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Drink-Aide from the Inglis House in Philadelphia

The Drink-Aide is founded in Philadelphia and gives greater independence to those with disabilities.
The Drink-Aide is founded in Philadelphia and gives greater independence to those with disabilities.
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Often getting a drink when you have a disability is difficult. Regular wheelchair cup holders might work temporarily but the position might not be the best. The people at the Inglis Home in Philadelphia created a revolutionary cup and cup holder for people with disabilities. It is called the Drink-Aide.

The Drink-Aide is designed to mount to a wheelchair. A water bottle sits in the holder with a long bendable straw attached. The positioning possibilities of the straw are endless.

It takes about fifteen minutes to figure out where to mount it and to mount it. After that, it's very easy and raises the person with the disability independence. Drinking has never been easier.

The price is about $45, but the gain in independence and comfort is well worth it. The bottle is sturdy and holds 28oz. It's easy to clean and maintain.

To order a Drink-Aide, check out their web site: Drink-Aide

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Philadelphia Disability Examiner

Jessica McFarlane is a mother, author, web designer and has cerebral palsy. She has a degree and certification in special education from Edinboro...

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