Custom build
About custom builds
This was a one-of-a-kind build made for a specific person. It's shared here to spark ideas about what's possible with DIY assistive technology.
Someone struggled to reach the door-open button at their place of work; it sat behind a large piece of furniture that couldn’t be moved.
Safety drove every choice in this reaching tool: baseball-bat grip tape for a secure hold, a quick-release wrist strap so the tool can’t clatter away (but releases instantly if it snags), a rubber cane tip to press buttons without damaging surfaces, and waterproof grip tape throughout. The result stays accessible, safe, and practical for daily use.
Photo gallery
Quick-release wrist strap and baseball-bat grip tape.
The parts before assembly.
The kind of entrance area where furniture can block an accessible door button.