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Strength, Dexterity and Reach SolutionsProducts454647Have a multi-use “reacher” handy forremoving lightweight items fromupper shelves or for picking updropped items. ($8 - $30) Suppliers:DRL, HAR, ILA, LSS, MAX, MKC,SAM, WAL, WDSReach items in higher places moresafely by using a step stool with ahandrail and steps covered withnon-slip rubber mats. Wide-spreadlegs on the stool make the stoolsteadier. ($40 - $133) Suppliers: DYL,MAX, HMT, SAM, STA, WDSInstall extenders on difficult-to-reachwall light switches to make themaccessible from a sitting position.($8 - $9) Suppliers: DYL, MAX, PER4849Add a remote wireless light switch tofacilitate turning lights on from whereveryou are in a room. The lightswitch plate self-adheres to the wall,while the wireless receiver screws intothe light bulb socket. ($33 - $35)Suppliers: AUB, SMT, SPLMake contents in the kitchen moreaccessible with inexpensive organizersthat also increase storage space. Lookfor a swing shelf for under-the-sinkstorage, lazy Susans, pot/pan lidorganizers, roll-out can dispensers,spice racks, kitchen wrap organizers,and expand-a-shelves for cabinets.A sliding storage drawer/shelfinstalled inside wall-mounted andbase cabinets is also handy. ($5 - $30)Suppliers: CMP, GTO, HAR, HMT,IMP, LIL, LOW, MKC, SOL, SPL, STA,TAY, WDS27