I worry about the teachers. I worry…

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Life without a Limb can be Limitless!

Beauty Always Finds A Way and If you’re an amputee or are related to an amputee, you know that disability doesn’t mean inability. Some of the most physically capable, active,…

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Artist’s Stunning Photos Shatter Misconceptions About Disabilities

Ceridwen Hughes, a photographer from North Wales, wants the world to view disabilities differently. In an effort to change people’s perspectives, he created a photo project called “We Can…” that…

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ABLE. A better way to save for people with disabilities.

ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know ABLE accounts are “tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families.” You might be wondering what this means, so today we’re…

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Ten Fingers are Overrated!

Lucky Fins Rule! If you’ve seen anyone with a Lucky Fin, chances are you probably didn’t even notice anything different about them. You might have seen them playing catch, climbing,…

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Children With Special Needs: How to Find the Right Shoe

Finding the right pair of shoes for children with special needs can be difficult. Some of these children have a hard time expressing their needs. Without having their needs properly…

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How to Care for Someone With a Physical Disability

Knowing how to properly care for an individual who has a physical disability can be tough. You want to make sure that you are helping them as much as needed,…

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The Importance of Including Children with Disabilities at School

Children who have disabilities, whether it be mental or physical, often feel excluded.  It is important to make sure that all children are included in school activities. Other students need…

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Children with Physical Disabilities: The Importance of Playtime

Playtime is important for the development of any child whether they have a disability or not. You might have a difficult time thinking of activities that a child with a physical…

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Adaptive Devices for Elderly: Listen to Their Needs

It is important for their sanity that seniors make their own decisions. Many senior citizens that need assistance end up losing the ability to make their own decisions and express…

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Assistive Devices: A Senior’s Guide to Aging Comfortably at Home

According to AARP, the majority, or 90 percent of seniors would prefer to live out their days at home as they age. In order for seniors to achieve that goal, it…

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Adaptive Devices for the Disabled: Achieving Independent Living

Everyone’s goal in life is to be independent, with or without a disability. Adaptive devices for the disabled can help them achieve this goal. There are many different devices, each…

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Adapting Your Everyday Life Using Specially Designed Equipment

As you get older, your ability to grip things becomes weaker and less reliable. You may no longer be able to pick up a pen, handle the TV remote, answer…

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Activities for Children With Special Needs

If you have a child with special needs, it can be very beneficial for them to get involved in after school activities. The video above shows some great activities for children…

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Art Supplies That Should be in Every Special Education Classroom

Art can help with the mental stability for all children, including those with special needs. Art gives children with special needs the ability to express themselves without having to use…

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Why to Consider Getting Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities

Having a good education is what helps children become successful, independent adults. Not having the proper tools or assistive technologies for students who have disabilities hinders their ability to learn…

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14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Isolation

We explore the benefits of adaptive technology here at EaZyHold regularly, because we understand how helpful it is for people in need of specific types of assistance. Though EaZyHold is commonly…

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A Look at Low-Tech Assistive Technology

If you struggle with a physical disability or find daily activities too painful due to arthritis, you may be interested in the many assistive devices available. These devices may be considered…

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8 Signs Your Child May Benefit from Occupational Therapy

If your child lives with a disability, you may be interested in exploring the options of occupational therapy. With some time, occupational therapy has proven to be a successful means…

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Watch How Easy It Is to Brush Hair with EaZyHold

Looking for a soft strap you can attach to your kid’s hand to assist them with their daily activities? Consider our soft, silicone-based EaZyHold cuff.  This universal cuff has an opening…

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Occupational Therapy Equipment to Teach Important Skills to Children

Children learn best through play. Parents, educators, and other caretakers can help students stay calm and learn both academic and social skills with these fun yet useful occupational therapy equipment…

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Watch: Kerry Demonstrates EazyHold Uses at Abilities Expo

Here’s a quick video featuring our very own Kerry Mellin during the Abilities Expo.  Tune in to discover the benefits of our soft universal cuff for those with little to…

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Strategies for Implementing Assistive Technology in the Classroom

As an educator, meeting the needs of every child in your class is your primary goal, and inclusion within the classroom means that these needs can vary significantly among your…

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Pokémon GO As An Occupational Therapy Tool

As you may have heard, Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm. What you may not have heard is how the popular game is being used as an occupational therapy…

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Daily Living Aids to Help Senior Citizens Live Independently

Growing older does not have to mean giving up your ability to live on your own. You can maintain your independence and make your everyday life easier by using these…

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Tools for Disabled Hands

Looking for tools for disabled hands or weakened grip strength? You may want to consider checking out the EaZyHold universal cuff, a silicone trap available in a variety of sizes. The…

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6 Living Arrangements for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities make daily activities a challenge, and can sometimes require special living arrangements. We found an interesting guide covering six of these living arrangements for adults with special needs.…

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40 Tools for Occupational Therapists

If you’re an occupational therapist, consider taking a look at this incredible list of of 40 tools specifically created for you and your patients. This list includes everything from blogs,…

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4 Quick Occupational Therapy Exercises

If you’re looking for new occupational therapy exercises to try, you may find the following article helpful. It explores a few occupational therapy exercises designed to strengthen your motor skills. …

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Looking for ways to exercise your fine motor skills at home?

Whether you have exceptional abilities, you recently experienced an accident, or you simply want to improve your function, you might like this list. This list of 25 different exercises covers…

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This Soft Grip Device Is Made of Silicone

If you’re looking for a grip device capable of assisting you throughout the day, consider EaZyHold the softest choice! Unlike most grip devices, EaZyHold is made from silicone. This makes…

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Assistive Devices for Easier Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

If you live with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), you know how painful and frustrating it can be to accomplish even the smallest daily activities.  What you may not know is there’s an…

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This Soft Grip Device Is Made of Silicone

If you’re looking for a grip device capable of assisting you throughout the day, consider EaZyHold the softest choice! Unlike most grip devices, EaZyHold is made from silicone. This makes…

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5 Ways A Universal Cuff Makes Life Easier

If you experience arthritis in your hands, the smallest of daily activities can be frustrating to accomplish. A universal cuff is a great way to avoid this frustration, as it…

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