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Matey Desk Size Reaching Aids

Squeezing the trigger of a Matey Reacher closes the jaw to give a tight grip on even the smallest items.

Squeezing the trigger of a Matey Reacher closes the jaw to give a tight grip on even the smallest items. It can pick up a small flat item such as a dime, or bulky items such as newspapers, clothing or cans. A magnet on the tip helps in picking up small steel parts and a short post at the end can be used as a dressing aid. This is the active type reacher in which pressure must be maintained to continue grip. A light spring opens the jaws. Matey Reachers are made of aluminum with triggers and jaws of plastic. The handle is ergonomically designed to fit the hand. The maximum grip opening is 2 1/2" (64 mm). The handle has a hole for hanging. For use at a desk, work place or other close quarters, the Desk Size Matey Reaching Aid has an overall length of 15 3/4" (40 cm). Weighs 3.1 oz. (88 gm).

Typical Access Profile

Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute	Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor	Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over	Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language