reachers
Those who extend
Reachers is the plural of reacher—a tool with an extended handle and gripping mechanism for grabbing objects beyond arm's length: The reachers help elderly patients pick things up without bending.
The word also describes people who reach for things, literally or figuratively: dreamers and reachers who refuse to accept limitations.
Device that seizes
- pick-upInformal collection or retrieval
- aidSupport given freely
- gripperDevice that grasps firmly
- retrieverDog trained to fetch game
mobility · independence · dexterity · ergonomic · support · seniors · disability · convenience
Hinged grasping utensil
- clampDevice for holding tight
- gripperDevice that grasps firmly
- grabberDevice that seizes
- clawCurved animal nail
hook · extractor · pincer · jaw · trigger · handle · shaft · folding
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- accessibleAble to be reached
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
accommodation · adaptation · inclusion · independence · rehabilitation
grabber
Device that seizes
retriever · mobility · independence · dexterity · ergonomic · support · seniors · disability · convenience · lightweight
tongs
Hinged grasping utensil
claw · hook · extractor · pincer · jaw · trigger · handle · shaft · folding · telescopic
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- accessibleAble to be reached
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
barrier-free · accommodation · adaptation · inclusion · independence · rehabilitation
- assistive deviceswheelchair, glasses, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, walkers
- occupational therapyhand therapy, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, adaptive equipment, assistive devices
- therapy equipmentresistance bands, knee brace, exercise balls, ankle support, balance boards
reacherssettlers
Those who establish homes
waiters · accepters · idlers · bystanders · defeatists
reacherssafeties
Devices preventing accidental discharge
safety schools · sure things · fallbacks · settlers · matches
- reached outMade an attempt to contact
- reaches outInitiates contact
- reaches across the aisleCollaborates with political opponents
- reached pastExtended arm beyond obstacle
- far reaches
- upper reachesUpstream portions near source
reached, preacher, reaches, breached, preached, preaches, breaches, outreaches, outreached