One handed Ruler?

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charwinter
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One handed Ruler?

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Anyone know what my daughter can use to keep a ruler in place. She has a ROBPI and this is an issue we just encountered in Grade 3.

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hope16_05
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
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Re: One handed Ruler?

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If you can find a ruler that is really wide, that was the most helpful for me. I always struggled with rulers too. Most of the time I would use my notebook if I ust needed a straight line. Or my friends/teachers would help me. I ust took a college drawing class and one of the assignments I needed a ruler for the entire drawing, I ended up having to use a legal pad because it is really wide so I can rest my whole arm on it to keep it still. Even then it is still hard but it helped.

good luck finding one that works!!!
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Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Mica
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Re: One handed Ruler?

Post by Mica »

What about applying dycem to the back of a flat ruler?

I've inserted a link to a store where you can buy adhesive strips of dycem. That should give your daughter's ruler a much better surface grip - even if she can't press down on it.

A pack of three 16 x 1 1/8 inch self-adhesive strips costs about $7.00

Good luck to you!!!! :)

http://www.wisdomking.com/product.asp?n=p240239
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F-Litz
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
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Re: One handed Ruler?

Post by F-Litz »

Maia uses a flat plastic ruler that is attached to her clipboard.
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Mare
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Re: One handed Ruler?

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Look for the ones with the cork backing they sell them at office depot or staples thats what my son used Mare
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hope16_05
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
Location: Minnesota
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Re: One handed Ruler?

Post by hope16_05 »

Mica, your a smart one! Wonder why I didnt think of that while struggeling with my drawings. Thanks for the idea! I think that would be the way to go.

I have had the cork backed rulers and though they are better than regular ones, they could be better and I think Mica's idea to attach dycem is a great idea!

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Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
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swhite1
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Re: One handed Ruler?

Post by swhite1 »

Dycem was the first thing came to my mind.
Now...how are y'all dealing with cold hands? It has become very, very painful for me.
Love to all,
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hope16_05
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Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
Location: Minnesota
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Re: One handed Ruler?

Post by hope16_05 »

fleece mittens work well. That or massageing it seems to help too.
Good luck!
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Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Carolyn J
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
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Re: One handed Ruler?

Post by Carolyn J »

Hi Scott!

There are small "warmer" thingy-s that you can put inside your mittens or gloves. Look at REI,Cabella's or outdoors stores..I saw them at one of those stores.

How are Ya, friend??

HUGS,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69 & counting...:)


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