AccessLife

Tool Guide

Explore assistive devices and apps by disability and need. Use the filters to find tools that can support daily life, learning, communication and independence.

Developed by the AccessLife Team and the UNESCWA Disability Rights Team. We extend our gratitude to our core partner AGFUND.

Explore the Assistive Devices Dashboard (opens in a new tab)
Skip to results

Tools

81 tools found

  • Mobility Disability

    Canes

    A single-point walking aid used to improve balance and reduce pressure on a leg. Helps with mild mobility limitations or stability needs.

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Crutches

    Walking aids that transfer body weight from the legs to the upper body, used when one or both legs need reduced weight-bearing (e.g., injury, surgery).

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Forearm crutches

    Crutches with a cuff that wraps around the forearm, providing greater stability and comfort for long-term use compared to underarm crutches.

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Standard walker

    A four-legged walking frame that provides strong support. The user lifts and moves it forward while walking, suitable for people needing significant stability.

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Rolling walker

    A walker with two or four wheels, allowing the user to push it forward rather than lifting it. It supports smoother movement and may include a…

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Rollator with seat

    Wheeled walker with hand brakes and a built-in seat, supporting balance, walking, and rest for users with fatigue or limited endurance.

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Transport wheelchair

    A lightweight wheelchair designed to be pushed by a caregiver, not self-propelled. It is useful for short trips, travel, and situations where the user cannot walk…

    • Hardware
    • Limited mobility

  • Mobility Disability

    Standing frames

    Standing support equipment that helps users stand safely, improving posture, weight-bearing, circulation, bone health, and digestion.

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Manual wheelchairs (lightweight)

    Manual wheelchairs that can be self-propelled or pushed, with lightweight models improving maneuverability, transport, and mobility support.

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Power-assisted wheelchairs

    Manual wheelchairs fitted with a motor or power-assist wheels that help reduce effort while pushing. They support individuals who can self-propel but have weakness, fatigue, or…

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Hand splints / wrist supports

    Orthotic supports worn on the hand or wrist to improve alignment, reduce pain, prevent contractures, or support weak muscles. Often used in arthritis, carpal tunnel, stroke,…

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Adaptive crutches

    Modified crutches designed to improve comfort and function (e.g., ergonomic grips, shock absorption, platform supports). They help users who need extra stability or long-term crutch use.

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Transfer poles

    Floor-to-ceiling poles installed in key areas (e.g., bedroom, bathroom) to help individuals stand, balance, and transfer safely between surfaces such as bed, chair, or toilet.

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Adaptive seating cushions

    Special cushions designed to improve comfort, posture, and pressure distribution while sitting. They help prevent pressure sores and support pelvic and trunk alignment, especially for wheelchair…

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Gait trainers

    Supportive walking frames (often with harnesses and trunk support) that help people practice walking safely. Used for children or adults with significant mobility impairment (e.g., cerebral…

    • Hardware
    • Partial Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Ceiling lifts or floor hoists

    Mechanical lifting devices that help transfer a person safely from bed to wheelchair or toilet. They reduce caregiver strain and prevent falls.

    • Hardware
    • Full Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Pressure relief cushions and mattresses

    Support surfaces designed to reduce pressure points and prevent pressure ulcers. Used for people who sit or lie down for long periods.

    • Hardware
    • Full Paralysis

  • Mobility Disability

    Adaptive feeding devices (robotic feeders)

    Devices that assist people with limited arm/hand movement to eat independently. They can scoop food and bring it to the mouth with controlled movement.

    • Hardware
    • Full Paralysis