Shopping is fun to do for yourself, but especially for other people. Christmas is approaching, so I want to share my favorite things. Specifically, this list is items that worked for me, having a disability. I hope it’ll help someone you know or yourself if you have a disability as well.
- Casper Pillow – Sleeping is challenging with cerebral palsy. Getting comfortable and staying asleep can be challenging. My friend told me about the Casper pillow, so I eventually tried it. I now look forward to going to bed because the pillow helps me fall and stay asleep.
- Keurig – I am not a coffee drinker but I enjoy hot chocolate. I decided to try the Keurig Mini, which makes making hot chocolate simple. If I had more mastery, I could use this independently. My 9-year-old son can use it and makes hot chocolate too. I also have coffee for guests.
- Soundcore headphones: Headphones are challenging to buy when you have cerebral palsy. Staying on my head is a difficult job. However, I recently purchased these headphones, and the sound is incredible. They stay on my head, especially if I wear my hair in a ponytail. They are also comfortable on the ears and over the head. My daughter loves them as well, and now she has a pair.
- Phone lanyard – I’d drop my phone without a lanyard. The lanyard works with any phone and case. As a result, my phone is easily accessible, and I never worry about dropping my phone again.
- Ottoman – I am not in my wheelchair at home. When I want to get on the couch, I use this ottoman to climb on and then climb onto the couch. The ottoman is sturdy and has storage.
- Card-carrying iPhone case – I like it because it holds several cards to make it easier when I’m out shopping. The cards are easy to take out and put back inside. Buy this case.
- Hair dryer/straightener – I love my brush which is a hair dryer and straightening. It makes drying hair so much quicker. I can’t use it myself, but my caregiver says it’s effortless.
- Fitbit Charge 5 – I enjoy counting steps with my hand. This fitness tracker keeps me active, and I like the app. Also, it’s nice to see how much sleep I get a night. Buy the FitBit Charge 5
- Sweatsuit – Sometimes, I have no choice but to dress. These sweatsuits are easy to get on and off and look stylish.
- Jeans – I like jeans, but buttons aren’t easy with a disability. I like these jeans because they look nice and feel comfortable.
- Shark Robot Vacuum – I like being able to vacuum independently. This does a good job and probably a perfect job if you didn’t have 3 dogs and 4 cats. Buy the vacuum.
IPads, iPhones, soft blankets and anything that makes life easier is always welcome!
