Aids for disabled people or the elderly make a world of difference to them.
A disability offers many challenges.
These challenges may appear as small as molehills to those who are able but to the disabled or elderly, they are as big as mountains.
Moving about, eating, washing up, bending down, picking up things and reaching are some of the activities that can cause much anxiety as well as pain to the disabled.
Thankfully, there is a wide range of aids for disabled people.
There are aids that are specific to a function or activity.
The disabled can get aids for use in moving about, eating, personal care and so on.
Aids for disabled people can also be found in terms of where such aids are to be used.
These include aids for the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and stairways.
In terms of aids for disabled people that practical and useful, a portable book holder is a much sought after device.
This is because:

• It is suitable for use by everyone not just the disabled.
  Whether, you are lying down, sitting at a table or reclining in your favourite chair, the portable book holder is of great help.
  In addition to comfort, there are other benefits of using a portable book holder.
  By using it, the disabled are relieved of the stress on their arms shoulders, neck as well as hands due to holding reading material.
  Generally, the device prevents body strain arising from incorrect reading postures.
  
• Compared to a book stand, the portable book holder offers much more comfort and convenience.
  Due to it being lightweight, it can be easily moved around by the disabled, quickly set up and put away.
  For added comfort, the disabled need only to place, for example, a pillow under their reading material or laptop.
  
• The portable book holder can be positioned at the reading or viewing distance most suitable for the disabled.
  This is possible due to the device's extendable leg which can be adjusted for angle and height the device, users do not have to keep adjusting their body positions.
  

The portable book holder is but just one of the many aids for disabled people that are making daily living more comfortable for the disabled.
However, it very popular as it offers a simple solution to what is an an important activity to the disabled.
Reading is ideal for the disabled as it keeps them mentally occupied, alert and motivated.
What is needed is for greater awareness and appreciation of the benefits offered by the different aids for disabled people that are available.
Which are the ones that are commonly used? What can they be specifically used for? What are some of the disabled aids that can help the disabled improve their quality of life?