5 accessible gift ideas for disabled women this holiday season

Lifestyle December 12, 2019

The holiday season will soon be upon us and some of us may be looking for cool, accessible gifts for disabled women we know. We have put together some gift ideas that range from cool, practical and fashionable.

Take a look at these options we have put together, all under under ₹ 1,200.

A dark blue coloured hand bag with brown handle.

Lavie Anushka Collection Women Blue Tote

This navy blue coloured handbag can be the go to look for all occasions. The handle is short which makes it easy to carry, especially for women in wheelchairs. It’s water resistant too.

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The bag is a dark shade of blue with two handles that are brown in colour. There one compartment with a zip closure.The word Lavie is printed in white lettering on the outside.

₹ 689*

Available at flipkart

Mumbai-based working professional Jasmina Khanna prefers bags likes these. Here Jasmina is wearing a light brown bag with handles of the same colour.

Jasmina holding a light brown coloured leather bag.

I prefer carrying a bag with small hands. The bag should lightweight so that it is easy for me to hold it. It should have at least one compartment outside for easy access.

A lady combing her hair with a comb having long handle along with a brush and comb.

Long Reach Handled Comb and Hair Brush Set

If you are looking for a gift for a woman with upper limb mobility disability or an elderly person with arthritis, this long handled comb and hair brush would be much appreciated.

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This is a two piece set of a hair comb and a brush. Handles are long with a base of sky blue. The handles are curved and designed such that they are easy to use.

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Two handmade soap bars and shampoo in a bowl kept on a white towel with a rolled net and a flower beside.

PaNee Handmade Soaps and Body Works Beer and Honey Shampoo Bar

Shampoo bars make a great accessible gift idea as they take away the hassle of struggling with opening bottles and pumps in the washroom. You get some amazing fragrances too. This one promises shine and bounce in your hair.

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The bar is a shade of off white and is square in shape.

₹ 400*

Available at QTrove

Mini Size Zipper Wristband Sweat Band Sports Wrist Wallet Key

This wristband takes away the need to carry a bag or purse for money, keys and small items you need to reach for.

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The wristband is black in colour with a light blue edge. The fabric is light and sweat absorbent.

₹ 814*

Available at eassycart

Aishwarya Rao, a visually impaired artist in Hyderabad, never steps out of her home without a wristband like this. She rates it an A for convenience.

Aishwarya wearing a black top with a blue design on her top.

This is a cool product as I can keep my hands free to hold my cane and phone when I am moving around. I don’t have to carry a wallet which could be an extra luggage, especially when I am trying to navigate. It comes in cool designs that I am sure everyone would want to wear it as an accessory.

A long handled foot brush along with its accessories.

Long Handled Footbrush and Sponge

The combination of a long handled foot brush and sponge is a great gift for people who find it hard to reach their lower limbs to clean. It reduces the need for bending and can be used by a person while standing or sitting.

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The set comes with a brush and sponge and brush. The handle is made of plastic and is contoured which makes it easy for a person to use it.

₹ 899*

Available at Seniority

Those are some pretty cool gift ideas for women with disabilities. Choose from a range of options.

* Prices may vary.

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