Budget Friendly Accessibility - 10 Tools Under $50 That Make a Big Difference

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Sometimes, the simplest tools can have the biggest impact. At My Tools for Living, we’ve seen how a few thoughtfully chosen, budget-friendly items can make everyday tasks easier, safer, and more independent without spending a fortune. Whether it’s cooking, reading, writing, or organizing, these small items often provide solutions and big peace of mind. With that said, here are 10 great products under $50 from our store that can make life easier:

Orange Bump Dots (25-Pack)

Tactile markers for labeling appliances, remotes, light switches, and more. Helps identify buttons by touch and makes everyday tasks safer.

These low vision Can-Do Medium Orange Bump Dots are a great way to tactually mark appliances. Smooth, raised tactile with adhesive back.

12-Month Large Print Giant Wall Calendar

Huge size with big, bold print for easy scheduling and organization, ideal for writing in your appointments and events.

Large 12 Month Calendar for the Year. Calendar has front conver in brown with words 12 month calendar. A full view of the calendar open to the month of January with Bold black writing and lines.

Big Button Talking Calculator

Large keys and spoken output for easy calculations, budgeting, or quick math.

Big Button Talking Calculator with large display and black on white buttons.

Big Blue Button Talking Clock & Date with Alarm 

Announces time and date aloud, perfect for desks, nightstands, or kitchens.

The Loud Boost Extra Large Talking Clock is shown with a hand pressing it's large blue button with an index finger.

2-Stage Liquid Level Indicator (Noise & Vibration)

Alerts you when a cup is nearly full with an audible noise as well as a vibration, helping you pour drinks safely and independently.

OttLite LED Travel Task Light

Portable, adjustable light for reading, writing, cooking, or crafts in low-light situations. 

Task lamp in all white with silver handle above. LED lights are visible on the open arm with the Ottlite logo visible. in the center

Large Print Check & Deposit Register

Keep track of checks, bills, and budgets without straining to read small print. 

Large Print Check and Deposit Register with bold black lines and large letters and numbers that are easily read by those with low vision.  The spiral booklet is open revealing it's blank slots ready to be filled in.

Durable Cane Pouch for Folding White Canes

(Kiwi, Navy, Charcoal, White, Forest, Rose)

DigiGuard Finger Guard for Cutting

Use the durable DigiGuard Finger Guard when slicing, dicing, and preparing meals. Slide it on your first and third fingers to protect all three digits while working with sharp knives to prepare your favorite feast ingredients.

A person cutting a cucumber with a sharp knife and using a blue DigiFuard finger guard on their hand that is holding the cumber

17" Flame-Resistant Oven Mitt

Protective, easy-to-use mitt for safe cooking.

This 17 inch fire and heat retardant mitt protects up to 425 degrees fahrenheit and is great for those who are partially sighted or blind. This protective 13 inch oven mitt comes in an olive green quilted pattern.

Even simple items can help with everyday independence. From reading labels, tracking schedules, and pouring drinks, to safely cooking or playing games. Each tool is designed to make life easier, safer, and allow for greater confidence for people with low vision, blindness, or other accessibility needs. Building a toolkit doesn’t have to happen all at once! Start with a few items from our store, then grow your collection over time.

To learn more adaptive technology devices and helpful low-vision resources and products, head to www.mytoolsforliving.com where you’ll find tools designed to support.


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